Midrange or Coax in Lowers?

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Jun 4, 2019 | 07:51 PM

#21

Hoyt 1911A1

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On those Hertz they list the cones as "water repellent". Do y'all treat them before using them in the lowers or just go as is?

Jun 4, 2019 | 09:29 PM

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Juice

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From: Mi

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Originally Posted by Hoyt 1911A1

On those Hertz they list the cones as "water repellent". Do y'all treat them before using them in the lowers or just go as is?

The plastic or composite type cones i would not worry about treating them. The paper cones, i would definetly treat them with a few coats. I have seen some Prv with what appear to to be Thompson water sealant. They shine like a vivid black paint job, that is a little over kill and has to affect the sound with the extra weight of the coating.

Juice

Jun 4, 2019 | 09:31 PM

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slodsm

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From: Tyler Tx

Those 6mr500’s are LOUD in the lowers, but they aren’t a warm speaker so if you don’t have something else to compliment the lower range, I don’t think you’ll like them. I have them in my lowers and I’m feeding them 200w each and they love it and are loud as ****, but I have 6.5 yellow baskets in my dash and 8” yellow baskets in my tour pack. If I knock the 8’s out and just play the front stage, they still sound ok but too damn bright and very fatiguing to your ears on a long trip without the 8’s to balance them out.

Jun 5, 2019 | 10:00 AM

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gunslingersnation

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Originally Posted by Ndfastln

Gunslinger, send me a pic of the lid that is messed up. I'm sure I can fix it, I fix Harley parts frequently for local Indy's and a local HD dealer..

Here is my hack job. The secondary problem is that the DD VOs don't sit quite right because of the poor job I did. Someone made a thread earlier about the biggest audio mistake...this is mine. I should have put a strong front stage together first while I learned more about the characteristics of those bag speakers. Bottom line, 200 watts each, and I can't hear them at speed.

I think once I get these lowers in, I'll get some of the new AdvanBlack 8" lids and fill them with forward facing 2ohm subs. If I'm not going to hear them at highway speeds, at least I can have some low end at low speed or when I'm in the middle of parking lot pimping.

Jun 5, 2019 | 10:24 AM

#25

Juice

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Originally Posted by Ndfastln

Gunslinger, send me a pic of the lid that is messed up. I'm sure I can fix it, I fix Harley parts frequently for local Indy's and a local HD dealer..

That's what this Forum is about. Good man Ndfastin!

Juice

Jun 5, 2019 | 10:35 AM

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SBates08

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From: Lake, Ms

Damn did you use a chainsaw? Sorry couldn't help it. Those that know what I'm referring to will get a chuckle. Hopefully you can get that sorted out.

Jun 5, 2019 | 11:25 AM

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BlackPearl#1

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From: Black River Falls, WI.

I think I know where there's a set of SVs for sale. I just sent him a message and we will see if he still has them. I know he bought them right and would pass on the deal to the next guy.

Jun 5, 2019 | 11:26 AM

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InthewindMN

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Originally Posted by SBates08

Damn did you use a chainsaw? Sorry couldn't help it. Those that know what I'm referring to will get a chuckle. Hopefully you can get that sorted out.

Bahahaha....

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Jun 5, 2019 | 11:32 AM

#29

USAproud

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From: Sussex, WI

I have a set of sv165 I would part with if someone is interested. I just need spacers for my next speakers but that's a quick fix. Hit me up if you are interested