{"product_id":"cicada-audio-cmb69-2-6-9-pro-mid-bass-carbon-matrix-2o","title":"Cicada Audio CMB69.2 — 6×9″ Pro Mid-Bass Carbon Matrix Motorcycle Speakers (2Ω, Pair)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe dedicated 6×9\" mid-bass driver for 2Ω saddlebag builds — CMC™ cone, ceramic motor, Rain or Shine™.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cicada Audio CMB69.2 is a dedicated 6×9-inch 2Ω mid-bass driver — 150W RMS, 88 dB sensitivity, Carbon Matrix Composite™ (CMC™) cone, Black Coat™ OFC 1.5-inch voice coil, Y35 ceramic motor, die-cast aluminium basket with Vortex Flow Venting™, and Rain or Shine™ all-weather construction. Frequency response 45 Hz – 1 kHz. Sold in pairs. Requires an active DSP crossover or passive high-pass filter — not for full-range use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA coaxial in the saddlebag lid divides its energy across the full frequency range. At highway speed, that's a losing proposition — the mid-bass goes soft under load, and the integrated tweeter takes a beating covering ground it shouldn't. The CMB69.2 takes a different approach: a dedicated mid-bass driver that handles 45 Hz to 1 kHz with authority, freeing a dedicated tweeter to cover the highs cleanly. Pair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr1t-1-inch-ring-radiator-tweeter\"\u003eRR1T ring radiator tweeter\u003c\/a\u003e, run the crossover through a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dsp412pro-4-input-x-12-output-dsp-processor-w-diald-software\"\u003eDSP412PRO\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx700-4pro-ultra-compact-4-channel-dsp-amplifier\"\u003eFLX700.4PRO\u003c\/a\u003e, and you have a two-way rear stage that sounds like a real system. For the higher-output pro version with neodymium motor and 94 dB sensitivity, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cm69-2x-midbass-speakers\"\u003eCM69.2X\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders building a two-way component rear stage in 6×9-inch saddlebag lid positions — where a dedicated mid-bass driver and a separate tweeter, crossed over actively via DSP or passively, will outperform any coaxial in the same location. The CMB69.2 is the 2Ω version: the correct choice for a dedicated 2Ω-stable amplifier running in stereo, where 2Ω rated output delivers the full 150W RMS the driver is built for. For bridged amplifier configurations — where the amp combines two channels and the impedance it sees halves — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cmb69-4-6-9-pro-mid-bass-carbon-matrix-4o\"\u003eCMB69.4 (4Ω)\u003c\/a\u003e is the correct choice. For riders who want the same saddlebag lid position in a single coaxial unit, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-chx69-2-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers\"\u003eCHX69.2\u003c\/a\u003e includes the horn tweeter and crossover in one package. For the highest-output dedicated mid-bass build in the 6×9-inch position — neodymium motor, 94 dB, 250W RMS — step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cm69-2x-midbass-speakers\"\u003eCM69.2X\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Is Best For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-way component rear stage in saddlebag lid positions\u003c\/strong\u003e — the CMB69.2 in the factory or aftermarket saddlebag lid opening, crossed over actively and paired with a dedicated ring radiator tweeter. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr1t-1-inch-ring-radiator-tweeter\"\u003eRR1T\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr075t-0-75-inch-ring-radiator-tweeter\"\u003eRR075T\u003c\/a\u003e mounted in the lid or on the bike completes the two-way system. The result is a rear stage with a proper mid-bass foundation and clean, extended high-frequency reproduction — not the compromised output a coaxial produces when pushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSP-controlled builds\u003c\/strong\u003e — the CMB69.2 is designed to operate within a defined crossover window set by DSP. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx700-4pro-ultra-compact-4-channel-dsp-amplifier\"\u003eFLX700.4PRO\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx1400-4p-4-channel-dsp-pro-amplifier\"\u003eFLX1400.4PRO\u003c\/a\u003e provide independent DSP channels for mid-bass and tweeter from a single amplifier unit — set the crossover frequency, slope, and level per channel, and the system responds correctly at every speed and volume. Without DSP, a passive high-pass filter is required before the driver will operate safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower-bass extension in the saddlebag\u003c\/strong\u003e — the CMB69.2's 45 Hz lower limit extends further into the bass region than the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cm69-2x-midbass-speakers\"\u003eCM69.2X\u003c\/a\u003e's 70 Hz. In a saddlebag lid application where the crossover is managed by DSP, this gives the driver more range to work in before the crossover point — useful in builds where subwoofer support is absent and the rear stage is doing more low-frequency work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficient mid-bass builds on a controlled amp budget\u003c\/strong\u003e — at 150W RMS and 88 dB from a ceramic motor, the CMB69.2 produces authoritative mid-bass at moderate amplifier power levels. It's the entry point to the dedicated mid-bass format in the Cicada range — not the high-efficiency neodymium build of the CM69.2X, but a proper component driver delivering a real