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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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Rookie question here: must you get an amp if you're changing the speakers?



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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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Rookie question here: must you get an amp if you're changing the speakers?


No...there are many running 7.25 inch J&M speakers without a amp and are pleased with the sound
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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Just ordered a set of J&M 7.25" speakers last night, hope they work out for me.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sweetglide08
Rookie question here: must you get an amp if you're changing the speakers?


No...there are many running 7.25 inch J&M speakers without a amp and are pleased with the sound

Cool. Thanks.

Are these the J&M you are talking about?
http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail....S-09GTM-B&PF=6
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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I've got the hogtunes speakers and amp set. I didn't think they made much of a difference when I first got them but turned out it was a problem with the stereo. They sound good, plenty loud and the clarity is very good, install is fairly easy using the supplied instructions, it will take about an hour and a half or so start to finish. I would buy them again.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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Asked similar question less than a week ago, Biketronics titan 6 1/2 or J&M 7 1/4? didnt get much feedback on the Biketronics, everyone seems to like the J&M 's. Ordered a set of J&M's from Dr. V Twin should have them by the weekend. I'll let ya know how they sound! This many people cant be wrong!?!? Can they?? Good luck!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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IMO if you are just doing speakers and no other upgrade, it would be Hogtunes. I had J&M speakers in my last bike, I felt they were very tinny sounding, no bass whatsoever.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 407Guy
Cool. Thanks.

Are these the J&M you are talking about?
http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail....S-09GTM-B&PF=6
Look up Dr V Twin he can give you info on the J&M 7.25 speakers.
 
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Just installed J&M 7.25s last weekend, Now I am not the guy that needs the very best or latest gizmo, all I wanted was decent sound at 70mph. I am very happy the J&Ms, big improvement, no plans to add an amp at this time.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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Little Bear summed it up perfectly. I installed a set of 7.25" J&M about a month back. Finally got her out on the road last weekend. I am very happy with the results. I played all kinds of music and it sounded great.
Good luck, chances are you will be happy with whatever you put in there.
 
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