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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,196
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From: Lancaster pa
Just purchased a RF PBR300x4 amp; American bass SQ6.9 (one of the threads here said they were great for the price). I'm not really looking for anything fantastic, just adding speakers to the lids so my wife can enjoy music while riding.
I'm still deciding if I need to upgrade the fairing speakers...
The plan is to install the amp in the fairing. Then run the lid speakers on one channel and the fairing speakers on another channel. What say the experts?
I'm still deciding if I need to upgrade the fairing speakers...
The plan is to install the amp in the fairing. Then run the lid speakers on one channel and the fairing speakers on another channel. What say the experts?
definitely not not an expert but I can tell ya no one will like the pbr 300x4 as an amp choice. You probably won't want to amplify the stock fairing speakers either. If you post your own thread people will guide you towards a good package
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 401
Likes: 15
From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Yes to all of this, start a thread with what your goals are! Number of speaker, place,ent of speakers, budget...
The the forum can start to help
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 10,637
Likes: 1,246
From: Lake, Ms
Originally Posted by Stroked16
Just purchased a RF PBR300x4 amp; American bass SQ6.9 (one of the threads here said they were great for the price). I'm not really looking for anything fantastic, just adding speakers to the lids so my wife can enjoy music while riding.
I'm still deciding if I need to upgrade the fairing speakers...
The plan is to install the amp in the fairing. Then run the lid speakers on one channel and the fairing speakers on another channel. What say the experts?
I'm still deciding if I need to upgrade the fairing speakers...
The plan is to install the amp in the fairing. Then run the lid speakers on one channel and the fairing speakers on another channel. What say the experts?
Novice
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Los angeles, CA
Great post, I do have questions as I am about do my install. I have a 2017 RG speacial.
My Plan- 2 hertz MPX Mille Pro 6.5 4 ohm, and 2 St25 hertz 4 ohm driver tweeter, for front fairing running off Diamond Micro MV4,
and 4 6x9 Piooneers 4 ohm in rear saddlebag running off Alpine 4 channel X-A70F 120 RMS.
all though I have DSR1 and keeping stock HU I am heading to Dealer to have flash done today to activate rear channel. Nothing installed yet to avoid dealer questions.
My question is: The way i plan to connect everything each speaker will have its own channel so no need to parallel anything. Doing it this way from reading your post , will i miss out on increasing power by not runing in Parallel? Am I on the right path or not? should I bridge channels and leave some channel for future add ons (possible sub woofer) if i need ?I would like to get the most out of these components. I have one last question,will I need to do a crossbride for ST25's? I appreciate any expert answers and advice, just keep in mind I have purchased everything already and I am a total newbie to the audio world but i love to DIY. After install I will take to a local pro shop to tune and set gains. Thanks in advance
My Plan- 2 hertz MPX Mille Pro 6.5 4 ohm, and 2 St25 hertz 4 ohm driver tweeter, for front fairing running off Diamond Micro MV4,
and 4 6x9 Piooneers 4 ohm in rear saddlebag running off Alpine 4 channel X-A70F 120 RMS.
all though I have DSR1 and keeping stock HU I am heading to Dealer to have flash done today to activate rear channel. Nothing installed yet to avoid dealer questions.
My question is: The way i plan to connect everything each speaker will have its own channel so no need to parallel anything. Doing it this way from reading your post , will i miss out on increasing power by not runing in Parallel? Am I on the right path or not? should I bridge channels and leave some channel for future add ons (possible sub woofer) if i need ?I would like to get the most out of these components. I have one last question,will I need to do a crossbride for ST25's? I appreciate any expert answers and advice, just keep in mind I have purchased everything already and I am a total newbie to the audio world but i love to DIY. After install I will take to a local pro shop to tune and set gains. Thanks in advance
Last edited by actfitwil; Feb 10, 2018 at 03:24 PM.
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 13
Likes: 1
From: Saginaw, MI
OK...so, I'm with uplandpinter - a newbie trying to get the info I need to install some new aftermarket speakers and an amp on a 1995 Electra Glide, whose eyes are quickly glazing over as I try to wade through all this technical info... I've done a lot of mechanical work and a tiny bit of wiring but (to be honest) I'm a little overwhelmed and feeling outta my league. :-/ I'm hoping someone might be able to give me some direction on how best to wire this system...??
Equipment:
Equipment:
- HEAD UNIT:
- JVC KD-R97MBS ( https://www.cnet.com/products/jvc-kd...ull-din/specs/ )
- AMP:
- Soundstream PN1.1000D ( http://soundstream.com/product/pn1-1000d/ )
- (2) 6.5" PYLE FRONT FAIRING SPEAKERS:
- 4 Ohm - 400W Peak - 200W RMS ( https://www.cnet.com/products/pyle-h...-marine/specs/ )
- (4) ROCKVILLE 6x9 SADDLEBAG SPEAKERS:
- 4 Ohm - 500W Peak - 125W RMS ( https://www.rockvilleaudio.com/rmsts69w/ )
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 10,637
Likes: 1,246
From: Lake, Ms
Originally Posted by PstrGolf
OK...so, I'm with uplandpinter - a newbie trying to get the info I need to install some new aftermarket speakers and an amp on a 1995 Electra Glide, whose eyes are quickly glazing over as I try to wade through all this technical info... I've done a lot of mechanical work and a tiny bit of wiring but (to be honest) I'm a little overwhelmed and feeling outta my league. :-/ I'm hoping someone might be able to give me some direction on how best to wire this system...??
Equipment:
Equipment:
- HEAD UNIT:
- JVC KD-R97MBS ( https://www.cnet.com/products/jvc-kd...ull-din/specs/ )
- AMP:
- Soundstream PN1.1000D ( http://soundstream.com/product/pn1-1000d/ )
- (2) 6.5" PYLE FRONT FAIRING SPEAKERS:
- 4 Ohm - 400W Peak - 200W RMS ( https://www.cnet.com/products/pyle-h...-marine/specs/ )
- (4) ROCKVILLE 6x9 SADDLEBAG SPEAKERS:
- 4 Ohm - 500W Peak - 125W RMS ( https://www.rockvilleaudio.com/rmsts69w/ )
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 13
Likes: 1
From: Saginaw, MI
yes... However I may have some flexibility in returning or exchanging some of the items. I did get the Soundstream PN4.1000D amp...not the PN1.1000D
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 10,637
Likes: 1,246
From: Lake, Ms
Originally Posted by PstrGolf
yes... However I may have some flexibility in returning or exchanging some of the items. I did get the Soundstream PN4.1000D amp...not the PN1.1000D
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6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 13
Likes: 1
From: Saginaw, MI
I realize that your probably shooting for a budget install but I would definitely return the speakers and start over. You'll never be satisfied with those PYLE for certain. I noticed you stated 2 pair of 6x9's. How are you installing these? Double lids, single lids with one inside each bags, or both mounted in the bags?
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 13
Likes: 1
From: Saginaw, MI
I realize that your probably shooting for a budget install but I would definitely return the speakers and start over. You'll never be satisfied with those PYLE for certain. I noticed you stated 2 pair of 6x9's. How are you installing these? Double lids, single lids with one inside each bags, or both mounted in the bags?
Last edited by PstrGolf; Feb 16, 2018 at 06:15 AM.