Cicada Audio CH65.2C — Larry Frederick Classic 6.5″ Horn Coaxial Motorcycle Speakers (2Ω)
| Size | 6.5 · Horn-Loaded |
| Impedance | 2 Ohm |
| Power | 250W RMS |
| Year Range | 1998-2013, 2014-2023, 2024+ |
| Location | Fairing, Lower Fairing, Tour Pack |
The original horn coaxial for 2014+ Harley factory positions.
The Cicada Audio CH65.2C is the Larry Frederick Classic 6.5-inch horn coaxial — designed for 2014+ Harley-Davidson factory speaker positions. 250W RMS, 96.4 dB sensitivity, aluminium horn tweeter dome, Black Coat™ OFC mid-bass voice coil, N35SH neodymium motor, and an external 12 dB crossover in a die-cast aluminium basket with Vortex Flow Venting™. Sold in pairs.
The horn coaxial is a different approach to the same problem every motorcycle audio builder faces: how to get high-output, high-clarity sound from a fixed factory speaker position. Where a conventional coaxial uses a dome tweeter with a dispersion guide, the CH65.2C loads an aluminium tweeter dome into a horn waveguide — a design that delivers significantly higher sensitivity than a conventional driver. At 96.4 dB, the CH65.2C extracts more volume from every watt of amplifier power than a standard 91 dB coaxial. That efficiency advantage is audible at highway speed.
Who This Speaker Is For
For riders building around the horn coaxial character — higher sensitivity, more projected treble, and the output levels that come from 250W RMS in a 96.4 dB driver. The CH65.2C is the Larry Frederick Classic design in its 2Ω configuration, correct for dedicated 2Ω-rated amplifiers including the FLX700.4 and FLX1000.4. For bridged amplifier configurations or builds where a 4Ω load is preferred, the CH65.4C is the 4Ω variant.
What This Is Best For
- High-sensitivity fairing builds on 2014+ Street Glide or Road Glide — 96.4 dB from a factory-fit 6.5-inch position delivers output headroom that a lower-sensitivity driver cannot reach at the same amplifier power. For builds where maximum SPL at highway speed is the brief, the sensitivity advantage of the CH65.2C is measurable and audible.
- High-output builds running the FLX1000.4 or FLX700.4 at full rated output — 250W RMS power handling at 96.4 dB sensitivity means the CH65.2C is built for the output levels these amplifiers produce. The driver keeps up where lower-power-rated speakers begin to limit the system.
- Riders who want the horn tweeter character — the horn-loaded aluminium tweeter delivers a more projected, presence-forward treble compared to a dome tweeter. For riders who have listened to horn systems and prefer that character, the CH65.2C is the correct factory-fit horn option.
- Builds replacing factory 6.5-inch speakers in 2014–2023 Harley Touring models — designed for 2014+ H-D® factory positions with a 0.5-inch spacer included for models that require it. Direct-fit installation without enclosure modification.
2Ω vs 4Ω — Choosing the Right Version
The CH65.2C is a 2Ω speaker. Choose the 2Ω version when running a dedicated 2Ω-rated amplifier in stereo — this is where the CH65.2C delivers its full rated output. For bridged amplifier configurations where a minimum 4Ω load is required, the CH65.4C (4Ω) is the correct choice.
The Bottom Line
250W RMS and 96.4 dB sensitivity in a direct-fit 6.5-inch horn coaxial for 2014+ Harley factory positions — the Larry Frederick Classic design in its 2Ω configuration.
Ready to upgrade? Add to cart above. For the 4Ω variant, the CH65.4C is the same speaker at 4Ω. For a larger-format horn coaxial in a custom position, the CH69.2W is the 6×9 version.
What’s Inside the CH65.2C
The tweeter is an aluminium dome in a horn waveguide — the defining element of the CH65 Classic. Horn loading increases the efficiency of the tweeter element significantly: the horn waveguide couples the dome’s output to the air more effectively than a free-air dome, which is why the CH65.2C measures 96.4 dB sensitivity against a typical 91 dB for a dome tweeter coaxial. The aluminium dome itself delivers a bright, extended, low-distortion high-frequency response — harder and more projected in character than a soft dome or PEI dome. On the road: presence-forward treble that cuts through wind and engine noise at highway speed.
