Which Aftermarket Speakers
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RE: Which Aftermarket Speakers
this is the truth " It's all about what sounds best to your ear and what you want to spend. "
I have had the following:
hog tunes --- better than stock--IMHO not worth the $$$ sold on eBay
MB Quart --- great speakers --- a little costly but worth the money
Infinity --- excellent for the fronts --- currently running them in the fairing
Kenwood --- excellent bass response --- currently running them in the bags
I have had the following:
hog tunes --- better than stock--IMHO not worth the $$$ sold on eBay
MB Quart --- great speakers --- a little costly but worth the money
Infinity --- excellent for the fronts --- currently running them in the fairing
Kenwood --- excellent bass response --- currently running them in the bags
ORIGINAL: HDChloe
Everyone,
I have spent the better part of 2 days reading 10,000+ posts regarding upgraded speakers. I am still trying to decide jm, Hog Tunes, JBL, Infinity, etc. I am not looking to start a war here (oil thread anyone), but simply want some quick answers so I can make a good decision.
Regarding JBL and infinity:
How easy is installation? Is it plug and play? I am NOT interested in splicing wires. I simply want a better sounding system for my trip to the Grand Canyon this year. Yay!
For example:
-Infinity Kappa 52.7i-Do you need a crossover(s)? I don't even know what that is, but read it in another post.
-JBL GTO527: How easy is install? Anything I need to be aware of?
I am completely ignorant with speaker stuff so please be gentle. I am completely ignorant with speaker stuff so please be gentle.
Regards,
Everyone,
I have spent the better part of 2 days reading 10,000+ posts regarding upgraded speakers. I am still trying to decide jm, Hog Tunes, JBL, Infinity, etc. I am not looking to start a war here (oil thread anyone), but simply want some quick answers so I can make a good decision.
Regarding JBL and infinity:
How easy is installation? Is it plug and play? I am NOT interested in splicing wires. I simply want a better sounding system for my trip to the Grand Canyon this year. Yay!
For example:
-Infinity Kappa 52.7i-Do you need a crossover(s)? I don't even know what that is, but read it in another post.
-JBL GTO527: How easy is install? Anything I need to be aware of?
I am completely ignorant with speaker stuff so please be gentle. I am completely ignorant with speaker stuff so please be gentle.
Regards,
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RE: Which Aftermarket Speakers
ORIGINAL: lkr0
this is the truth " It's all about what sounds best to your ear and what you want to spend. "
I have had the following:
hog tunes --- better than stock--IMHO not worth the $$$ sold on eBay
MB Quart --- great speakers --- a little costly but worth the money
Infinity --- excellent for the fronts --- currently running them in the fairing
Kenwood --- excellent bass response --- currently running them in the bags
this is the truth " It's all about what sounds best to your ear and what you want to spend. "
I have had the following:
hog tunes --- better than stock--IMHO not worth the $$$ sold on eBay
MB Quart --- great speakers --- a little costly but worth the money
Infinity --- excellent for the fronts --- currently running them in the fairing
Kenwood --- excellent bass response --- currently running them in the bags
ORIGINAL: HDChloe
Everyone,
I have spent the better part of 2 days reading 10,000+ posts regarding upgraded speakers. I am still trying to decide jm, Hog Tunes, JBL, Infinity, etc. I am not looking to start a war here (oil thread anyone), but simply want some quick answers so I can make a good decision.
Regarding JBL and infinity:
How easy is installation? Is it plug and play? I am NOT interested in splicing wires. I simply want a better sounding system for my trip to the Grand Canyon this year. Yay!
For example:
-Infinity Kappa 52.7i-Do you need a crossover(s)? I don't even know what that is, but read it in another post.
-JBL GTO527: How easy is install? Anything I need to be aware of?
I am completely ignorant with speaker stuff so please be gentle. I am completely ignorant with speaker stuff so please be gentle.
Regards,
Everyone,
I have spent the better part of 2 days reading 10,000+ posts regarding upgraded speakers. I am still trying to decide jm, Hog Tunes, JBL, Infinity, etc. I am not looking to start a war here (oil thread anyone), but simply want some quick answers so I can make a good decision.
Regarding JBL and infinity:
How easy is installation? Is it plug and play? I am NOT interested in splicing wires. I simply want a better sounding system for my trip to the Grand Canyon this year. Yay!
For example:
-Infinity Kappa 52.7i-Do you need a crossover(s)? I don't even know what that is, but read it in another post.
-JBL GTO527: How easy is install? Anything I need to be aware of?
I am completely ignorant with speaker stuff so please be gentle. I am completely ignorant with speaker stuff so please be gentle.
Regards,
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RE: Which Aftermarket Speakers
ORIGINAL: HDChloe
How easy is installation? Is it plug and play?
I am completely ignorant with speaker stuff so please be gentle.
How easy is installation? Is it plug and play?
I am completely ignorant with speaker stuff so please be gentle.
First remove the 2 inner bolts that secure the outer fairing cap (they are under the triple tree so you'll need to turn the forks one way then the other to see them), and then the2 from the inside fairing (left and right outer edges). Next you can remove the 3 bolts from the top outer edge of the fairingon the front side ofthe windshield. Save the center bolt for last, allowing you to hold the fairing cap from the underside as you remove this last bolt. The fairing is light (about 10 lbs) and will lift away in your hands when the last bolt is removed. Cover your front fender with a towel in case you drop a tool or something. Next, reach in and uncouple the headlight harness connector from the back of the light and set the fairing cap aside for safekeeping. Now your radio is exposed along with the speakers in the fairing. Remove the stock speakers and install the new ones. I used the stock grill covers for mine which worked great with the JBL's.There are 3 torx screws holding each speaker in.
When your all finished and have tested the speakers, reinstall the fairing in the same fashion and you're golden.
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RE: Which Aftermarket Speakers
JBL and Infinity are good speakers? If you're going cheap, I'd go Polk (ONLY AN OPINION HERE BRO!) . If you want good speakers (or have deep pockets, or a nut like I am), you want Paradigm. Everybody starts somewhere with electronics, like you I knew nothing (I'm a chemist!). With an advanced speaker design book from your bookstore and a soldering iron, in no time you'll be wiring out-of-phase push/pull using high-end wire and state-of-the-art stuff that is timeless and not what every guy on your block runs.
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RE: Which Aftermarket Speakers
Firetender.....funny post! It is true though, my knowledge of speakers has been 10 fold in the last few days b/c I forced myself to learn about them.
I do like the idea of not having what everyone else has. For example, I am starting with the Infinity speakers instead of Hog Tunes/JM. No offense to anyone here as I am sure they are fine speakers.
Now, I need an amp. This sounds like another 3 days of constant reading to find one that fits my fairing (I tour too much to fill my saddlebags up). Oh joy!!!
I do like the idea of not having what everyone else has. For example, I am starting with the Infinity speakers instead of Hog Tunes/JM. No offense to anyone here as I am sure they are fine speakers.
Now, I need an amp. This sounds like another 3 days of constant reading to find one that fits my fairing (I tour too much to fill my saddlebags up). Oh joy!!!