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

Cicada Audio CXX69.4 — 6×9" 4Ω Pro Coaxial Harley Saddlebag Speakers (Pair)Pro saddlebag performance built for bridged amp and conservative systems. The CXX69. 4 is Cicada's Pro series 69" saddlebag coaxial the 4 variant of the CXX69. 2, built for bridged amp configurations and systems where amplifier thermal margin matters. 200W RMS, 93 dB sensitivity, Kevlar cone, N45H neodymium motor, V8 Dispersion Guide, Rain or Shine weatherproof. Sold in pairs. The CXX69. 4 and CXX69. 2 share the same Pro series build Kevlar cone, N45H

Pro saddlebag performance built for bridged-amp and conservative systems.

The CXX69.4 is Cicada's Pro-series 6×9" saddlebag coaxial — the 4Ω variant of the CXX69.2, built for bridged-amp configurations and systems where amplifier thermal margin matters. 200W RMS, 93 dB sensitivity, Kevlar cone, N45H neodymium motor, V8™ Dispersion Guide, Rain or Shine™ weatherproof. Sold in pairs.

The CXX69.4 and CXX69.2 share the same Pro-series build — Kevlar cone, N45H motor, V8™ Dispersion Guide, 200W RMS. The 4Ω impedance presents a higher load to the amplifier: lower current demand, less heat, and more tolerance for the wiring realities of a motorcycle install. For bridged-amp rear stage builds — where a 4Ω minimum load is typically required — or systems where amplifier thermal margin is part of the brief, the CXX69.4 is the right choice.

Who This Speaker Is For

For riders who want Pro-series saddlebag performance — Kevlar cone, N45H motor, 200W RMS, V8™ 360° tweeter projection — with a 4Ω load that's easier on the amplifier. Requires a dedicated external amplifier. For maximum output from a dedicated 2Ω-rated amplifier running in stereo, the CXX69.2 is the 2Ω variant.

What This Is Best For

• Bridged rear stage builds — when the rear amp channels are bridged for higher per-channel output, a 4Ω speaker is the correct load. Bridging halves the impedance the amp sees — a 4Ω speaker bridged presents a 2Ω load, what the FLX500.4 and FLX700.4 are rated for at their bridged minimum. The CXX69.4 is the correct saddlebag speaker for this configuration.
• A more conservative Pro rear stage — Pro-series Kevlar cone, N45H motor, and V8™ Dispersion Guide with the 4Ω impedance that lowers amplifier current demand and adds thermal margin. 200W RMS power handling with room to breathe.
• Upgrading from the CX69.4 — same saddlebag fitment, same 4Ω impedance, Pro-series build in place of the standard CX. Kevlar cone, N45H motor, doubled power handling, and V8™ Dispersion Guide are the difference.
• Full Pro-series front-and-rear builds at 4Ω — pairing the CXX65.4 in the fairing with the CXX69.4 in the saddlebags gives a consistent Pro-series 4Ω front and rear stage, compatible with a single four-channel amplifier running stereo or bridged on either stage.

The Bottom Line

Pro-series saddlebag performance — 200W RMS, Kevlar cone, N45H neodymium motor, V8™ 360° tweeter projection, Rain or Shine™ weatherproof, with the 4Ω impedance that adds amplifier thermal margin and unlocks bridged configurations. Requires a dedicated external amplifier.

Ready to build your rear stage? Add to cart above. For non-bridged amplified builds or maximum output from a 2Ω-rated amplifier, the CXX69.2 is the 2Ω variant.

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