Cicada Audio CXX69.4 — 6×9" 4Ω Pro Coaxial Harley Saddlebag Speakers (Pair)

What's Inside the CXX69.4

The cone is Kevlar — low mass, high stiffness, and moisture resistance for a 6×9" driver in an enclosed saddlebag environment. A Kevlar cone maintains shape at higher excursion levels and produces less distortion as output increases, with dimensional stability across the temperature range a saddlebag encounters — from cold starts to sustained summer highway running. On the road: the rear stage stays clean and controlled at volume rather than compressing and hardening as power increases.

The N45H neodymium motor delivers a stronger magnetic field than the N35 in the CX69 range — more flux density in the gap, better voice coil control at the excursion levels 200W RMS produces. The voice coil is 2.0-inch copper wound, sized for the thermal demands of sustained high-power drive, with the H-grade temperature rating ensuring the magnet holds its properties under sustained load. On the road: consistent output across a full day of riding — no thermal rolloff as the speaker heats up over distance.

The tweeter is a 1.2-inch PEI dome loaded by the V8™ Dispersion Guide for 360° tweeter projection. From the saddlebag position, the tweeter is not pointing directly at the rider — the V8™ horn geometry distributes high-frequency energy across the full coverage area, keeping treble presence consistent across the listening window regardless of riding position. On the road: usable treble detail from the rear at any riding position or road speed.

The custom-tooled polycarbonate basket is UV-stabilised and thermally resistant, and the built-in 6dB crossover protects the tweeter from low-frequency excursion without requiring an external network.

Sensitivity and Frequency Coverage

At 93 dB (1W/1m) and 200W RMS, the CXX69.4 has the sensitivity and power capacity to drive a rear stage that cuts through highway wind and road noise. The 4Ω impedance means the amplifier runs cooler and with more current headroom — in sustained high-output riding conditions, that margin is what keeps the system performing over a full day rather than throttling back.

Frequency response runs 50 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB). The 6×9-inch cone area and 50 Hz lower extension give the CXX69.4 genuine mid-bass presence from the saddlebag. For builds running a front stage alongside, the CXX65.4 in the fairing handles the upper frequencies while the CXX69.4 reinforces the low end.

Why 4Ω — Bridged Amps and Thermal Margin

When an amplifier runs in bridged mode, it combines two channels to drive a single speaker pair with more power. The trade-off is that bridging halves the impedance the amplifier sees — a 4Ω speaker on a bridged channel presents a 2Ω load to the amplifier. Most quality amplifiers including the Cicada FLX500.4 and FLX700.4 are stable at 2Ω in bridged mode. Running a 2Ω speaker bridged would present a 1Ω load — below safe operating limits for most amplifiers. The CXX69.4 is the correct saddlebag speaker for any bridged-amp rear stage.

At 4Ω in a standard stereo configuration, the CXX69.4 also gives the amplifier more thermal headroom. For long-distance touring in summer heat, or any build where amplifier reliability under sustained load is a priority, 4Ω is the more conservative choice. For maximum output from a 2Ω-stable amplifier running stereo, the CXX69.2 is the higher-output option.

Fitment

• Mounting depth: 69 mm (2.7 in).
• Mounting diameter (cutout): 163 mm × 234 mm (6.4 in × 9.2 in).
• Suited to saddlebag speaker positions on Harley-Davidson Touring models — Street Glide, Road Glide, Ultra Limited, and CVO — running standard 6×9" saddlebag speaker positions.
• Compatible with 4Ω amplifiers and bridged configurations — Cicada FLX500.4, FLX700.4, Rockford Fosgate, Soundstream, and Diamond Audio.

Technical Specifications