I/S Speaker clarity at speed

[sixlow]

Until today I have not really enjoyed the tunes at speeds over 50 due to distortion which I chalked up to wind noise and stock speakers.  At speed I was guessing at what songs came on the radio,  taking a ride sometimes meant searching for a new station or using one from the preset menu. I use Pandora in my garage on a Beats Pill and finally now have the Pandora tunes streaming thru the I/S speakers thanks to this $5 dollar cord. The sound came thru clear at speeds over 70 and I was able to enjoy music on my ride for the first time. Hooking this direct to my phone also does not drain the phone battery as quickly as a Blue tooth hook up does. The 6 ft. cord is the perfect length. Some of you may be way ahead of me on this, but this may help some of us who are new gadget/electrically challenged. The stock radio has the aux plug attached, just plug and play.

https://www.amazon.com/Cmple-Stereo-Audio-Patch-Cable/dp/B003ZJAQZW/ref=sr_1_2?m=A1AELTLVGJRO4D&s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1482021403&sr=1-2&keywords=6+ft.+male+to+male+stereo+3.5+mm

[Bighead]

I haven had a cable like that routed under my tank and hanging over the handle bar since the second day I owned her I have a magnetic sleeve that holds my IPod and play that thought the stock stereo sounds good

[Steel cowboy]

Hi Mike, I agree the radio at high speed is bad the I pod greatly improves the sound at higher speeds. Your next step, to better sound and clarity, is to go with the Sena 20 and pipe Pandora right to your helmet. You will still be able to hear traffic and talk to your sweetheart (you can turn off that function) and othe riders. You can even make or take a phone call. I've seen Sena 20 dual packs on eBay starting at $359, about the price of good speakers and a good amp.

[Firefighter]

I gave up on IS radio years ago as I had the same problem as you. I have been using Mp3 ever since and the sound is very good probably like what you are doing. Can use the handle bar volume control so it works well for me. We have a lot of wind where I live and that seems to be the factor that hampers listening quality. On really windy days I have some trouble with understanding the Mp3 at 60 mph or at least certain songs. I am planning to mount sirrus xm soon and try that as I enjoy that in my truck. I want to use a radio that I can move from one vehicle to the other so as only pay for one radio,, will see?

[Flrider]

Hey Mike


I have been using the aux cable since I got my Interstate and most of the time I plug into my phone and use Pandora or Spotify.
Two weeks ago I added a Clarion amp and it does make things a little better, I am running the amp with the Polk speakers up front, no rear speakers since I run Supervalked.

I also have a Sena 20 and use it but I also like to hear via radio speakers when I run my half helmet.

Next time we meet, lets get the phat ladies side by side and make a sound comparison.

[Steve K (IA)]

This is what I put in my fairing along with Alpine SPS-100A speakers front and back.
With the gain on the amp at about 40%, #8 on the volume control is loud enough with Mark T glass packs.
Also covered the entire inside surfaces of the fairing and speaker panels with Dyna Mat and got rid of the speaker enclosures.

[8post96]

Where is the plug located?

[sixlow]

The plug for the aux hook up is on the radio under the seat, it is at the end of a 5 inch cable and has a rubber cap on it. a couple other larger plugs are there for the intercom i believe. Hope that's what you where looking for.

[8post96]

Hey thanks found it. Is the rear speaker plug there too? I just got a harness, it has a square plug on it.

[gordonv]

I thought they are female bullet connectors, but I would need to pull my cover and have a look. 2 IS both with rear speakers, wires exposed on the trunk/backrest.