audio upgrade help
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From: indiana
its not so much the install Im worried about. I think I can handle that. Im pretty good with that kind of stuf. Im just concerned about picking the right components. The right speakers for the fairing and loweres and the right amp. Ive been reading a lot and its all conflicting. One person says oh yeah get the hertz they are great and water wont bother them and Im like great Ill get those then the next person says no hertz are not good and water will mess them up. Then Im like well crap I dont wanna waste money , not sure when Ill be able to do this again. Im just frustrated. And its not just this forum. Ive been reading a lot and Im getting no where.
But i do very much appreciate all the help and advice Im getting from everyone. Guess I was just expecting to be like I have this much money this is what I want and people would be like well this is what you need so go buy it lol .....nothings ever easy
But i do very much appreciate all the help and advice Im getting from everyone. Guess I was just expecting to be like I have this much money this is what I want and people would be like well this is what you need so go buy it lol .....nothings ever easy
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From: Southern Virginia
One person says oh yeah get the hertz they are great and water won’t bother them and I’m like great I’ll get those then the next person says no hertz are not good and water will mess them up. Then I’m like well crap I don’t wanna waste money , not sure when I’ll be able to do this again. I’m just frustrated.
One thing I have to deal with a lot in my line of work is when someone describes a problem or recommends a product it is best to look up the manufacturer's specs myself. I have had folks swear a product would do certain things and the manufacturer and my own testing prove them wrong. If a product listed on the manufacturer's website does not list a function you want it is a good bet it doesn't have it. Also remember everyone's ears are different. What I say sounds warm and clear to me may sound bright and screeching to your ears.
Here is the link to the Hertz speaker you listed for your lowers:
SV 165.1 SPL Midrange
They claim it is water resistant so I would be willing to give it a try if it were me.
Here is a link to the Polk speakers you listed:
MM1 Series 6.5" Coaxial Speakers with Ultra-Marine Certification
They also claim to be water resistant.
Some folks on these boards say they have had good luck with the Stinger amp so if you don't mind gambling on your FM reception that might be the way to go. If you do want to keep as much FM reception as possible the Arc is a proven amp IF you are only going to run four speakers off of it. I can only vouch for the Arc I have never seen or heard the Stinger amp.
You seem to have a good idea of the other parts needed in your selection list. Some folks say "wait for this product" or "wait for that product". There will always be something better around the corner but that doesn't mean it will be better for YOU. A lot of stuff that I have in my bike is definitely oddball if compared to most so I don't recommend it if I don't think someone is looking for the same things as I am.
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From: Southern Virginia
Get a set for the fairing and if you don't like them or find something better, sell them and get what you like better. Look at it like you are just renting them for a while. LOL
The Man is dead on. A lot of the stuff I have in my bike I bought off of the Buy/Sell/Trade sub forum here and some of it was used for only about a week before the owner saw a new unicorn run by. With PayPal it is super easy to get a good bit of your money back for stuff that you tried but didn't like.
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From: mentor ohio
The Man is dead on. A lot of the stuff I have in my bike I bought off of the Buy/Sell/Trade sub forum here and some of it was used for only about a week before the owner saw a new unicorn run by. With PayPal it is super easy to get a good bit of your money back for stuff that you tried but didn't like.
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When you load the main Audio page you will see it listed under the top header. Here is a link:
Motorcycle Audio-Buy/Sell/Trade Motorcycle audio Want to Buy (WTB), For Sale (FS), and Trade.
Motorcycle Audio-Buy/Sell/Trade Motorcycle audio Want to Buy (WTB), For Sale (FS), and Trade.
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From: mentor ohio
I think Im gonna pull the trigger and start chasing that unicorn down the rabbit hole . Ill start with the hertz hcx165 in my fairing and sv165 in my lowers . Im most likely going with the stinger amp. And hoping for the best with the FM if it to bad and I find I cant live without it Ill upgrade later because I cant find the arc Moto cheaper then $600 and thats a little steep for me right now.
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From: mentor ohio
When you load the main Audio page you will see it listed under the top header. Here is a link:
Motorcycle Audio-Buy/Sell/Trade Motorcycle audio Want to Buy (WTB), For Sale (FS), and Trade.
Motorcycle Audio-Buy/Sell/Trade Motorcycle audio Want to Buy (WTB), For Sale (FS), and Trade.
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From: indiana
I think Im gonna pull the trigger and start chasing that unicorn down the rabbit hole . Ill start with the hertz hcx165 in my fairing and sv165 in my lowers . Im most likely going with the stinger amp. And hoping for the best with the FM if it to bad and I find I cant live without it Ill upgrade later because I cant find the arc Moto cheaper then $600 and thats a little steep for me right now.
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From: mentor ohio
So this is what Im looking at for the fairing
https://www.woofersetc.com/hcx-165-h...torcycles.html
Mans this for the lowers
https://www.woofersetc.com/catalogse...?q=Hertz+sv165
And amp
https://www.caraudiogiants.com/produ...oaAolREALw_wcB
https://www.woofersetc.com/hcx-165-h...torcycles.html
Mans this for the lowers
https://www.woofersetc.com/catalogse...?q=Hertz+sv165
And amp
https://www.caraudiogiants.com/produ...oaAolREALw_wcB