Amplifier questions
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Amplifier questions
I was wondering if anyone has any input or information on a marine Pyle driver amplifiers. I'm looking to upgrade my stereo system on my 97 ultra classic. I have a jvc head unit and looking at Polk audio 6.5 speakers. Any information would be appreciated.
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What pile amp are you looking at? It has been my experience that pyle amps are not very good as they are not just a clean signal. You get what you pay for in most cases. A $100 amp will not last too long or not sound good so to speak. Spend a bit more than $100 and get a good amp like a stinger, mmats, euphoria or so forth.
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What pile amp are you looking at? It has been my experience that pyle amps are not very good as they are not just a clean signal. You get what you pay for in most cases. A $100 amp will not last too long or not sound good so to speak. Spend a bit more than $100 and get a good amp like a stinger, mmats, euphoria or so forth.
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I can say that I never used, tuned or heard that amp in operation. I will say that you cant expect much from a $48 amp off amazon. I have run polk speakers in the past only to replace them after a month or so as they just dont last. Save yourself some time effort and money in the long run by not going ultra cheap but going quality to begin with. Mmats, GZ yellow baskets and a stinger amp will provide a damn good sound not breaking the bank either.
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My suggestion is to save up a few hundred bucks and get some equipment that is designed for bikes so you can really enjoy the sound going down the highway.
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Thanks for everyone's input.
Unfortunately the days of running a $100 amp and $100 speakers on motorcycles are long gone. All that equipment was not made or designed for motorcycles. Motorcycle audio is completely different than any other audio. It has to be so that you can hear it at highway speeds with wind and exhaust noise.
My suggestion is to save up a few hundred bucks and get some equipment that is designed for bikes so you can really enjoy the sound going down the highway.
My suggestion is to save up a few hundred bucks and get some equipment that is designed for bikes so you can really enjoy the sound going down the highway.
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Pretty sure that amp is 80w x2 at 2 ohm.
Last edited by cshocker; Jan 8, 2025 at 09:01 PM.
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Damn! And you had two of the most knowledgeable on the topic offering to help
.Why bother asking ?