Speakers & Amp

[YamahaRider2000]

I am looking for a speaker & amp system for my 06 Venture. I want something that I can really crank up going down the highway with good quality sound.

 

Any suggestions???????

[beltfed50]

I am looking for a speaker & amp system for my 06 Venture. I want something that I can really crank up going down the highway with good quality sound.

 

Any suggestions???????

 

 

Me too

[Wizard765]

Best speakers I know of that will fit are the Polk Audio DB401s

 

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Hopefully someone will come up with an AMP that is small and powerful and will hide somewhere on the bike without sacrificing useful storage space.

 

The speakers are designed for marine use and as such they are weather resistant AND for a 4" speaker they sound pretty good. With an amp the actually sound VERY good

[Chris Leedy]

Bazooka make a set up that plugs right in, if you don't mind spending the money. Here's the lowest priced one I've found so far. Yes, I'm looking too, just can't hear it at highway speeds. Sorry, this one is just the amp and wire kit.

 

 

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[Bert2006]

Why would you not go with a good quality headset as the bike is already wired for it. That way you will get better sound quality without anoying everybody else riding around or with you.

 

Edited May 11, 2014 by Bert2006

[Mikealiasmike]

Ohio don't have a helmet law so since from his state flag on profile I'm guessing he's from there. Might not wear one all the time. Not looking for debate on the why's or why nots of helmet usage, just making an observation. As for those speakers, I wonder if they make them in bullet style for a RSTD W/O fairing....

[Mikealiasmike]

Now these comments got me to thinking about upgrading my stereo. This set is supposed to be amplified at 900 watts. Anybody running these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Chrome-Motorcycle-Speaker-System-Cycle-Sounds-Killer-iPhone-Galaxy-Ready-/221434643324?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item338e88837c&vxp=mtr

Edited May 11, 2014 by Mikealiasmike
Made mistake in discription.

[beltfed50]

Why would you not go with a good quality headset as the bike is already wired for it. That way you will get better sound quality without anoying everybody else riding around or with you.

 

 

 

Because I tried that and HATED the lead hanging off my head. Not for me.

[Eddie]

I spent a lot of time and money trying to make the sound system better on my 04 , there just isn't any room for bigger speakers and thats the key, you can have a 1000w amp but with those little speakers its just a loud am radio. No bass . Now with a HD you can have some good tunes , ask me how I know haha.

[Marcarl]

Keep in mind that adding an amp adds draw on your power source and you need to figure out if you have enough to do it.

[EasyRider]

Why would you not go with a good quality headset as the bike is already wired for it. That way you will get better sound quality without anoying everybody else riding around or with you.

 

 

Listen to someone's tunes then hear their pipes trying to shake the screws out of Everyone's bike!

[a1bummer]

These guys seem to have some good setups.

 

http://www.motorcycletunes.com/default.asp

 

Bill

[JohnT]

Go to Crutchfield and check out the Clarion amp I am using.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_020XC1410/Clarion-XC1410.html

Surprisingly low impact on the electrical system of my 1st Gen. And it isn't much larger than say 2 packs of cigarettes. And very good sound quality for the size and cost.

I have used both the Polk 401's and the 4" Bazookas. Either are OK as far as they can be expected to sound. It takes air movement to create sound, especially bass. The small 4" drivers do fall short a bit. But they sound good. Until and unless you over drive them without a cross over or bass blocker inline. Or tuning down the stereos bass level. So I now have a set of 20 year old Altec Lansing 5 1/2" marine speakers in the fairing where the old stereo and CLASS were.

I have totally removed (and passed on to a member) the entire stock stereo and CB, as well as removing the CLASS in favor of my stereo. I have a Clarion CMS 1 head unit which is pretty good. Navigation of the stored music (thumb drive) could really be easier, but other than that I am quite happy with it. I see that now it is hard to find and has been replaced with the CMS 2.

[Marcarl]

Buy a Spyder,,,,, problem solved!!! ooppps this is a Venture site,,, sorry about that!

[Stache]

Buy a Spyder,,,,, problem solved!!! ooppps this is a Venture site,,, sorry about that!

 

Quit trying to draw us into your web.....

[JohnT]

Buy a Spyder,,,,, problem solved!!! ooppps this is a Venture site,,, sorry about that!

The "Dark Side" is starting to take on a whole new meaning.

[Black wing]

these speakers

 

http://www.kicker.com/PS_Coaxials

 

with this amp

 

http://www.clarion.com/ca/en/products-personal/speaker/XC1410/index.html

 

 

this is what i run and it'll drown out anything

[speakerfritz]

couple of factors to consider

 

a. can your electrical system provide the additional power for the higher power amp?

 

b. try to find high power speakers that have high SPL. a speaker with 90db spl powered by a 10watt amp will sound just as loud as a speaker with 80db spl powered by an 80watt amp at the same volume level. Folks incorrectly shop for watts, they should be shoping for speaker spl or the speaker sensitivity rating.

[Black wing]

well that is the set up in my bike and works amazing, just because is says 300w dosent means its always drawing it, the amp will draw what it needs and even though it is much less than what a dual speaker system requires it is as small as you can get as a waterproof set up

 

though on the power end you do need to run a thicker gauge wire to the accessory panel for the deck cause the factory wiring will not take it

[Rosie1965]

though on the power end you do need to run a thicker gauge wire to the accessory panel for the deck cause the factory wiring will not take it

Are you running any kind of a noise filter with your setup?

[Rosie1965]

I ended up going with the amp Black wing linked to and the Kicker speakers. I went with the 2 ohm since the amp is ok with them. Also went with the JBL PRV 175 . Raining right now so can't do a road test, but holy cow does it rock the garage! Also love being able to bluetooth from my phone.

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x337/steve_roseman/Venture/0806141132a.jpg

[jimmyenglish]

Hey Rosie, I too am going to get the prv175. Is the built in amp not sufficient enough? I read that it gets very hot. Any heat issues? That's a good looking setup you have!

[Rosie1965]

I never tried the PRV without the Clarion amp. I know to hear things well going down the highway you really need to be able to push the speakers. I know there are no heat issues with the PRV when it's feeding the amp. Also no heat issues with the amp. I went with the high side on the amp inputs. I wanted to use the pre-outs from the PRV bit it's only two channel and I may add some rear speakers eventually.