The mid-bass cone is water resistant treated paper — lightweight, thermally stable, and efficiently coupled to the motor. Paper cones produce a fast, responsive, efficient mid-bass character. The 1.4-inch / 36mm tweeter voice coil is wound with OFC copper wire for low resistance and thermal stability. The 2-inch / 51mm mid-bass voice coil uses Black Coat™ OFC copper — Cicada’s high-conductivity, thermally optimised winding treatment that reduces resistance and handles the thermal load of sustained 250W RMS operation. On the road: consistent mid-bass output without thermal compression across a long riding day.
The motor is an N35SH neodymium — H-grade temperature rating for sustained thermal stability. The die-cast aluminium basket with Vortex Flow Venting™ provides structural rigidity and active thermal management, channelling airflow through the motor to control heat build-up at high output levels.
The external 12 dB crossover is custom-tooled, vented, and encased — mounted outside the main driver assembly and protected from weather and vibration. The crossover point sits at 4 kHz, where the horn tweeter takes over from the mid-bass cone with a 12 dB/octave slope.
Sensitivity and Frequency Coverage
At 96.4 dB (1W/1m), the CH65.2C is significantly more sensitive than a standard motorcycle coaxial. The practical effect is measurable: a 5 dB sensitivity advantage over a 91 dB speaker means the CH65.2C requires approximately one-third the amplifier power to produce the same SPL — or produces substantially more output at the same power level. On a Harley at highway speed where every decibel matters, that difference is not subtle.
Frequency response runs 75 Hz – 20 kHz (±5 dB) — the natural operating range for a 6.5-inch coaxial horn covering mid and high frequencies. In a system with a dedicated subwoofer or mid-bass channel handling the low end, the CH65.2C fills its frequency responsibility with the output level that makes it audible over the riding environment.
Why 2Ω — Amplifier Pairing
Dedicated motorcycle amplifiers including the FLX700.4 and FLX1000.4 publish their rated output at 2Ω. At 250W RMS power capacity, the CH65.2C is built for exactly those operating conditions — extracting full rated output from the amplifier into a speaker capable of handling it. For bridged configurations requiring a 4Ω minimum load, or conservative builds where amplifier thermal margin is a priority, the CH65.4C (4Ω) is the correct impedance choice.
Fitment
- Designed for 2014+ Harley-Davidson factory 6.5-inch speaker positions. 0.5-inch spacer included for models where additional depth is required.
- Harley-Davidson Street Glide (2014+): Batwing fairing lower speaker positions.
- Harley-Davidson Road Glide (2014+): Fairing speaker positions.
- Lower Fairing (Road Glide® 2015–2023): Factory lower fairing speaker positions.
- Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited / Ultra Classic (2014+): Fairing and lids positions.
- Harley-Davidson CVO models (2014+): Factory 6.5-inch speaker positions.
- Mounting Depth: 76 mm (3.0 in). Mounting Diameter (cutout): 145.5 mm (5.7 in).
- Requires a dedicated external amplifier rated at 2Ω — FLX700.4, FLX1000.4, and other 2Ω-stable motorcycle amplifiers.
Technical Specifications
| Driver Size | 6.5 in |
| Impedance | 2Ω nominal |
| Power Handling — RMS | 250W RMS |
| Power Handling — MAX | 500W peak |
| Sensitivity | 96.4 dB (1W/1m) |
| Frequency Response | 75 Hz – 20 kHz (±5 dB) |
| Voice Coil — Mid-bass | 2.0 in (51 mm) — Black Coat™ OFC copper |
| Voice Coil — Tweeter | 1.4 in (36 mm) — OFC copper |
| Magnet Type | Neodymium N35SH |
| Cone Material | Water resistant treated paper |
| Tweeter Dome | Aluminium |
| Tweeter Loading | Horn waveguide |
| Crossover | External 12 dB @ 4 kHz — custom tooled, vented, encased |
| Basket | Die-cast aluminium — Vortex Flow Venting™ |
| Mounting Depth | 76 mm (3.0 in) |
| Mounting Diameter (Cutout) | 145.5 mm (5.7 in) |
| Weather Resistance | Water resistant cone and aluminium tweeter dome |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Sold As | Pair |
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