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From: Jerseyville, IL
Originally Posted by Jtpntx
My plan is to get a DSP-408. I've already got the HU with the fade and I like the bluetooth option.
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From: Dallas
Yeah I haven't gotten that far yet. At 6.53" x 1.02" x 4.55" Im thinking it's doable because the Kenwood M3004 is pretty small itself. In my minds eye I've got room.
I am so glad the outer faring comes off as easily as it does. ha.
I am so glad the outer faring comes off as easily as it does. ha.
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Originally Posted by Adenton528
If that's the Dayton, you may have to get creative on real estate for where to mount if the fairing is your location of choice.
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From: Fond du Lac WI
I use the ARC PSM DSP but the major factor for me was the size followed by functionality. If u want it in the fairing then either the ARC or possibly the DD unit if u don't have a CB in the clutch side cubby as I think it will slide in the hole. The ARC is the size of a pack of smokes and will mount several places under the hood.
If u don't care about size then the JL is prob the best quality available
The ARC is just a simple yet practical solution. And it does perform well. Plus u could prob jam up to Badd Azz Customs and pick one up same day. Then over a 12 pack u and I could do a soup to nuts intro at the lake and get a few baseline tunes loaded that u can tinker with to meet ur specific ears & riding styles desires.
I will add the disclaimer for those reading this thread and only interested in making one step from Boom speakers into a practical speaker tier like Kappas, Polk, Kicker, etc.. there is absolutely no need for a DSP. Get the BT Line Lever, put the hood back on and go ride. If u have any inkling of moving into the more complex audio setup, get the DSP and skip a step in the process.
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If u don't care about size then the JL is prob the best quality available
The ARC is just a simple yet practical solution. And it does perform well. Plus u could prob jam up to Badd Azz Customs and pick one up same day. Then over a 12 pack u and I could do a soup to nuts intro at the lake and get a few baseline tunes loaded that u can tinker with to meet ur specific ears & riding styles desires.
I will add the disclaimer for those reading this thread and only interested in making one step from Boom speakers into a practical speaker tier like Kappas, Polk, Kicker, etc.. there is absolutely no need for a DSP. Get the BT Line Lever, put the hood back on and go ride. If u have any inkling of moving into the more complex audio setup, get the DSP and skip a step in the process.
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From: Jerseyville, IL
Originally Posted by Jtpntx
Yeah I haven't gotten that far yet. At 6.53" x 1.02" x 4.55" Im thinking it's doable because the Kenwood M3004 is pretty small itself. In my minds eye I've got room.
I am so glad the outer faring comes off as easily as it does. ha.
I am so glad the outer faring comes off as easily as it does. ha.
Hope this doesn't come off the wrong way, but you're running a pretty low power amp with Polk speakers. To be honest in a car environment, those may be just fine but with the wind on a sled, it's a recipe for not being happy and listening to distortion at high volumes. I think it may be a good time to stop where you are in the buying process, evaluate your goals and set a budget. There are some good components out there that can be had at reasonable prices and get you riding happy, but what you have just isn't going to cut it. There are plenty of tried and true $400-$700 systems that'll knock your socks off coming from boom.
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From: TEXAS
Originally Posted by FrenchieM
Question for you sir. Do you have all your speakers running off the Arc?
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From: Dallas
Oh boy. Makes that Sony start to be a even better option. Thats the 2nd time you've mentioned it so must be a pretty steep learning curve.
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From: TEXAS
Originally Posted by Jtpntx
Yeah I haven't gotten that far yet. At 6.53" x 1.02" x 4.55" Im thinking it's doable because the Kenwood M3004 is pretty small itself. In my minds eye I've got room.
I am so glad the outer faring comes off as easily as it does. ha.
I am so glad the outer faring comes off as easily as it does. ha.
Listen to SBates & ADenton. Ur gonna keep tossing cash at band aids and ointments that never cure the problem. Ur gonna have to hit the reset button and look at a complete package that works together to get ur ship to shore. It will be far cheaper in the long run. Ask me how many rabbit holes I have been down and continue to go down.
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From: Dallas
Jt,
Hope this doesn't come off the wrong way, but you're running a pretty low power amp with Polk speakers. To be honest in a car environment, those may be just fine but with the wind on a sled, it's a recipe for not being happy and listening to distortion at high volumes. I think it may be a good time to stop where you are in the buying process, evaluate your goals and set a budget. There are some good components out there that can be had at reasonable prices and get you riding happy, but what you have just isn't going to cut it. There are plenty of tried and true $400-$700 systems that'll knock your socks off coming from boom.
Hope this doesn't come off the wrong way, but you're running a pretty low power amp with Polk speakers. To be honest in a car environment, those may be just fine but with the wind on a sled, it's a recipe for not being happy and listening to distortion at high volumes. I think it may be a good time to stop where you are in the buying process, evaluate your goals and set a budget. There are some good components out there that can be had at reasonable prices and get you riding happy, but what you have just isn't going to cut it. There are plenty of tried and true $400-$700 systems that'll knock your socks off coming from boom.
Wow ok. Didn't see that coming. These are the exact speakers Im running.
damnit hang on...need to find the right link
ah well they are DB652 6.5" and DB572 5x7
Last edited by Jtpntx; Jun 13, 2019 at 09:19 AM.