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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Carizma
Yes because i see there is reall pressure for new guys, they've been told "buy NVX and PRV it's the best" lol
And "very expensive Focal" does it's job really good in the fairing. Better spend more money on the front stage than wasting money for real entry-level speakers (NVX PRV and others, espessialy all "pro-audio" speakers)
The only "NVX" amp anyone has suggested recently is the new VADM4 and that's because its small size and power for the size fits in the fairing with other amps in play. No one has said that NVX are the best amps or the only one you should use. This particular one has it's benefits. As far as speakers go, there is a wide range of brands that are suggested. You may want to do some more research on here.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 10:41 AM
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So what Focal Speakers are you recommending for a Bike set-up?

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I can't post anything about my job as i promised to admins, but i've just finished 2018 Ultra limited with Focal Flax PC 165 F in the fairing and they are amazing. Powered by RF T1000 5ch amp (waiting for saddlebags 5x7) Tour pak speakers removed to get air into beerbox and cool down the amp (don't need them anyways with 5x7 and good front stage) Voice and "punch"- really nice, volume level is more than enough for the guy, and this bike sound waaaay better than his previous SG with stage 5 JM lol. I hope i'll try Kevlar series soon. Will let you know how it's sounds
 
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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Carizma
I can't post anything about my job as i promised to admins, but i've just finished 2018 Ultra limited with Focal Flax PC 165 F in the fairing and they are amazing. Powered by RF T1000 5ch amp (waiting for saddlebags 5x7) Tour pak speakers removed to get air into beerbox and cool down the amp (don't need them anyways with 5x7 and good front stage) Voice and "punch"- really nice, volume level is more than enough for the guy, and this bike sound waaaay better than his previous SG with stage 5 JM lol. I hope i'll try Kevlar series soon. Will let you know how it's sounds
Compared to JM, Walmart entry level speakers are the only other Competition. So that is not speaking Volumes. Pun intended.

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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 10:50 AM
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These are the highlight speaker of Choice? With a $500 price tag!

They definitely do not get loud enough for a bike!

They only handle about 150 watts max, Again not great for a bike. Unless you are running stock exhaust!, and had a 30 inch windscreen.

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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 10:59 AM
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Nope, stage 3 on the engine with Vance & Hines exhaust. And i guess it's better to listen the song with all instruments not just a guy/girl screaming at you.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Carizma
I can't post anything about my job as i promised to admins, but i've just finished 2018 Ultra limited with Focal Flax PC 165 F in the fairing and they are amazing. Powered by RF T1000 5ch amp (waiting for saddlebags 5x7) Tour pak speakers removed to get air into beerbox and cool down the amp (don't need them anyways with 5x7 and good front stage) Voice and "punch"- really nice, volume level is more than enough for the guy, and this bike sound waaaay better than his previous SG with stage 5 JM lol. I hope i'll try Kevlar series soon. Will let you know how it's sounds
So now this is all making sense now your a distributor for either RF or Focal. Yeah those focal speaks will never keep up with
on a bike. For $500 there are much better options out there coax or PA. More research on your part is definitely needed before you can start recommending anything. The optimal word being recommending as that’s what happens on here. Almos
all of us are just guys tinkering with their audio as it’s a hobby not selling there product as that’s not allowed unless your a sponsor.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Carizma
Nope, stage 3 on the engine with Vance & Hines exhaust. And i guess it's better to listen the song with all instruments not just a guy/girl screaming at you.

if you can hear said song which I doubt is happening with the speaker you have mentioned.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Carizma
I can't post anything about my job as i promised to admins, but i've just finished 2018 Ultra limited with Focal Flax PC 165 F in the fairing and they are amazing. Powered by RF T1000 5ch amp (waiting for saddlebags 5x7) Tour pak speakers removed to get air into beerbox and cool down the amp (don't need them anyways with 5x7 and good front stage) Voice and "punch"- really nice, volume level is more than enough for the guy, and this bike sound waaaay better than his previous SG with stage 5 JM lol. I hope i'll try Kevlar series soon. Will let you know how it's sounds
Have you listened to it in the road yet? I bet it sounds great in the garage but many of us have found that the lower tones wash away in the wind. Many have switched to pa style speakers to get a stronger midrange for a clearer sound, plus the added speaker efficiency along with some of these amps mentioned allow all the amps to fit in the fairing, especially for a 4 speaker build.
 
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And who in the hell uses a 5x7 instead of a 6x9? That in itself speaks volumes to me.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 11:49 AM
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Well not everyone want to replace lids on their bike, someone want clean and stock looking bike as well


And please don't blame me as a RF dealer or something. I've just asked a question and i've got answers. That's it lol
 
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