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[tlr]

I have been running a Hawg Wired system for about a year now.  300amp w ARC Audio 6 1/2's in the lowers and HW 5.25 in the fairing.  Sounds good but now I want to upgrade to 6 1/2's in the fairing.  Ride is an 09 CVO RG.  I have looked at the Focal's, Polks, Alpines.  I want clear loud sound that has great mids and bass.  Question is, what is the best speaker for my application.  Cost is not the issue, but no sense spending more money than I need to.  Thanks in advance for your advice and opinions.  Ted

[gordy]

Focals are going into mine soon, the Foose are going to the Streetglide.

[911Hawk]

Focals in mine also. Love them. 

[Hoist!]

Focals in mine also. Love them.  

Looks like a nice speaker. They look deep. Got any specs? I'd like to see if they'll fit in the Dragonfly TP Speakerpods I have the Polk Component 6-1/2's w/separate crossovers in there now! Thanks!

Hoist!

[911Hawk]

Forcal's web site. http://www.focal-america.com/
and the adapter rings. www.throttleupindustries.com
I am using Focals CVX 165 speakers.

[faceracer]

I had the Titian 6.5" speakers with the biketronics 150w amp. I was not happy with them because there was little bass and the highs were ear piercing. I had to turn the treble way down. I replaced the with the Infinity 6" x 8" model 682.9  speakers using the rideloud adapter kit. The adapter was good but I added another screw in the outboard position were there was one previously. This helped pull the speaker tight and flush. The sound let me tell you is fugging Awesome! I love it and highly wrecked a mend this setup!  




http://www.rideloud.com/

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&source=hp&q=Infinity+Kappa+682.9cf&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=17103613848305256971&ei=KvlFS9z7Ho7AlAepjL0U&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBEQ8wIwAA#ps-sellers

[911Hawk]

That is a nice setup. When upgrading speakers look at the ohms. The infinity speakers are 2 ohms and the Focals are 4 ohms as I will be adding two more speakers soon. So if you wanted to add more speakers ,depending on the amp you might not be able to, because it could damage the amp if it is not rated to go below 2 ohms. For more info on this go to. http://www.prestonelectronics.com/audio/Impedance.htm

[Highjagger]

Bazooka amp also allows 2 ohm speakers ( as well as 4 ohm ) and powers 200 watt .
My setup :  Bazooka with the 6"x8" infinitys and ride-loud adapter and damping in the fairing.
Sound is pretty good with the -3db pushed switch, and the gain at lower than half .
 Ground at fairing-mount and power at cigarette-lighter , no problems but a very small sizzle when radio is off .

[tlr]

some good info here.  I am at 4 ohms now and dont want to drop to 2 ohms.  Still struggling with speaker choice.  I like the Focals but am concerned that at speed, they wouldnt sound any better than the ARC's. 

[Hoist!]

Forcal's web site. http://www.focal-america.com/
and the adapter rings. www.throttleupindustries.com
I am using Focals CVX 165 speakers.

Thanks, but......Whoa! Nice looking stuff, but THE WORST WEBSITE EVER!!!! Try getting info from there! I can't even determine which ones are waterproof, let alone get specs on anything. I hope they design their speakers better than their website!

Hoist!

[faceracer]

That is a nice setup. When upgrading speakers look at the ohms. The infinity speakers are 2 ohms and the Focals are 4 ohms as I will be adding two more speakers soon. So if you wanted to add more speakers ,depending on the amp you might not be able to, because it could damage the amp if it is not rated to go below 2 ohms. For more info on this go to. http://www.prestonelectronics.com/audio/Impedance.htm

I understand about impedence however my researh before purchasing found these facts on the speakers. So far they play loud and clear 
By the way electronics is my profession for the last 31 years   

My source:

http://signature.crutchfield.com/S-BSHMwFj0Iid/s_1086829CF/Infinity-Kappa-682-9cf.html?search=Infinity+Kappa+682.9cf&ssi=0



Infinity built the latest Kappa speakers with improved technology and high-end materials to provide you with outstanding sound reproduction. The low-impedance design makes these speakers very efficient, so you'll get great results powering them with a factory or aftermarket stereo.

The Kappa 682.9cf 5"x7"/6"x8" speakers feature light, but stiff woven glass-fiber woofer cones that won't flex or distort. The Plus One design offers a larger surface area for improved low-frequency output and efficiency, while longer voice coils produce tighter, snappier bass. Large magnets keep the woofers running cooler by placing more steel close to the voice coils to act as a heat sink.

Infinity uses the same Metal Matrix Diaphragm tweeter found in many of their popular home speakers, so you'll hear the music the way it was recorded with minimal coloration or distortion. The dome tweeters pivot, allowing you to adjust them for better stereo imaging.

The computer-optimized outboard crossover networks employ audiophile-grade components to separate highs and lows, so that the woofer and tweeter work together perfectly. Pre-wired crossovers eliminate a time-consuming step in your installation, and terminals at the end of the crossover wires screw directly to the speakers, leaving no chance for incorrect wiring.

Important Note: These Infinity Kappa speakers use a low impedance design to pull more power safely from your car stereo or amplifier. This design is compatible with virtually all factory and aftermarket stereos.

[rlavigna]

I could not find any information whether the Infinity Kappa speaker is ok to be used by a rider who rides in a variety of weather conditions... are they water proof?

I understand about impedence however my researh before purchasing found these facts on the speakers. So far they play loud and clear 
By the way electronics is my profession for the last 31 years   

My source:

http://signature.crutchfield.com/S-BSHMwFj0Iid/s_1086829CF/Infinity-Kappa-682-9cf.html?search=Infinity+Kappa+682.9cf&ssi=0



Infinity built the latest Kappa speakers with improved technology and high-end materials to provide you with outstanding sound reproduction. The low-impedance design makes these speakers very efficient, so you'll get great results powering them with a factory or aftermarket stereo.

The Kappa 682.9cf 5"x7"/6"x8" speakers feature light, but stiff woven glass-fiber woofer cones that won't flex or distort. The Plus One design offers a larger surface area for improved low-frequency output and efficiency, while longer voice coils produce tighter, snappier bass. Large magnets keep the woofers running cooler by placing more steel close to the voice coils to act as a heat sink.

Infinity uses the same Metal Matrix Diaphragm tweeter found in many of their popular home speakers, so you'll hear the music the way it was recorded with minimal coloration or distortion. The dome tweeters pivot, allowing you to adjust them for better stereo imaging.

The computer-optimized outboard crossover networks employ audiophile-grade components to separate highs and lows, so that the woofer and tweeter work together perfectly. Pre-wired crossovers eliminate a time-consuming step in your installation, and terminals at the end of the crossover wires screw directly to the speakers, leaving no chance for incorrect wiring.

Important Note: These Infinity Kappa speakers use a low impedance design to pull more power safely from your car stereo or amplifier. This design is compatible with virtually all factory and aftermarket stereos.

[faceracer]

I could not find any information whether the Infinity Kappa speaker is ok to be used by a rider who rides in a variety of weather conditions... are they water proof?

There as waterproof as your stock ones were 

[rlavigna]

There as waterproof as your stock ones were 

Ok...

[Hoist!]

There as waterproof as your stock ones were 

I have a SERK and it did not come with anyaudio whatsoever. I added a KTP with Dragonfly speakerpods and Polk Audio WATERPROOF MARINE speakers. Don't know what HD uses, but I'll bet they're JUNK anyway! But I'd only install waterproof speakers in the KTP pods, since they face forward and will get soaked when moving in the rain. So how do you navigate that site to find out if they have waterproof speakers or get the speaker specs? Thanks.

Hoist!