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My adventures in F6B Audio Upgrade
Here is more detail. I spent a fair amount of time deciding on which components to upgrade my stereo system on the F6B. My Valkyrie rocks and I wanted as good or better on the F6B. The sound system on the F6B is not actually all that bad stock. After 2006, Honda upgraded the audio in the Gold Wing line with more power and larger component speakers. Getting on my F6B after riding my Valkyrie though, it was pretty obvious where some upgrades were going to come. My reasons for upgrading the audio have as much to do with pure fun as it does with necessity . :icon_rolleyes:
The speaker in the F6B and Gold Wing line are an odd size. I wanted to put 6.5" speaker in, but didn't think they would fit so I chose a set of 5.25" component speakers. Since then, others have been successful in installing 6.5" speakers by trimming down the frame on the speakers to make them fit. I may or may not upgrade to 6.5" in the future, but I'm pretty content at the moment. Well, my wallet is pretty content. :icon_cool: After reading reviews, and scanning many specifications , I chose the Polk Audio MM series 5.25" components. http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...io-MM5251.html
We got them for $189 on Amazon. Birthday present. There is a theme here. Wait for it. :icon_mrgreen:
Here are the speakers.
I chose these speakers for their low frequency extension. They are rated down to 50 hz. I also chose them because of their reviews and their 2.7 ohm impedance.
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Here is a comparison of the woofers.
Stock speaker on the right.
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The 5.25" speakers are not a bolt on fit. They required some adaptation. I accomplished this with the use of some flat pieces of ABS plastic that I cut into shape as adapter plates.
Here is one of the speakers mounted.
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I have to split this up as there is a limit on photos per post.
Amp in the right hand cubby
JimmyTee,
I have been reading and devouring your threads on your audio work. First off, thank you for taking the time to work through the issues presented by the tupperware and location of things on our F6Bs... Not only woirk through them, but also take the time to explain them and take pix and post it all.... I am one very appreciative forum member who applauds your help to us all !!!
Looking at the location that thatonebiker put his amp (the right hand cubby), do you think the NVX amp would fit in there as well ?? I really pack my side bags tight when I travel, and am loathe to give up any space if I don't have to !!
Also, you siad you used 5.25 speakers in your front, but that others had found 6.25s that could be trimmed and made to fit the front... I have a set of Focal 6.25s available to me and was curious to get your take on them as front speakers...
On my old H-D, I had mounted in the tour pack a 6.5" sub with extra amp, and then ported the container for some awesome sound... I am still on the fence about what to do for bass sound on the F6B... Like I said, I hate to give up storage room... I may just settle for a better set of up-fronts with a better amp...
Anyway... any info you can continue to share is always welcome.... Thanks for all your efforts to date...
Ride safe
Joe