improvement over any coaxial in the same position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching the front stage impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e — in builds where the front fairing speakers are also 2Ω — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cx65-2-6-5-inch-motorcycle-coaxial-speakers\"\u003eCX65.2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cxx65-2-motorcycle-coaxial-speakers\"\u003eCXX65.2\u003c\/a\u003e — the CMB69.2 keeps the full system at a consistent 2Ω, simplifying amplifier channel assignment across a four-channel amp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"maa-alert\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Crossover Required — This Driver Will Be Damaged Without One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe CMB69.2 is a dedicated mid-bass driver and must not be run full-range. Operating this driver without a high-pass crossover in a sealed saddlebag enclosure will cause over-excursion and permanent damage — the limited internal air volume of the saddlebag lid cannot support low-frequency excursion at the driver's lower limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-pass crossover settings required:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  General: 80–250 Hz @ 12–24 dB\/octave minimum.\u003cbr\u003e\n  Saddlebag and enclosed installations: 250 Hz @ 24 dB\/octave, or 300 Hz @ 12 dB\/octave minimum.\u003cbr\u003e\n  Lower crossover settings in a sealed enclosure will cause distortion and damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAn active DSP crossover is strongly recommended — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx700-4pro-ultra-compact-4-channel-dsp-amplifier\"\u003eFLX700.4PRO\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx1400-4p-4-channel-dsp-pro-amplifier\"\u003eFLX1400.4PRO\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dsp412pro-4-input-x-12-output-dsp-processor-w-diald-software\"\u003eDSP412PRO\u003c\/a\u003e all provide the required crossover control. A passive high-pass filter at the correct frequency is the minimum acceptable alternative. Contact MAA before ordering if you are unsure about crossover setup in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bottom Line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated 6×9-inch 2Ω mid-bass driver with CMC™ cone construction, Black Coat™ OFC voice coil, and Rain or Shine™ all-weather build — the entry point to a proper two-way component rear stage in the saddlebag lid position. Pair with an RR-series ring radiator tweeter and a DSP crossover for a rear stage that performs correctly at highway speed. For the highest-output version of this build, step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cm69-2x-midbass-speakers\"\u003eCM69.2X\u003c\/a\u003e. For bridged-amp configurations, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cmb69-4-6-9-pro-mid-bass-carbon-matrix-4o\"\u003eCMB69.4 (4Ω)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd to cart above. Contact MAA to configure a matched two-way system — mid-bass, tweeter, amplifier, and DSP — around the CMB69.2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary position:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6×9-inch saddlebag lid speaker openings — factory and aftermarket saddlebag lids on Street Glide® and Road Glide® platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom enclosures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any enclosure designed around the 145 × 216mm (5.7\" × 8.5\") mounting footprint and 99mm (3.9\") mounting depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRequires an active DSP or passive high-pass crossover — see alert above for required settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRequires a dedicated external amplifier — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx700-4pro-ultra-compact-4-channel-dsp-amplifier\"\u003eFLX700.4PRO\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx1400-4p-4-channel-dsp-pro-amplifier\"\u003eFLX1400.4PRO\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx1400-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX1400.4\u003c\/a\u003e, or any 2Ω-stable motorcycle amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"maa-tab-split\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Inside the CMB69.2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cone is \u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Matrix Composite™ (CMC™)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a lightweight composite material that maintains rigidity and dimensional stability across the temperature range a saddlebag speaker experiences in Australian riding conditions. The \u003cstrong\u003e1.5-inch \/ 38mm Black Coat™ OFC copper voice coil\u003c\/strong\u003e handles sustained 150W RMS with high conductivity and low resistance. As a dedicated mid-bass driver running between the high-pass crossover point and 1 kHz, the CMC™ cone's rigidity keeps its mechanical behaviour consistent across a full day's riding at output — the driver doesn't soften as it heats up. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: defined, consistent mid-bass from the saddlebag lid position whether you're on the first kilometre of the day or the five hundredth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor is a \u003cstrong\u003eY35 ceramic magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e — a reliable, thermally stable motor structure that provides the field strength required for mid-bass output at 150W RMS. The \u003cstrong\u003eRibbed Santoprene® high roll surround\u003c\/strong\u003e resists UV exposure, moisture, and the temperature cycling of an outdoor motorcycle environment without the compliance degradation that foam surrounds develop over time. