Sounddz System
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Sounddz System
I'm not normally one to bash, but for what they get for these systems, they could at least make it sound good. I have a customers bike in the shop right now, 2 in the fairing, lowers, two 6x9's in each bag, one in the lid and one facing the wheel. Not very loud, when you do turn it up, it's shrill. While the install looks great, the sound quality leaves a lot to be desired to me. This is just my opinion, not trying to trash talk anyone or blame anyone. I'm just trying to relay y experience as it comes.
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I just pulled the trigger on a new system for my 2014 , it's alot of money for a sound system , granted thats including a used but not cheap GTS head unit so I'm really hoping to be blown away.
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I have a buddy who loves his Soundz system. He did not go full-on crazy with their offering, something more mid-tier (for Soundz). 6x9s in the lids and 6.5s in the fairing with an amp. He's happy and it does sound pretty solid.
Truth be told, it was (my wife) hearing his system that pushed me to upgrade my system. I looked at Soundz but went in another direction. I did not want them chopping-up my lids to install their big-honking and heavy speakers in there among other things.
I did not do my original install, but over the last year completely pulled and reinstalled / retuned my ride myself (the OCD in me). Took some time to learn the ropes but I thoroughly enjoyed the process. Not for everyone, though - I get it.
To each his own.
Truth be told, it was (my wife) hearing his system that pushed me to upgrade my system. I looked at Soundz but went in another direction. I did not want them chopping-up my lids to install their big-honking and heavy speakers in there among other things.
I did not do my original install, but over the last year completely pulled and reinstalled / retuned my ride myself (the OCD in me). Took some time to learn the ropes but I thoroughly enjoyed the process. Not for everyone, though - I get it.
To each his own.
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I have a buddy who loves his Soundz system. He did not go full-on crazy with their offering, something more mid-tier (for Soundz). 6x9s in the lids and 6.5s in the fairing with an amp. He's happy and it does sound pretty solid.
Truth be told, it was (my wife) hearing his system that pushed me to upgrade my system. I looked at Soundz but went in another direction. I did not want them chopping-up my lids to install their big-honking and heavy speakers in there among other things.
I did not do my original install, but over the last year completely pulled and reinstalled / retuned my ride myself (the OCD in me). Took some time to learn the ropes but I thoroughly enjoyed the process. Not for everyone, though - I get it.
To each his own.
Truth be told, it was (my wife) hearing his system that pushed me to upgrade my system. I looked at Soundz but went in another direction. I did not want them chopping-up my lids to install their big-honking and heavy speakers in there among other things.
I did not do my original install, but over the last year completely pulled and reinstalled / retuned my ride myself (the OCD in me). Took some time to learn the ropes but I thoroughly enjoyed the process. Not for everyone, though - I get it.
To each his own.
I did go with the 5x7's in the lids, but they still had to cut the basked out of the CVO lid to fit that 5x7 speaker. So If I get it taken out, I'll still have that basked cut out. My OCD is going to bother me on this too...!
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Listening in a cold garage I am assuming as it's 15 degrees out is not a good test. Also at high volume most system sound terrible in a garage because of acoustics. I would wait for it to warm up and bring it outside and play it there and see how it sounds outdoors and riding. Ice cold speakers don't sound the same at 25 degrees as they will in 80°. Just saying.
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Here's the V-twin adapter:
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I never understood why anyone, car or bike audio would go with a “Kit” each component (speaker, head unit amps crossovers, etc) should be picked separately from the best in class for that component.
In the end the price isnt much different if you shop around and it will sound better.
In the end the price isnt much different if you shop around and it will sound better.
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Listening in a cold garage I am assuming as it's 15 degrees out is not a good test. Also at high volume most system sound terrible in a garage because of acoustics. I would wait for it to warm up and bring it outside and play it there and see how it sounds outdoors and riding. Ice cold speakers don't sound the same at 25 degrees as they will in 80°. Just saying.
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I would go with your gut! And if you can get your money back, I would in a heartbeat. And you still have some time before spring to get something else put in there that you'll be happy with.
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I never understood why anyone, car or bike audio would go with a “Kit” each component (speaker, head unit amps crossovers, etc) should be picked separately from the best in class for that component.
In the end the price isnt much different if you shop around and it will sound better.
In the end the price isnt much different if you shop around and it will sound better.
If you are a audio file guy and want to learn and figure all this out on your own, I 110% agree with you. But... if you are like me and want something better then OEM, but don't keep up on all this and are not comfortable tearing into your audio (especially on a CVO). A plug-n-play kit can be far more appealing. Just my $.02...