Best sounding head unit
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,505
Likes: 31
From: Las Vegas
We had a great discussion on RCA interconnects so how about the amp to speaker connections. I have used the stock wiring up till now because it is just easier and neater to use. Now that I am upgrading to a higher quality amp and a 4 channel system, fairing and sb lids, I am wondering about upgrading the wiring from the amp to the speakers. Unfortunately I jumped too quickly and purchased the HD saddlebag speaker cables but that was before I upgraded the amp (Arc 600.4). Any thoughts from those that know this stuff?
it has all to do with losing signal strength... why do you think (if you know) the put the AC Voltages for outdoor landscape lights that are further away, on f.e. 15-18 V and closeby 12-14?
just saying...
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 33
Likes: 4
From: MA
I have a 2012 Road Glide Ultra. Removed the lowers and don't use the tour pack most of the time. I had the Sony MEX-M100BT. It is junk. CD skipped all the time. Faceplate fell off. All this in 2 days of owning it. I am thinking of getting the Kenwood KDC-X998. My concern is that this is not a Marine unit. How will it hold up against any rain? How well does the CD work? I can't have it skip.
Also plan on getting the below: (I have a very loud exhaust and need a loud system)
Amp = Sound Stream PN4.1000D
Front Speakers = Polk MM1 6.5 round
Rear Lids = Polk MM1 6x9
Also plan on getting the below: (I have a very loud exhaust and need a loud system)
Amp = Sound Stream PN4.1000D
Front Speakers = Polk MM1 6.5 round
Rear Lids = Polk MM1 6x9
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 6,446
Likes: 873
From: TEXAS
Originally Posted by Fatkid1979
I have a 2012 Road Glide Ultra. Removed the lowers and don't use the tour pack most of the time. I had the Sony MEX-M100BT. It is junk. CD skipped all the time. Faceplate fell off. All this in 2 days of owning it. I am thinking of getting the Kenwood KDC-X998. My concern is that this is not a Marine unit. How will it hold up against any rain? How well does the CD work? I can't have it skip.
Also plan on getting the below: (I have a very loud exhaust and need a loud system)
Amp = Sound Stream PN4.1000D
Front Speakers = Polk MM1 6.5 round
Rear Lids = Polk MM1 6x9
Also plan on getting the below: (I have a very loud exhaust and need a loud system)
Amp = Sound Stream PN4.1000D
Front Speakers = Polk MM1 6.5 round
Rear Lids = Polk MM1 6x9
T
Ha .. I also use self burned cd's on occasion with my MEX-M70BT. Sure they skip on occasion but to be expected on a short wheel base, two wheel vehicle. I'm sure their anti skip reading was designed for 4 wheel vehicles. I'd still go for a marine type unit, as they're MUCH easier to see in sunlight. Maybe this Kenwood ? I still doubt the cd operation would be any better.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_113D77...772BT&skipvs=T
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_113D77...772BT&skipvs=T
Last edited by troop; Jun 9, 2019 at 08:13 AM.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 33
Likes: 4
From: MA
Ha .. I also use self burned cd's on occasion with my MEX-M70BT. Sure they skip on occasion but to be expected on a short wheel base, two wheel vehicle. I'm sure their anti skip reading was designed for 4 wheel vehicles. I'd still go for a marine type unit, as they're MUCH easier to see in sunlight. Maybe this Kenwood ? I still doubt the cd operation would be any better.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_113D77...772BT&skipvs=T
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_113D77...772BT&skipvs=T
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Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 6,446
Likes: 873
From: TEXAS
Originally Posted by Fatkid1979
Ouch. Yes I'm old. I ride all over the place and sometime my cell don't get reception and neither does the radio. So I like a cd backup.
Just trying to help solve the skip problem that is perpetual on sleds.
T
