Install aftermarket amp and speakers
#11
11-08-2015, 06:17 PM
As long as you'll take your time, willing to spend the time to read the instruction (whether from the manual or proven reliable sources like Gann, AAWAV, Haze, Ultra, etc) and own basic tools (and knows how to use it), I'd say do the installation yourself.
I just did my own mild audio set up/installation this past two days and VERY HAPPY with the result. And the fact that I did the "installation" myself, it felt even better. I will share in the next couple of days of what I did.
Trust me.., if I can do it, YOU can do it!
I just did my own mild audio set up/installation this past two days and VERY HAPPY with the result. And the fact that I did the "installation" myself, it felt even better. I will share in the next couple of days of what I did.
Trust me.., if I can do it, YOU can do it!
#12
11-10-2015, 12:20 PM
#13
11-10-2015, 02:32 PM
I disagree,, I spent many hours researching, and came up with my system MAINLY based on the info I received here from the main Guru's,, and others who frequent it. Click my sig link to hear mine.. and I have not got the line levelers on with that one, will order soon.
Haze,
It's all good and thanks for the post. Been lurking on this Forum for over a year now and find it to be extremely useful, but lets not forget that it is still just a Forum. I could spend endless hours viewing the Audio posts and never really confidently come up with a component solution for my ride based on an inter-web forum. A handshake, cranking the actual product up, touching it, pricing it, installing it, etc... all comes into play for each Forum viewer. The set up I installed works perfect for my decision matrix, but since my cycles will never ever be completed projects, I am certain that I will continue to appreciate all of the viewpoints that are shared here. Thanks!!!!!
Getting back on point, Gettomedic, for the 2014 SGS it is pretty damn critical that you purchase plug and play if you want to conduct the install yourself efficiently with limited audio experience. The sky is the limit if you want a pro to conduct the install. As for the inner fairing, no need to remove it for fairing speaker install if you have the right tool, i.e. get the right tool and it will save tons of time and energy. As for the amp and speakers, as you can see it is very subjective and all about your individual situation. Take your time and touch and hear the components before purchasing and installing as the perfect sound for some is like nails on a chalk board for others.
Ride Safe all, and thanks very much for the very valuable input regarding all of these HD Topics!!!!!!
T.
It's all good and thanks for the post. Been lurking on this Forum for over a year now and find it to be extremely useful, but lets not forget that it is still just a Forum. I could spend endless hours viewing the Audio posts and never really confidently come up with a component solution for my ride based on an inter-web forum. A handshake, cranking the actual product up, touching it, pricing it, installing it, etc... all comes into play for each Forum viewer. The set up I installed works perfect for my decision matrix, but since my cycles will never ever be completed projects, I am certain that I will continue to appreciate all of the viewpoints that are shared here. Thanks!!!!!
Getting back on point, Gettomedic, for the 2014 SGS it is pretty damn critical that you purchase plug and play if you want to conduct the install yourself efficiently with limited audio experience. The sky is the limit if you want a pro to conduct the install. As for the inner fairing, no need to remove it for fairing speaker install if you have the right tool, i.e. get the right tool and it will save tons of time and energy. As for the amp and speakers, as you can see it is very subjective and all about your individual situation. Take your time and touch and hear the components before purchasing and installing as the perfect sound for some is like nails on a chalk board for others.
Ride Safe all, and thanks very much for the very valuable input regarding all of these HD Topics!!!!!!
T.
#14
11-10-2015, 10:24 PM
Guys, it's all good info and very helpful for ideas and leads so don't get me wrong. It is indeed appreciated. The fact remains that this is an anonymous chat room. If I don't touch, hear, verify price and installation protocols, etc.... I am not pulling the trigger. It's called due diligence involving the sand box that defines my situation, thus I hope no one makes any personal financial decision based solely on anonymous chat room recommendations. I hope you guys don't hang out on the Stock Pick anonymous chat room!!!!!
J&M did an excellent job in every possible way regarding my purchase and the product very much suits my needs. They rolled out the red carpet and made this install as basic as it gets and it meets my bang for the buck expectations. I rolled into a Rally and within minutes they made some voluntary minor adjustments to my system based on my set up and listening desires free of charge. Moving down the road to my next project, the exhaust system.
I know some of you guys have some personal issues regarding JM John and such issues have led these guys to throw me under the fuxxing bus for my purchase. What if I buy a tire they don't like, are they gonna hope that fuxxing thing blows up too! Nuff said.
T.
J&M did an excellent job in every possible way regarding my purchase and the product very much suits my needs. They rolled out the red carpet and made this install as basic as it gets and it meets my bang for the buck expectations. I rolled into a Rally and within minutes they made some voluntary minor adjustments to my system based on my set up and listening desires free of charge. Moving down the road to my next project, the exhaust system.
I know some of you guys have some personal issues regarding JM John and such issues have led these guys to throw me under the fuxxing bus for my purchase. What if I buy a tire they don't like, are they gonna hope that fuxxing thing blows up too! Nuff said.
