Best song to test system capabilities
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 10,637
Likes: 1,246
From: Lake, Ms
Nothin better than CCR back in my 8track days. Liked me some Jerry Clower too. Still have em too.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 6,446
Likes: 873
From: TEXAS
Most of the good hard hitting songs get jammed up by YouTube copyright protections.
LINKIN PARK - Lyin from You hits pretty damn hard as also has some deep bass. It does not cover a wide range from note to note.
Pearl Jam has some edgy stuff with range.
Ozzy - Crazy Train also hits pretty hard and can test the range a little.
If u want to test ur bass with some of Gan and Bates panty dropper stuff, Marvin Gaye Let's Get It On will test your bass in a big way. Sounds like crap if ur not getting the thump and lows from speaks.
Santana
Stevie Ray
I want to go old school hip hop, Gap Band Early in the Morning can make your set up work pretty hard too.
The Who jams.
T.
LINKIN PARK - Lyin from You hits pretty damn hard as also has some deep bass. It does not cover a wide range from note to note.
Pearl Jam has some edgy stuff with range.
Ozzy - Crazy Train also hits pretty hard and can test the range a little.
If u want to test ur bass with some of Gan and Bates panty dropper stuff, Marvin Gaye Let's Get It On will test your bass in a big way. Sounds like crap if ur not getting the thump and lows from speaks.
Santana
Stevie Ray
I want to go old school hip hop, Gap Band Early in the Morning can make your set up work pretty hard too.
The Who jams.
T.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 5,157
Likes: 740
From: new caney, tx
Those damn youngans, the world has gone to **** lol
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 199
Likes: 1
From: Hometown of Willie G
My preferences:
Oldies: Most anything from ELO, Kansas, Queen, ELP, Gary Wright (Dream Weaver), Aerosmith, Springsteen, Rush, Benatar
Newer: Disturbed, Shinedown (both bands have the best vocals, perhaps ever)
Bottom line - I use an iPod and compare my good headphones against the speaks on the bike. It's never the same, but it gives me a frame of reference for the vocals. I figure if I can dial in the vocals, the rest is gravy (especially at 80mph...)
Rick
Oldies: Most anything from ELO, Kansas, Queen, ELP, Gary Wright (Dream Weaver), Aerosmith, Springsteen, Rush, Benatar
Newer: Disturbed, Shinedown (both bands have the best vocals, perhaps ever)
Bottom line - I use an iPod and compare my good headphones against the speaks on the bike. It's never the same, but it gives me a frame of reference for the vocals. I figure if I can dial in the vocals, the rest is gravy (especially at 80mph...)
Rick
I was going to say this one but Crystallize by Lindsey Stirling has some of the same bass but a much more diverse range.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 733
Likes: 8
From: Georgia
AWWWWWW! Shoot up in here amongst us cause one of us has GOT ta have some relief!!!
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,150
Likes: 459
From: S. FL
The other question is what songs will make your system sound it's best. What songs are being used to win audio competitions? Most of the songs I hear or punchy midbass songs that don't play extremely low and highlight the midbass from 6.5's, 6X9's, and 8's.
Check out: I took a Pill in Ibiza
Check out: I took a Pill in Ibiza
