I've used earbuds in the past. They're ok if riding by yourself. If you are riding with anyone, then when you stop or need to communicate,it's awkward. I ride quite a bit with either someone else and or in a group. I have a Scala G9 headset in my helmet, but use it primarily for communication. Not really impressed with it for music listening. Got much better sound through my on bike system.Originally Posted by srt8-in-largo
I put in Alpine series e 5.25 speakers and rode with them for a few weeks. They sounded like crap even though there was more volume. Yesterday I added a kenwood KAC-M1824BT amp. The BT stands for Bluetooth so my phone can be in my pocket. The controller was installed in the blank space below the right handlebar. The amp is under the rear left of my mustang seat. It is very loud and clear! Total cost including install $600.00 I also like the fact that I can control the volume either from phone or controller. Attachment 14262
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So you can't use the factory handlebar controls then?
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When you are using the Bluetooth from your phone that's right. But when you switch it back to AM/FM that uses the factory controls.
I guess I'm missing something.
How are you inputting a signal to the amp?
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The amp is Bluetooth it self. So my phone goes directly to the amp
No, I understand that. I'm asking how you're able to control the factory system as you say the factory controls work with the AM FM radio? If you have installed a new amp, and I'm assuming you then have the new amp powering the speakers instead of the OEM amp, and then you change volumes with your phone, where does the factory controls come into play? How do you have the factory system tied into it?
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