{"product_id":"cicada-audio-rr3wg-69s-6x9-shallow-acoustic-waveguide","title":"Cicada Audio RR3WG-69S — 6×9\" Shallow Acoustic Waveguide for RR2TM \u0026 RR3TM Tweeter Motors (Pair)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe shallow-fit 6×9\" waveguide for RR2TM \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3tm-3-inch-ring-radiator-tweeter-motor\"\u003eRR3TM\u003c\/a\u003e motors — horn-loaded saddlebag performance where standard horns won't fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cicada Audio RR3WG-69S is a shallow-mount 6×9\" acoustic waveguide engineered for Cicada Audio's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rr2tm\"\u003eRR2TM\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3tm-3-inch-ring-radiator-tweeter-motor\"\u003eRR3TM\u003c\/a\u003e compression driver motors. Sold as a pair, it transforms a compact tweeter motor into a focused, high-output horn-loaded tweeter — delivering the SPL, projection, and weather resistance that saddlebag lid installs demand, without the depth penalty of a conventional horn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3wg-69f-6x9-flat-acoustic-waveguide\"\u003eRR3WG-69F (flat)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3wg-69a-6x9-angled-acoustic-waveguide\"\u003eRR3WG-69A (angled)\u003c\/a\u003e waveguides suit deeper enclosures, the RR3WG-69S is the purpose-built shallow solution — same horn-loaded performance, less mounting depth. If your saddlebag lids can't accommodate a standard waveguide depth, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders running the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rr2tm\"\u003eRR2TM\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3tm-3-inch-ring-radiator-tweeter-motor\"\u003eRR3TM\u003c\/a\u003e compression motor who need maximum high-frequency output from a 6×9\" saddlebag position with limited mounting depth. If your lids have tight clearances — or you're building a clean, flush install where horn depth would compromise the fit — the RR3WG-69S solves that without compromising SPL or projection. If depth isn't a constraint in your build, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3wg-69f-6x9-flat-acoustic-waveguide\"\u003eRR3WG-69F (flat)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3wg-69a-6x9-angled-acoustic-waveguide\"\u003eRR3WG-69A (angled)\u003c\/a\u003e waveguides offer additional flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Is Best For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth-limited saddlebag lid installs\u003c\/strong\u003e — The shallow profile is engineered for bag lids and custom pods where a standard horn won't clear. Riders who've previously ruled out horn-loaded tweeters due to clearance constraints can now get the output and projection of a full horn-loaded system without lid modifications or depth compromises. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: sits flush in a 6×9\" saddlebag lid cutout without protruding into the luggage cavity.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorn-loaded output in a compact format\u003c\/strong\u003e — A waveguide horn-loads the compression motor, directing radiated energy through a single controlled path. This delivers dramatically higher efficiency than a dome tweeter in the same position — more output per watt, lower distortion at volume, and a far more controlled dispersion pattern. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: the high-frequency output cuts through wind and road noise at highway speed where a dome tweeter in the same location would be inaudible.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision-matched throat geometry for RR2TM \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3tm-3-inch-ring-radiator-tweeter-motor\"\u003eRR3TM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — The waveguide throat is engineered to match the exit diameter of both Cicada compression motors. Correct acoustic loading means smoother response, better power handling, and a wider usable frequency range. A mismatched throat creates reflections, peaks, and distortion that no EQ can fully correct. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: consistent, smooth high-frequency response whether you're running the ferrite RR2TM or the neodymium \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3tm-3-inch-ring-radiator-tweeter-motor\"\u003eRR3TM\u003c\/a\u003e — no peaking or harshness at higher volumes.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide, controlled dispersion for open-air riding\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shaped to project sound forward with authority while maintaining even off-axis coverage — critical on a motorcycle where there's no cabin to help distribute sound. Both rider and passenger receive consistent high-frequency coverage across a range of seating positions. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: highs reach both helmets evenly whether you're upright on the highway or two-up touring.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-weather composite construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built from UV, moisture, heat and vibration-resistant composite materials rated for powersports environments. Saddlebag lids expose components to rain, direct sunlight, vibration, and temperature cycling that standard car audio parts aren't built for. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: performs identically after a downpour, a full summer of Australian sun, and extended outback touring.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNanofram™ compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — Accepts Cicada Audio's Nanofram™ horn cover for additional environmental protection without modifying the waveguide or compromising acoustic output. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: provides an extra weather seal for extreme-exposure installs — marine, open-cab UTV, or bikes that see heavy rain regularly.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"maa-alert\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right 6×9\" waveguide format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCicada Audio makes three 6×9\" waveguide formats for the RR2TM and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3tm-3-inch-ring-radiator-tweeter-motor\"\u003eRR3TM\u003c\/a\u003e motors. The \u003cstrong\u003eRR3WG-69S (this product)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the shallow-mount option — lowest profile, ideal for depth-constrained saddlebag lids. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3wg-69f-6x9-flat-acoustic-waveguide\"\u003eRR3WG-69F\u003c\/a\u003e is a flat-face design for standard-depth enclosures, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3wg-69a-6x9-angled-acoustic-waveguide\"\u003eRR3WG-69A\u003c\/a\u003e is an angled version that redirects output toward the rider. Measure available mounting depth in your saddlebag lid before ordering — if clearance is tight, the RR3WG-69S is the safe choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bottom Line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RR3WG-69S is the waveguide that makes horn-loaded tweeter performance possible in tight-clearance saddlebag builds. Paired with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rr2tm\"\u003eRR2TM\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3tm-3-inch-ring-radiator-tweeter-motor\"\u003eRR3TM\u003c\/a\u003e compression motor, it turns a depth-limited install into a focused, high-SPL horn system capable of cutting through highway wind noise. If saddlebag depth has been the reason you've been running dome tweeters, it doesn't have to be anymore. Available at MAA as Australia's authorised Cicada Audio dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; background: #f5f5f5; text-align: left;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; background: #f5f5f5; text-align: left;\"\u003eModels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; background: #f5f5f5; text-align: left;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaddlebag Lids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHarley-Davidson Touring 2014+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eShallow profile for depth-constrained lid positions; requires RR2TM or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3tm-3-inch-ring-radiator-tweeter-motor\"\u003eRR3TM\u003c\/a\u003e motor (sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal \/ Custom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eUTV dashes, marine, custom enclosures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eStandard 6×9\" footprint; any install with depth constraints and a 6×9\" cutout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"maa-tab-split\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RR3WG-69S uses a shaped acoustic wave path to convert the high-pressure, narrow-exit output of a compression driver into a controlled, wide-dispersion horn-loaded signal. Horn-loading the motor dramatically increases sensitivity compared to an open-baffle or dome arrangement — all radiated energy is directed forward through the horn path rather than dispersing in all directions. The result is significantly higher output per watt and a more predictable, steerable directional pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the road: the efficiency gain means the amplifier can run at lower output levels for equivalent perceived loudness — useful in thermally-managed systems or when you want to preserve dynamic headroom at high volumes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShallow-Mount Wave Path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shallow profile is achieved through a curved, compact acoustic path that achieves the necessary horn length without the linear depth of a standard waveguide. Acoustic path length determines the effective cutoff frequency and loading characteristics — the RR3WG-69S reaches an appropriate path length within a fraction of the physical depth required by a conventional horn. For a tweeter motor operating above 3kHz, the slight reduction in low-end loading compared to a full-depth waveguide is acoustically irrelevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the road: installs where a standard waveguide would protrude 40–60mm into the saddlebag cavity — the RR3WG-69S keeps the lid profile clean without acoustic compromise in the operating frequency range.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThroat Geometry \u0026amp; Motor Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe throat is precision-matched to the exit diameter of both the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rr2tm\"\u003eRR2TM\u003c\/a\u003e (2\" ferrite) and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3tm-3-inch-ring-radiator-tweeter-motor\"\u003eRR3TM\u003c\/a\u003e (3\" neodymium) compression motors. Throat-to-exit ratio determines how aggressively the waveguide loads the driver — too tight and the motor is over-damped; too loose and loading efficiency drops. The geometry is calculated to provide correct acoustic loading for both motor formats, giving consistent output and response regardless of which motor is in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the road: swap between the RR2TM and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3tm-3-inch-ring-radiator-tweeter-motor\"\u003eRR3TM\u003c\/a\u003e without re-tuning crossover points or EQ — the waveguide loading behaves correctly with both.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAll-Weather Composite Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RR3WG-69S is moulded from all-weather composite materials engineered to resist UV degradation, moisture ingress, heat deformation, and vibration fatigue. Saddlebag lids see a wide temperature and humidity range, direct sunlight, and constant road vibration — standard plastics crack, distort, and fade. The Cicada composite formulation is selected specifically for powersports durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the road: no warping after a summer in the direct sun, no cracking after a winter, no resonance from vibration fatigue — the waveguide stays dimensionally stable and acoustically consistent over the long term.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNanofram™ Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully compatible with Cicada Audio's Nanofram™ horn cover technology. Nanofram™ attaches over the waveguide mouth and provides an additional weather seal against direct water ingress and debris without meaningfully impeding the sound path. For most saddlebag installs the composite housing provides sufficient protection without it — Nanofram™ is the option for high-exposure environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the road: add Nanofram™ for exposed installs — external fairings, open UTV cabs, or bikes that regularly see heavy rain — and remove it for maximum acoustic performance in drier conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; background: #f5f5f5; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; background: #f5f5f5; text-align: left;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e6×9\" Shallow Acoustic Waveguide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eCompatible Motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eRR2TM (2\" Ferrite), \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3tm-3-inch-ring-radiator-tweeter-motor\"\u003eRR3TM\u003c\/a\u003e (3\" Neodymium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eMounting Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e6×9\" standard footprint, shallow-mount profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eAll-weather composite (UV, moisture, heat and vibration resistant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eNanofram™ Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003ePair (2 waveguides)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50850253177079,"sku":"RR3WG-69S","price":470.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/6505\/1639\/files\/RR3WG-69S-5-Edited.png?v=1781151012","url":"https:\/\/www.motorcycleaudio.com.au\/products\/cicada-audio-rr3wg-69s-6x9-shallow-acoustic-waveguide","provider":"Motorcycle Audio Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}