Need to rethink stereo upgrades
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I think the potential is there since the speakers are rated for 50W/ch. RMS and the amp is putting out >125W/ch. RMS.
I've got to go back into the area again to find out why my LED panel (neutral, high-beam, etc.) isn't working. I guess I pulled something loose today, as it was working yesterday. When I do I'll also put bass boost back to just above zero, as a ride revealed some minor distortion. I think the speakers just aren't up to the task, but the setup is better than what I had without the amp.
The thing on the bass boost is ok if its your taste. But generally MOST will over drive with bass boost and its not really true sound. 12 is good for 30 amps? The more you ask of the amp in way of bass boost = heat. But we are learning that on these bikes bass boost is used often even I am using it on the bike.
Last edited by iclick; Jun 26, 2011 at 02:08 PM.
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12 is good for 30 amps?
I did some searching and the answer apparently isn't cut-and-dried, as it depends on the insulation. It can handle 40A in free air, and 30A if the insulation is rated for 90°C. This wire has 80°C insulation, and according to one chart that would make it good for 27A. I can't imagine this amp pulling anywhere near this amount at the volume levels I use.
The more you ask of the amp in way of bass boost = heat. But we are learning that on these bikes bass boost is used often even I am using it on the bike.
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As I said, I have the ELF with 6.5" Hertz HCX's
Here is my .02. I had that frikken fairing off so many times trying to get the right balance of power with no distortion & trying to get a nice sound. Here is what i settled with (and after reading in here , so did a lot of other guys too)
Gain - between the "a" and "i" in the word gain on both left & right - ZERO Bass boost - Crossover on high and the cut-off about 100 or so. When I say I tried every combo, I really did - this has been the best for me and the amp does not shut down & I have no distortion as well as nice clean music at 80mph, My club brothers will attest to it, they can hear it too..lol
It really is about the right speakers too . I had a few different ones in there - The Hertz are REALLY nice, they can handle the power & then some. Good luck
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speaker change? I will tell you that I added new speakers to my street glide and I was BLOWN away! I added Shockwave speakers (2-6x9, 2-6.5, 2-2in tweeters) I will tell you that I'm VERY impressed with the shockwave speakers although most wont like the price! They are on ebay check them out! Not cheap, but great on performance and completely weather proof!
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My bike won't go 80 MPH !! Maybe that's why the BASS is so kickin' !!
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I'm considering the Biketronics 6˝" speaker kit (BT451) which apparently contain the Hertz HCX's, and Eastern Performance Cycles has a good deal on these ($230 shipped on Ebay). The kit also includes the adapter and grills. Where did you buy yours, and are you aware of a better price?
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I'm considering the Biketronics 6˝" speaker kit (BT451) which apparently contain the Hertz HCX's, and Eastern Performance Cycles has a good deal on these ($230 shipped on Ebay). The kit also includes the adapter and grills. Where did you buy yours, and are you aware of a better price?