Speaker Debate
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From: Houston
RE: Speaker Debate
Unless an AMP is installed, ALL speakers are going to be very similar in sound on a motorcycle while crusing. That being said, "I" think it's a waste of money and time replacing factory speakers unless the new speakers have AMP power being pushed to them.[/align]
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RE: Speaker Debate
Dunno that they'll "all sound the same" - because all of 'em are a compromise to one extent or another. The key is to listen around and find the one that best works for YOU. That could be any of 'em - the trick is to listen around an' pick the one ya find "best".
It's kinda like women - each of us find different ones attractive that others view as less or even UN attractive. Doesn't make any of us wrong - the key is to go with what suits YOU.
Unless, of course, she's rich an' owns a brewery....
It's kinda like women - each of us find different ones attractive that others view as less or even UN attractive. Doesn't make any of us wrong - the key is to go with what suits YOU.
Unless, of course, she's rich an' owns a brewery....
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From: Cromwell, CT
RE: Speaker Debate
I installed the Infinity Kappas in my 2007 Ultra. They do fit in the rear pods the tweeter just pushed out a little on the grille cover, not a problem. They are an improvement but I am getting ready to install an amp to get a little more volume going down the road.
Tourer
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From: Somerset, WI
RE: Speaker Debate
Add these to your speaker install instead of messing with the insulation material. ( http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...c=3&tp=660 ) as for aftermarket speakers they will lose midbass compared to stock because of power requirments of the aftermarket speaker. If you can find a pair of Kenwood excelon Kfc-xr501 they are a 4ohm speaker, so you'll want to get a amp, but these are the best aftermarket speaker I have ever heard @ reasonable price, they compare to speakers triple the price. they no longer make these speakers but you can find them on ebay every once in awhile and mounting depth is never a issue with these speakers. http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Kenwood-KFC-...QQcmdZViewItem
As for my knowledge, I used to Install car audio for a living (not enough money in it to support a family and a H-D addiction otherwise I would still do it).
This post was only put out to show the cleaner baffles compared to the messy pillow stuffing. Good luck for all doing speakers in their bikes. I only wish I could afford a fairing to have a radio LOL.
As for my knowledge, I used to Install car audio for a living (not enough money in it to support a family and a H-D addiction otherwise I would still do it).
This post was only put out to show the cleaner baffles compared to the messy pillow stuffing. Good luck for all doing speakers in their bikes. I only wish I could afford a fairing to have a radio LOL.
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RE: Speaker Debate
I know nothing about speakers but have heard the Inifinity Kapas sound great.
I have also heard that Pez at hogtunes has a speaker upgrade for the rear pods that fit's nicely and offers something better than stock. As for speakers being waterproof, nothing is completely impervious to water including marine grade, but most newer speakers have water resistant cones made of polypropylene, ceramic, aluminum and or kevlar where most if not all use a rubber waterproof surround. That means you can spray them with water from the front side, and allow to to get wet in the rain and you should suffer zero consequences as I can attest to. I sprayed my JBL's in the car wash at least a dozen times or more, and always play them whilewashing the bike.
Get the voice coil wet or submerged in water and you have a different story on your hands. And that applies to just about any speaker including most of the marine grades. Without whipping this topic to death again, there is much posted here about waterproof and water resistant speakers. Just about any speaker will live a long life in our bikes as long as they're a poly speaker or better and have a rubber butyl surround on the cone. Paper speaker cones would suffer from water damage, but they are long gone in the after market industry. Lets not over examine the water issues again, we've answered this many times in many forums.
Best advice for speakers is listen to many, and judge for yourself what soundsbest to you. When you find a winner, post it here for others to read, if you find a lemon, bury it with a can of worms and say nothing. (hehe)
I have also heard that Pez at hogtunes has a speaker upgrade for the rear pods that fit's nicely and offers something better than stock. As for speakers being waterproof, nothing is completely impervious to water including marine grade, but most newer speakers have water resistant cones made of polypropylene, ceramic, aluminum and or kevlar where most if not all use a rubber waterproof surround. That means you can spray them with water from the front side, and allow to to get wet in the rain and you should suffer zero consequences as I can attest to. I sprayed my JBL's in the car wash at least a dozen times or more, and always play them whilewashing the bike.
Get the voice coil wet or submerged in water and you have a different story on your hands. And that applies to just about any speaker including most of the marine grades. Without whipping this topic to death again, there is much posted here about waterproof and water resistant speakers. Just about any speaker will live a long life in our bikes as long as they're a poly speaker or better and have a rubber butyl surround on the cone. Paper speaker cones would suffer from water damage, but they are long gone in the after market industry. Lets not over examine the water issues again, we've answered this many times in many forums.
Best advice for speakers is listen to many, and judge for yourself what soundsbest to you. When you find a winner, post it here for others to read, if you find a lemon, bury it with a can of worms and say nothing. (hehe)
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RE: Speaker Debate
The last Crutchfield catalog had some good deals. A pair of 4" Blaupunkts for $29.95 with good enough ratings are a step up from stock. The infinitys were pricey, the last pair I put on a bike were pioneer coax's.
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