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: the driver maintains consistent mechanical behaviour through seasonal temperature swings — a saddlebag speaker that performs the same way in July as it did when it was installed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edie-cast aluminium basket with Vortex Flow Venting™\u003c\/strong\u003e channels airflow through the motor assembly. In a sealed saddlebag lid enclosure where ambient temperature is high and ventilation is limited, thermal management at the basket level extends operating time at sustained output. No tweeter or crossover is included — the CMB69.2 is designed to operate as the mid-bass element of a two-way component system, with crossover management handled at the amplifier or DSP level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a Dedicated Mid-Bass Driver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA coaxial speaker in a saddlebag lid handles the full frequency range from one driver. Under sustained load at highway speed, the mid-bass cone is working hard across its entire excursion range while the integrated tweeter is simultaneously trying to reproduce high frequencies from the same motor. At volume, the result is thermal compression in the voice coil affecting both frequency ranges at once — the output softens, the imaging collapses, and the tweeter absorbs low-frequency energy it isn't designed for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CMB69.2 operates from 45 Hz to 1 kHz — the frequency range where the punch, warmth, and body of audio lives at highway speed. Crossed over correctly with a dedicated tweeter, each driver handles only the band it is designed for. The CMB69.2's voice coil and cone manage mid-bass excursion without simultaneously trying to produce high frequencies; the tweeter reproduces highs without low-frequency content pushing against it. The result is a two-way system where both drivers operate within their designed parameters at sustained output. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: a rear stage that maintains definition and clarity at the volume levels needed to hear it at highway speed — not the softening and congestion of a coaxial being pushed past its comfort zone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e2Ω vs 4Ω — Choosing the Right Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CMB69.2 is a 2Ω driver. In a standard stereo amplifier configuration, each channel of the amplifier sees a 2Ω load from the driver — the operating impedance at which most dedicated motorcycle amplifiers publish their rated output. 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, for example, publish rated output at 2Ω stereo — the CMB69.2 delivers its full 150W RMS capacity from those channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor bridged amplifier configurations — where the amplifier combines two channels to drive one speaker pair with higher power — bridging halves the impedance the amplifier sees. A 2Ω speaker on a bridged channel presents a 1Ω load, below the safe operating minimum for most amplifiers. In a bridged configuration, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cmb69-4-6-9-pro-mid-bass-carbon-matrix-4o\"\u003eCMB69.4 (4Ω)\u003c\/a\u003e presents the correct 2Ω load to the amplifier. If you are running a bridged rear stage — or building a system where the amplifier will eventually be bridged — the CMB69.4 is the correct choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6×9\" dedicated mid-bass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2Ω\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\u003e150W RMS\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\u003e300W peak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88 dB (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\u003e45 Hz – 1 kHz (±3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoice Coil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm (1.5\") — Black Coat™ OFC copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eY35 ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCone Material\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\u003eRibbed Santoprene® high roll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDie-cast 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\u003e99mm (3.9\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Dimensions (cutout)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e145 × 216mm (5.7\" × 8.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRain or Shine™ all-weather construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — high-pass at 80–250 Hz minimum; 250 Hz @ 24 dB\/oct for sealed saddlebag installations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years through MAA as authorised dealer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cicada Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681238782199,"sku":"CMB69.2","price":680.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/6505\/1639\/files\/Cicada-Audio-CMB69_2-6x9-Pro-Mid-Bass-Carbon-Matrix-Motorcycle-Speakers-2O-Pair.webp?v=1779251691","url":"https:\/\/www.motorcycleaudio.com.au\/products\/cicada-audio-cmb69-2-6-9-pro-mid-bass-carbon-matrix-2o","provider":"Motorcycle Audio Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}