2016 SGS audio upgrade?
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2016 SGS audio upgrade?
I just traded my 12 SG on a 16 SGS. I want to upgrade the stereo in it. I had a PBR300x2 with Polk MM651 and was pretty happy with the setup. I agree it was not the best, but it sure wasnt the worst...lol I could hear clear music at 80 mph.
New bike, new options.
I've done quit a bit of research. many options. I'm thinking I will probably go with the the Biktronics BT2180.14 amp with the 7.1 pros, or titan 7.1s. Not sure yet with way to go. If you have any opinions, i would love to hear them. i was leaning towards the pros only because if i want to change amps later i will not have to change speakers. I really wanted to go with component speakers instead of coaxle.
the BT package comes with everything i need to to install. the cost is about the same if i go with another amp and speakers like Hertz or Focals and then buy the brackets and line levelers.
I have an additional issue to contend with. I need to use the 1.19.2 update to fix a usb media issues and GPS issues. I'm not sure if the problems with return if I go back to 1.19.0.
Again, any opinions or advise is more than welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Murph
New bike, new options.
I've done quit a bit of research. many options. I'm thinking I will probably go with the the Biktronics BT2180.14 amp with the 7.1 pros, or titan 7.1s. Not sure yet with way to go. If you have any opinions, i would love to hear them. i was leaning towards the pros only because if i want to change amps later i will not have to change speakers. I really wanted to go with component speakers instead of coaxle.
the BT package comes with everything i need to to install. the cost is about the same if i go with another amp and speakers like Hertz or Focals and then buy the brackets and line levelers.
I have an additional issue to contend with. I need to use the 1.19.2 update to fix a usb media issues and GPS issues. I'm not sure if the problems with return if I go back to 1.19.0.
Again, any opinions or advise is more than welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Murph
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More I read the more confused I get..lol I know BT is a good setup, but a few of you have different setups that are just as good, or even better. I know everything is personal preference, but I'm asking for advise. I may, or may not, take it.
I'm only going with the two front speakers for now.
I know a lot of you have very knowledgeable and would like to learn from that knowledge. A lot of people here are putting in 4 to 6 speakers.
I've read the Focals are really good speakers. so are hertz...lol
So many combinations and choices.lol
I'm only going with the two front speakers for now.
I know a lot of you have very knowledgeable and would like to learn from that knowledge. A lot of people here are putting in 4 to 6 speakers.
I've read the Focals are really good speakers. so are hertz...lol
So many combinations and choices.lol
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You need to set a budget then go from there. If you're looking at the BT pro package then you're looking at $1070ish with the forum discount and that opens up a LOT of options.
I'm told the pro's are much better than the Titan's, I didn't care for the Titan's myself but BT's warranty and customer service can't be overlooked.
Personally, if I were doing a 2 speaker setup I'd go with a Fosgate TM400x2ad, a set of Arc Moto 602's, and a BT355 Line Leveler.
You'll get lots of opinions for sure but it's your ears and wallet that need to decide what setup you'll enjoy most. Try and hit up a bike night see if you can't get a listen to sme of the various options out there.
You can see some of the setups on my channel, don't have my newest setup on there yet (Focal KRC's, JL MX770's, TM400x4) but everything else I've tried is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrU...WFUeCMudmB9OJw
I'm told the pro's are much better than the Titan's, I didn't care for the Titan's myself but BT's warranty and customer service can't be overlooked.
Personally, if I were doing a 2 speaker setup I'd go with a Fosgate TM400x2ad, a set of Arc Moto 602's, and a BT355 Line Leveler.
You'll get lots of opinions for sure but it's your ears and wallet that need to decide what setup you'll enjoy most. Try and hit up a bike night see if you can't get a listen to sme of the various options out there.
You can see some of the setups on my channel, don't have my newest setup on there yet (Focal KRC's, JL MX770's, TM400x4) but everything else I've tried is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrU...WFUeCMudmB9OJw
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^^^This is good advice......
Figure out your price point then you can post up asking 4 advice and guys can steer you in the right direction. Until you know how much you can spend you really can't map out a plan.
Figure out your price point then you can post up asking 4 advice and guys can steer you in the right direction. Until you know how much you can spend you really can't map out a plan.
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thank you for your help. I do like RF amps. A lot of power going to the 602s. Can they handle that? Just asking, trying to learn more.
I've heard it mentioned that it's not how much you spend on your system that is important. It's more important to "match" your components.
I'm trying to learn more so I can make a better decision. Thanks for your help.
I would like to stay below 1000 if possible. Maybe somewhere around 700-800 range. Is that still feasible to have a good system in that range. Only going with two speakers?. I want to try to get as full of a sound I can with two speakers. I know there i only so much, but with your help I'm sure it will be the best it can. Thanks again for your help
I've heard it mentioned that it's not how much you spend on your system that is important. It's more important to "match" your components.
I'm trying to learn more so I can make a better decision. Thanks for your help.
I would like to stay below 1000 if possible. Maybe somewhere around 700-800 range. Is that still feasible to have a good system in that range. Only going with two speakers?. I want to try to get as full of a sound I can with two speakers. I know there i only so much, but with your help I'm sure it will be the best it can. Thanks again for your help
Last edited by murph; Jun 25, 2016 at 07:49 AM.
thank you for your help. I do like RF amps. A lot of power going to the 602s. Can they handle that? Just asking, trying to learn more.
I've heard it mentioned that it's not how much you spend on your system that is important. It's more important to "match" your components.
I'm trying to learn more so I can make a better decision. Thanks for your help.
I would like to stay below 1000 if possible. Maybe somewhere around 700-800 range. Is that still feasible to have a good system in that range. Only going with two speakers?. I want to try to get as full of a sound I can with two speakers. I know there i only so much, but with your help I'm sure it will be the best it can. Thanks again for your help
I've heard it mentioned that it's not how much you spend on your system that is important. It's more important to "match" your components.
I'm trying to learn more so I can make a better decision. Thanks for your help.
I would like to stay below 1000 if possible. Maybe somewhere around 700-800 range. Is that still feasible to have a good system in that range. Only going with two speakers?. I want to try to get as full of a sound I can with two speakers. I know there i only so much, but with your help I'm sure it will be the best it can. Thanks again for your help
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