Pre-Amplified Speakers?

mdmyse · May 28th, 2009, 11:45 AM

Has anyone tried the pre-amplified speakers with just an mp3 player? I am interested to find out the sound quality before I purcahse. The speakers do not need a radio just your mp3 player and I am not sure of there true ouput power.

Skratch · May 28th, 2009, 08:29 PM

I just put Kuryakyn Sound of Chrome on my Heritage. Wired my mp3 cord thru the console and velcro'd my mp3 to the tank strip.

They're pretty decent up to about 60-65 and then they get kinda hard to hear. If it's really windy out to boot, then it's worse. If you're cruising thru town or a 50 mph twisty, they're awesome for what they are. Alot of it depends on the quality of the recording on your mp3. I have music both high and low quality. While it's easy to hide with earphones, coming thru the speakers with the engine/wind noise makes recording quality much more relevant.

But I just took my Heritage in today for it's 10,000 mile service. Mile loaner is an 09 Ultra - teal/cream.

No issues hearing that stereo at 80.

Oh, and I think the power output is 50 but I don't remember. There are some out there that are 100 amps, but in my view, get some decent speakers without busting your wallet. Because when you're doing 70 mph, I don't think many 3" preamp speakers are going to be anything more than just really tinny regardless of amperage. Either way, you're likely to spend about $350 to get them.

But I could be mistaken.

buddybr · May 29th, 2009, 11:22 AM

I used the J&M self amplified speakers when I had the RK. Amplified Handlebar Speakers - J&M Motorcycle Audio

They worked great, very well made, true quality. Volume control is easily reached with your thumb. You can buy cheaper speakers but not better, J&M's are the way to go, IMO.

KingHeritage · Nov 21st, 2009, 11:06 AM

I've just installed a set of amped speakers and a 150 watt amplifier from uniq cycle sounds on my '09 Heritage.The speakers are chrome(of course) and actually match the stock passing lamps.Cost about 250.00 including shipping.It's not living room sound but I'm quite satisfied with the system.Listening to Springsteen's Jungleland after 37 years of just exhaust noise ringing in my ears,well...it just doesn't get any better than that!

Finn · Nov 22nd, 2009, 03:30 AM

I used MH Instruments audiosystem on Honda VTX 1300. It is the best variant from all i heard. But I used Retro Kit with the external amplifier. It is small and perfectly located in branch for tools.
On all systems with the built in amplifiers which I listened, quality of a sound and signal level was very low.

Capthook · Jan 17th, 2010, 11:07 AM

I have just ordered a set of amplified speakers from Uniqcycle. I'm not sure I want to try to install them or have them installed. Any suggestions?

May 28th, 2009, 11:45 AM	#1
mdmyse New Family Ride: 2005 flhti Join Date: May 21st, 2009 Location: Oxford, Mi Posts: 1	Pre-Amplified Speakers? Has anyone tried the pre-amplified speakers with just an mp3 player? I am interested to find out the sound quality before I purcahse. The speakers do not need a radio just your mp3 player and I am not sure of there true ouput power.

May 28th, 2009, 08:29 PM	#2
Skratch Contributor$ Ride: 09 Ultra Glide - Big Purple Flake/Silver Join Date: Mar 12th, 2009 Location: Chicago Metro Posts: 383 My Mood:	Re: Pre-Amplified Speakers? I just put Kuryakyn Sound of Chrome on my Heritage. Wired my mp3 cord thru the console and velcro'd my mp3 to the tank strip. They're pretty decent up to about 60-65 and then they get kinda hard to hear. If it's really windy out to boot, then it's worse. If you're cruising thru town or a 50 mph twisty, they're awesome for what they are. Alot of it depends on the quality of the recording on your mp3. I have music both high and low quality. While it's easy to hide with earphones, coming thru the speakers with the engine/wind noise makes recording quality much more relevant. But I just took my Heritage in today for it's 10,000 mile service. Mile loaner is an 09 Ultra - teal/cream. No issues hearing that stereo at 80. Oh, and I think the power output is 50 but I don't remember. There are some out there that are 100 amps, but in my view, get some decent speakers without busting your wallet. Because when you're doing 70 mph, I don't think many 3" preamp speakers are going to be anything more than just really tinny regardless of amperage. Either way, you're likely to spend about $350 to get them. But I could be mistaken. __________________ The difference between ignorance and stupidity is that ignorance is a choice.

May 29th, 2009, 11:22 AM	#3
buddybr Contributor$ Ride: 2009 Ultra Classic Join Date: Dec 24th, 2008 Location: Southwest Georgia Posts: 220 My Mood:	Re: Pre-Amplified Speakers? I used the J&M self amplified speakers when I had the RK. Amplified Handlebar Speakers - J&M Motorcycle Audio They worked great, very well made, true quality. Volume control is easily reached with your thumb. You can buy cheaper speakers but not better, J&M's are the way to go, IMO. __________________ Buddybr Geezer Glider and I have the patch to prove it!

Nov 21st, 2009, 11:06 AM	#4
KingHeritage Community Star Ride: 2009 Heritage Softail Classic Join Date: Oct 21st, 2008 Location: Cedarbrook,N.J. Posts: 524 My Mood:	Re: Pre-Amplified Speakers? I've just installed a set of amped speakers and a 150 watt amplifier from uniq cycle sounds on my '09 Heritage.The speakers are chrome(of course) and actually match the stock passing lamps.Cost about 250.00 including shipping.It's not living room sound but I'm quite satisfied with the system.Listening to Springsteen's Jungleland after 37 years of just exhaust noise ringing in my ears,well...it just doesn't get any better than that! __________________ Never make someone a priority when they only see you as an option!

Nov 22nd, 2009, 03:30 AM	#5
Finn Start The Engine Ride: 2003 FLHTCI Join Date: Nov 21st, 2009 Location: St.Petersburg, Russia Posts: 11	Re: Pre-Amplified Speakers? I used MH Instruments audiosystem on Honda VTX 1300. It is the best variant from all i heard. But I used Retro Kit with the external amplifier. It is small and perfectly located in branch for tools. On all systems with the built in amplifiers which I listened, quality of a sound and signal level was very low.

Jan 17th, 2010, 11:07 AM	#6
Capthook New Family Ride: 2008 softail Join Date: Jan 17th, 2010 Posts: 1	Re: Pre-Amplified Speakers? I have just ordered a set of amplified speakers from Uniqcycle. I'm not sure I want to try to install them or have them installed. Any suggestions?

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