Need to rethink stereo upgrades
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Bob, stores that sell police gear will probably have those ear plugs. "Surefire" sells a lot of gear related to LE. I need to be wearing something. Let me know how these work.
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Hadn't thought of police-supply stores, but I haven't even gone by Home Depot yet. Maybe today's a good day for that. Also, the sporting-goods superstores like Cabella's or Bass Pro will have that type of thing. Will report back if/when I find any useful info.
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elf 3 2125x amp
i recently installed an elf e2125x amp and j&m rokker series 7.25 speakers in my streetglide. it sounded great for a day brought bike to harley for some work afterwars stereo still sounded great about an hour or so later amp cut off. i opened the fairing back up and noticed the red light on showing a problem. anyway now if i have the gains all the way down and turn radio past halfway the amp cuts out, if i turn gains up it cuts out less that 1/4 volume. any help or suggestions?
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Did you get these speakers installed? How does it sound?
Crap! I ordered the speakers again, this time from Ride Shack, and they pulled the free shipping offer they made in the description. I was miffed, but came back and ordered again from them today, as I can't find a better price even with the shipping added. Besides, I'm tired of dilly-dallying around.
I'll report back when they're installed. Together with the Hogtunes Tweeter Pod they will bring my final-load impedance up to 2Ω, which is more comfortable territory. The only qualms I have about these is their heavy weight. Here are some stats I've acquired in the past week:
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I'll report back when they're installed. Together with the Hogtunes Tweeter Pod they will bring my final-load impedance up to 2Ω, which is more comfortable territory. The only qualms I have about these is their heavy weight. Here are some stats I've acquired in the past week:
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This stero thing is like a snowball rolling down hill! I went from a tweeter pod and pioneer 6.5's to a Kenwood head unit Audison 6.5's, jl xd400 and 6x9's and cycle sounds lids this week! I really hope I'm done! LOL
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No, they're expected to arrive on Tuesday. Will do a write-up on my impression of the combo at that time, including photos if I think about it.
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I think the Hertz speakers will be the last item for me. The Hogtunes speakers with the Elf amp sound pretty good, probably good enough and I was on the fence about staying with the status quo, so I think the speaker upgrade will put me firmly into happy-camper territory. We'll see if that notion lasts.
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i recently installed an elf e2125x amp and j&m rokker series 7.25 speakers in my streetglide. it sounded great for a day brought bike to harley for some work afterwars stereo still sounded great about an hour or so later amp cut off. i opened the fairing back up and noticed the red light on showing a problem. anyway now if i have the gains all the way down and turn radio past halfway the amp cuts out, if i turn gains up it cuts out less that 1/4 volume. any help or suggestions?
Hmm, Amp gains should be between the "a" & "i" in GAIN - Freq set to HIGH - Bass boost 0 And crossover at 100-110.. If it still shuts down either the amp is messed up or wiring could be mis-matched ? I have been using my elf at this set up for 2 years. If it still happens, contact Saad at Elf.
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Hmm, Amp gains should be between the "a" & "i" in GAIN - Freq set to HIGH - Bass boost 0 And crossover at 100-110.. If it still shuts down either the amp is messed up or wiring could be mis-matched ? I have been using my elf at this set up for 2 years. If it still happens, contact Saad at Elf.
How do you get in touch with Elf when their website is a blank slate? They refer us to Act Mobile Video, but I see nothing about Elf amps there. Do you have any contact info?
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Will say i have become good with my set up sitting at red light other day ceartin song come on and i was impressed with the stereo sound did not want to look like too much of a jackwagon so turn it down. LOL