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Old Jul 27, 2018 | 09:04 AM
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I know the BT amps take a hit for their lack of adjustability from many of the gurus. Curious if anyone is running one with a DSP and how the feel about the results?
 
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I'm not running a DSP, but I just swapped my 2180 for a 2250 and its a killer little amp. Really made my DD AW's scream.
 
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Got an email response from Rockford Fosgate, they are working on a Harley setup for their DSR -1, hope to have it out by year end.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2018 | 04:10 PM
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Can you tell me what you mean bye working on dsr1 for harley.maybe that they are coming out with idata for it .thanks
 
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Can you tell me what you mean bye working on dsr1 for harley.maybe that they are coming out with idata for it .thanks
I'm guessing their "Harley" setup will be a box stock tune that helps flatten the eq curve and probably pairs with their RF "plug n play" kits.

Arc kinda does that with their stock tune. The box stock default tune is primarily setup for the Moto 600.4 and 602 speakers, so it becomes a plug n play event too.
 
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I'm guessing their "Harley" setup will be a box stock tune that helps flatten the eq curve and probably pairs with their RF "plug n play" kits.

Arc kinda does that with their stock tune. The box stock default tune is primarily setup for the Moto 600.4 and 602 speakers, so it becomes a plug n play event too.

RF Guy didn't say but I'm thinking set up to plug n play or plug and adjust...
 
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Can you tell me what you mean bye working on dsr1 for harley.maybe that they are coming out with idata for it .thanks
Keep a damn close eye on the RF & HD business models and high level corporate relationships. They appear to be getting more intertwined by the day.

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Nobody ever answered the original question so I figured I would bump it back to the top. Would a DSP help with the lack of tuning ability on the Biketronics amps? Or are these amps set up internally to where it would be a waste of money?
 
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Nobody ever answered the original question so I figured I would bump it back to the top. Would a DSP help with the lack of tuning ability on the Biketronics amps? Or are these amps set up internally to where it would be a waste of money?
I would take the time call BT Mike and ask him specifically how those two devices will play together. U can also search this forum a bit as I know a few guys have been in your same shoes.

The other question you should get answered before u start pulling cash out of ur wallet is how complex is my audio setup and will a DSP have an impact on it.

What is your current setup?

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I'll take Ts advice before I buy and talk with BT.
Current setup:
Stock HU flashed 0 amps 4 speakers
BT4180 amp
BT Lines Levelers
JL ZR650 CSI's in BT speaker brackets default settings on the cross overs
JL M770s in the lids
 
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