Which Aftermarket Speakers
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Which Aftermarket Speakers
Everyone,
I have spent the better part of 2 days reading 10,000+ posts regarding upgraded speakers. I am still trying to decide jm, Hog Tunes, JBL, Infinity, etc. I am not looking to start a war here (oil thread anyone), but simply want some quick answers so I can make a good decision.
Regarding JBL and infinity:
How easy is installation? Is it plug and play? I am NOT interested in splicing wires. I simply want a better sounding system for my trip to the Grand Canyon this year. Yay!
For example:
-Infinity Kappa 52.7i-Do you need a crossover(s)? I don't even know what that is, but read it in another post.
-JBL GTO527: How easy is install? Anything I need to be aware of?
I am completely ignorant with speaker stuff so please be gentle.
I am completely ignorant with speaker stuff so please be gentle.
Regards,
I have spent the better part of 2 days reading 10,000+ posts regarding upgraded speakers. I am still trying to decide jm, Hog Tunes, JBL, Infinity, etc. I am not looking to start a war here (oil thread anyone), but simply want some quick answers so I can make a good decision.
Regarding JBL and infinity:
How easy is installation? Is it plug and play? I am NOT interested in splicing wires. I simply want a better sounding system for my trip to the Grand Canyon this year. Yay!
For example:
-Infinity Kappa 52.7i-Do you need a crossover(s)? I don't even know what that is, but read it in another post.
-JBL GTO527: How easy is install? Anything I need to be aware of?
I am completely ignorant with speaker stuff so please be gentle.
I am completely ignorant with speaker stuff so please be gentle. Regards,
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RE: Which Aftermarket Speakers
You'll get a million different answers cuz everyone likes what they like. As was mentioned in another thread today, one of the things to keep in mind is that choosing speakers for your bike is not like choosing speakers for your home stereo. What sounds terrific on the bike when it sits in the garage will be completely different when heard over wind noise, exhaust noise, maybe through the ear flaps on your helmet and ear plugs too if you're smart.
That's the reason I went with Hogtunes, cuz they are made to sound good when going down the hwy, not in the garage. From what was posted by another guy earlier today, the same can be said for the J&M.
Hope that helps. (and yes, both of these are plug and play, no wiring just disconnect the old ones and reconnect the new ones.)
That's the reason I went with Hogtunes, cuz they are made to sound good when going down the hwy, not in the garage. From what was posted by another guy earlier today, the same can be said for the J&M.
Hope that helps. (and yes, both of these are plug and play, no wiring just disconnect the old ones and reconnect the new ones.)
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RE: Which Aftermarket Speakers
Every one you listed are GOOD SPEAKERS and they'll all mount the same way...............
I'm running JBL GTO527 and they work fine (much better the OEM speakers)
I'm running JBL GTO527 and they work fine (much better the OEM speakers)
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Regarding the Infinity speakers....Why are more people NOT talking about them? I found some on Ebay for $5 more than the JBLs and they have way better stats (I have no idea what either sound like). It almost seems as though one person gave a good review of the JBL and the crowd followed. I mean NO disrespect, but I am just trying to figure out everyone's thinking when they decided on their respective speakers. Again, NO disrespect intended!!!
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Hog tunes were easy install and sound good.Dont know about the others-no need to change
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Regarding the Infinity speakers....Why are more people NOT talking about them? I found some on Ebay for $5 more than the JBLs and they have way better stats (I have no idea what either sound like). It almost seems as though one person gave a good review of the JBL and the crowd followed. I mean NO disrespect, but I am just trying to figure out everyone's thinking when they decided on their respective speakers. Again, NO disrespect intended!!!
Regarding the Infinity speakers....Why are more people NOT talking about them? I found some on Ebay for $5 more than the JBLs and they have way better stats (I have no idea what either sound like). It almost seems as though one person gave a good review of the JBL and the crowd followed. I mean NO disrespect, but I am just trying to figure out everyone's thinking when they decided on their respective speakers. Again, NO disrespect intended!!!
I personally love the sound of Infinity speakers and will be looking at their marine line when I upgrade. They are very smooth sounding. Especially if you get ones with the silk dome tweeter. Speakers with the titanium tweeters are always going to sound a little more harsh. While looking at Infinity also take a look at Polk. They have a marine line too.
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RE: Which Aftermarket Speakers
Infinity and JBL speakers are from the same factory and they're both good speakers. Both make marine grade but I'd never use them. The regular ones lived fine in my fairing and they are not rated as marine grade, and neither are the harley speakers for that matter, or most of the other 30 brands of speakers people haveused in the fairings. I don't want to whip a dead horse but hey, almost any poly coned speakers with rubber surrounds are waterproof from the exposed side. You don't need a marine grade speaker in there. Seriously!
As for branding, there is no rhyme or reason. It's all about what sounds best to your ear and what you want to spend.
As for branding, there is no rhyme or reason. It's all about what sounds best to your ear and what you want to spend.
