{"product_id":"cicada-audio-chx525-2pro-5-25-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers","title":"Cicada Audio CHX525.2PRO – 5.25\" PRO Coaxial Horn Motorcycle Speakers (2Ω, N45SH Neodymium, Pair)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA 300W 2Ω horn coaxial for 1998–2013 Harley-Davidson® fairings and 2014+ Indian® tourers – built for a 2Ω-stable amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cicada Audio CHX525.2PRO is a 5.25-inch 2Ω coaxial with a horn-loaded aluminium tweeter, rated at 300W RMS (600W peak) with 92dB sensitivity. It pairs a Carbon Matrix Composite™ cone with an N45SH neodymium motor, a vented diecast aluminium basket and Cicada's Nanofram™ horn cover. Each speaker has its own external 12dB crossover with –3dB or –6dB tweeter attenuation. Sold as a pair.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 2Ω version. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-chx525-4pro-5-25-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers\"\u003eCHX525.4PRO\u003c\/a\u003e is the same speaker wound for 4Ω, which suits bridged channels. The original \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-chx525-2-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers\"\u003eCHX525.2\u003c\/a\u003e stays in the range. The PRO doubles its power rating to 300W RMS, moves to a stronger N45SH magnet and a TIL-former voice coil with flat-wound copper, adds Vortex Flow Venting™ and a cloth surround, and carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2. Check the mounting figures below against your fairing before choosing between them, because the PRO's published mounting diameter is larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwners of 1998–2013 Street Glide, Electra Glide, Ultra and Road Glide models, and 2014-on Indian® Chieftain®, Roadmaster®, Challenger® and Pursuit® riders, who are running an aftermarket amplifier that is stable at 2Ω and want the most output from each channel. On an older Harley, where the fairing stage has to carry the system over wind and engine noise, a horn tweeter and a 2Ω load get the most from a compact amp. If your front channels are bridged, or you prefer to keep the amplifier at a 4Ω load, choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-chx525-4pro-5-25-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers\"\u003eCHX525.4PRO\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Is Best For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGetting the full rating from a 2Ω amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e – most Class-D motorcycle amps make their headline figure at 2Ω. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-wx1200-4pro-waterproof-4-channel-dsp-amplifier\"\u003eWX1200.4PRO\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 300W × 4 at 2Ω, an exact match for this speaker's 300W RMS rating. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx1400-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX1400.4\u003c\/a\u003e gives 350W × 4, which asks for sensible gain setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear vocals at speed\u003c\/strong\u003e – the horn loads the aluminium dome for 92dB sensitivity and focuses its output toward the rider. That lifts the vocal and cymbal range above wind noise without turning the whole system up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOlder fairings in real weather\u003c\/strong\u003e – the Nanofram™ horn cover keeps rain off the tweeter, and the Rain or Shine Pro™ construction resists UV and moisture. That matters in a fairing that has already spent ten or more years in the sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoicing to suit the rider\u003c\/strong\u003e – the –3dB and –6dB attenuation settings let you pull the horn back if it's too forward for your helmet, windscreen height or taste, without adding processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn upgrade path on Indian® tourers\u003c\/strong\u003e – the same speaker suits Chieftain®, Roadmaster®, Challenger® and Pursuit® fairings, so the build logic carries across brands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"maa-note maa-note--warning\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eSet the High-Pass Before You Power Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eRun the CHX525.2PRO behind a high-pass filter set to \u003cstrong\u003e120Hz minimum at 24dB per octave\u003c\/strong\u003e. A horn coaxial this size reaches its excursion limit quickly below that point, and the damage from crossing too low is mechanical, not thermal: the cone over-travels and the tinsel leads tear. If your amplifier only offers a 12dB-per-octave filter, set the frequency higher to get comparable protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"maa-alert\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e2Ω or 4Ω – Which CHX525PRO?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMatch the speaker to how the amplifier channel will run. On a 2Ω-stable amp in stereo mode, one speaker per channel, the 2Ω version draws more current and makes more power: on many amps the 2Ω rating is around half as much again as the 4Ω figure. That's this speaker. If you bridge two channels into each speaker, the amp sees half the speaker's impedance on each channel, so a 2Ω speaker would load it at 1Ω. Bridged builds need the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-chx525-4pro-5-25-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers\"\u003eCHX525.4PRO\u003c\/a\u003e. If you aren't sure how your amp is wired, check its manual or ask us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bottom Line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CHX525.2PRO puts 300W of horn-loaded output into the 5.25-inch positions of a pre-2014 Harley or a modern Indian®, sized for the 2Ω rating of an aftermarket amp. For bridged channels, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-chx525-4pro-5-25-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers\"\u003eCHX525.4PRO\u003c\/a\u003e is the right version. For a complete system, tell the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/build-your-system\"\u003eSystem Builder\u003c\/a\u003e your model and year and we'll match the whole system and price it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreet Glide®, Electra Glide®, Ultra Classic® and Ultra Limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatwing fairing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998–2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad Glide® and Road Glide® Ultra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSharknose fairing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998–2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTri Glide® Ultra \/ Ultra Classic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatwing fairing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2009–2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian® Chieftain® and Roadmaster®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFairing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian® Challenger® and Pursuit®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFairing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020+ \/ 2022+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"maa-tab-split\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Inside the CHX525.2PRO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cone is \u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Matrix Composite™ (CMC™)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a high-temperature composite chosen for a high stiffness-to-mass ratio: light enough to follow fast transients, stiff enough not to flex out of shape when driven hard. