{"product_id":"cicada-audio-cxxm8-4-8-mid-bass-speakers-4ω-200w-rms-pair","title":"Cicada Audio CXXM8.4 — 8\" Mid-Bass Speakers (4Ω, 200W RMS) — Pair","description":"\u003ch2\u003e8\" mid-bass speaker pair for Harley-Davidson Touring custom installs — 200W RMS, N45H Neodymium motor, Kevlar® cone, 4Ω\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cicada Audio CXXM8.4 is an 8-inch mid-bass speaker pair built for custom Harley Touring installs — saddlebag lids, Tour-Pak™ enclosures, or lower fairing positions fitted with the correct mounting kit or adaptor. Sold as a matched pair with 200W RMS power handling each, a Kevlar® cone, N45H Neodymium motor, OFC copper voice coils, and a custom-tooled Polycarbonate frame, the CXXM8.4 is a Rain or Shine™-rated, all-weather design built to handle direct sun and moisture exposure in an external mounting position. Grilles and mounting hardware are included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 2Ω version of this driver, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cxxm8-2-8-mid-bass-speakers-2%CF%89-200w-rms-pair\"\u003eCXXM8.2\u003c\/a\u003e, is also available. The two variants are otherwise identical — same cone, motor, frame, and power handling — the only difference is voice coil impedance. Choose this 4Ω version if your amplifier channel will be bridged to drive the pair; choose the CXXM8.2 if you're running the pair directly off two amplifier channels rated to handle a 2Ω load, where bridging isn't required or isn't an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CXXM8.4 is for Harley-Davidson Touring riders fitting an 8\" mid-bass pair into a saddlebag lid, a Tour-Pak™ enclosure, or a lower fairing build on Road Glide® — using the Cicada \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-14chdlid8-8-inch-saddlebag-lid-speaker-kit-2014-2023-vivid-black\"\u003e14CHDLID8\u003c\/a\u003e saddlebag lid kit on 2014–2023 models, or a custom mount\/adaptor on earlier models, Tour-Pak™, and lower fairing builds. Its high sensitivity (93 dB) and Neodymium motor mean it plays loud and clean off modest amplifier power, making the Cicada \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx500-4-4-channel-class-d-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX500.4\u003c\/a\u003e a sensible starting point for the pair. If your build calls for more headroom, a bridged \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx700-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX700.4\u003c\/a\u003e will drive the pair harder without exceeding the 200W RMS per-speaker rating. If your amp setup calls for direct, non-bridged 2Ω channels instead, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cxxm8-2-8-mid-bass-speakers-2%CF%89-200w-rms-pair\"\u003eCXXM8.2\u003c\/a\u003e is the correct variant. If you need a deeper, higher-power 8\" mid-bass for a purpose-built saddlebag enclosure instead, see the ferrite-motor \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cmb8-s4-midbass-8-inch\"\u003eCMB8.S4\u003c\/a\u003e (500W RMS, single driver).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Is Best For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8\" mid-bass installs across saddlebag, Tour-Pak™, or lower fairing positions\u003c\/strong\u003e — The CXXM8.4 is built for saddlebag lid, Tour-Pak™ enclosure, and lower fairing installs. On 2014–2023 saddlebag lid models the Cicada 14CHDLID8 kit gives a direct mounting solution; earlier models, Tour-Pak™ builds, and lower fairing installs use a custom-cut opening or adaptor sized to the speaker's mounting hardware. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: the shallow 69mm mounting depth keeps clearance requirements manageable in tighter enclosure spaces where a deeper driver wouldn't fit.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh sensitivity (93 dB) for clean output on modest amplifier power\u003c\/strong\u003e — At 93 dB (1W\/1M), the CXXM8.4 needs significantly less amplifier power than a typical mid-bass driver to reach the same output level, which is why Cicada pairs it as a true stereo pair rather than a per-channel component speaker. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: a 4-channel amp like the FLX500.4 drives the pair to genuine output without strain, simplifying wiring and amp selection for a straightforward two-speaker system.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKevlar® cone for moisture and heat resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kevlar® is lightweight, exceptionally strong, and resistant to both high temperature and moisture absorption — properties that matter directly for a driver mounted in an external saddlebag or Tour-Pak™ position exposed to weather. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: the cone holds its shape and stiffness through Australian summer heat and wet-weather riding without the softening or moisture swelling that degrades output in lesser cone materials over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eN45H Neodymium motor for high efficiency at low weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — The N45H Neodymium magnet delivers strong magnetic flux density in a compact, lightweight motor structure, contributing directly to the CXXM8.4's high sensitivity rating. For Tour-Pak™ installs where every gram of added weight matters, a lighter motor assembly is a real advantage over a ferrite equivalent. