{"product_id":"cicada-audio-chx65-2-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers","title":"Cicada Audio CHX65.2 — 6.5\" Pro Coaxial Horn Motorcycle Speakers (2Ω, Carbon Matrix Composite)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe PRO horn for 2014+ Harley factory positions — CMC™ cone, 300W RMS.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cicada Audio CHX65.2 is a 6.5-inch 2Ω PRO coaxial horn speaker — 300W RMS, 92 dB sensitivity, aluminium horn tweeter with Nanofram™ all-weather horn cover, Carbon Matrix Composite™ (CMC™) mid-bass cone, Black Coat™ OFC 2.0-inch mid-bass voice coil, N35SH neodymium motor, tweeter attenuation (-3\/-6 dB), and an external 12 dB crossover in a die-cast aluminium basket. Designed for 2014+ Harley-Davidson factory speaker locations. Sold in pairs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CHX65.2 occupies the same 2014+ H-D factory speaker location as a stock fairing driver — 5.67-inch mounting diameter, 2.64-inch depth — with the construction of the PRO series: Carbon Matrix Composite™ cone, Nanofram™ Horn Cover, 300W RMS power handling, and 92 dB sensitivity. Where a factory speaker fills a location, the CHX65.2 transforms it. For riders who want the PRO series' CMC™ construction over the treated paper cone of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-ch65-2v2-high-efficiency-horn-coaxial-speakers\"\u003eCH65.2C\u003c\/a\u003e — with 50W more RMS headroom — this is the direct upgrade in the same mounting footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Speaker Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor riders replacing factory fairing speakers on 2014+ Harley-Davidson Touring models who want PRO series construction — CMC™ cone, 300W RMS — in a direct-fit format. The CHX65.2 is the 2Ω version, correct for dedicated 2Ω-rated amplifiers in stereo. For bridged configurations or 4Ω builds, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-chx65-4-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers\"\u003eCHX65.4\u003c\/a\u003e is the 4Ω variant. For the same H-D factory fitment at the standard CH series construction level, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-ch65-2v2-high-efficiency-horn-coaxial-speakers\"\u003eCH65.2C\u003c\/a\u003e is the non-PRO option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Is Best For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory fairing speaker positions on 2014+ Street Glide, Road Glide, and Touring models\u003c\/strong\u003e — the CHX65.2 fits the same 5.67-inch factory cutout as the stock driver. CMC™ cone construction, 300W RMS power handling, and horn-loaded tweeter efficiency in a direct-fit format that requires no modification to the factory speaker location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull PRO horn front stage builds\u003c\/strong\u003e — pairing CHX65.2 with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-chx69-2-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers\"\u003eCHX69.2\u003c\/a\u003e rear stage gives the complete system consistent CMC™ PRO horn character and sensitivity across every position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-output front stage builds requiring 300W RMS capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — the CHX65.2's 300W RMS handling is matched to the output of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx1400-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX1400.4\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx2000-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX2000.4\u003c\/a\u003e at 2Ω stereo, giving the full output of those amplifiers a speaker that can handle it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilds stepping up from the CH65.2C\u003c\/strong\u003e — riders who want CMC™ cone construction and 50W RMS additional headroom in the same 2014+ H-D factory mounting footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"maa-warning\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e⚠ Crossover Setting — Read Before Installing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSet your high-pass crossover to \u003cstrong\u003e120 Hz minimum at 24 dB\/oct slope\u003c\/strong\u003e before powering the CHX65.2. Horn coaxial drivers reach their mechanical travel limit (XMAX) at low frequencies — crossing over too low causes over-excursion. The damage is mechanical: tinsel lead connections tear from the voice coil\/spider assembly as the cone overextends. This is not a power problem. It is a crossover problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"maa-alert\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e2Ω vs 4Ω — Choosing the Right Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe CHX65.2 is a 2Ω speaker. Choose the 2Ω version when running a dedicated 2Ω-rated amplifier in stereo — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx1400-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX1400.4\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx2000-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX2000.4\u003c\/a\u003e publish their rated output at 2Ω, which is where the CHX65.2 delivers its full 300W RMS capacity. For bridged amplifier configurations requiring a 4Ω minimum load, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-chx65-4-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers\"\u003eCHX65.4 (4Ω)\u003c\/a\u003e is the correct choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bottom Line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e300W RMS, 92 dB, 6.5-inch PRO horn coaxial with CMC™ cone, Nanofram™ all-weather cover, and tweeter attenuation — direct-fit for 2014+ H-D factory positions, with the PRO series construction upgrade over the