Amp advice? Thinking BIKETRONICS...
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Amp advice? Thinking BIKETRONICS...
I just bought a used bike. The guy I bought it off of said it had a HD BOOM system, he was the second owner though and wasn't sure. I could obviously see the HD saddlebag speakers so I knew that was at least a go.
After a day of riding I didn't think the system sounded nearly as loud as it should. I have had a few touring bikes, two with J&M ROKKER and a CVO RK with the saddlebag speakers and all would have walked this system down no problem.
I popped the fairing off and found BT TITAN 6.5 with a Rockford Fosgate punch PBR300x2 amp.
I am thinking the issue is that I don't have enough AMP. The wiring looks like the amp is only running to the back speakers and nothing to the front?
I believe I need a BT 4 channel amp, is this would you guys would recommend? I have always spent the extra $$$ in the past on a 4ch and think it is usually worth it.
After a day of riding I didn't think the system sounded nearly as loud as it should. I have had a few touring bikes, two with J&M ROKKER and a CVO RK with the saddlebag speakers and all would have walked this system down no problem.
I popped the fairing off and found BT TITAN 6.5 with a Rockford Fosgate punch PBR300x2 amp.
I am thinking the issue is that I don't have enough AMP. The wiring looks like the amp is only running to the back speakers and nothing to the front?
I believe I need a BT 4 channel amp, is this would you guys would recommend? I have always spent the extra $$$ in the past on a 4ch and think it is usually worth it.
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Thanks for the reply.
I was just weary of not going with a top of the line amp, I went thru two amps last summer and it was a complete pain shipping them back and waiting on the replacement etc.
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HOly SHIZ, I just read some reviews on that amp you suggested. I can buy it off ebay and the Jensen head unit for about what I would have in the BT amp alone.
I think I am going to give it a try. Even if it only goes a couple years its worth at that price.
I think I am going to give it a try. Even if it only goes a couple years its worth at that price.
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2012 SG. I have already gone thru the process on my 2014 Limited and went J&M so I didn't have to deal with the flashing issue. I didn't have very good luck with the amp though.
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This set up will eat up the JM one.
Few things, the Jensen or the Aquatic AV are decent/average HU's. The only positive thing I would say about them is they are fully water proof where are marine head units are resistent to water, but man they sound 100% better. There are some great aftermarket head units out there.
I personally think bluetooth gives you the least sound quality. Given the option I would rather use a USB stick or CD first, then phone/ipod connected via cable, last is bluetooth. Just some things to consider.
Few things, the Jensen or the Aquatic AV are decent/average HU's. The only positive thing I would say about them is they are fully water proof where are marine head units are resistent to water, but man they sound 100% better. There are some great aftermarket head units out there.
I personally think bluetooth gives you the least sound quality. Given the option I would rather use a USB stick or CD first, then phone/ipod connected via cable, last is bluetooth. Just some things to consider.
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This set up will eat up the JM one.
Few things, the Jensen or the Aquatic AV are decent/average HU's. The only positive thing I would say about them is they are fully water proof where are marine head units are resistent to water, but man they sound 100% better. There are some great aftermarket head units out there.
I personally think bluetooth gives you the least sound quality. Given the option I would rather use a USB stick or CD first, then phone/ipod connected via cable, last is bluetooth. Just some things to consider.
Few things, the Jensen or the Aquatic AV are decent/average HU's. The only positive thing I would say about them is they are fully water proof where are marine head units are resistent to water, but man they sound 100% better. There are some great aftermarket head units out there.
I personally think bluetooth gives you the least sound quality. Given the option I would rather use a USB stick or CD first, then phone/ipod connected via cable, last is bluetooth. Just some things to consider.
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Yeah there's only a few direct plug and play units that will slide right in and work. The Jensen and Aquatic ones are the main ones (not sure if there's others). They are both updgrades from the stock one, that's for sure.
If you went with a Sony or Kenwood for example a mounting kit is about 40.00 and a module to make the hand controls work is about 100-120 bucks. Biketronics, Hawg Wired, Scosche are some to name a few that are close to plug and go.
If you went with a Sony or Kenwood for example a mounting kit is about 40.00 and a module to make the hand controls work is about 100-120 bucks. Biketronics, Hawg Wired, Scosche are some to name a few that are close to plug and go.
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Haze is on point. Besides the waterproof and plug and play the Aquatic and the Jensen have such basic functions they aren't worth what you can get a better Kenwood or Sony for. I can attest that unless you have an I phone the Aquatic is overrated. Sure it works but for the cost the USB function on the upper model with a thumb drive sucks.