Sound system

cactusjack · 03-12-2008, 10:25 AM

I'm kind of thinking out loud here, but what would it take to hook up a sound system on my bike controlled by my MP3 player (30GB Zune). Some small amp that could be remotely mounted with a jack up near the handlebars I could plug my player into, and wired to speakers mounted on the bars? I know how to do the wiring and stuff, I guess my big question is what kind of amp would I use? I'm ignorant about these things. I'd prefer a 12v amp I could mount in a saddlebag or under a side cover, so a small footprint is key. Also recommendations on speakers would be welcomed.

misunderstood · 03-12-2008, 10:32 AM

I ordered this , but haven't set it up yet sodapop and bikerboy on the vr said it worked good for what you're wanting and it's way down from the almost $200 it was before.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS....218641 563&rd=1

misunderstood · 03-12-2008, 10:34 AM

Here's a current auction for them. A little more

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Black...3286.m20.l1116

misunderstood · 03-12-2008, 10:36 AM

From the website a little more

http://www.dwgspeakers.com/

Can't get the ebay links to work, so just type waterproof speakers and it will pull up the auctions. But it now is $99, but there are some being bid on that are lower. They were almost $200 originally on the site that now has them down to $129

cactusjack · 03-12-2008, 10:40 AM

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Here's a current auction for them. A little more

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Black...3286.m20.l1116

Thanks, that may be just the ticket. I hadn't thought of searching for aplified motorcycle speakers. They have them in chrome, also.

misunderstood · 03-12-2008, 10:41 AM

I've been told the chrome ones will blind you and you're better off with the black which is what I ordered.

misunderstood · 03-12-2008, 10:41 AM

You've got mail.

dantama · 03-12-2008, 10:50 AM

I like the look of this Honda one.

misunderstood · 03-12-2008, 10:51 AM

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I like the look of this Honda one.

How do you like the price of it?????

cactusjack · 03-12-2008, 10:56 AM

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You've got mail.

So do you.

bennynomad · 03-12-2008, 03:20 PM

Hey guys, last week I purchased the low profile system from UNIQ Cycle Sounds for $275.00 plus freight. Installed it on Saturday in about 2 hours. I must say that for the money, I am very impressed. Even at speeds of 80 mph, music is crisp and clear. Comes with a 150watt amplifier. I highly recommend this product.

misunderstood · 03-12-2008, 03:23 PM

Those aren't waterproof though, Correct?? The 100 watt system comes with waterproof speakers I believe.

cactusjack · 03-12-2008, 06:22 PM

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Hey guys, last week I purchased the low profile system from UNIQ Cycle Sounds for $275.00 plus freight. Installed it on Saturday in about 2 hours. I must say that for the money, I am very impressed. Even at speeds of 80 mph, music is crisp and clear. Comes with a 150watt amplifier. I highly recommend this product.

It's on sale for $247.46 from Uniq Cycle Sounds right now.
http://www.uniqcycle.com/product_p/ucs-lp.htm

03-12-2008, 07:40 PM

I had the speaker system from DWG and felt that for the price it was not worth it.The speaker are cheap 3" speaker and the housings are plastic.The amp is cheap with distortion at high volume .Don't waste your money on these.

03-12-2008, 07:43 PM

I took some spotlight housings and bought some good 4" speakers and mounted these .Better sound.

03-12-2008, 10:25 AM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Sound system I'm kind of thinking out loud here, but what would it take to hook up a sound system on my bike controlled by my MP3 player (30GB Zune). Some small amp that could be remotely mounted with a jack up near the handlebars I could plug my player into, and wired to speakers mounted on the bars? I know how to do the wiring and stuff, I guess my big question is what kind of amp would I use? I'm ignorant about these things. I'd prefer a 12v amp I could mount in a saddlebag or under a side cover, so a small footprint is key. Also recommendations on speakers would be welcomed. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-12-2008, 10:32 AM	#2
misunderstood Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,845	Sound system I ordered this , but haven't set it up yet sodapop and bikerboy on the vr said it worked good for what you're wanting and it's way down from the almost $200 it was before. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS....218641 563&rd=1
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03-12-2008, 10:34 AM	#3
misunderstood Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,845	Sound system Here's a current auction for them. A little more http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Black...3286.m20.l1116
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03-12-2008, 10:36 AM	#4
misunderstood Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,845	Sound system From the website a little more http://www.dwgspeakers.com/ Can't get the ebay links to work, so just type waterproof speakers and it will pull up the auctions. But it now is $99, but there are some being bid on that are lower. They were almost $200 originally on the site that now has them down to $129
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03-12-2008, 10:41 AM	#6
misunderstood Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,845	Sound system I've been told the chrome ones will blind you and you're better off with the black which is what I ordered.
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03-12-2008, 10:41 AM	#7
misunderstood Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,845	Sound system You've got mail.
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03-12-2008, 10:50 AM	#8
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Sound system I like the look of this Honda one.
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03-12-2008, 03:20 PM	#11
bennynomad Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 40	Sound system Hey guys, last week I purchased the low profile system from UNIQ Cycle Sounds for $275.00 plus freight. Installed it on Saturday in about 2 hours. I must say that for the money, I am very impressed. Even at speeds of 80 mph, music is crisp and clear. Comes with a 150watt amplifier. I highly recommend this product.
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03-12-2008, 03:23 PM	#12
misunderstood Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,845	Sound system Those aren't waterproof though, Correct?? The 100 watt system comes with waterproof speakers I believe.
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03-12-2008, 07:40 PM	#14
Guest Posts: n/a	Sound system I had the speaker system from DWG and felt that for the price it was not worth it.The speaker are cheap 3" speaker and the housings are plastic.The amp is cheap with distortion at high volume .Don't waste your money on these.
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03-12-2008, 07:43 PM	#15
Guest Posts: n/a	Sound system I took some spotlight housings and bought some good 4" speakers and mounted these .Better sound.
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