Another Dirtstiff Speaker Thread

[53driver]

The JBL speakers are rated at a 2 Ohm load, per the website.
It would be nice to know if the OEM amp was rated to handle a 2 Ohm load.
Many amps (in the pro audio world) are not rated to go that low.
I know 12 volt stereo gear is a different animal though.....

[blueverclear]

Nice write up. I actually heard some jbl speakers in Best Buy the other day, they were the best sounding speakers in the car audio section hands down.

So for the guys who are running aftermarket speakers, do you disconnect your factory tweeter or leave it connected?

[Dirtstiff's F6B]

https://youtu.be/ZyO4lUcRPsg

[Dirtstiff's F6B]

https://youtu.be/asMVrAT9YMA

[Dirtstiff's F6B]

Nice write up. I actually heard some jbl speakers in Best Buy the other day, they were the best sounding speakers in the car audio section hands down.

So for the guys who are running aftermarket speakers, do you disconnect your factory tweeter or leave it connected?

Yes, disconnect the factory tweeter.
Sorry, the YouTube cuts with my Samsung just don't do the speakers justice.

[Chas]

Looking forward to hearing them in person

With my stock set up, Chuck's J&M set up and now your JBL set up we should be able to do a nice comparison

I'll bring the db meter, sound quality will be subjective but we could do a blind sound test

Sounds like a plan Will, Dirtstiff. ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[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?