Removing 2 Gauges To Replace w/ Tweeters
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Component speaker crossover
Yes, the Focals I bought do have a separate crossover for each channel. The front channels of my amp(FR PBR 300x4) wire directly to the crossover which has two sets of outputs. One for the woofer and one for the tweeter. I wired the rear channel of my amp to some Focal coaxials mounted in my lowers. BTW, take any info on this subject by Harleypingman as the gospel. It was his guidance and tech info on this forum that got me through my stereo overhaul and all of his info was the spot on truth!
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Keeping an eye on this. Are there more options? So far Hawg Wired seems to be in the lead. They don't tell you what size that tweeter is (they could've built the edges out a lot) but it is nice to know it fits perfectly and comes with a crossover. Hawg Wired ain't cheap but is it really that good? Also, is Hawg Wired a stand alone company or do they have a parent company that is known in other circles?
Most tweets (including all the marine grade) seem to be about an inch.
I like MB Quarts and I thought I'd see more tweet options from them since that was their specialty many moons ago. They have one that translates to 1.57", which may be all the bigger the Hawg Wired really is. Then do like Rockajet suggested and get some gauge plugs and cut them to the perfect size whole. Only thing bothers me about this is the MBQ's are not marine grade so I worry about getting them wet. I ride in the rain and there is always when I wash the bike.
EDIT: I almost forgot about the Focals. Which are 1.5" also but don't seem to handle very much power. I guess enough for the HK pre-out. They don't seem to be marine either so they seem to go head-to-head with the MBQ's.
Any help/advice is appreciated.
Thanks...
Most tweets (including all the marine grade) seem to be about an inch.
I like MB Quarts and I thought I'd see more tweet options from them since that was their specialty many moons ago. They have one that translates to 1.57", which may be all the bigger the Hawg Wired really is. Then do like Rockajet suggested and get some gauge plugs and cut them to the perfect size whole. Only thing bothers me about this is the MBQ's are not marine grade so I worry about getting them wet. I ride in the rain and there is always when I wash the bike.
EDIT: I almost forgot about the Focals. Which are 1.5" also but don't seem to handle very much power. I guess enough for the HK pre-out. They don't seem to be marine either so they seem to go head-to-head with the MBQ's.
Any help/advice is appreciated.
Thanks...
Last edited by Dew Me; Feb 7, 2013 at 02:36 PM. Reason: add focal
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I used Hybrid Audio Tech Unity component 6.5s in the fairing placing the tweeters in aBogtunes tweeter pod--so not the same app as the OP, but higher is better IMO.
So, I bought Hawgwired brakets to mount the fairly large crossovers--easy install and wiring. You find the brackets in the "accessory" section of HW's website.
Good luck.
So, I bought Hawgwired brakets to mount the fairly large crossovers--easy install and wiring. You find the brackets in the "accessory" section of HW's website.
Good luck.
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Yes, the Focals I bought do have a separate crossover for each channel. The front channels of my amp(FR PBR 300x4) wire directly to the crossover which has two sets of outputs. One for the woofer and one for the tweeter. I wired the rear channel of my amp to some Focal coaxials mounted in my lowers. BTW, take any info on this subject by Harleypingman as the gospel. It was his guidance and tech info on this forum that got me through my stereo overhaul and all of his info was the spot on truth!
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So far. so great!
Rock-How long have you had these Focal tweets? What kinda weather have they seen? Or a hose when washing bike? Those MB Quarts I was looking at are discontinued and I haven't been able to find them anywhere. These Focals have got to be better tweets than Hawg Wired, but HW are marine grade.
Edit: I'm not sure about the Focals ability to handle too much power, but the 75 watts/ channel to my component speakers in the batwing and the coax's in the lowers(also Focals) have my girlfriend banging on my back to turn it down w/ no distortion at all. CAUTION! Riding while listening to ZZ Tops "Got Me Under Pressure" is conducive to speeding tickets!
Last edited by rockajet1; Feb 8, 2013 at 07:20 AM.
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