new stereo set up
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new stereo set up
well looks like this years upgade for me is the stereo just bought this 07 flht a few months ago, was going to go and get all the chrome covers to replace the polished aluminum, but with all the black stuff the previous owner added on, i think the polished looks pretty good. so i go on craigslist usually twice a day see if theres any parts for my bike on there, came across a pair of Rock 'n' Top speaker lids, painted same color as my bike, with alpine type R speakers already in them ,i kicked the idea around for a few days, and at the price the seller wanted I knew he'd sell them quick. I was back an fourth about dropping money into the stereo, but I knew if i called in a few days the lids wouldve been sold, so i went and bought them figuring I got a good price, if i changed my mind i'd sell them,but at least id have them. Well the idea of selling them lasted about 2 mins after i left the guys garage with them for a good price. Everythings ordered just waiting for it to get here, I picked up some Alpine type R 6.5 speakers brand new in the box off craigslist yesterday. My set up is going to be, HK head unit, Alpine Type R in the Rock'n'Top lids,Alpine type R 6.5's in the fairing , with a rockford fosgate PBR 300x4 AMP. I read alot of different reviews on different speakers and everything so many to choose from, I was between polks and rockford fosgates but i figured id try something different, i talked to an audio guy an he said hes never done alpine all around on a bike, hes curious how its going to sound, but he said i should be a crazy set up.
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dude those Type R Alpine speakers are KILLER! They will handle a GOB of power too.. you done good if the price was right...
Those are some of the best speakers I've ever heard.
Those are some of the best speakers I've ever heard.
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really ? you know anyone with them in there bike ? ive always had nice stereos in my truck, jl,alpine, kenwood, when i talked to an audio guy he said stuffs different when there going on bikes, but when i showed him the lids he said type R's are the best alpine makes, so when i found the 6.5's brand new in the box on craigslist i figured i'd give them a try. Once everythings wired and amp installed the speakers are easy to change if im not happy with them, but alot of posts are about polk,fosgates, etc, i didnt see many posts about people putting type R 's in there bikes. the audio guy said he uses the polks alot, so well see what these things do when i get them installed
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not on a bike no. The Type R speakers have been around for a while and I've installed plenty in cars and trucks. I would however suggest you find a better amp to drive them with . They NEED power and that amp won't come close to driving them in an efficient manner. Check out something like the Alpine PDX-F4 to drive these puppies.. might be a little more expensive up front but will be worth it...
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no offense but your guy apparently has no/minimal experience with this particular amp. If you're lucky enough to get a good one to begin with, it's only 75x4 for a total of 300w. These things are going to want to see real power, in as little as 100 per channel.
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alright i'll have to look into another amp then, i ordered it yesterday, it had all good reviews and this guy said it would have plenty of power. i dont want to spend a ton,but i did save alot of money on the other stuff so i should buy a powerful amp for them, i want this set up to be as loud as possible hahah
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What should I be looking for in an amp as far as watts and everything to power those ? And I'm sure not every amp will fit in the fairing
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