Distortion in speaker

skullbagger · 02-29-2016, 06:01 PM

Anybody ever notice distortion in their speakers, mine the left side
Doesn't happen always it's like the speakers can't keep up with the radio.
These are new kickers but it did it before when I had kawi originals I'm kinda thinking maybe it's a radio issue is their a recall on the head unit

**JD Hog** · 02-29-2016, 06:17 PM

I have noticed the same thing after I changed to Hogtune "Matrix" speakers. After it happened I switched back to the stock ones. It happened again so I went back to the Hogtunes. It hasn't happened since that but I'm also thinking it is something with the radio causing it.

skullbagger · 02-29-2016, 06:52 PM

That was one of the reasons I changed the speakers and added an amp
But still have the issue which leads to the head unit
Is yours the left also? And your right it doesn't happen all the time

**JD Hog** · 02-29-2016, 06:57 PM

I couldn't tell if it is one side only. Next time it happens I will pull over to assess the situation better.

skullbagger · 02-29-2016, 07:07 PM

I can turn down the radio and change songs and it goes away, maybe an iPod
Problem too because I don't listen to the actual radio anymore
Can't stand commercials their so irritating

**JD Hog** · 02-29-2016, 07:41 PM

Maybe you are right about that as I only use my iPod also. I did the same as you when it happened.

skullbagger · 02-29-2016, 10:01 PM

I wrote down the model number off my old
Ipod to see if they were compatible before buying the little pig tail to see if was was going to work withkawasaki's
Set up and it was not suppose to work but it does and charges too!
Maybe they now something I don't

**JD Hog** · 03-01-2016, 11:43 AM

I am using the older 2nd generation iPod that Kawasaki recommends for the system. It does recharge the battery and works all the menu choices.

rick6375 · 03-01-2016, 12:38 PM

Had a set of 6 1/2" Pioneers in for awhile and kept getting distortio on the left side only. Would do good at 1st and after a couple days, it would distort and get worse as time went on. Switched back to stock and it went away. Am now using 5 1/4" Pioneers and they sound decent to. My bike always sets outside, no storage building or garage. Think maybe the moisture from overnight dew may have been the issue with those speakers. I also use Ipod all the time, a 16gb gen 5 for me.

Ken Vega · 03-01-2016, 02:30 PM

On the Equalizer of the ipod select Bass Reducer. Then on the Ipod set the volume a notch or 2 below full blast. Should clear up the distortion. Let the amp do its job. Even with my phone transmitting with phone volume on 13 (full being 15) My amp cranks my 6.5 inch kickers with the head unit volume only on 12-13. I have the Alpine amp bridged at 90 watts per channel RMS.

skullbagger · 03-01-2016, 06:03 PM

Thanks Ken I will check that out
Oh and mike tanners map is the shit and throttle
Mod together holy smokes
I bet you the bike runs 35% cooler too
Wow

rick6375 · 03-01-2016, 08:25 PM

I thought the setting on the Ipod were irrelevant when using the ipod connector, more like a line in connection verses a headphone connection?

skullbagger · 03-02-2016, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rick6375

I thought the setting on the Ipod were irrelevant when using the ipod connector, more like a line in connection verses a headphone connection?

this problem came on shortly after using the Ipod, never just with the factory stereo, I think Ken is on to something, distortion is a term used when frequencies are low or none (IMO)
this is like a reverb on the speaker cone, with the bass reducer on I gonna check it out soon, sounds logical to me

MET-RICK · 03-02-2016, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Vega

On the Equalizer of the ipod select Bass Reducer. Then on the Ipod set the volume a notch or 2 below full blast. Should clear up the distortion. Let the amp do its job. Even with my phone transmitting with phone volume on 13 (full being 15) My amp cranks my 6.5 inch kickers with the head unit volume only on 12-13. I have the Alpine amp bridged at 90 watts per channel RMS.

+1, that worked for me earlier when I was trying to get more bass out of the system and again when I installed an amp (Clarion 1410) and a set of Kickers, when I went back and turned the bass down on the head unit and also turned the vol. down a bit on the Ipod until it resolved, now it only distorts occasionally depending on the music production/recording levels. Also, found that my grills and speakers would need to be tightened up occasionally, probably from road and or sound vibrations and oh yeah...crankin the tunes

. cheers

rick6375 · 06-28-2016, 09:37 PM

Met-Rick, you have the same setup as I do. Mind sharing your head unit settings? Bass, mid, tenble and auto volume. I will be addind 6.5 kckers I believe at the end of next month.

