More power vs. more speakers vs. higher efficiency
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This was more power and less efficiency. 200 watts a side be fairing and 200-250 watts a side in the lids.
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LOL. He does know the answer, but doesn't want to push his opinion on a very debatable question. Everybody's opinion varies on this more speakers with less power than more power to less speakers. No wrong answer, but only one answer for the guy on a budget or the ones fighting for dry storage space. Less speakers (more efficient speakers) with more clean power to them will save money and space.
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G.....Baggerbills post is great because you and I both have tried and sent each other so many products to test out without really knowing anything abotu them! Remember those huge Zapco amps, I bet your bike now sounds better with less power. So really this thread is not so much as knowing what the finish line is, but rather where do you start planning.
If a guy on here says "I want more volume" or "I want more bass" where do they start. How many times have I read that speaker sucks for bass, or that speaker is great for bass. So does he need a different speaker, or maybe he needs more power, or maybe he need more speakers.....heck maybe he needs less speakers and more power!! Which is why Bills bike is kicking ****. It's a combination of power, efficient speakers and horns, with bass speakers in the back.
If a guy on here says "I want more volume" or "I want more bass" where do they start. How many times have I read that speaker sucks for bass, or that speaker is great for bass. So does he need a different speaker, or maybe he needs more power, or maybe he need more speakers.....heck maybe he needs less speakers and more power!! Which is why Bills bike is kicking ****. It's a combination of power, efficient speakers and horns, with bass speakers in the back.
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Baggerbilll -
How close are you to my friend SBates in Alabama? My guy Kerry (09baggerdude) is down that way too! Might be time for a southern meet and greet!! Gives me a good excuse to roll on to Miami and see what the mad scientist Haze has cookin!! Lol!
How close are you to my friend SBates in Alabama? My guy Kerry (09baggerdude) is down that way too! Might be time for a southern meet and greet!! Gives me a good excuse to roll on to Miami and see what the mad scientist Haze has cookin!! Lol!
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From: Lake, Ms
Originally Posted by Gannicus
Baggerbilll -
How close are you to my friend SBates in Alabama? My guy Kerry (09baggerdude) is down that way too! Might be time for a southern meet and greet!! Gives me a good excuse to roll on to Miami and see what the mad scientist Haze has cookin!! Lol!
How close are you to my friend SBates in Alabama? My guy Kerry (09baggerdude) is down that way too! Might be time for a southern meet and greet!! Gives me a good excuse to roll on to Miami and see what the mad scientist Haze has cookin!! Lol!
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[QUOTE=Markeje;16355826]So a pair of 6x9 with plenty of power cannot be heard in you lids solo? I would assume the balance would need to be set more to the back than front, yes?[/QUOTE
With my bike parked the 6x9's really fill in the lows nicely, and still add some highs as well. My wife might hear them at 70mph, but I certainly cannot. This is obviously due to their location on the bike, but even if my bags were right beside me like they are for my wife I wouldn't really hear them. My front stage is so loud and directed right at my face that it will drown out anything I do in the rear. I am building an audio system for a friend that only has a front stage setup. I believe there are more people out there that would be completely satisfied with a fairing only system made up of the right components.
With my bike parked the 6x9's really fill in the lows nicely, and still add some highs as well. My wife might hear them at 70mph, but I certainly cannot. This is obviously due to their location on the bike, but even if my bags were right beside me like they are for my wife I wouldn't really hear them. My front stage is so loud and directed right at my face that it will drown out anything I do in the rear. I am building an audio system for a friend that only has a front stage setup. I believe there are more people out there that would be completely satisfied with a fairing only system made up of the right components.
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Didn't even know SBates was in Alabama? Kerry and I became friends when he was still in Indiana. Now he is about an hour and a half away. We have both been discussing getting together, and talked about going over to Atlanta next month for the audio competition there. Anyway Gan you always have a place to stay in Birmingham. Got a spare bedroom for you anytime you want to come down.
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From: Lake, Ms
I'm not in Bama. I'm a good ole boy from Ms. but I'm not but about 3hrs from you in B'ham. I was supposed to have met up with Kerry last month but our plans got changed during our trip. I'm up for a meet n greet for sure.
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I'm actually a damn Yankee
lol Moved from Michigan to Ohio to Brandon (Northwest Rankin) Mississippi - 3 years, and moved to Alabama 11 years ago. Definitely up for a southern meet for sure!