audio upgrade help
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From: mentor ohio
Ok so all installed and working...sounds pretty good. Not gonna lie though for what I spent on all that (close to $1000) I was expecting a little more bang for my buck. Turns out I had hog tunes 5 1/4 upgrades (no amp) in the fairing and tourpack already from previous owner. And the new hertz 6.5 amped sound only slightly better. I also expected more base coming from my lowers (hertz 6.5 subs) and more volume all together. That being said I can hear it just fine at 70 on the freeway way, but thats at full blast. Alll in all not bad but not as good as I was expecting. No distortion though which is a great thing. Im content with it. ...for now. Thanks for all the help everyone.
Last edited by Alton Bonin; May 2, 2019 at 08:07 AM.
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Firstly...the 6.5's in your lowers are not subs. They're mid range speakers.
Secondly...if this setup is not 100% better than the Hogtunes speakers you had then your tuning is off. That setup should pound. The installation is only half of the process. Having an ear to tune it is what will bring it all together.
Maybe you could post where you have everything set on the amp and maybe we could help with adjustments from there.
Secondly...if this setup is not 100% better than the Hogtunes speakers you had then your tuning is off. That setup should pound. The installation is only half of the process. Having an ear to tune it is what will bring it all together.
Maybe you could post where you have everything set on the amp and maybe we could help with adjustments from there.
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Firstly...the 6.5's in your lowers are not subs. They're mid range speakers.
Secondly...if this setup is not 100% better than the Hogtunes speakers you had then your tuning is off. That setup should pound. The installation is only half of the process. Having an ear to tune it is what will bring it all together.
Maybe you could post where you have everything set on the amp and maybe we could help with adjustments from there.
Secondly...if this setup is not 100% better than the Hogtunes speakers you had then your tuning is off. That setup should pound. The installation is only half of the process. Having an ear to tune it is what will bring it all together.
Maybe you could post where you have everything set on the amp and maybe we could help with adjustments from there.
Exactly that! Let us know. That setup is almost the same as mine with the exception of the fairing speakers. I usually don't get my volume over 2/3 at 70-115. BTW the new M8's has a speed regulator that keeps them at 115 max. Dammit. Also the lower end will get better as the speakers break in.
Last edited by travelingypsye; May 2, 2019 at 09:02 AM.
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Shoot if he can turn it wide open without distortion that's not the worst tune I ever heard of. Good work Alton, now you are ready to start on the back end of the bike 
Also a good cheap way to get more volume is to get a taller windshield. I caught a 12" Long Ride shield on sale for about $60 and am well pleased with it. I do realize that is a personal preference thing though.
Also a good cheap way to get more volume is to get a taller windshield. I caught a 12" Long Ride shield on sale for about $60 and am well pleased with it. I do realize that is a personal preference thing though.
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From: mentor ohio
Ok well I called them subs because thats what one website I was looking at called them but I didnt think they actually were subs.
And that all make complete sense because I didnt even mess with the amp settings. Thats never something I was good at. Back in the day I could install radios amps and systems all day long but when it came to amp adjustments I was lost. Im currently in the middle of fighting the detachable tour pack conversion kit Right now. For the past 3 days. Cant get it to line up for some damn reason . Locking mechanisms keep binding up !! But when I figure that out Ill dive back into the sound system and Ill post some pictures
And that all make complete sense because I didnt even mess with the amp settings. Thats never something I was good at. Back in the day I could install radios amps and systems all day long but when it came to amp adjustments I was lost. Im currently in the middle of fighting the detachable tour pack conversion kit Right now. For the past 3 days. Cant get it to line up for some damn reason . Locking mechanisms keep binding up !! But when I figure that out Ill dive back into the sound system and Ill post some pictures