Speaker amp system

bobzinger · 01-05-2011, 03:18 PM

Just happened to see this on Amazon. Has chrome speaker pods.

http://www.amazon.com/PLMCA10-Motorc...258497&sr=1-83

bobzinger · 01-05-2011, 03:30 PM

$70
PYLE PLMCA10 100 Watts Motorcycle/ATV/Snowmobile Mount MP3/Ipod Amplifier with Dual handle-bar Mount Weatherproof speakers W/FM Radio

**Jared** · 01-05-2011, 03:58 PM

For the money, they probably aren't too bad, but I wouldn't have my expectations too high.

cactusjack · 01-05-2011, 06:02 PM

I helped a friend install something like this on his 1500 Classic a couple of years ago. They are better than nothing, but are not real convenient to use. Wiring them up is a PITA, too. Speaker cables had RCA jacks, which means they are difficult to route through narrow gaps, etc. He said they sounded okay up to about 60 MPH, then too much volume caused distortion and too much wind noise drowned them out. Also, the speaker cables wouldn't reach from his bars to the back of his tank, he had to run to Best Buy and get longer cables.

skiman · 01-05-2011, 06:14 PM

You will find with anything but stock pipes your sound enjoyment will be marginal at best
If I could do it over I would run a blue tooth unit and a scala rider setup
just my input since I did a nice headunit and 4 good 51/4 speakers and the bagger duels drown it right out

macmac · 01-05-2011, 06:18 PM

My 01 Nomad had something like that. i checked them out the day I bought the bike and never used them again. What Cj says is typical of this sort of speaker system.

**ringadingh** · 01-06-2011, 12:33 AM

The Sony unit that I installed in the fairing sounds ok up to about 70mph with the 5 1/4" speakers. I wish it had a little more power for the long interstate rides but its not too bad for most times on the road.

hammer · 01-06-2011, 02:50 AM

Like Ringadingh, I don't really have the problem with my V&H pipes drowning out the music up to 70mph except when I am really on it but no problem cruising. My friend has a similar handlebar setup with better speakers and you really don't get much out of them.

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bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Speaker amp system $70 PYLE PLMCA10 100 Watts Motorcycle/ATV/Snowmobile Mount MP3/Ipod Amplifier with Dual handle-bar Mount Weatherproof speakers W/FM Radio __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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01-05-2011, 03:58 PM	#3
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Speaker amp system For the money, they probably aren't too bad, but I wouldn't have my expectations too high. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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01-05-2011, 06:02 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Speaker amp system I helped a friend install something like this on his 1500 Classic a couple of years ago. They are better than nothing, but are not real convenient to use. Wiring them up is a PITA, too. Speaker cables had RCA jacks, which means they are difficult to route through narrow gaps, etc. He said they sounded okay up to about 60 MPH, then too much volume caused distortion and too much wind noise drowned them out. Also, the speaker cables wouldn't reach from his bars to the back of his tank, he had to run to Best Buy and get longer cables. __________________ 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
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01-05-2011, 06:14 PM	#5
skiman Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nashville,NC Posts: 782	Speaker amp system You will find with anything but stock pipes your sound enjoyment will be marginal at best If I could do it over I would run a blue tooth unit and a scala rider setup just my input since I did a nice headunit and 4 good 51/4 speakers and the bagger duels drown it right out __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 FI 12" buckhorn apes Chuckster air kit Mustang seat and fender bib Avon Venom tires 2 right side Harley mufflers the quiet side. TFI fuel control Progressive 430 shocks 430-4213B (Best Mod to the bike I've made) Progressive fork springs (See Above) Kuryakyn grips A touch of chrome farkles Reckless fairing color match 2 tone paint. Kenwood deck with Polk 5 1/4" speakers. 2007 GSX1250 Stock for now Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-05-2011, 06:18 PM	#6
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Speaker amp system My 01 Nomad had something like that. i checked them out the day I bought the bike and never used them again. What Cj says is typical of this sort of speaker system. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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01-06-2011, 12:33 AM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Speaker amp system The Sony unit that I installed in the fairing sounds ok up to about 70mph with the 5 1/4" speakers. I wish it had a little more power for the long interstate rides but its not too bad for most times on the road. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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01-06-2011, 02:50 AM	#8
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	Speaker amp system Like Ringadingh, I don't really have the problem with my V&H pipes drowning out the music up to 70mph except when I am really on it but no problem cruising. My friend has a similar handlebar setup with better speakers and you really don't get much out of them. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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