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: less unsprung mass added to a Tour-Pak™ build, with no compromise to output or efficiency.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRain or Shine™ all-weather design with UV-protected surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e — Every exposed surface is UV protected against fading and degradation from direct sun exposure, and the Rain or Shine™ design rating reflects Cicada's testing for external motorcycle mounting positions. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: a saddlebag lid or Tour-Pak™-mounted speaker holds its finish and seal integrity ride after ride, regardless of weather.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"maa-alert\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eSaddlebag lid, Tour-Pak™, or lower fairing — confirm your mounting kit before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe CXXM8.4's mounting hardware doesn't match a factory Harley speaker cutout directly. For 2014–2023 saddlebag lid models, the Cicada \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-14chdlid8-8-inch-saddlebag-lid-speaker-kit-2014-2023-vivid-black\"\u003e14CHDLID8\u003c\/a\u003e kit is the purpose-built mounting solution. For 1998–2013 saddlebag lids, Tour-Pak™ enclosures, and Road Glide® lower fairing builds, a custom-cut opening or adaptor plate sized to the speaker's mounting depth and diameter is required. Confirm your mounting plan before ordering — contact MAA if you need help selecting the right kit or adaptor for your specific build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePosition\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™ \/ Ultra Limited®\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1998–2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSaddlebag Lids (Custom Mount Required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStreet Glide® \/ Street Glide® Special \/ Electra Glide® Ultra Classic™ \/ Ultra Limited® \/ CVO™ Street Glide® \/ CVO™ Limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2014–2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSaddlebag Lids (Cicada 14CHDLID8 Kit, 2014–2023)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRoad Glide®\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1998–2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSaddlebag Lids (Custom Mount Required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRoad Glide® \/ CVO™ Road Glide®\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2015–2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSaddlebag Lids (Cicada 14CHDLID8 Kit, 2015–2023)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRoad Glide®\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2015–2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLower Fairing (Custom Mount Required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAll Touring Models incl. Tri Glide® \/ CVO™ Tri Glide®\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1998–2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTour-Pak™ (Custom Mount Required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bottom Line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CXXM8.4 is a high-sensitivity 8\" mid-bass pair built for custom Harley Touring installs — saddlebag lids, Tour-Pak™ builds, or Road Glide® lower fairing locations. Use the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-14chdlid8-8-inch-saddlebag-lid-speaker-kit-2014-2023-vivid-black\"\u003eCicada 14CHDLID8\u003c\/a\u003e kit for a 2014–2023 saddlebag lid install, or a custom mount\/adaptor elsewhere. Run the pair off a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx500-4-4-channel-class-d-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eCicada FLX500.4\u003c\/a\u003e as a sensible starting point, or bridge a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx700-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX700.4\u003c\/a\u003e for extra headroom. Need a non-bridged 2Ω setup instead? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cxxm8-2-8-mid-bass-speakers-2%CF%89-200w-rms-pair\"\u003eCXXM8.2\u003c\/a\u003e is the matching variant. If your build needs more output from a single dedicated driver per side instead of a pair, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cmb8-s4-midbass-8-inch\"\u003eCMB8.S4\u003c\/a\u003e (500W RMS) is the step up. Contact MAA to confirm your mounting plan before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"maa-tab-split\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCXXM8.4\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs a Kevlar® cone with an N45H Neodymium motor and OFC copper voice coils in a custom-tooled Polycarbonate frame — a lightweight, high-sensitivity mid-bass architecture built for external motorcycle mounting positions exposed to weather and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKevlar® Cone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CXXM8.4 uses a \u003cstrong\u003eKevlar®\u003c\/strong\u003e cone — a material chosen for its combination of low mass, exceptional tensile strength, and resistance to both high temperature and moisture absorption. Unlike paper or untreated composite cones, Kevlar® doesn't soften or swell when exposed to humidity, and it holds its shape under sustained excursion at high output. