Sound quality ?
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Sound quality ?
Ok my question is i have a boom 6.5 in a 15 limited with rf tm400x4 an mmatts pa601cx in the fairing an rf saddle bag lid kit no dsp with rf flash im wondering if the sony 7000 would be noticeabley better in sound quality ? In my opinion the boom even with the flash doesnt realy have very good sound quality . Thanks for any replies
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I don't have personal knowledge but people do like the sound from the Sony. However, if all you want is better sound (and not the CarPlay, etc) a DSP would be A LOT less expensive. Like half the cost of the Sony. And a DSP would give you better control over the sound (the Sony has an equalizer built in, but a DSP would offer more). If sound quality is your main goal, get the DSP and put the savings in your tank and ride ...
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not unless you get the right guy to tune the dsp which isnt an easy ask
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Clayton if you get to the point to where you take your sled audio fairly seriously at some point in time you will need to get a DSP and learn how to use it. I know not everyone has or wants one but there really is no substitute for the options and adjustability that a DSP brings to the table.
If you are concerned about weather resistance and keeping your Ultra features I would say get a DSP and learn to tune it yourself. Start by making small 2 to 3 db adjustments, always subtracting instead of adding whenever possible. The Arc PSM DSP has a voltage adjustment feature which comes in handy with that RF amp.
That brings another subject up, your amp. I found out with my own tinkering that the RF TM400x4ad just doesn't have enough wattage to really push a set of 6x9 speakers in the lids. If you just want better than stock it will do it, but it will not give you good meaty sound, it just ain't got the oomph.
So in looking at your system as a whole, you have an amp that is a little weak. Plugging a fancy new head unit into that amp ain't gonna help much. Also remember since you have an Ultra you will lose CB, intercom, bluetooth connection to your phone to make and receive calls through the wired headsets, and other Harley specific features.
So realistically taking a step back I would suspect a nicer amp would be the easiest thing for you to try. If that don't do it for you then decide if you are willing to give up the factory Harley features and ruggedness of the head unit. If so get the Sony kit. If not try a DSP.
If you are concerned about weather resistance and keeping your Ultra features I would say get a DSP and learn to tune it yourself. Start by making small 2 to 3 db adjustments, always subtracting instead of adding whenever possible. The Arc PSM DSP has a voltage adjustment feature which comes in handy with that RF amp.
That brings another subject up, your amp. I found out with my own tinkering that the RF TM400x4ad just doesn't have enough wattage to really push a set of 6x9 speakers in the lids. If you just want better than stock it will do it, but it will not give you good meaty sound, it just ain't got the oomph.
So in looking at your system as a whole, you have an amp that is a little weak. Plugging a fancy new head unit into that amp ain't gonna help much. Also remember since you have an Ultra you will lose CB, intercom, bluetooth connection to your phone to make and receive calls through the wired headsets, and other Harley specific features.
So realistically taking a step back I would suspect a nicer amp would be the easiest thing for you to try. If that don't do it for you then decide if you are willing to give up the factory Harley features and ruggedness of the head unit. If so get the Sony kit. If not try a DSP.
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Why do you think your current setup lacks sound quality?
I running just an amp with two 601cx in the fairing and the 690cx in my lids off the stock HU. I think the sound quality is pretty good. Not sure how much better it would be with a dsp, but i doubt its worth the 200 bucks for a dsp.
I running just an amp with two 601cx in the fairing and the 690cx in my lids off the stock HU. I think the sound quality is pretty good. Not sure how much better it would be with a dsp, but i doubt its worth the 200 bucks for a dsp.