need help for a harley stereo

**slotracer** · 03-28-2009, 02:07 PM

how do you match up speakers with the stereo? i put a fairing on my heritage and it sounds like shit. it has 4 holes for 4" speakers. what are some good speakers and a decent stereo to make some good sounds. any help?

**JENKS** · 03-28-2009, 09:08 PM

Cant go wrong with alpine or pioneer decks. lots of good speakers just go with a reputable company. i have mb quarts in my boat and they are sweet.

**hotrod56cars** · 03-29-2009, 11:10 AM

X2 on Alpine and Pioneer decks. With a motorcycle I would be concerned about the speaker's efficeincy, the higher the efficeincy the louder they will be.

Make sure all of your current speakers are wired correctly as that will make a huge difference (i.e.: + to +, - to -).

Stereo's that play into the "open air" (motorcycles, convertibles, boats) need lots of power to sound great, not very easy to do in most of them.

**slotracer** · 03-30-2009, 07:33 PM

yes i know about the power thing with stereo's. hoping to find out what one has the most power and then match it to some speakers, problem is i am stuck with 4" speakers

**hotrod56cars** · 04-01-2009, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by slotracer

yes i know about the power thing with stereo's. hoping to find out what one has the most power and then match it to some speakers, problem is i am stuck with 4" speakers

You are not going to find much difference with power outputs in stereo's except in how they are rated. Some manufacturer's will determine maximum power output at 10% THD and others will determine it at 3% with the only real difference between the two is how they were rated. Just find a Alpine or Pioneer with the features that you like and call it a day done well on your stereo search.
The speaker's efficeincy will have a bigger effect on how loud the stereo is vs. the stereo's rated power output.
Have you checked your current stereo/speakers to make sure they are all wired in phase? (i.e.: + to+, - to -)

**slotracer** · 04-01-2009, 07:21 PM

yes i checked the wiring and all is good. it just seems that the speakers disort real bad when they are turned up like they are to small for the stereo power wise.

**HWLaser23** · 04-16-2009, 07:03 PM

i have a stereo shop in upland Ca that does everything a couple of weeks ago they put 4 4in memphis audio in the farings and to 6 or 8 in subs in the sadle bags that the owner did not use and they stuffed an amp in there also. the stereo on that bike blew me away when i heard it holy crap loud and crisp not sure where your at but PM me and i can get you there number if you close to me

**slotracer** · 04-18-2009, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by HWLaser23

i have a stereo shop in upland Ca that does everything a couple of weeks ago they put 4 4in memphis audio in the farings and to 6 or 8 in subs in the sadle bags that the owner did not use and they stuffed an amp in there also. the stereo on that bike blew me away when i heard it holy crap loud and crisp not sure where your at but PM me and i can get you there number if you close to me

i am in nothern cal. i have heard about people putting amp's and subs in their bags but i use my bags all the time to carry stuff. what are memphis audio speakers?

byronk · 04-21-2009, 10:03 AM

Here ya go Pat.
http://www.memphiscaraudio.com/produ...xial-speakers/

Memphis makes really good stuff. You might also check out MB Quart I think they have some good 4" speakers that would work for you. There made by Maxxsonics, heres the link.

http://www.maxxsonics.com/

**slotracer** · 04-21-2009, 10:54 AM

thank you there's a place close to me. i need to get it done for the reno run

**71kona** · 05-03-2009, 09:39 PM

if you want to spend the money have a shop do a nice alpine, kenwood, or pioneer head unit, and do focal comp speakers amplified, will be the loudest thing on the road

**HIRED GUN** · 06-20-2009, 08:12 PM

Call jeriah at 510-755-3061 he is out of tracy and does great custom stereos.

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