Newbie audio question. Be gentle. 😀
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It seems like Biketronics make quality products but are not known for a warm sound. JL amps seem to have the warmest sound.
Im currently running DD Audio AW6.5 in the fairing with B3 horns powered by a JL xd400/4. Im happy with the sound but everyone hears things different.
Im currently running DD Audio AW6.5 in the fairing with B3 horns powered by a JL xd400/4. Im happy with the sound but everyone hears things different.
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Well I may have jumped the gun and wasted a ton of money. Lol I bought the Rockford kit for the front and rear. Got it all installed, had the radio flashed by a RF tech and he also tuned it. That thing cranks but it just doesnt sound good to me. Dont know if its the music I listen to or what. Ive been messing with gains, crossovers, music types. Just cant get my ears to like it. Talked to the tech today about installing a DSR1 to try and fine tune and he told me they are doing a RG right now and to hold off. Now Im rethinking the whole set up. Looking at some Hertz Legend 6.5 components with Jarz pods for the fairing and some Hertz 6x9 for the lids. The RF system just doesnt have the clarity I was looking for.
Last edited by Supertrkr; May 16, 2018 at 09:22 PM.
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It’s not your music bro. It’s the Rockford speakers. Not very good sounding speakers at all. The TM400 amp is nice with the right speakers. The DSR1 won’t help you with those speakers. Huge waste of time and money.
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Sony AX5000 Head Unit
BT 4180.14
RF TM400X4AD in saddle bag
Hertz MPX 690.3 Pro in the bag lids
Hertz Legend 165.3 in fairing
The reason for the 2 amps is for further expansion down the road.
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So you have some great components. All your speakers and HU are golden. The RF amp is also good to go. The weak link is the BT 4180 amp. Doesn't do well with the Hertz speakers. Almost like it doesn't have enough power to push em. The specs are 180 watts on that amp but it's a weak 180 watts. I think my friend AAWAV bench tested that amp at 150w. Doesn't do rated. On top of that it's not a warm amp and the Hertz speakers need a warmer amp. Sell it and go with a JL 600/6 and it will be a night and day difference.