{"product_id":"cicada-audio-cx65-2-6-5-inch-motorcycle-coaxial-speakers","title":"Cicada Audio CX65.2 — 6.5\" 2Ω Coaxial Harley Fairing Speakers (Pair)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe fairing deserves a speaker that was actually built for it.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe CX65.2 is Cicada's 6.5\" fairing coaxial — a 2Ω full-range driver built for motorcycle audio, with 100W RMS, 94 dB sensitivity, IMPP cone, Black Coat™ voice coil, DPSH® Dual-Phase Slot Horn tweeter, and Rain or Shine™ weatherproof construction. Grills and mounting hardware included. Sold in pairs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFactory Harley fairing speakers are built to a price point. The CX65.2 is built for the position — specified for the thermal demands of an enclosed fairing in Australian summer heat, the output levels required at highway speed, and the 2Ω impedance the Harley audio ecosystem is designed around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Speaker Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor riders wanting a meaningful fairing upgrade without rebuilding the whole system. The CX65.2 runs directly from a Boom! Box GTS — Harley's own fairing speakers are rated at 1.7Ω and the GTS is designed around that, so the CX65.2 at 2Ω is a direct plug-in improvement. Paired with a dedicated amplifier such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx500-4-4-channel-class-d-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX500.4\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx700-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX700.4\u003c\/a\u003e, it's a proper amplified fairing stage. For bridged-amp configurations or a more conservative build, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cx65-4-6-5-inch-motorcycle-coaxial-speakers\"\u003eCX65.4 is the 4Ω variant\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\u003eThe plug-in upgrade from a stock Boom! Box GTS\u003c\/strong\u003e — same 2Ω impedance as Harley's factory fairing speakers, direct fitment, noticeably more output from the same power thanks to the 94 dB sensitivity. Worthwhile improvement without adding an amplifier straight away, and a solid foundation for an amplified build when you're ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe amplified fairing stage\u003c\/strong\u003e — running the CX65.2 from a dedicated 2Ω-rated amplifier such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx500-4-4-channel-class-d-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX500.4\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx700-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX700.4\u003c\/a\u003e puts the full 100W RMS to work. This is the straightforward fairing upgrade done properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiders who want output at highway speed\u003c\/strong\u003e — at 94 dB sensitivity and 100W RMS power handling, the CX65.2 driven by a proper amplifier delivers a substantial step up over factory or generic aftermarket without requiring a multi-way component build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe first speaker in a staged build\u003c\/strong\u003e — start here, add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cx69-2-6x9-motorcycle-coaxial-speakers\"\u003eCX69.2 saddlebag speakers\u003c\/a\u003e or a subwoofer later. Step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cxx65-2-motorcycle-coaxial-speakers\"\u003eCXX65.2\u003c\/a\u003e for Kevlar cone and N45H motor when the build progresses. The Cicada ecosystem is designed to scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"maa-alert\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e2Ω vs 4Ω — Choosing the Right Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe CX65.2 is a 2Ω speaker. The Harley Boom! Box GTS is already built around low-impedance speakers — Harley's own stock fairing speakers are rated at 1.7Ω — and the CX65.2 runs directly from it as a plug-in upgrade. For maximum output, a dedicated 2Ω-rated amplifier is where it properly comes alive. Most quality Harley-specific amplifiers — including the Cicada \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx500-4-4-channel-class-d-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX500.4\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx700-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX700.4\u003c\/a\u003e — are 2Ω stable. Choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cx65-4-6-5-inch-motorcycle-coaxial-speakers\"\u003eCX65.4\u003c\/a\u003e (4Ω) for bridged amplifier configurations or when a more conservative system with better amplifier thermal margin is the priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bottom Line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA properly engineered 6.5\" fairing coaxial built for the Harley 2Ω ecosystem — 94 dB sensitivity, 100W RMS, IMPP cone, Black Coat™ voice coil, DPSH® tweeter, weatherproof construction, in the same low-profile chassis that fits any 2014+ Harley-Davidson factory 6.5\" fairing location. Runs from a Boom! Box GTS straight out of the box. Built for dedicated amplified operation. Grills and mounting hardware included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReady to upgrade your fairing stage? Add to cart above. For bridged-amp configurations or a more conservative build, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cx65-4-6-5-inch-motorcycle-coaxial-speakers\"\u003eCX65.4 is the 4Ω variant\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"maa-tab-split\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Inside the CX65.2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cone is \u003cstrong\u003eIMPP (Injected Moulded Polypropylene)\u003c\/strong\u003e — moisture-resistant, dimensionally stable across a wide temperature range, and stiff enough to maintain linear excursion at higher output levels. The \u003cstrong\u003eNBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) surround\u003c\/strong\u003e holds its compliance through cold morning starts and sustained summer heat — unlike foam surrounds, which degrade in outdoor conditions. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: the speaker handles a closed fairing in Australian summer heat or a cold morning start without the compliance changes that degrade performance over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1.4-inch Black Coat™ voice coil\u003c\/strong\u003e carries Cicada's proprietary high-temperature treatment on the former and windings. In an enclosed fairing under sustained load, voice coil temperature is one of the primary failure points for speakers not built for motorcycle audio. The \u003cstrong\u003eShortening Ring\u003c\/strong\u003e motor design reduces inductance at high frequencies, keeping distortion low at the top of the mid-bass range and improving the handoff to the tweeter. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: cleaner output at volume — the driver handles the upper midrange without the breakdown in control that precedes tweeter overload.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tweeter is a \u003cstrong\u003e1.0-inch PEI dome\u003c\/strong\u003e — chosen for thermal stability and resistance to UV and moisture — loaded by Cicada's \u003cstrong\u003eDPSH® (Dual-Phase Slot Horn)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The DPSH® horn geometry shapes tweeter dispersion for wide coverage. At highway speed, the rider's head position relative to the fairing changes constantly — the DPSH® maintains usable high-frequency energy across a wide listening window rather than a narrow beam that disappears off-axis. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: consistent treble coverage whether you're sitting upright at lights or leaning through a corner at speed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in 6dB crossover\u003c\/strong\u003e protects the tweeter from low-frequency energy without requiring an external crossover unit. The \u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Duty Injected High Temp Polymer frame\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eN35 Neodymium motor\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the assembly light and rigid across the operating temperature range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSensitivity and Frequency Coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 94 dB (1W\/1m), the CX65.2 is meaningfully more efficient than most coaxials in this size class. In a motorcycle system where amplifier output is constrained by the charging system, sensitivity is one of the most valuable specifications a speaker can carry — every additional dB of efficiency is headroom you don't need to generate with more amplifier power. A 94 dB speaker produces the same output as an 88 dB speaker running four times the amplifier power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency response runs 54 Hz – 20 kHz (±5 dB), covering full-range coaxial coverage suited to the fairing position running full-range or with a high-pass filter. The 54 Hz lower limit gives genuine bass extension for a 6.5-inch driver. For builds also running a rear stage, the CX65.2 pairs cleanly as the front stage, with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cx69-2-6x9-motorcycle-coaxial-speakers\"\u003eCX69.2\u003c\/a\u003e covering the lower frequencies from the saddlebags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 2Ω — Power and Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarley-Davidson's Touring audio system is built around low-impedance speakers. The stock GTS fairing speakers are rated at 1.7Ω, and the Boom! Box GTS is designed to drive them. The CX65.2 at 2Ω sits within the same design envelope — the correct impedance for the Harley ecosystem, whether the system is stock or amplified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 2Ω speaker presents a lower electrical load to the amplifier than a 4Ω speaker. When the amplifier is rated for it, that lower load allows more power delivery — and on a motorcycle competing with wind and road noise at highway speed, that extra power is genuinely useful. An amplifier producing 100W RMS × 4 at 4Ω might produce 175W RMS × 4 at 2Ω from the same hardware. The trade-off is current demand — a 2Ω load asks more from the amplifier, so pairing with an amplifier genuinely rated for 2Ω and a properly done install is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57.4 mm (2.26 in) — low-profile design suited to tight fairing cavities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting diameter (cutout):\u003c\/strong\u003e 135.1 mm (5.32 in).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165 mm (6.5 in).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuits any Harley-Davidson Touring position that takes a 6.5\" speaker — fairing, lower fairing, and Tour-Pak locations on Street Glide, Road Glide, Ultra Limited, CVO, and Trike models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6.5-inch grills and mounting hardware included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with 2Ω-stable Harley audio systems — including the Harley OEM Boom! 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