Just installed J&M 7.25's and amp.... not sure what to think
#31
07-25-2010, 04:21 PM
All hype and no quality. Stick with with a company that is known for speakers. I have 5 1/4" MB Quarts (older german made ones) and I'll put them up against any of these made for harley speakers anyday. They flat out just sound good! I personally wouldn't by anything from J&M just based on his posts on this website...comes across as a douche bag.
#32
07-25-2010, 08:21 PM
Since you're just sayin..... the HD speakers retail for $150 but that isn't how much guys are paying for them. Most are using an online dealership and getting 20% off so they're only paying $120...many are getting free shipping as well. So exactly what are "the guys" paying for the speakers that retail for $279 ?
Last edited by Harley_RN; 07-29-2010 at 06:34 PM.
#33
07-25-2010, 08:40 PM
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Since you're just sayin..... the HD speakers retail for $150 but that isn't how much guys are paying for them. Most are using an online dealership and getting 20% off so they're only paying $120...many are getting free shipping as well. So exactly what are "they guys" paying for the speakers that retail for $279 ?
Shawn
#34
07-26-2010, 07:27 AM
After having the ARC 125.2 mini ,ARC 6.5's and 5.25's for a while,I have come to the conclusion that these made for bike amps/speakers are better than stock but cant compete with the automotive equipment.
Now if it's true sound quality you want,your going to have to go to the automotive type equipment.
This means a larger amp in a saddle bag or tour pac,6x9 or something larger speakers in the bags along with fairing speakers.The bass is going to come from the bags.
My broinlaw has a system like this in his show bike and has won a lot of sound off's.
The sound is incredible but at a sacrafice.....lost storage in the bags,chance of killing the battery and is going to cost more.
Also It takes someone with knowledge to hook these systems up for optimum performance.
Now if it's true sound quality you want,your going to have to go to the automotive type equipment.
This means a larger amp in a saddle bag or tour pac,6x9 or something larger speakers in the bags along with fairing speakers.The bass is going to come from the bags.
My broinlaw has a system like this in his show bike and has won a lot of sound off's.
The sound is incredible but at a sacrafice.....lost storage in the bags,chance of killing the battery and is going to cost more.
Also It takes someone with knowledge to hook these systems up for optimum performance.
Do not buy these speakers.
#36
07-29-2010, 02:42 PM
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He posted in my softail thread on J&M too. My thread is on softails.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...r-my-ride.html
Drew
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...r-my-ride.html
Drew
Last edited by DR. V-TWIN; 07-29-2010 at 02:47 PM.
#37
07-29-2010, 03:46 PM
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I purchased a complete set of J&M 7.25, J&M 5.25, J&M amp, and hogtunes tweeter pod from Dr V Twin for new Limited. In the past, I was a hawg wired fan. The stuff I had in my last bike absolutely rocked. Good quality and very good sound. After numerous emails with Shawn at DR VTwin, they convinced me to go the J&M route, and save alot of money.
The end verdict? I am completely happy with the set up they recommended. A very good solution at a very reasonable price. Do I consider it as good as Hawg Wired, no. But do I think Hawg Wired was worth an extra $600, no. So overall, I am completely happy.
The speaker debates are to much like exhaust debates. Its all subjective. You just have to have realistic expecations to what you have to work with. JMHO
The end verdict? I am completely happy with the set up they recommended. A very good solution at a very reasonable price. Do I consider it as good as Hawg Wired, no. But do I think Hawg Wired was worth an extra $600, no. So overall, I am completely happy.
The speaker debates are to much like exhaust debates. Its all subjective. You just have to have realistic expecations to what you have to work with. JMHO
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07-29-2010, 04:15 PM
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I need to revise my review of the J&M speakers and amp.
I bought them from Phat Performance for about $550.
They get loud, but any amp should do that. When I first installed them I played CDs, they were clear and crisp, sounded good. Lately I have tried the radio, it sounds like crap, I can't stand it. There is no clarity, everything is mumbled, garbled, just plain sounds crappy. I have a $500 dollar radio that only plays CDs, i'm not happy with that.
I recommend DO NOT BUY THESE SPEAKERS. They are not worth the money. They have no clarity.
I bought them from Phat Performance for about $550.
They get loud, but any amp should do that. When I first installed them I played CDs, they were clear and crisp, sounded good. Lately I have tried the radio, it sounds like crap, I can't stand it. There is no clarity, everything is mumbled, garbled, just plain sounds crappy. I have a $500 dollar radio that only plays CDs, i'm not happy with that.
I recommend DO NOT BUY THESE SPEAKERS. They are not worth the money. They have no clarity.
#39
07-29-2010, 05:10 PM
Crap in - Crap out.
Radio and mp3s will never sound as good as a CD.
The fairing with speaker is just a glorified boom box. Except it doesn't have the venting for bass. If you spend too much on audio for just the fairing your just dumb. Spend a moderate amount so you can hear it. An amp and a decent set of speakers is it. Nothing sounds "good" at 80 with pipes, your friend's pipes, cars around you and wind. Lots of things sound "good" sitting still but not moving. If you really want good sound you are going to have to spend a chunk of money and lose bag space and until you get pretty extreme you won't hear that at 80 anyway. I have heard the JMs with an amp next to my bike and I and the owner couldn't tell the difference except he thought mine had more bass. I am not saying the arc system is great, just that that was the result of the comparison. I would not buy anything until I listened to some systems. Thats how I decided on what I have. When Firecap did a group buy, it was a great deal.
Radio and mp3s will never sound as good as a CD.
The fairing with speaker is just a glorified boom box. Except it doesn't have the venting for bass. If you spend too much on audio for just the fairing your just dumb. Spend a moderate amount so you can hear it. An amp and a decent set of speakers is it. Nothing sounds "good" at 80 with pipes, your friend's pipes, cars around you and wind. Lots of things sound "good" sitting still but not moving. If you really want good sound you are going to have to spend a chunk of money and lose bag space and until you get pretty extreme you won't hear that at 80 anyway. I have heard the JMs with an amp next to my bike and I and the owner couldn't tell the difference except he thought mine had more bass. I am not saying the arc system is great, just that that was the result of the comparison. I would not buy anything until I listened to some systems. Thats how I decided on what I have. When Firecap did a group buy, it was a great deal.