T.
#15
11-10-2015, 10:35 PM
Extreme HDF Member
#16
11-10-2015, 10:42 PM
Tail...
Have you ever gone on vacation. I’ve traveled the world mainly on Tripadvisor reviews on where to stay. Never touched, or tasted the the hotel, restaurant ect until after I had booked. And guess what just like here, no one was trying to sell me anything. Have you ever gone to a restaurant for the first time and looked up the reviews?
Like I said it goes far beyond the personal issues that we had with JM that you have no clue to comment on, so please don’t because this is not about a stupid tire. The real issues is that not everyone on this forum can drop 1000.00 plus on a system. The guy who established this forum Ultranutz said it great one time when he said there’s guys who’s bike is their prized possession and they save from multiple paychecks just to add some pipes, adding speakers and amp is another save up process and we try to guide those guys because many of the folks here have spent their money on overpriced crap to realize that for half of what they spent they could have something better. So when someone like yourself who has very limited experience to compare this set up and says it’s great ---- we are hear to raise the flag and say - No it’s not. It’s overpriced crap. Have you had any other set ups on your bike? The word “loud” is a relative term. I say post a vid, show off your system and lets see how it sounds compared to Jim’s or Scott14SG's.
Now, you do realize if you take the badge off your amp it’s an Arc Audio 125.4. That amp was the hottest thing on this forum in 2008 when a guy named Firecap was selling them on here.
Again if you like it and have the money to blow. Ride safe and enjoy it. We’re trying to save the next guy from the same mistake. Do a search on this forum for Hogtunes and J&M and read some reviews. Then look up some reviews for Ultranutz or Gannicus and see how many people have EVER posted those guys are full of it and provided bad advice. I’m willing to bet a months salary its 100% positive every time for UN and Gann and not so flattering for the other two.
Have you ever gone on vacation. I’ve traveled the world mainly on Tripadvisor reviews on where to stay. Never touched, or tasted the the hotel, restaurant ect until after I had booked. And guess what just like here, no one was trying to sell me anything. Have you ever gone to a restaurant for the first time and looked up the reviews?
Like I said it goes far beyond the personal issues that we had with JM that you have no clue to comment on, so please don’t because this is not about a stupid tire. The real issues is that not everyone on this forum can drop 1000.00 plus on a system. The guy who established this forum Ultranutz said it great one time when he said there’s guys who’s bike is their prized possession and they save from multiple paychecks just to add some pipes, adding speakers and amp is another save up process and we try to guide those guys because many of the folks here have spent their money on overpriced crap to realize that for half of what they spent they could have something better. So when someone like yourself who has very limited experience to compare this set up and says it’s great ---- we are hear to raise the flag and say - No it’s not. It’s overpriced crap. Have you had any other set ups on your bike? The word “loud” is a relative term. I say post a vid, show off your system and lets see how it sounds compared to Jim’s or Scott14SG's.
Now, you do realize if you take the badge off your amp it’s an Arc Audio 125.4. That amp was the hottest thing on this forum in 2008 when a guy named Firecap was selling them on here.
Again if you like it and have the money to blow. Ride safe and enjoy it. We’re trying to save the next guy from the same mistake. Do a search on this forum for Hogtunes and J&M and read some reviews. Then look up some reviews for Ultranutz or Gannicus and see how many people have EVER posted those guys are full of it and provided bad advice. I’m willing to bet a months salary its 100% positive every time for UN and Gann and not so flattering for the other two.
Last edited by haze324; 11-10-2015 at 11:16 PM.
#17
11-10-2015, 11:51 PM
Road Warrior
To quote the principal in Billy Madison, "Tailwind what you have posted here is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. In your rambling incoherent response where you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone on this forum is now dumber for reading it. I award you no points and may God have mercy on your soul"! LMAO!! If you been lurking on this forum for a year and "haven't been able to come up with a component solution for my ride" then I can only say "you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink" lol.. Enjoy your over priced JM...Arc(amp)...Chinese stamped (speakers)... crap! Could this be... "quacks like a duck"....mmm I'm not saying, I'm just saying?
Last edited by Moto Mike; 11-10-2015 at 11:58 PM. Reason: changed
#19
11-11-2015, 07:34 AM
Extreme HDF Member
2010 Limited with some stuff
#20
11-11-2015, 08:39 AM
Dude, double down on your meds!!!! It's an anonymous chat room involving some things that you can hear music coming out of. Next week someone else will come up with another thing that music comes out of, and the next week, and the next week...... If this little chat thing is your life, I did not mean to rock your world by spending MY money the way I did. Sorry man, it won't happen again.
When you get the meds dialed in, come on over to the anonymous Stock Pick chat room and I will hook you up.
T.
When you get the meds dialed in, come on over to the anonymous Stock Pick chat room and I will hook you up.
T.