Weatherproof dual 6x9 lids?
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Weatherproof dual 6x9 lids?
I'm looking to add some audio to my 21 RKS, I'm toying with a few ideas, mainly speaker lids, I've seen 6x9 lids that are weatherproof (as long as you also get weatherproof speakers of course). But I haven't been able to find any of the dual 6x9 lids that are weather proof. I was planning on using hertz sx690 neo speakers and 1-2 sound digital amps depending on how many speakers I end up going with (2-6), and I know these can get loud, but I've also heard that I probably wont be able to hear the speaker lids much at highway speeds because they are behind me. I've also toyed with the idea of adding speakers pods to the crash bar, however the 21 RKS comes with a low profile bar, so I'd have to use some pods that mount directly to the bar (No lower fairings for those bars that I've seen).
Ideally I'd like the end result to look as factory as possible, I'm even researching now to see if I can figure out a way to retro fit the factory media controls from one of the fairing bikes to control my custom audio system. My desire for the factory look is probably the biggest thing holding me back from the crash bar speakers, because I haven't found any pods that I think look all the great to add to the bike.
Anyone out there with a similar set up that can speak to the experience on the highway? Has anyone seen weatherproof dual 6x9 lids? Would duals make enough of a difference to avoid the crash bar pods, or am I going to need to add those anyway? Finally does anyone have some secret to great looking crash bar speakers?
Ideally I'd like the end result to look as factory as possible, I'm even researching now to see if I can figure out a way to retro fit the factory media controls from one of the fairing bikes to control my custom audio system. My desire for the factory look is probably the biggest thing holding me back from the crash bar speakers, because I haven't found any pods that I think look all the great to add to the bike.
Anyone out there with a similar set up that can speak to the experience on the highway? Has anyone seen weatherproof dual 6x9 lids? Would duals make enough of a difference to avoid the crash bar pods, or am I going to need to add those anyway? Finally does anyone have some secret to great looking crash bar speakers?
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Can't speak about waterproof dual 6x9 lids but remember most of your bass will be lost from rear setups at speeds more than about 50
Would you consider adding lowers and speakers up front?
Would you consider adding lowers and speakers up front?
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I am running those neo 6x9s. When I had 100 watts going to them I couldn't "hear" them. They did provide some fill to the faring speakers, at lowers speeds. Now I am putting 300 watts to each of them and they are a major part of the sound even at highway speeds. I only have 200 watts each to the faring speakers. Power them up and you will like it.
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I am running those neo 6x9s. When I had 100 watts going to them I couldn't "hear" them. They did provide some fill to the faring speakers, at lowers speeds. Now I am putting 300 watts to each of them and they are a major part of the sound even at highway speeds. I only have 200 watts each to the faring speakers. Power them up and you will like it.
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I'm, considering lowers (crash bar mounted pods), I'd really rather not put anything on the bars, but if it really comes down to it, maybe some some tweeters/horns on the bars.
Yeah, I had been looking at these, but they don't appear to be waterproof. I guess I could buy some saddlebag covers for when it rains, but knowing me I could just as easily forget to put them on one night.
This is what I was hoping to hear, I've been watching a lot of NVSAudio's videos recently and according to Carlos, If I DSP the system well I can push ~400 wrms to each speaker.
Yeah, I had been looking at these, but they don't appear to be waterproof. I guess I could buy some saddlebag covers for when it rains, but knowing me I could just as easily forget to put them on one night.
This is what I was hoping to hear, I've been watching a lot of NVSAudio's videos recently and according to Carlos, If I DSP the system well I can push ~400 wrms to each speaker.
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I can not stress this enough!!, Carlos is a professional and does this for a living. Yes with a DSP and a narrow band pass with a proper tune you can send a speaker 2-3 times max power! This is just not the case for most people. Will your speakers take it? Sure, for how long is the unknown question/answer.
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I can not stress this enough!!, Carlos is a professional and does this for a living. Yes with a DSP and a narrow band pass with a proper tune you can send a speaker 2-3 times max power! This is just not the case for most people. Will your speakers take it? Sure, for how long is the unknown question/answer.
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You are absolutely right! While I'm no Carlos, I have some experience installing/tuning car audio. I believe I can do the job well enough to pull it off, but I get that I could also blow my speakers, get pissed at myself and have to buy a new set. (Which would definitely suck considering the price of these things)
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