The Official 2014 audio upgrade thread
#1511
04-18-2015, 08:00 PM
Road Master
#1512
04-19-2015, 12:10 AM
#1513
04-19-2015, 07:42 AM
Chris, obviously after our discussion yesterday, I'm all ears on this one bud.
#1514
04-19-2015, 12:29 PM
Road Warrior
RF PBR300X2 with magic box and Infinity Kappas
I have been following this thread for a few months and did the upgrade with the following: RF PBR300X2, CS Magic box (wired according to directions), Infinity Kappa 6.5s mounted on the outside of the enclosure and polyfill. I have ridden about 300 miles since the weather broke a few weeks ago and not as impressed as I thought I would be. I have tried adjusting the gain but distortion comes in on the highs if I go above 5 on the gain. At 65 mph I can barely hear listening to FM with a half helmet. Trying to listen to my IPOD at those speeds is impossible becuse it does not have the gain that the tuner does. I have not messed with the dealer downloads because the CS Magic box was supposed to eliminate the need. I know that sound is subjective but volume shouldn't be and I don't have any hearing issues. I did verify all of the polarity was correct. It seems that I have something wrong because most seem very happy with this upgrade. Any thoughts on what I should look for next?
#1515
04-19-2015, 01:04 PM
Stellar HDF Member
Well I had pretty good luck mounting them inside. I've been out in the garage for an hour side by side comparing them for sound , one inside and one outside the pod. I can't really tell a difference between them.
I sealed it up pretty good though, that ring on the inside is so thin there just isn't much surface to work with like the out side of the pod .
I went to Lowes and got a $1.83 piece of pipe insulation with the adhesive seam. Electing not to cut the mounting pins down I used the insulation to wrap around the ring a little bit taller than the mounting pins, this is so it compresses a little when you bolt the speaker in.
I used electrical tape around inside of the ring to cover it so I wouldn't see the white pod surface through the grills and to help seal the insulation.
It's patch work as it's hard to work around the webbing and tight spots but I think it's worth it .
PS; Just running the stock Boom 4.3 no amp yet , and these sound so much better than the stock speaker's .
I sealed it up pretty good though, that ring on the inside is so thin there just isn't much surface to work with like the out side of the pod .
I went to Lowes and got a $1.83 piece of pipe insulation with the adhesive seam. Electing not to cut the mounting pins down I used the insulation to wrap around the ring a little bit taller than the mounting pins, this is so it compresses a little when you bolt the speaker in.
I used electrical tape around inside of the ring to cover it so I wouldn't see the white pod surface through the grills and to help seal the insulation.
It's patch work as it's hard to work around the webbing and tight spots but I think it's worth it .
PS; Just running the stock Boom 4.3 no amp yet , and these sound so much better than the stock speaker's .
I'm vary happy with the sound considering I just replaced speakers , finally got out on a day when the wind was below 15mph and that was huge at 60 & 70mph. Going to change windshields soon , KW , LRS , Windspliter , haven't decided yet but I believe this will help also. I can't wait for this flash situation to level out so I can add an amp.
I think the key to mounting them inside the pods is a VARY good seal , the only thing I may do is add a dense foam seal between the pod and inner fairing. The pipe insulation I used is great inexpensive material for this IMO.
#1516
04-19-2015, 03:31 PM
happy in the garage
Well, upgrade done. I installed Kicker CS67S speakers in the fairing. Used stock grills, just had to enlarge the hole for the screws on the speaker to allow a flush fit. The PBR 300X2 amp was a wiring challenge since I'm a mechanic, not an electrician. No flash, no magic box, and gain at 5. Loving it so far. I put everything together but then it started to rain.
Thanks to all that helped me. I still may pull the 4.3 out and use the Metra kit. We'll see
Thanks to all that helped me. I still may pull the 4.3 out and use the Metra kit. We'll see
#1517
04-19-2015, 05:15 PM
I have been looking at this option as well - do you think there is any chance of fitting one of these inside the fairing, considering there is already a 4180 in there?
#1518
04-19-2015, 07:49 PM
Road Master
Well, most everything went well with the RF PBR300X2 and Infinity Kappas. Got it wired and and just one trip to Lowe's for longer screws for the speakers. Fired it up and....... No power to the amp. 12.35 volts at the plug but no power light, no short light, nuttin. Amazon was kind enough to take it back even though I ordered it on 3/7.
All that work and no tunes. Calling RF tomorrow to see if they can shed any light on it. Time for bed..... At least all the wiring is done.
All that work and no tunes. Calling RF tomorrow to see if they can shed any light on it. Time for bed..... At least all the wiring is done.
#1519
04-19-2015, 08:07 PM
Novice
Well, most everything went well with the RF PBR300X2 and Infinity Kappas. Got it wired and and just one trip to Lowe's for longer screws for the speakers. Fired it up and....... No power to the amp. 12.35 volts at the plug but no power light, no short light, nuttin. Amazon was kind enough to take it back even though I ordered it on 3/7.
All that work and no tunes. Calling RF tomorrow to see if they can shed any light on it. Time for bed..... At least all the wiring is done.
All that work and no tunes. Calling RF tomorrow to see if they can shed any light on it. Time for bed..... At least all the wiring is done.
#1520
04-19-2015, 08:12 PM
Novice
I just picked up my 15 RGS today. I'm an audiophile, and in the frenzy of purchase yesterday ordered the upgraded Boom! Stage II. After putting on about 25 miles today I'm not sure I'll need it. It adds $1500 to my loan. I'm wondering if that was a hasty purchase I should try to back out of..
Anyone had experience with the stock Boom setup on the RGS vs. the Stage II? Maybe that's its own thread?
Anyone had experience with the stock Boom setup on the RGS vs. the Stage II? Maybe that's its own thread?