Fairing speakers
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Cruiser
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Fairing speakers
I have a 09 street glide that im going to be changing out the stock speakers with aftermarket. I already have the Rockford 300 amp all ready to go, all I have to do is pick out some speakers. I have been researching this site & the internet for about 3 months now and the more I research i do the more confused I get!!!
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I'm a fan of the J&M 7.25's -- Blogged about it in depth here if you're bored: http://www.johnscrip.com/html/blog_f...25speakers.php
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I had hawg wired $180 5.25 speakers in first. I then put $75 Polk dxi-650 6.5's in. Sound quality and bass improved. Then I put in $150 Polk mm-651 6.5's. Measured and listened and could not tell any difference. Measurements were anywhere from +/- 1 to 2 dbs. So with that said the $75 dxi's went back in and the $150 MM's got returned.
IMO I would now have to try at least a $300 pair of speakers to maybe get at least a 3 db increase in the bass region and better quality sound and then I may have to get more than a 60 watt amp.
So I am happy where I am at now. But if money is not a problem get the most expensive Focal speakers and the highest wattage amp and your done.
IMO I would now have to try at least a $300 pair of speakers to maybe get at least a 3 db increase in the bass region and better quality sound and then I may have to get more than a 60 watt amp.
So I am happy where I am at now. But if money is not a problem get the most expensive Focal speakers and the highest wattage amp and your done.
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I've compared lots of speakers. The real world quality, efficiency and sound of the Polk 6.5 marine speakers is hard to beat. I tried hogtunes, Alpine (close match) and Pioneer. I wasted money buying and trying and not being satisfied until I got the Polk Audio speakers. There are others that are more expensive but they don't necessarily sound better. $60. On sale. You asked for opinions and now you have two votes for Polks.
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Either Polk or Focal 6.5 Most people look at watts which is important but you want to make sure the sensitivty is at least 90dB or above. I just got the Focal's and replacing the Polks.