Speaker replacements

[Huggy]

OK I need to replace the speakers on my 86 VR what can I use? The old ones are rotted out!!!

 

[cimmer]

I used a Pioneer 4" speaker I picked up from Best Buys years ago. Not sure if they even make them still. The key is for them to be 4 inch speakers and waterproof cant hurt either.

Do a search and you should find some old threads on this subject.

Hope that helps

Rick F.

[slowrollwv]

Polk DB104 they are water proof and sound very good.

[Snaggletooth]

Polk DB104 they are water proof and sound very good.

 

 

yep, that seemed to be the popular choice a while back. That name kept coming up.

[Prairiehammer]

Polk DB104 they are water proof and sound very good.

 

I'm pretty sure it wasn't that speaker. That Polk speaker is/was a 10" subwoofer.

 

Polk currently offers a 4" marine speaker, model DXi400.

http://www.polkaudio.com/products/dxi400

[dacheedah]

marine speakers

[Huggy]

Yes I'm going with marine speakers. 4 inch will hit the local marine shop. Cannot find local dealer for the recommended speakers. So I'll have to have a good look.

 

[slowrollwv]

I'm pretty sure it wasn't that speaker. That Polk speaker is/was a 10" subwoofer.

 

Polk currently offers a 4" marine speaker, model DXi400.

http://www.polkaudio.com/products/dxi400

 

Sorry Kevin I had the numbers wrong for the Polk speakers it is DB401 and another is Alpine SPS-400.

[Huggy]

I can not find a local dealer for the DB401. The old speakers where Pioneer forget what ones but they where not marine speakers.

 

[stickhandle2]

For my 86, I used Kicker 4" speakers, they sound great, they were model CS4. Even better bought them at the local Future Shop here in Hamilton.

[cabreco]

I replaced the ones on my 84 with a set I found at Walmart.

They've been in there for a year & a half with no problems.

They have been in rain & still sound good ESPECIALLY for the $16 price!

 

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Scosche-HD4303-4-3-Way-Car-Speakers-Car-Speakers-Pair-of-Speakers/17128650

 

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/03/39/91/03/0003399103261_180X180.jpg

[Huggy]

Sooooooo many choices!!! It's going to be hard to decide!

 

[Black wing]

water proof really isnt required as long as the grill is still there, ive got 4'' alpines in it and will soon be upgrading to 5 1/4" speakers soon, though this can only be done it you have gutted all the venting from under the fairing as the new brackets takes up where the vent used to be

[JohnT]

I have 4 Polk DB401's in my fairing. Good sound for 4" coaxial. Hoping for good water resistance as the second set are mounted sort of flat.

OK, before someone uses one of the icons picture to follow.

[JohnT]

Here is what I have ended up with so far. The plates that I replaced the original plastic pieces with were my first attempt and are not as nice fitting as I hoped they might be. Over the winter I am going to make new ones that will fit better. Or at least I hope the new ones will fit better.

[Huggy]

OMG.......Its going to blow you out of the seat!!!!!! Kidding, impressive.

 

[Heartbeat]

Do these 4" speakers fit the front and rear of the 2nd Generations also? I can't seem to get the radio on my '99 to sound good when I'm riding; I've tried adjusting the treble and bass and can't get a good consistent sound.