sound system upgrade info ?
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While this is true there are other considerations in relationship to the ohm rating of the speaker, as you go lower in ohms with your speakers it presents a much tougher load to the amplifier. This is because the lower the impedance (ohms) of the speaker, the more current you are going to draw through the amplifier because the amplifier is seeing less of a load in relation to ground. It is all related, and it is all a balancing act in order to get everything to play nicely.
This biggest consideration is buy the highest quality components you can afford, and an amplifier rated to the impedance of your speakers and with a much higher wattage rating than you think you need. Headroom is your friend, distortion is the killer!
This biggest consideration is buy the highest quality components you can afford, and an amplifier rated to the impedance of your speakers and with a much higher wattage rating than you think you need. Headroom is your friend, distortion is the killer!
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Thanks a lot, Dave. Whatever components they used, the MoCo really came out with a very good audio system on the SESG this year... FAR better than I would ever have expected them to deliver. I'm quite happy with it.
But it wasn't quite that expensive.... the SESG lists for $32,699... which comes out to only $4,087.37 per speaker, or $81.75 per watt - plus tax, title, and license!
But you're right... looking at it that way, the rest of the bike came for FREE! Heck of a rationalization, though... 
But it wasn't quite that expensive.... the SESG lists for $32,699... which comes out to only $4,087.37 per speaker, or $81.75 per watt - plus tax, title, and license!
But you're right... looking at it that way, the rest of the bike came for FREE! Heck of a rationalization, though... but dear, the the new washer and dryer were on sale and I saved 600 dollars. so the 600 dollars i just spent on more shoes was their money..
bwahahahawill give my report as soon as i do the install.
can't wait
ride safe
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Although, hearing Ken's bike may have added a couple of twists to the equation. Ken, are those saddlebag speakers noticeable going down the road, or do they get lost in the ambient noise?
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I am sold on the Rockford PBR300 3 channel amp. Now I need advice on a good set of speakers for the fairing and tour pak. Any advice? I have 2011 Ultra Classic. Rockford Fosgate PBR300X4 Punch BRT Ultra Compact 4 Channel Amplifier-300 Watt
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Right now that would probably sound better than what I have. And all of the options and opinions and stuff make it very difficult to decide. I am going to go Dave's route, bite the bullet, and buy SOMETHING and tweak from there. I have a reasonable idea of what I want.
Although, hearing Ken's bike may have added a couple of twists to the equation. Ken, are those saddlebag speakers noticeable going down the road, or do they get lost in the ambient noise?
Although, hearing Ken's bike may have added a couple of twists to the equation. Ken, are those saddlebag speakers noticeable going down the road, or do they get lost in the ambient noise?
This bike has two 4 1/2 " two-way speakers in the fairing, the two 2" dome tweeters in the fairing, the two big 6 1/2" speakers in the fairing lowers, and a two-way 5x7 in each saddlebag lid. Total of 8 speakers - four of which are two-way speakers.
I keep the front/rear fader at -2 to the rear, and the sound is perfectly balanced, and never gets drowned out by road noise. I ride with the volume at a max of about 60%... any more than that and it's just too loud. Riding this bike is like sitting in a concert hall going 80 MPH... a very powerful and balanced audio system.
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I am sold on the Rockford PBR300 3 channel amp. Now I need advice on a good set of speakers for the fairing and tour pak. Any advice? I have 2011 Ultra Classic. Rockford Fosgate PBR300X4 Punch BRT Ultra Compact 4 Channel Amplifier-300 Watt
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Man - that's a good-lookin' stereo! Did Harleys ever come with 8-tracks???
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Hey guys, I am working on my stereo system right now for my road glide. I am using two sets of C5-650 JL Audio Speakers and the Rockford PBR300.4 amp. My bike is in the shop getting raked right now but while the fairing is off I brought it home and mounted all the speakers and stuff and started wiring it. I am in Coconut Creek so if anyone wants to hear it we could meet up soon.
Also just an idea maybe you guys should give some thought to. I am running an Alpine head unit. I sold my stock radio on ebay for $450, bought the new radio for $299, and $200 for the BT install kit. Basically I paid 50 bucks for a new aftermarket radio, that will have much better sound control, has RCA outputs, and has built in ipod control. You guys might want to consider this option before spending a couple hundred bucks on ipod integrators for your factory unit
Also just an idea maybe you guys should give some thought to. I am running an Alpine head unit. I sold my stock radio on ebay for $450, bought the new radio for $299, and $200 for the BT install kit. Basically I paid 50 bucks for a new aftermarket radio, that will have much better sound control, has RCA outputs, and has built in ipod control. You guys might want to consider this option before spending a couple hundred bucks on ipod integrators for your factory unit