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: kick drums stay tight at highway volume instead of turning to mush when the cone starts to break up.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e38.1mm (1.5\") mid-bass voice coil\u003c\/strong\u003e is wound with flat copper wire on a lightweight \u003cstrong\u003eTIL composite former\u003c\/strong\u003e and sealed in \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Coat™ high-temperature thermoset resin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Flat wire packs more copper into the magnetic gap than round wire, and the TIL former and thermoset resin keep the coil stable as it heats. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: long hot rides with the volume up are what this coil is built for, not an edge case.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor uses \u003cstrong\u003eN45SH neodymium\u003c\/strong\u003e. N45 indicates a stronger grade than the N35SH used in the original CHX525, and the SH suffix rates it to hold its magnetic strength at high temperatures. A \u003cstrong\u003eVortex Flow Venting™\u003c\/strong\u003e diecast aluminium basket moves air across the voice coil as the cone moves. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: a speaker sealed in a fairing on a hot afternoon holds its output and control instead of compressing as it heats.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elow-profile cloth surround\u003c\/strong\u003e is lighter than a rubber roll, so the cone reacts faster and more of the amplifier's energy becomes sound. The \u003cstrong\u003ealuminium tweeter dome\u003c\/strong\u003e sits in a horn behind the \u003cstrong\u003eNanofram™ cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a \u003cstrong\u003eremovable threaded horn flange\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be taken off for modification. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: rain and road spray are kept off the tweeter without muffling it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 2Ω\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHalve the load impedance and an amplifier channel delivers more current into it, which is why motorcycle amps are rated highest at 2Ω. A 2Ω speaker on a 2Ω-stable amp in stereo mode is the combination that produces that headline figure. At 300W RMS, this speaker is matched to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-wx1200-4pro-waterproof-4-channel-dsp-amplifier\"\u003eWX1200.4PRO\u003c\/a\u003e at 2Ω. It also runs within its rating on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx700-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX700.4\u003c\/a\u003e (175W × 4 at 2Ω) and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-wx900-4-waterproof-4-channel-amplifier\"\u003eWX900.4\u003c\/a\u003e (225W × 4 at 2Ω), with headroom to spare. The one rule is never to bridge a 2Ω speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrossover and Tuning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach speaker runs through its own external 12dB-per-octave crossover, which splits the signal between cone and tweeter at 4kHz. The crossover is housed in a custom-tooled, vented enclosure, and the tweeter attenuation resistor is heatsink-encased so it copes with sustained power. The external crossover handles the split inside the speaker. Your amplifier's high-pass filter still has to keep deep bass away from the cone, so set it at 120Hz or higher at 24dB per octave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMounting depth is 67mm (2.64\") and the published mounting diameter is 144mm (5.67\"). Cicada designed the CHX525PRO for 1998–2013 Harley-Davidson fairings and 2014+ Indian® fairings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriver Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.25\" (133mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2Ω nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Handling – RMS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Handling – Peak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92dB (1W\/1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75Hz – 20kHz (±3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended High-Pass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120Hz minimum at 24dB per octave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Crossover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal 12dB per octave @ 4kHz – custom tooled, vented, encased\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter Attenuation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–3dB \/ –6dB (heatsink-encased resistor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoice Coil – Mid-Bass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.1mm (1.5\") – TIL composite former, flat-wound copper, Black Coat™ resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoice Coil – Tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.4mm (1.0\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-grade neodymium (N45SH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon Matrix Composite™ (CMC™)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurround\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-profile cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter Dome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium, horn-loaded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorn Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNanofram™ – removable threaded horn flange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom-tooled diecast aluminium with Vortex Flow Venting™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67mm (2.64\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e144mm (5.67\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998–2013 H-D® fairings; 2014+ Indian® Chieftain®, Roadmaster®, Challenger® and Pursuit®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRain or Shine Pro™ – UV and moisture resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold As\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 × CHX525.2PRO 5.25\" PRO coaxial horn speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 × external 12dB crossovers with –3dB \/ –6dB tweeter attenuation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicada Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51234071150839,"sku":"CHX525.2PRO","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/6505\/1639\/files\/coming_soon_placeholder_a2b88e6f-fb61-4e40-af64-573540c53ba9.png?v=1790730615","url":"https:\/\/www.motorcycleaudio.com.au\/products\/cicada-audio-chx525-2pro-5-25-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers","provider":"Motorcycle Audio Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}