Need advice with stereo system
Road Warrior
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From: Charlotte
You really should post in the audio section. Those Polk speakers are crap. I blew three pairs.
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If you want serious quality sound, check out biketronics.com
I invested a serious mint but now, I can't wipe the smile from my face
Road Master
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You might try posting in the Audio section if you don't get enough inputs from this side.
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Cincinnati
The best sounding system that I have installed is arc audio is 125.2 bx2 amp, with Rockford Fosgate power full range T165 must use 5.25 too 6.5 adapter, and Rockford Fosgate power P1t-S full range tweeter with crossover. Using the stock HU. Very clear and loud.
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Cruiser
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From: Oklahoma City, Ok
You guys have been a huge help. Just ordered the soundstream amp and infinity 62.11i speakers and hope this is a huge improvement. Ill definitely let you guys know in a week or so. Thanks
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From: Michigan
Did you order the 4.520 or 2.350? The four channel amp is kind of a waste unless you plan on adding lids or lowers.
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Cruiser
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From: Oklahoma City, Ok
I ordered the 4 channel b/c I will prob be installing lowers. I am currently installing the amp as we speak. came back to this sit to read how folks are hooking this amp up. I have got the amp mounted now and time to hook everything up. my mounting was pretty simple. I used a scrap piece of 1/4 in wood and bolted the amp to it. I then bolted the wood to the cross supports that are on top of the HU. I used existing holes that were in the cross supports. now on the the wiring.
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From: Indianapolis IN.
I have a 2006 SG and wanted better sound. So I installed a Sony Bluetooth HU and a pair of Polk Audio DB651 speakers in the fairing. This "upgraded" system sounds like crap. I can't even make out the vocals riding over 40 mph. My stock HK and boom speakers blew this set up away. Once the volume is turned up above 35, with a max of 50, it is really distorted. Im not looking for concert sound but would like to at least be able to hear it at highway speeds. My thinking tells me that I am on a good path so far but need to invest in the right amp. The Polks that I have are 4 ohm rated and have a 3/4 in tweeter in the center. If a 2ch amp would greatly help then I will not be adding any other speakers. If I need a 4ch amp and more speakers then I could install speakers in the lowers. I have been reading about the soundstream PN4.520. The price is right with my budget but im confused about all this ohms stuff. Im sure this has been explained a million times but with all ive read, I still don't understand. Please answer this simple question "will this amp solve my weak a@@ sound issues?. Thanks
Edit; Don't know why my post is just showing up I posted a couple days ago. Anyway congrats on the Soundstream! You will love it!
Last edited by Gannicus; Aug 21, 2014 at 06:20 PM.
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From: Michigan
I have a 2006 SG and wanted better sound. So I installed a Sony Bluetooth HU and a pair of Polk Audio DB651 speakers in the fairing. This "upgraded" system sounds like crap. I can't even make out the vocals riding over 40 mph. My stock HK and boom speakers blew this set up away. Once the volume is turned up above 35, with a max of 50, it is really distorted. Im not looking for concert sound but would like to at least be able to hear it at highway speeds. My thinking tells me that I am on a good path so far but need to invest in the right amp. The Polks that I have are 4 ohm rated and have a 3/4 in tweeter in the center. If a 2ch amp would greatly help then I will not be adding any other speakers. If I need a 4ch amp and more speakers then I could install speakers in the lowers. I have been reading about the soundstream PN4.520. The price is right with my budget but im confused about all this ohms stuff. Im sure this has been explained a million times but with all ive read, I still don't understand. Please answer this simple question "will this amp solve my weak a@@ sound issues?. Thanks
I am not sure but if your 06 has a 2ohm head unit and you are running 4ohm speakers you are only using half of the head unit/internal amp power, making your speakers sound like garbage you would need to parallel wire your speakers to match the 2ohm load but then you are only running left or right side so not a good ideal. If you are going to just add a amp make sure the ohm rating is going to match the speaker ohm rating. A 4 ohm HU running 2ohm speakers will destroy your head unit the speakers will try to pull to much power that is not there making the head unit run hot, hot, hot. A 2ohm head unit supplying 4ohm speakers is to much power above a certain sound level and that is where you get your distortion from. Bottom line always match impedance on HU and speakers. I hope this helps
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Cruiser
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From: Oklahoma City, Ok
Update!!!!! Just finished the soundstream amp and I can not believe the sound out of this system. I was blown away. The amp made all the difference in the world. Once my Infininty's come in, i will install those and remove the Polk's. I still think the Polk's sound great, so hoping the Infinity's will sound even better. Eventually I will use the Polk's for lowers just for a little extra sound. So I have learned that an amp is a MUST for any system. Hope this helps anyone looking for basic info. BTW, I did loose some FM channels which kinda bothers me. I use in ipod 95% of the time tho. Thanks again folks for the help. 