replacement speakers
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Out and about
Now there is some usefull and relevant information. I never knew those things.
Buy any Infinity, Alpine, MTX, whatever car speaker that is the right size , with a mylar, plastic, NON paper speaker cone. Buy what you think sounds good. Remove your old one first so you know you have clearance for depth.
Here is something to keep in mind...
Specs say stuff like 88db @ 1 watt 1 meter...
This means the speaker produces 88 decibels at 1 watt of power , 1 meter away. The higher the db at 1 watt/1m means a more efficient speaker.
In laymans terms a speaker rated at 93db will rock your *** off at the same volume level setting on the **** compared to a 87db speaker. It will seem twice as loud. Buying higher rated speakers allow you to get more sound with less amplifier.
If I know Harley riders, they like pipes, and be able to hear the radio too.
You should be able to buy better speakers than hog tunes for $100.
Here is something to keep in mind...
Specs say stuff like 88db @ 1 watt 1 meter...
This means the speaker produces 88 decibels at 1 watt of power , 1 meter away. The higher the db at 1 watt/1m means a more efficient speaker.
In laymans terms a speaker rated at 93db will rock your *** off at the same volume level setting on the **** compared to a 87db speaker. It will seem twice as loud. Buying higher rated speakers allow you to get more sound with less amplifier.
If I know Harley riders, they like pipes, and be able to hear the radio too.
You should be able to buy better speakers than hog tunes for $100.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,028
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who did you get the arc`s from?? no warranty??
how did they go bad?
sometimes my tweeters seem to go down in output then back up again.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,028
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Buy any Infinity, Alpine, MTX, whatever car speaker that is the right size , with a mylar, plastic, NON paper speaker cone. Buy what you think sounds good. Remove your old one first so you know you have clearance for depth.
Here is something to keep in mind...
Specs say stuff like 88db @ 1 watt 1 meter...
This means the speaker produces 88 decibels at 1 watt of power , 1 meter away. The higher the db at 1 watt/1m means a more efficient speaker.
In laymans terms a speaker rated at 93db will rock your *** off at the same volume level setting on the **** compared to a 87db speaker. It will seem twice as loud. Buying higher rated speakers allow you to get more sound with less amplifier.
If I know Harley riders, they like pipes, and be able to hear the radio too.
You should be able to buy better speakers than hog tunes for $100.
Here is something to keep in mind...
Specs say stuff like 88db @ 1 watt 1 meter...
This means the speaker produces 88 decibels at 1 watt of power , 1 meter away. The higher the db at 1 watt/1m means a more efficient speaker.
In laymans terms a speaker rated at 93db will rock your *** off at the same volume level setting on the **** compared to a 87db speaker. It will seem twice as loud. Buying higher rated speakers allow you to get more sound with less amplifier.
If I know Harley riders, they like pipes, and be able to hear the radio too.
You should be able to buy better speakers than hog tunes for $100.
thanks for posting!! it is hard to explain that to someone. everyone thinks in watts only. here is a funny fact
klipsh horn speakers have a efficiency ratting of 104 and only need 65 watts to produce a spl of 110 and the same speaker in 88 efficiency ratting requires i belive it was like 1500 watts
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From: North Carolina
One thing that has come to mind is all the rain I have rode in over the last three months. Actually we came though a terrible storm with heavy rain a day before the first speaker failed. Then we had nothing but rain at the state rally and the bike had to sit outside in the rain the whole time. I wonder if those speakers could not hold up to the weather?
Last edited by Cosmic Razorback; Aug 25, 2009 at 11:18 AM.
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When it comes to things audio, you usually get what you pay for. There certainly is no free lunch. I have. I have waaaaay more invested in my home audio (two channel only) than I do in the two Fatboys I own. It's all relative fer sure, but don't split hairs when it comes to speakers for your bike. Geez, the damn bike costs enough to justify it, doesn't it? 
Shakey
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Road Master
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thanks for posting!! it is hard to explain that to someone. everyone thinks in watts only. here is a funny fact
klipsh horn speakers have a efficiency ratting of 104 and only need 65 watts to produce a spl of 110 and the same speaker in 88 efficiency ratting requires i belive it was like 1500 watts
klipsh horn speakers have a efficiency ratting of 104 and only need 65 watts to produce a spl of 110 and the same speaker in 88 efficiency ratting requires i belive it was like 1500 watts
lets see
88 vs 104
88,91,94,97,100,103,106,109
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 watts to break 109db if my math is right.
spl on my infinity speakers...
95,98,101,104,107,110,113
1,2,4,8,16,32,64
113db at 64 watts. max is 75 watts, so maybe 114db? max
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Cruiser
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Are these a direct-fit replacement in Electra Glide's speaker enclosures? How's the volume at 80 MPH? I've had J&Ms in a couple of bikes and they're an improvement over stock but lacking volume at speed. Plus the owner's attitude has gone to **** and I'd rather do business elsewhere.
Thanks... TL
Thanks... TL
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