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For those that wonder/question if the boom headunit actually changes the audio bin file from one to another AFTER the bike starts, here you go.
Not only does the DSP curves change but the voltage/wattage also changes (lowers the rears significantly and slightly lowers the front) when the bike is running.
Bottom line running something like the arc audio psm or the JL fix (which autosums the voltage across all 2 or 4 channels) is a great idea when running aftermarket amps/speakers.
Is it necessary, absolutely not. Running the BT LL's will always be a option. It really just depends on what you want out of the end result sound.
The top pic is with the bike runnnig and the bottom pics is with the bike off. For those of you using the fix, calibrate it with the bike off and adjust as needed with the bike on. Just don't forget to set the speaker out voltage, in the fix software.
What do you set the speaker out voltage to and you change it on run. What will that do. I still notice the difference between the on and off bins. How can you eliminate it or can you.
Last edited by Tstreet15; May 5, 2017 at 04:35 PM.
Look at the above pics and you will see in the lower right hand side where it says OUTPUTS with the 3 bars to the right. Left click the bars and a new window pops up. This is your speaker voltage output. This sets the speaker out voltage from the dsp to match the speakers to the input to dsp voltage. I'd set your about 1v and adjust up/down as needed for the sound quality.
Be careful as this will raise the voltage out/wattage to the speakers. Don't over drive the speakers but you should be good about 1v.
Look at the above pics and you will see in the lower right hand side where it says OUTPUTS with the 3 bars to the right. Left click the bars and a new window pops up. This is your speaker voltage output. This sets the speaker out voltage from the dsp to match the speakers to the input to dsp voltage. I'd set your about 1v and adjust up/down as needed for the sound quality.
Be careful as this will raise the voltage out/wattage to the speakers. Don't over drive the speakers but you should be good about 1v.
Not having seen one, how adjustable is it for the output voltage? Just wondering if .1v increments or 1v, 2v etc.
Is there a way to measure the HU output voltage to make this accurate or does it not really matter since gains can still be adjusted to control power to the speaks?
Also wondering how the HU output physically connects to the Fix 86 input? Is there a fitting to tie into the (molex) connector just like the BT 355 or does something have to be rigged up?
Not having seen one, how adjustable is it for the output voltage? Just wondering if .1v increments or 1v, 2v etc.
Is there a way to measure the HU output voltage to make this accurate or does it not really matter since gains can still be adjusted to control power to the speaks?
Also wondering how the HU output physically connects to the Fix 86 input? Is there a fitting to tie into the (molex) connector just like the BT 355 or does something have to be rigged up?
There are a few shops that will set it up for plug and play if you order it from them. I bought mine from Garage Bagger Stereo setup for plug and play and it was $386 to my door.
There are a few shops that will set it up for plug and play if you order it from them. I bought mine from Garage Bagger Stereo setup for plug and play and it was $386 to my door.
Thanks Matt. I really don't need one of these, but it sounds so much simpler than the arc PSM that I may have to give it a shot.
Just trying to get a feel for the magnitude of the improvement in SQ. Not sure if it's a little better or a ton better and I know that's hard to quantify. It sounds like those of you that have went to it wouldn't give it up for nothing.
Thanks Matt. I really don't need one of these, but it sounds so much simpler than the arc PSM that I may have to give it a shot.
Just trying to get a feel for the magnitude of the improvement in SQ. Not sure if it's a little better or a ton better and I know that's hard to quantify. It sounds like those of you that have went to it wouldn't give it up for nothing.
If you wanna give it a shot for a simple donation to a local veterans group I'll send you mine. It's not 100% plug and play, but close. PM me if interested.
I have a 15 Ultra Limited and have upgraded the four speakers and added a 4 channel amp. Recently mounted a Fix 86 in the tour pak as there wasn't enough room for it in the fairing. Everything works great but of course even with upgraded 6.5" speakers the bass is still lacking. Thinking about adding Hogtunes speaker lids with their 6x9" speakers. I would then have a 6 speaker system. Two fairing speakers, two tour pak pod speakers and two saddle bag lid speakers. I have two RF PBR300x2 amps that I removed when I switched over to a 4 channel amp a while ago, so I could use one of those amps for the lid speakers. My question is how would I connect this amp for the lid speakers to the Fix 86? The Fix 86 has 6 RCA output plugs... two for the front speakers, two for the rear and two for subs. I'm not currently using the two subwoofer output plugs. Could I use those two outputs to the amp inputs for the lid speakers? Do I need to add two more inputs to the Fix 86 from the HU? If so how, since the HU only has outputs for 4 channels, not 6. Hopefully I explained this and someone with a Fix 86 on the bike will know what I'm asking. Thanks ahead of time!
Before you add the lids, reverse the phase on one of the rear speakers and report back. BUT before you do this I need you to answer all the following;
What speakers are you using in the tourpack?
What amp?
What's the wattage/voltage powering the speakers?
Are you using the fix crossover or the amp crossover? (Make sure your not using both)
What's the crossover set at?
Did you adjust the "OUTPUT" voltage to the speakers in the fix? If so, what voltage?
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