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Old Feb 22, 2020 | 06:18 PM
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Blue Ridge Parkway / Smokey Mts.

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So is this an invite only get together or open to the forum as it is now posted??
 
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Old Feb 22, 2020 | 07:13 PM
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Blue Ridge? Now were talkin'. A lot closer to my neck of the woods.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2020 | 07:21 PM
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Can I get in on the brand action setups..... I'll do all Sony XSGS speakers........haha
 
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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Babyboy
So is this an invite only get together or open to the forum as it is now posted??
I would suggest that if someone is interested in attending our lil get together associated w this Winter Build thread that they reach out to SBates, Juice, ADenton, or myself for details.

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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Dsm Limited
Can I get in on the brand action setups..... I'll do all Sony XSGS speakers........haha
Gypsye is already planning on rolling in with an all Sony speaker setup. Sorry brother. The other openings are Soundz, Hertz and the new ARC Motos.😬!!!!

Hell, Eminence would be an intriguing build out as well.

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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Tailwind
Change in winter build plans. We have a handful of us that are doing brand specific speaker builds for a BRP meet up in May. It will be very cool to see each manufacturer's characteristics & capabilities, how much of an impact tuning can have, airspace to spec availability & airspace management, instal details, speaker location, whether or not $$$ matters, etc. I'm predicting the product differences will not be extremely significant however fairly easily noticeable SQL & SPL character traits. Some may be inherently warmer, others w tighter bass or punchier, some significantly detailed, and others much stronger in the upper mid & high range. We will also have a couple different RTAs and a Term Lab to see what the watts and speakers deliver.

Thus far we are looking at setting up a surprise all "Area 51" build AKA a speaker company that not many have heard of, a Faital build, Mmats build, PRV build, and Beyma build.

Anyone wanting to roll in with their favorite brand exclusively loaded up in every speaker hole, shoot me a PM and we will hopefully get the dates and location to line up.

Looking forward to seeing how this all plays out!!! If anything, a fun new challenge and learning lesson about the brand characteristics and numerous other factors that can impact a setup.

I predict that a mid tier priced build performs the best re sound quality and that the least cost build surprises the shix out of a lot of folks.

Fun stuff!!!

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I am looking forward to it and looking forward to a bit of help tweaking my system.

you also for forgot to mention the difference in a build that still leaves a bike fully functional like I have on mine versus bags stuffed with amps lol
 
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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 11:22 AM
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I posted this else where but do not think i
posted it in this thread , if I did I apologize , first ride after the winter build

 
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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Tailwind
Change in winter build plans. We have a handful of us that are doing brand specific speaker builds for a BRP meet up in May. It will be very cool to see each manufacturer's characteristics & capabilities, how much of an impact tuning can have, airspace to spec availability & airspace management, instal details, speaker location, whether or not $$$ matters, etc. I'm predicting the product differences will not be extremely significant however fairly easily noticeable SQL & SPL character traits. Some may be inherently warmer, others w tighter bass or punchier, some significantly detailed, and others much stronger in the upper mid & high range. We will also have a couple different RTAs and a Term Lab to see what the watts and speakers deliver.

Thus far we are looking at setting up a surprise all "Area 51" build AKA a speaker company that not many have heard of, a Faital build, Mmats build, PRV build, and Beyma build.

Anyone wanting to roll in with their favorite brand exclusively loaded up in every speaker hole, shoot me a PM and we will hopefully get the dates and location to line up.

Looking forward to seeing how this all plays out!!! If anything, a fun new challenge and learning lesson about the brand characteristics and numerous other factors that can impact a setup.

I predict that a mid tier priced build performs the best re sound quality and that the least cost build surprises the shix out of a lot of folks.

Fun stuff!!!

T
Guessing T will be the PRV guy... since he has a lot of stickers? And AD will be MMats poster boy?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2020 | 08:12 AM
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Some more work on the RGS.

The Big GZ DSP! Had to modify the mounts a bit.



Drilled the holes in the radio tray to mount the DSP under the radio.



Opened up the pods just a little bit for the RS140's to drop right in.

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Cleaned up the wiring, Horns and Fairing speakers wired in parallel.



Jefe Rings for the RS350's

Wooden dowel to help brace the bags! To small to seal.


Plus, get rid of the stock Radio. XAV AX 7000 dropped right in


A little bit of contact paper to help keep water out of the unit.

I leave a little excess to work as an awning and let water run past the connection area.


The horns are on parallel on 1 channel, the fairing is wired parallel on another .

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Old Feb 25, 2020 | 08:25 AM
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Looks good Juice, what kind of epoxy did you use on the dowels?
 
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