Joe Hummer
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« on: June 23, 2014, 06:18:52 PM » |
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I am seriously considering doing the Polk speaker upgrade on my IS soon. It looks like the popular choice is the Polk DB501 front and rear (with small modifications to the speaker boxes). Is this still the preferred speaker? Also, I am looking for a small amp to run the speakers. What are people using here? The smaller in physical size...the better. Let's hear your input please.
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You pay for the whole bike, why not use it Jerry Motorman Palladino
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Troystg
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« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2014, 05:02:06 AM » |
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Crutchfield sells 4 very small amps that all have speaker level inputs and will fit neatly on the bike.
Alpine, Clarion, Kenwood and Soundstream.
All would be good matches with the Polk db501..
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Troy
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Shelly
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« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2014, 06:48:09 AM » |
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I replaced the oem speakers on my is with the polk 501 and I didn't hear that big of a difference to make it worth my time and money. just my opinion.
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Joe Hummer
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« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2014, 09:14:34 AM » |
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I replaced the oem speakers on my is with the polk 501 and I didn't hear that big of a difference to make it worth my time and money. just my opinion.
Shelly, Did you also install an amp? |
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Mike R
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« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2014, 07:10:55 PM » |
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Joe Hummer
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« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2014, 07:13:29 PM » |
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Hey Mike...where did you mount the amp? |
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Mike R
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« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2014, 07:55:04 PM » |
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Hey Mike...where did you mount the amp? Mounted inside the fairing. |
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2014, 08:05:00 PM » |
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I used the rockford fosgate 300 watt amp on mine think it is the PBR300 2 channel. Very small 6" X 2" and is mounted in the fairing.
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« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2014, 08:12:33 PM » |
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I purchased one of the Pyle amps,, different model, and was completely dissatisfied with the performance,, I sent it back for a refund. Wattage and distortion specifications were way exaggerated,, just my experience,, did the amp work out for you DragLine? |
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Shelly
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« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2014, 06:45:46 AM » |
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no joe, I didn't add an amp just changed the speakers out.
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2014, 01:42:22 PM » |
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If you dont add an amp you wont notice much difference if any at all.
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Clayboy
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« Reply #11 on: June 26, 2014, 01:59:59 PM » |
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Hey Gavin where did you get your Rockford Fosgate amp? Is it marine?
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #12 on: June 26, 2014, 02:11:38 PM » |
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Bought if off ebay, it is marine grade. They have 4 channel and 2 channel, I just used a 2 channel.
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« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2014, 06:20:56 PM » |
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Bought if off ebay, it is marine grade. They have 4 channel and 2 channel, I just used a 2 channel.
Neophyte here! How does one go about making all the connections needed to the amplifier? Particular if that amp is behind the fairing? |
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2014, 06:28:02 PM » |
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Take the outter shell off the fairing. There are 4 screws on each side for the speaker pods, remove them. Then 4 screws for the chrome trim under the windshield. And I think 2 bolts up on top of the fairing and 2 bolts on the bottom backside of the fairing. Pull the fairing off and unplug the wiring harness.
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