11/28/2023 0 Comments Amp stock stereoWeather and the elements are always a concern when replacing electronics in an open-air vehicle, and doubly so on a bike. When we replace any radio, we ensure those controls still work (and can add them if your bike didn’t come with controls!). The biggest area of concern for motorcycle owners is ensuring that the unit will work with their bike’s handlebar controls for volume, track, mode and seek. When you want to get the best performance from your bike, replacing the radio allows you to get the purest music signal you can to deliver to your amplifiers and speakers. The source unit or deck in your bike is where the signal starts. Remember when we said that the radios that come on modern bikes are “pretty good”? That is certainly not “great,” so when you’re looking for the best performance from your system, we advise replacing the radio. Radio, iPod, MP3, XM, Sirius, HD radio, navigation, Bluetooth and more Aftermarket iPod Radio installed in Harley fairing, with integrated stock handlebar controls. No hacking and cutting here we use specially designed and fabricated brackets, ensuring the best performance while maintaining the integrity of your bike. When we do these upgrades, it’s with the integrity of the bike and mounts in mind. Why upgrade? The two biggest reasons are that efficiency (how loud the speaker will play with the power you have) and frequency response (mid-bass and bass response) are both better with a larger driver. We specialize in being able to increase the size of the speakers on your bike up to 6.5″ or 7″ where possible. Stock speakers are often between 4″ and 5.25″ inch in size. That way, you can get a sampling of what the speakers can do for you and your bike. Try to pick tracks that are different from each other in their volume and style of music. Lastly, and most importantly, listen to the speakers with a few different musical tracks – select a few that you know, and even play a few that you don’t know. If you’re an all-season rider, this is more important than if you’re a fair-weather rider who only enjoys getting out for a cruise when time allows and conditions are pleasant. Then, check to see if the speaker will handle the type of riding conditions it will face. First off, ensure that the speaker you are looking at will handle the extra power of the amplifier you selected. How many of us really give the stereo a full “test” when we take the bike we fell in love with for demo ride? Sadly, those stock drivers just don’t cut it when you’re out on a ride.Ĭhoosing the right upgraded speaker to match your needs is actually easy when you know what to listen and look for. That is a pretty easy task to achieve in a showroom. The stock speakers that come with all bikes, old or new, are pretty much the bare minimum that was required to pass the “floor” test when you purchased your bike. These are critical in any upgrade to a bike’s stereo system. Once we have addressed the power problem, we tackle the speakers themselves. We have a complete selection of amplifiers from Arc Audio, JL Audio, Rockford Fosgate and more, so come in and let us help you select the right power solution for your ride. The best part is that your handlebar controls, radio display and pretty much everything else on your bike stays looking the same. These are also extremely efficient, so they will not put a heavy load on your bike’s electrical system. Some offer specially designed EQ circuits to enhance the bass and sound quality of the smaller speakers that are often used on motorcycles. The amplifier solutions we offer fit inside the front fairing, often with no modification required, or in a saddle bag, depending on application and the power you require. Fortunately, we can integrate a power amplifier into a motorcycle’s audio system easily, and without affecting your bike’s warranty or how your system operates or looks. When your music is competing with wind, road noise and traffic, it just can’t keep up. Most modern radios or “decks” sound OK, but they all lack power. We like to start with the power – amplifier power. When most people try to upgrade their stereos, they think the radio is the place to start. We have never run into a stock Harley Davidson system where we were happy with the sound, and it seems that most bike owners have not either! What is a rider to do when the tunes do not sound as good as the pipes? Power Amplifier and 6.5″ speaker upgrade being installed. When we say we work on anything that has a battery and can move, that includes motorcycles.
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