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Peachtree City, GA | That is what I thought. What I have found so far.... Not really much louder - but - 1000 times better sounding - More bass and crisper highs... Better depth...
I used Polk Audio DXi 525's.
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Fryeburg ME | Dave, I think Robin's gonna enjoy the "better depth" when riding with you!!! LOL |
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Fryeburg ME | cook06vegas - 2011-05-28 10:17 AM
Dave, high gain is the way to go. The low is for output to another amp / woofer for BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM... You get the idea.
Thanks Matt my bad, you Da Man!!!
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Lansing, MI | Visioness - 2011-05-28 9:06 PM
cook06vegas - 2011-05-28 10:17 AM
Dave, high gain is the way to go. The low is for output to another amp / woofer for BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM... You get the idea.
Thanks Matt my bad, you Da Man!!!
Well, I don't know about that. What I posted is what I remember but sometimes my memory isn't so great..... Wait, what were we talking about? |
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Peachtree City, GA | Visioness - 2011-05-28 9:03 PM
Dave, I think Robin's gonna enjoy the "better depth" when riding with you!!! LOL
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| Hey Guys,
I hate to bring up a dead post but..... I mounted the Rockford Fosgate PBR 300x4 (Radio Teacher's Install idea). It all sounded pretty darn good until I ran through a Monsoon in Michigan Earlier this month. Its FRIED....
I had it mounted on top of the left side gas tank tucked as forward as possible and barely visible from the top side. I used the Polk Audio Speakers with 14 Gauge wire and it was pretty respectable sounding.
Anyway, I guess I am going to try to find somewhere else to put it. I do not want to put it in a baggage compartment due to heat dissipation and I don't want to drill holes in my bags or mount fans in it. I pack those things full when the wife and I are out on a ride... So anyone else have a better location idea?
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Lansing, MI |
Nope, not really. I thought about sticking an amp inside the body of the trunk. One could be installed in the neck but I'm talking about inside of the body, between the frame and body...
My Alpine is in the same spot and I've been through plenty of "Holy shit I'm going to die" rain storms. Still going....
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| cook06vegas - 2012-08-03 4:41 AM
Nope, not really. I thought about sticking an amp inside the body of the trunk. One could be installed in the neck but I'm talking about inside of the body, between the frame and body...
My Alpine is in the same spot and I've been through plenty of "Holy shit I'm going to die" rain storms. Still going....
It is mounted on top of the left gas tank? I think it is a great spot for conceal-ability and ventilation.
I ordered another one and I am going to put it back in the same spot.... yeah I know... probably not a great idea. But I am going to mold some plexiglass to attempt to protect it this time and seal up any case gaps with silicone (high temp).
I am open for suggestions as its not cheap to replace these every 6 months....
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Lansing, MI |
yup, on top of the left tank... |
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| Good deal, thank you. Im going to try it one more time.... |
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Lansing, MI |
Good luck. BTW, if you look at a picture of the Alpine 445 KPT that I'm using it's kind of "sealed". Meaning there isn't any open spots on it. Another reason I went with it.. |
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Tyler Texas | Abought to install my first amp (massive audio) you have any pictures of install above tank and how much room is there tnx. |
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Lansing, MI | stifsmit - 2012-08-04 1:49 PM
Abought to install my first amp (massive audio) you have any pictures of install above tank and how much room is there tnx.
Here ya go: http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=8543&pos...
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| cook06vegas - 2012-08-04 8:59 AM
Good luck. BTW, if you look at a picture of the Alpine 445 KPT that I'm using it's kind of "sealed". Meaning there isn't any open spots on it. Another reason I went with it..
I did see that and that is exactly why I will try that on the Rockford.... Thank you!!!!! |
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| stifsmit - 2012-08-04 12:49 PM
Abought to install my first amp (massive audio) you have any pictures of install above tank and how much room is there tnx.
If you want some more pics, I am about to reinstall mine and would be happy to take some. I haven't taken the time to look at cooks link yet. It was a nice install if they are the same ones I looked at a few months ago.
There is quite a bit of room up there, but learn from my mistake and protect the amp as much as you can....
