polyfill wrap for speakers
FYI after reading this thread I just happened to have an extra $5 (yea right) in my pocket and stopped by walmart. Even with stock speakers there is a noticable difference. Highs are definitely more clear and it even sounds like there is some bass in there somewhere. I am pleased with the 30 minute cheap job.
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Queen Creek, AZ
Vivid, Thanks for adding that photo. It worked pretty good for me to. I had it out of the garage today jamming it for the first time since the install.
I am envious to see so much space in the fairing. I have forgotten what that's like. Mine has 2 amps, 4 crossovers and a power antenna all (neatly) stuffed in there.
I swear I had to use a 1 inch putty knife and the old lady's kitchen tongs to get the stuff wrapped tight around the speakers.
I told my wife, who was hanging out during the install, if I add anything else to the electronics I will need to start removing gauges to make room.
She was like.... Really you're going to take out the speedometer???? Umm SURE they're overrated, and I don't look at it anyhow.
I am envious to see so much space in the fairing. I have forgotten what that's like. Mine has 2 amps, 4 crossovers and a power antenna all (neatly) stuffed in there.
I swear I had to use a 1 inch putty knife and the old lady's kitchen tongs to get the stuff wrapped tight around the speakers.
I told my wife, who was hanging out during the install, if I add anything else to the electronics I will need to start removing gauges to make room.
She was like.... Really you're going to take out the speedometer???? Umm SURE they're overrated, and I don't look at it anyhow.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: NW Arkansas
I don't know why you guys are going to all this trouble??? The stock system sounds great!!....................(as long as the motor is off!!.......Bose needs to come on over to the two wheeled world and sell them some improvements!!!)
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Killeen (Fort Hood), Texas
they aint all that great, i have the Bose system in my Z06 & they dont sound as good as you would think.
but this is a good thread & i will def do this to mine when i get home from this desert.
I heard the Bose system in a friends C6 and said, "Really??? That's the upgraded system??" My '98 Durango stereo sounds just as good.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Silicon Valley, Ca
After doing this mod, which I did not hear much of a difference, I blew both speakers.
Running the stock HK with a RF punch 300x2 amp and the Polk MM651's.
Ran em for a year w/ no issues then coming back from Sturgis through Nevada on a hot day they crapped out.
There is a thread specifically for melting 651's in the audio section also.
The poly fill in IMHO definitely adds heat retention and added to melting them.
Just an FYI for ya'll. Anyone else have similar issues with speaks after the polyfill mod?
Running the stock HK with a RF punch 300x2 amp and the Polk MM651's.
Ran em for a year w/ no issues then coming back from Sturgis through Nevada on a hot day they crapped out.
There is a thread specifically for melting 651's in the audio section also.
The poly fill in IMHO definitely adds heat retention and added to melting them.
Just an FYI for ya'll. Anyone else have similar issues with speaks after the polyfill mod?