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02-29-2016, 06:01 PM	#1
skullbagger Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: N.C. Posts: 727	Distortion in speaker Anybody ever notice distortion in their speakers, mine the left side Doesn't happen always it's like the speakers can't keep up with the radio. These are new kickers but it did it before when I had kawi originals I'm kinda thinking maybe it's a radio issue is their a recall on the head unit __________________ " If your like most people its not for you " VULCAN VAQUERO Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-29-2016, 06:17 PM	#2
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,946	I have noticed the same thing after I changed to Hogtune "Matrix" speakers. After it happened I switched back to the stock ones. It happened again so I went back to the Hogtunes. It hasn't happened since that but I'm also thinking it is something with the radio causing it. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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02-29-2016, 06:52 PM	#3
skullbagger Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: N.C. Posts: 727	That was one of the reasons I changed the speakers and added an amp But still have the issue which leads to the head unit Is yours the left also? And your right it doesn't happen all the time __________________ " If your like most people its not for you " VULCAN VAQUERO
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02-29-2016, 06:57 PM	#4
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,946	I couldn't tell if it is one side only. Next time it happens I will pull over to assess the situation better. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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02-29-2016, 07:07 PM	#5
skullbagger Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: N.C. Posts: 727	I can turn down the radio and change songs and it goes away, maybe an iPod Problem too because I don't listen to the actual radio anymore Can't stand commercials their so irritating __________________ " If your like most people its not for you " VULCAN VAQUERO Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-29-2016, 07:41 PM	#6
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,946	Maybe you are right about that as I only use my iPod also. I did the same as you when it happened. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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02-29-2016, 10:01 PM	#7
skullbagger Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: N.C. Posts: 727	I wrote down the model number off my old Ipod to see if they were compatible before buying the little pig tail to see if was was going to work withkawasaki's Set up and it was not suppose to work but it does and charges too! Maybe they now something I don't __________________ " If your like most people its not for you " VULCAN VAQUERO
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03-01-2016, 11:43 AM	#8
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,946	I am using the older 2nd generation iPod that Kawasaki recommends for the system. It does recharge the battery and works all the menu choices. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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03-01-2016, 12:38 PM	#9
rick6375 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Castle, In. Posts: 365	Had a set of 6 1/2" Pioneers in for awhile and kept getting distortio on the left side only. Would do good at 1st and after a couple days, it would distort and get worse as time went on. Switched back to stock and it went away. Am now using 5 1/4" Pioneers and they sound decent to. My bike always sets outside, no storage building or garage. Think maybe the moisture from overnight dew may have been the issue with those speakers. I also use Ipod all the time, a 16gb gen 5 for me. __________________ 2005 800 Classic 2012 Voyager ABS
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03-01-2016, 02:30 PM	#10
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	On the Equalizer of the ipod select Bass Reducer. Then on the Ipod set the volume a notch or 2 below full blast. Should clear up the distortion. Let the amp do its job. Even with my phone transmitting with phone volume on 13 (full being 15) My amp cranks my 6.5 inch kickers with the head unit volume only on 12-13. I have the Alpine amp bridged at 90 watts per channel RMS. __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic "Sasha" (SOLD) 2014 Vulcan Vaquero ABS SE "Candie" On the 1500, too much to list. On the Vaquero: V&H slash cut slip ons Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU Chuckster's BAK Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver. Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs. Kawasaki 12 volt charger Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand Full LED Daymaker light mod.
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03-01-2016, 06:03 PM	#11
skullbagger Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: N.C. Posts: 727	Thanks Ken I will check that out Oh and mike tanners map is the shit and throttle Mod together holy smokes I bet you the bike runs 35% cooler too Wow __________________ " If your like most people its not for you " VULCAN VAQUERO
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03-01-2016, 08:25 PM	#12
rick6375 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Castle, In. Posts: 365	I thought the setting on the Ipod were irrelevant when using the ipod connector, more like a line in connection verses a headphone connection? __________________ 2005 800 Classic 2012 Voyager ABS
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06-28-2016, 09:37 PM	#15
rick6375 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Castle, In. Posts: 365	Met-Rick, you have the same setup as I do. Mind sharing your head unit settings? Bass, mid, tenble and auto volume. I will be addind 6.5 kckers I believe at the end of next month. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2005 800 Classic 2012 Voyager ABS
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