Another Dirtstiff Speaker Thread

[Heavvyduty]

OK, so -
In my quest to find the perfect motorcycle speaker, I came across these.

I have spent a small fortune in my lifetime in loudspeakers and amps, with my favorite brand being Polk Audio, until today.

I wouldn't post this unless I was so impressed with both the sound quality with the OEM amp and how they perform with my aftermarket amp.

This speaker out performs oem speakers hands down with the oem amp and does an even better job with an aftermarket amp.

It's a 3 way speaker, meaning excellent base, mid range and tweeter highs.

It takes a meager 60 watts RMS to bring it alive.

I've never believed a 3 way loud speaker could sound better and louder, than a coaxial or 2 way speaker, but this speaker kicks, in all categories.

Another cool point is that it's a 6.5" speaker that requires no trimming to make fit. They take a bit of hand persuasion to bend the basket, but go in, in about 10 minutes.

They are also a 2 ohm speaker, which better matches our OEM amp resistance.

Did I say it rocks.. Again, I've always been a Polk fan for loud speakers, but this guy is definately a rival.

And finally, the price point of this quality speaker is ridiculous.. Amazon.

For those of you looking for the perfect oem up grade with no new amp, I highly recommend these.... after going around the block several times..

Wait..wait for it. I'm sure no sponsor offer these, but I had to share them with you all.
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JBL Audio GTO Series 638

Jim

On a scale of 1 to 10 with the stock speakers being a 1. How would you rate these speaker,s with the stock amp thats in the bike already. I dont want to mess with the amp. Tks

[Hornblower]

I could get excited about these speakers myself but what happens when they get wet? I see no mention of having a marine rating.

[Dirtstiff's F6B]

I could get excited about these speakers myself but what happens when they get wet? I see no mention of having a marine rating.

They are car speakers not a Marine application.
I'm comfortable with the materials their made with and the wires and exposed coils are coated.
No component speaker likes water sprayed into the mid and tweeter directly. With these behind the shelter and speaker batting behind, I have no concen.
I also don't wash the bike at the car wash with high pressure hose.
And it does rain up here a bit.

If they were Marine rated, I doubt they'd be at this price point. They have a good guarantee otherwise.

JMO Jim

[willtill]

Did you have to modify any of the bike's speaker connections; for these speakers?

[Dirtstiff's F6B]

Did you have to modify any of the bike's speaker connections; for these speakers?

Will,
To be honest, I ran all new wires when I added my amp and cannot remember what the oem terminals were like.
I thought they are universal female spade connections whereby the large spade is positive + and the small negative.
Should be ok using oem wires and connections unless you make a significant amp change.

JMO Jim

[willtill]

Will,
To be honest, I ran all new wires when I added my amp and cannot remember what the oem terminals were like.
I thought they are universal female spade connections whereby the large spade is positive + and the small negative.
Should be ok using oem wires and connections unless you make a significant amp change.

JMO Jim

Thanks Jim

[Old Ryder]

I could get excited about these speakers myself but what happens when they get wet? I see no mention of having a marine rating.

I am with Ken on this one. My bike tends to get wet at times. That is the only thing holding me back. I bought the J&M and are not especially thrilled. JBL has always impressed me. My son got a JBL surround system a few years ago, and I like it better than my Bose even though it was 25% of the price. JBL makes a good product. I just want to make sure of the application.

[choptop]

Ordered a pair yesterday even though my J&M set just came in last Friday, just burning threw that retarment money.

[stepbill]

Ordered a pair yesterday even though my J&M set just came in last Friday, just burning threw that retarment money.

Would love to hear a comparison between the J&M and the JBL. My J&M are do in on Friday. Bought from Wingstuff - thought that I would throw them a plug !

[Hornblower]

I am with Ken on this one. My bike tends to get wet at times. That is the only thing holding me back. I bought the J&M and are not especially thrilled. JBL has always impressed me. My son got a JBL surround system a few years ago, and I like it better than my Bose even though it was 25% of the price. JBL makes a good product. I just want to make sure of the application.

It seems our experiences are similar. I also started with the previous model J&M...maybe slightly better than stock but NOT impressed.

Yeah, the whole water issue on these JBL's does concern me. If, in fact, the materials these speakers are constructed with had decent resistance to moisture, it seems JBL would have mentioned it. And, I don't think it would necessarily take a pressure washer to cause trouble. Most likely, the speakers will get wet from rain and regular washing. It might take some time but I have to wonder if the speakers will fail due to that. Still, the price is right on these speakers and, from what has been reported, they do sound much better than stock. Maybe it's worth the gamble .