No real knowledge...if you only knew the real truth instead of what you perceive. Rather condescending of you to bash the DIY people on Facebook that bitch about the costs shops charge, then come on a DIY site and wonder why these same folks won't offer help.

 

Same. Im an operator also. Were paid for exactly that. 👍🏼

 

I don't know much but I do know a couple things. I never waste my energy assisting douche bags or lil entitled ones. And, I simply enjoy watching you trampling around in the deep weeds on a basic 4 speaker build that u made look like u were putting a man on the fuxxing moon. It's been damn fascinating.

U should have taken it to a shop! U would have been done a month ago and prob at 1/3 the cost. LMFAO!!

Luv
T

 

DAY DONE:

Been a fun project for sure. Learned quite a bit. Would like to thank those that sent support, and send a hearty Eat My D@$K to those detractors and others whose input was oh so valuable in no way what so ever.

I started this because I didn't see an all inclusive thread going all the way through a build. And while it wasn't some over the top 14 speaker, 4 amp, 2 DSP and a subwoofer build, it was a little more than just a fairing speaker replacement. I also didn't want to use cheap **** or shortcut it, as it is my bike. I am definitely not a pro, and am not pretending to be one either like some that have chimed in just to see their words on a screen I guess. Hopefully some of the above and the below info will help someone make a decision whether they want to pay a guy or try it themselves.

My total time on this was 58 hours or time. Mostly in small bits. If I had a week straight, in optimal working conditions and no stops and starts my guess I would still be at about 40 hours or so. But having to start and stop and remember where I left off each time did waste some time. For a first timer, making my own racks, and being overly cautious so I didn't cut the wrong thing, I think the time is reasonable. The only thing that I have to compare it to is the first quote I got to have this done for me, similar setup, no DSP, and they were using a bag lid cut-in kit, they wanted the bike for 5 days. I am sure they would only work on it for 1/3-1/2 that time, but then again they have done this many many times, and I have done this once.

The quote I got from a local shop was $3800, and would have been Diamond M075T Horns, Diamond 6.5 Mid Bass, Diamond 6x9 coax, SD 1200.4 amp, and a lid cut in kit, NO DSP. From what I see here and on FB, that is a little high, but not overly out of range of what is being asked.

My Costs were:
Diamond M075T Horns - $279.99
Ground Zero GZ 165XSPL 6.5" Mid Bass - $99.95ea. x2
Hertz SX NEO 690 6x9 coax - 419.99
SD 800.4 EVOX - $319.95ea x2
Rockford DSR1 DSP - $325.11

American Hard Bag Stamped Speaker grills for M075T - $200
4ga/8a wire - $72.57
RCA Cables - $55.87
4ga Inline Fuse holder - $21.65
4ga-8ga Distribution block - Fused - $61.76
4ga-8ga Distribution block - $16.20
Fuses - $11.46
14ga Speaker wire and ferrules - $65.33
Misc. Ferrules, Connectors and Heat Shrink - $30.32
Misc. zip ties and cable sleeving - $42.32
Polyfil - $22.87
Kill Mat and rollers - $62.13

TOTAL - $2527.37 for just the audio components. If I was comparing to the shop quote I would have to add in for a speaker lid kit.

I also bought some extras that weren't necessary to the audio portion but I wanted to add them in and am including them in my total project cost.
Car Play Adapter - $19
Car2Play Module - $119
Bad Dad Speaker Lids with flush lights, painted - $1150

TOTAL - $1288

I also bought some tools I didn't have. I could have borrowed what I needed, and some I really didn't need but made things lots easier.
Techno Research Alaris Flash Tool - $302.36
SMD DD-1 Distortion Detector - $189.89
Dayton Audio IMM-6 microphone - $30.82
Ratcheting Crimper set with changeable dies - $74.99
Battery Lug Crimper - $32.99
Zip tie tensioner/cutter - $26.99

TOTAL - $658.05

GRAND Total - $4469.41

So for $700 more than the quote I got, I was able to buy a bunch of tools and have some items for the next time I do this. Added a DSP. I got some new bad *** lids, and a pretty kicking stereo that sounds perfect to me, even at highway speeds. I got some flexibility and adjustability built in, and even future proofed the bike a little as I pre ran some wiring for the future. I also got to learn something and hopefully next time it wont take as long. I may not be as smart or good as others on here say they are, and not a natural pro at something I did for the first time, but I am very pleased in the time, expense, and outcome.

 

malfvnction, Amen brother. Sometimes its just the satisfaction of doing a project and learning along the way. Don't listen to the detractors as they add no value whatsoever. Thank the folks who were helpful and enjoy the results of a successful project.

 

I'd still love to see your final RTA screens. Like I said, I'm trying to delve into RTA tuning myself. Each set up is different as well as each set of ears are different, but always good to see others though.

 

1+ Year Update. Everything is still running good. Have ridden through rain, cold, and Vegas summer heat. Even in heat of summer an playing at almost max, the heat never affected the amps. Did have 1 small drip in the left bag after getting caught in the rain, pulled the bag speakers and added a little bit of weather-stripping and haven't had any leaks since.

To the "pros" out there who offered so much help, please continue to eat a d!@k.

To everyone else, thanks for the support and looking and hope something I did helps you.