adding to my current audio system
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Guys,
I truly admit, I know nothing about an audio system except how to turn it on.
Sometimes even that problematic.
I had my current system installed by Peter at Soundz Customz and he did a great job.
I have focal 6.5 speakers in my fairing and in my lowers running off an arc amp that is I believe a 125.2, two channel amp.
As luck would have it, I was able to acquire stock speaker lids with grills, new in the box, color matched to my bike for less than $250. And yes, I also bought lottery tickets that day as well.
What are recommended options to hook them up?
I know I need speakers, either 5x7,6x8 or adapters and 6x9 unless I buy BT and either a 4 channel amp or a amp to run just the rear speakers.
What would you recommend?
Bike is a 2012 roadglide cvo skunk. Stock HD head unit. Not updated with dealer flash for rear speakers
Thoughts
I truly admit, I know nothing about an audio system except how to turn it on.
Sometimes even that problematic.
I had my current system installed by Peter at Soundz Customz and he did a great job.
I have focal 6.5 speakers in my fairing and in my lowers running off an arc amp that is I believe a 125.2, two channel amp.
As luck would have it, I was able to acquire stock speaker lids with grills, new in the box, color matched to my bike for less than $250. And yes, I also bought lottery tickets that day as well.
What are recommended options to hook them up?
I know I need speakers, either 5x7,6x8 or adapters and 6x9 unless I buy BT and either a 4 channel amp or a amp to run just the rear speakers.
What would you recommend?
Bike is a 2012 roadglide cvo skunk. Stock HD head unit. Not updated with dealer flash for rear speakers
Thoughts
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This is what I did. I had the backlighting changed for $125. Then started adding up what I wanted to do to it. Adding RCA's possible Bluetooth...for me, financially didn't make sense. I upgraded to a Kenwood and never looked back. But that's just me. That's the beauty of these bikes...choices are limitless!
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Reasons/rationale
I'm 1000 miles from Peter at the current time and it's the dead of winter.
Yes, I could wait and may. I'm using this as an opportunity to learn about this subject. No need to force decision
In speaking with Peter the adjustment he would recommend is about $900 to $1,000. I believe I can possibly get those cost down, maybe. But I would end up with more gear (amp) to sell.
I'm not in any hurry but do have the winter to upgrade and learn more about my bikes audio system.
Good question. I'm probably 50/50 on the answer. I do need to decide what to do about my amazon purchase of the b52. It has not shipped so I still have time to cancel.
I'm 1000 miles from Peter at the current time and it's the dead of winter.
Yes, I could wait and may. I'm using this as an opportunity to learn about this subject. No need to force decision
In speaking with Peter the adjustment he would recommend is about $900 to $1,000. I believe I can possibly get those cost down, maybe. But I would end up with more gear (amp) to sell.
I'm not in any hurry but do have the winter to upgrade and learn more about my bikes audio system.
Good question. I'm probably 50/50 on the answer. I do need to decide what to do about my amazon purchase of the b52. It has not shipped so I still have time to cancel.
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