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: the cone maintains its stiffness and linear behaviour through wet-weather riding and direct sun exposure in an external saddlebag or Tour-Pak™ position, without the gradual performance loss that moisture-absorbing cone materials suffer over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eN45H Neodymium Motor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eN45H Neodymium\u003c\/strong\u003e magnet delivers high magnetic flux density in a compact, lightweight motor assembly — directly contributing to the CXXM8.4's 93 dB sensitivity rating. A higher-efficiency motor means the speaker reaches a given output level with less amplifier power than a comparable ferrite design, and the reduced mass matters for Tour-Pak™ installs where every gram of added weight affects handling. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: a Tour-Pak™-mounted pair adds less unsprung weight than a ferrite-motor equivalent, with no compromise to output level or efficiency.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOFC Copper Voice Coils\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe voice coils use \u003cstrong\u003eOxygen-Free Copper (OFC)\u003c\/strong\u003e winding — a higher-purity conductor than standard copper alloys, offering lower electrical resistance and therefore less resistive heating at a given power level. Lower heat generation extends the coil's sustainable power handling and reduces the risk of thermal compression during sustained output. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: the voice coils run cooler at sustained volume, helping the CXXM8.4 hold its output level through extended highway riding rather than gradually compressing as the coil heats.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom-Tooled Polycarbonate Frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecustom-tooled Polycarbonate frame\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered to withstand extreme heat without softening or warping — a meaningful design choice for a speaker that may be mounted close to dark-coloured saddlebag or Tour-Pak™ surfaces under direct Australian sun. Polycarbonate's impact resistance also protects the frame from the vibration and mechanical stress of sustained highway riding. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: the frame holds its geometry and mounting integrity through a hot parked afternoon in direct sun and the continuous vibration of a long touring day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Neodymium and Kevlar® — and Why It Suits This Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CXXM8.4's combination of a Neodymium motor and a Kevlar® cone is built around one priority: maximum sensitivity and weather resistance in the lightest practical package. For an externally mounted speaker — saddlebag lid, Tour-Pak™, or lower fairing — that combination means less added weight, less amplifier power required to reach a given output level, and better long-term resistance to the moisture and heat exposure that an external mounting position guarantees. If your build instead calls for maximum power handling from a single dedicated driver in a purpose-built enclosure, the ferrite-motor \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cmb8-s4-midbass-8-inch\"\u003eCMB8.S4\u003c\/a\u003e (500W RMS) trades some of that weight saving for significantly higher output headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRMS Power Handling (per speaker)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMAX Power Handling (per speaker)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCone Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKevlar®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMagnet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN45H Neodymium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoice Coil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOFC Copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom-Tooled Polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93 dB (1W\/1M)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 Hz – 3 kHz (±3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e177.4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69mm (2.7\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\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× Cicada Audio CXXM8.4 8\" Mid-Bass Speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2× 8\" Grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounting Hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicada Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50879619727607,"sku":"CXXM8.4","price":770.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/6505\/1639\/files\/Cicada-Audio-CXXM8_4-8-Mid-Bass-Speakers-4O-200W-RMS-Pair.png?v=1782089866","url":"https:\/\/www.motorcycleaudio.com.au\/products\/cicada-audio-cxxm8-4-8-mid-bass-speakers-4%cf%89-200w-rms-pair","provider":"Motorcycle Audio Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}