When the bike is parked on the stand it exposes my amp a bit to the elements, for what its worth. I will be making a plexiglass protector for this amp.
Just let me know if you need more pics/info.
If it is your first install ever, make sure you put a fuse within 6 inches of your power connection at the battery and use a minimum of 10 gauge wire. (I am not trying to insult your intelligence, I just dont want you to have problems. I have 30+ years of audio install experience and I have owned a company that did audio/video installs. I am not claiming to be an expert but I know how to do these things really well. Please do not hesitate to ask me or anyone else questions.
Search on Radioteachers install if you need some other ideas as well. |
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Tyler Texas | Pictures of th new install would be great more interested in plexi box u make like see how that works out tnx. |
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| stifsmit - 2012-08-07 9:04 PM
Pictures of th new install would be great more interested in plexi box u make like see how that works out tnx.
 ....Yes, that should be quite entertaining!
Plan to get to it this week and will be happy to share. |
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Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis) | I used 3 amps. There is one on each side of the windshield motor for the rear speakers. The main amp for the front spkrs is under the left front speaker mounted on top of the gas tank (you can barely see it). Four years of riding every day rain, shine, or hail (except when snow or ice on roads).
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Lansing, MI |
What did you use for those speaker boxes in the picture above ???
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Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis) | cook06vegas - 2012-08-08 11:46 AM
What did you use for those speaker boxes in the picture above ???
Foam speaker baffles.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_237XT55/XTC-5-1-4-Speaker-Baffles-3-3-...
Here is my step by step installation procedure. (Click on the first pic to enlarge it then click the arrow to the right to page to the next):
https://picasaweb.google.com/105510930734514474102/2008VictoryVision...
Edited by victoryvisiontour 2012-08-08 11:09 AM
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| victoryvisiontour - 2012-08-08 9:41 AM
I used 3 amps. There is one on each side of the windshield motor for the rear speakers. The main amp for the front spkrs is under the left front speaker mounted on top of the gas tank (you can barely see it). Four years of riding every day rain, shine, or hail (except when snow or ice on roads).
Very Impressive! I bet she rocks the house! You dont have any power A/C delivery issues with all of that gear? The alternator is 50 amps right? Just curious if you used a capacitor or anything for maintaining peak power.
Thanks! That is serious for sure.
I was in a monsoon when mine went out but it sounds like that should not matter from your post. I have to wonder if the Hawg wired amps are somewhat Marine style and sealed up for cycle use as the Rockford is not really meant to be in the elements.
Thanks you for sharing!!! |
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| victoryvisiontour - 2012-08-08 9:41 AM
I used 3 amps. There is one on each side of the windshield motor for the rear speakers. The main amp for the front spkrs is under the left front speaker mounted on top of the gas tank (you can barely see it). Four years of riding every day rain, shine, or hail (except when snow or ice on roads).
Very Impressive! I bet she rocks the house! You dont have any power A/C delivery issues with all of that gear? The alternator is 50 amps right? Just curious if you used a capacitor or anything for maintaining peak power.
Thanks! That is serious for sure.
I was in a monsoon when mine went out but it sounds like that should not matter from your post. I have to wonder if the Hawg wired amps are somewhat Marine style and sealed up for cycle use as the Rockford is not really meant to be in the elements.
Thanks you for sharing!!! |
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Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis) | There are no power delivery issues. Those little 4.5 inch speakers don't take much to drive them. A capacitor is not needed at all.
The Hawg Wired system is not "marine certified", but they are made for motorcycle use. Water spray has no effect on the amps or the spkrs. |
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| Very cool, thank you for the info!
Sorry about the double post, not sure what happened. I was on southwest airlines at the time, maybe they are just giving me more for my money! |
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| I just wanted to post an update on this.
I returned my amp that died to Rockford as it was only 7 months old. I wasn't sure if it had gotten wet or not but really did not know. I have always used Rockford amps and have never had any issues with them in 20+ years.
In the meantime I purchased another one just like it and weather proofed it the best I could (I will post pics on that asap). I just found out last night they have sent me a brand new one.
I thought that was pretty cool and wanted to share a good customer service experience with you guys.
Ride Safe! |
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