oldryder Posted July 11, 2012 #1 Posted July 11, 2012 I have used a GL1500 sound system and J&M. in both instances the systems had plenty of volume to provide adequate sound in the helmet even with ear plugs. I use my helmet and headset I used with the GOldWing. with the Venture I often can barely hear. I'm wondering if this is typical for the Venture or maybe I have some other problem. I tried a small amp between the ipod and Venture but got too much distortion. suggestions anyone?
Trader Posted July 11, 2012 #2 Posted July 11, 2012 I know on the 1st gens there is a mute button that if you accidentally put it on you can still hear it if you crank it up ..but if you Unmute it it will blow your ears out!
Yammer Dan Posted July 11, 2012 #3 Posted July 11, 2012 I know on the 1st gens there is a mute button that if you accidentally put it on you can still hear it if you crank it up ..but if you Unmute it it will blow your ears out! Huh?? Whats that you say??? Blasted mute button!!
gibvel Posted July 11, 2012 #4 Posted July 11, 2012 Have you tried the radio or CB? If so, is there any difference between that and the iPod? I know my MP3 player needs a little amp to increase the signal enough to get any volume out of the system. I use a Boostaroo and it doesn't distort the signal at all. I don't think the RSV has a mute, but something you might want to check is your Fade and see if the audio isn't all faded to the back speakers. I'm also assuming that you're system is set on AUX when you're using your iPod.
oldryder Posted July 11, 2012 Author #5 Posted July 11, 2012 yes, I am using Ipod thru aux input. radio is a little better but still well short of what I'm used to with the GL and J&M systems.
Kirby Posted July 11, 2012 #6 Posted July 11, 2012 Fader doesn't work with the headsets, just the onboard speakers. Did you turn your ipod to max? Some mp3 players need to be on max and then adjust the sound level with the main volume control on the handlebar.
djh3 Posted July 12, 2012 #7 Posted July 12, 2012 I usualy run my GPS thru the aux port and it seems to be OK. However a week or so ago I had to go to Daytona about 145 miles and since I just got back off a long trip I had just about enough of the MP3 stuff I had on the GPS. So my answer? I pluged the phone in and logged into Pandora. I had to crank the output on the phone up and then it got sort of distorted/tinny sounding. I plugged it into the boostaroo and it actually gives it a bit more bottom end and clears things up. Was a good alternative to my MP3 selections. Besides when your going down the road with rain gear on and your smiling and singing it makes people wonder what they are missing.
darthandy Posted July 12, 2012 #8 Posted July 12, 2012 Fader doesn't work with the headsets, just the onboard speakers. Did you turn your ipod to max? Some mp3 players need to be on max and then adjust the sound level with the main volume control on the handlebar. Yeah, mine works like that. I have to really crank up the sound on the MP3 then the volume is OK. Andy
k9cottage Posted July 12, 2012 #9 Posted July 12, 2012 i use a garmin 760 gps on my 99 rsv it has an fm transmitter and plays mp3 so i just set the wireless to the desired frequency the only wire needed is to power it up from the lighter socket and it also answer the phone and if friends are with 30 foot radius they can tune theirs in also .
saddlebum Posted July 12, 2012 #10 Posted July 12, 2012 I guess on a second gen engine power isn't the only thing that got cut back
kwisor Posted July 12, 2012 #11 Posted July 12, 2012 i have a edset and use bose ear phones best this i ever did and still can use the intercom and cb bumble bee
djh3 Posted July 12, 2012 #12 Posted July 12, 2012 K9cottage: the only issue I had with using the FM transmitter way of running the music was as you travel down the highway the band usage changes from area to area. So if your using 88.0 now in ten minutes maybe that channel is used by a local station and you have to retune your stuff.
thecount Posted July 12, 2012 #13 Posted July 12, 2012 We run the same as this Edset with in-ear canal buds, (Shure) and cuts out road noise, and significant volume. Need to remember the road/cars around you as the in-ears cut all that "other" noise out. We only do this on longer trips. Otherwise, our Zumo 665 and satelite radio in the helmet speaker run at around 20-24 level depending on outside noise. i have a edset and use bose ear phones best this i ever did and still can use the intercom and cb bumble bee
crowrod Posted July 12, 2012 #14 Posted July 12, 2012 try turning your i.c. volume down, or off you pick up a ton of road and engine noise if you dont. normaly my volume is set at 5or 6 and I can hear the music and surrounding noises. give it a try what can it hurt?
BuddyRich Posted July 12, 2012 #15 Posted July 12, 2012 No,yours is not acting right. Mine will make me deaf if I turn it up much past 20.
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