The Official 2014 audio upgrade thread
Looking at the J&M Website, I don't see how it's any cheaper. I am seeing: $390 (speakers) + $440 (amp) = $830 total. And that's not including any wiring kits or anything (maybe they come included). But still, that's not any cheaper than BT. Unless you're getting a good deal on it elsewhere...
Cruiser
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From: Mount Dora
I went with the Hawg Wired 6 1/2" in the front, lowers and am going to put them in the rear speaker pods... I also am driving them with the Hawg Wired CS300 amps and have to say they SCREAM! For the money they are awesome!
That's what I'm thinking also. My other question is why is nobody talking about the Hawg-Wired speakers? They are competitive price and the spec's look good. They have an external cross-over which usually you only find in high end audio, plus they are made rugged for bikes. They ahve a nice 6 1/2 that I'd love to hear a review on...but can't find one. Pair them with a good amp and what do you have? Anyone...?
Advanced
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From: San Diego, CA
Hawg wired amp question
Thanks for the info on the speakers.
Novice
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From: Pittsburgh
Rocksford Frostgate T400x4ad amp $450, Rocksford Frostgate 6.5 front speakers $130 and infinity 5x7 sattle bag speakers $145 topped of with the Magic Box $82 and Monster wiring kit $45 TOTAL $852. The Sound PRICELESS!!!!! Worth every penny! CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? GOOD!
Tourer
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From: Flowery Branch GA
Hey I sent you a PM about the magic boxes. Just had a couple questions
Tourer
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From: Jacksonville, IL
So questions on both the j&m and BT kits. Do they come with the wiring kits if you buy the kit? Also with the j&m kit I was referencing above I'm looking at under 750 for the 180w and 6.65 speakers so....
It seems you're dead set on J&M which is fine if thats what you want. However my opinion has not changed regardless of what your spending. A 180watt amp at that price is ridiculous when you can get a 300 watt amp for half that (RF PBR 300x2). No matter how you try and justify it to yourself, your overpaying for sub par equipment.
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Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Mount Dora
No flash, didn't use the magic box and no issues with FM reception that I can tell... I do however have the hidden antenna due to having the removal tour pack kit....