CH65.2C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReady to upgrade? Add to cart above. For the 4Ω variant, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-chx65-4-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers\"\u003eCHX65.4\u003c\/a\u003e is the same speaker at 4Ω. For a 6×9 PRO horn in saddlebag lid rear positions, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-chx69-2-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers\"\u003eCHX69.2\u003c\/a\u003e is the rear-stage complement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"maa-tab-split\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Inside the CHX65.2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tweeter is an \u003cstrong\u003ealuminium dome in a horn waveguide\u003c\/strong\u003e, protected by the \u003cstrong\u003eNanofram™ Horn Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cicada's all-weather horn enclosure. The removable threaded horn ring allows the cover to be replaced or modified. Horn loading delivers 92 dB sensitivity from the aluminium dome driver. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: projected, present treble from the factory fairing position that remains audible at highway speed — the horn's efficiency advantage over a dome-tweeter design in the same location.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mid-bass cone is \u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Matrix Composite™ (CMC™)\u003c\/strong\u003e — lighter and more rigid than treated paper, with higher temperature resistance. The \u003cstrong\u003e2.0-inch \/ 51mm Black Coat™ OFC copper mid-bass voice coil\u003c\/strong\u003e handles sustained 300W RMS. The \u003cstrong\u003e1.4-inch \/ 35.56mm OFC copper tweeter voice coil\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the signal path. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: consistent fairing-stage mid-bass output across extended high-output riding — the CMC™ cone maintains its stiffness and resonant characteristics where a paper cone can soften under load.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor is an \u003cstrong\u003eN35SH neodymium\u003c\/strong\u003e with H-grade temperature rating. The die-cast aluminium basket provides the structural rigidity required for the factory-fit installation. The \u003cstrong\u003etweeter attenuation\u003c\/strong\u003e of -3 or -6 dB allows balancing the horn tweeter's output against the mid-bass — useful for system tuning against the rear stage in a full front-and-rear build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eexternal 12 dB crossover\u003c\/strong\u003e is custom-tooled, vented, and encased, with the tweeter attenuation resistor heat-sink encased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSensitivity and Frequency Coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 92 dB (1W\/1m) and 300W RMS, the CHX65.2 delivers fairing-stage output that extracts full rated performance from a high-output motorcycle amplifier. Frequency response runs 70 Hz – 20 kHz (±4 dB). The horn-loaded tweeter delivers the upper-frequency efficiency that makes the fairing stage audible at highway speed regardless of wind and mechanical noise levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 2Ω — Amplifier Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 2Ω, the CHX65.2 extracts full rated output from any 2Ω-stable motorcycle amplifier. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx1400-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX1400.4\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx2000-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX2000.4\u003c\/a\u003e publish their rated output at 2Ω stereo — the CHX65.2's 300W RMS capacity is matched to what those amplifiers produce at 2Ω per channel. For bridged configurations, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-chx65-4-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers\"\u003eCHX65.4\u003c\/a\u003e satisfies the 4Ω minimum load requirement. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx1000-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX1000.4\u003c\/a\u003e bridged into CHX65.4 at 4Ω is also a supported configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for 2014+ H-D factory speaker locations — direct-fit for the standard fairing speaker position on Harley-Davidson Touring models from 2014 onward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2014+ Harley-Davidson Touring fairing positions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Street Glide, Road Glide, Ultra Classic, Ultra Limited, Road King (where applicable), and other 2014+ Touring models with the standard 5.67-inch factory cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom positions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any custom enclosure designed around the CHX65.2's 5.67-inch mounting diameter and 2.64-inch depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounting Depth: 67 mm (2.64 in). Mounting Diameter (cutout): 144 mm (5.67 in).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWiring: 0.187 connectors — matches stock H-D speaker wiring. Connect both tweeter and mid-bass leads to the stock H-D speaker wiring connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRequires a dedicated external amplifier rated at 2Ω — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx1400-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX1400.4\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx2000-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX2000.4\u003c\/a\u003e, or other 2Ω-stable motorcycle amplifiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003e6.5 in\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 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