ST Audio Speaker Upgrade

[Justryde]

Has anyone upgraded the speakers on the ST-S?

[kubie]

No..... But Man I would Like to My Speekers Sk!!!! If you find some to fit let us know!

[spydermyke990]

I hardly use the speakers, i just run all the sound into the bluetooth in my helmet

[Phil]

I hardly use the speakers, i just run all the sound into the bluetooth in my helmet

Me too.


Phil, Tyler TX- from my iPad3.5 using Tapatalk HD

[dadunston]

Hello all,

I just purchased my ST spyder limited a week ago. With my helmet I purchased the Sena smh10 bluetooth headest.

How to I force the ST radio to play though the headset verse through the external speaks?

[spyder-dude]

I have some weather proof speakers and amp kit with bluetooth and ipod controller on order and will let you know how it works out when I get it setup. All for under $200.

[mjw930]

The speakers in the ST are not a standard car size, they are 5" like the Goldwing. 5.25" speakers WILL NOT FIT.

They are also a lot better than any OEM speaker I've seen in a while. They look like aftermarket considering they have a directional tweeter and a magnet that's almost as large as the speaker itself, not the joke 1" magnets you usually see on OEM speakers.

Considering the extremely small enclosure and the physical limitations of a 5" speaker if you don't spend a couple hundred on a GOOD amp replacing the speakers is a glorious waste of time and money. In fact, I would do an amp first and see how it sounds before I spend the coin on speakers.

Remember, these ARE NOT 5 1/4" speakers, they are 5" speakers and there are only a few speakers that will fit the enclosure and the enclosure cannot be easily modified.

[Saluda]

Granted this is my first bike with a radio but I like them as is.

[Speedy Spyder]

The speakers in the ST are not a standard car size, they are 5" like the Goldwing. 5.25" speakers WILL NOT FIT.

They are also a lot better than any OEM speaker I've seen in a while. They look like aftermarket considering they have a directional tweeter and a magnet that's almost as large as the speaker itself, not the joke 1" magnets you usually see on OEM speakers.

Considering the extremely small enclosure and the physical limitations of a 5" speaker if you don't spend a couple hundred on a GOOD amp replacing the speakers is a glorious waste of time and money. In fact, I would do an amp first and see how it sounds before I spend the coin on speakers.

Remember, these ARE NOT 5 1/4" speakers, they are 5" speakers and there are only a few speakers that will fit the enclosure and the enclosure cannot be easily modified.

Am curious how you wired in a amp to the factory radio. Directions would be awesome

[mstella101]

I've been looking to do the same upgrade but when I looked and measured and also told by an audio guy that the speakers are 4 1/2's. it certainly limits what we're able to do. the audio guy said even w/ an amp it'll be a little louder but not to expect much more. Any more insight would be greatly appreciated. 'Cause a louder less tinny, cleaner sound would be great!

[Barbie]

My speakers don't seem loud enough on the interstate. I downloaded some music and put it on a sim card then inserted it into my GPS. I can hear it a lot better because the music comes through the speakers and the gps. It's also nice because I can fast forward through the songs I'm not in the mood to listen to.

[ARCTIC]

I hardly use the speakers, i just run all the sound into the bluetooth in my helmet

Me too.


Phil, Tyler TX- from my iPad3.5 using Tapatalk HD

Actually the thread is about how to upgrade the speakers. NOT "should I use speakers or bluetooth headsets". Just sayin'......

Hello all,

I just purchased my ST spyder limited a week ago. With my helmet I purchased the Sena smh10 bluetooth headest.

How to I force the ST radio to play though the headset verse through the external speaks?

You'd probably get a better response on a search or starting a new thread. You're going to need the bluetooth dongle: http://store.spyder.brp.com/product/...r_Audio_System

[SpyderGAAZ]

Do the 2013 ST-S all have radios? I am picking my 2013 STS up after my vacation and it will be a pleasant surprise if it has a radio!

[Speedy Spyder]

Do the 2013 ST-S all have radios? I am picking my 2013 STS up after my vacation and it will be a pleasant surprise if it has a radio!

STS doesn't come with a radio. The ST-L does. Good luck and enjoy your new toy!

[mstella101]

I just ordered polk db401's - polks 4" marine certified speakers from Sonic Electronix- After talking to several different Tech experts they all seem to agree this would be the best choice to switch out the OEM's for. When I pulled the grill and speaker out (without taking off any tupperware) it looks like it
could /should be an easy switch- there is literally no room back there for any speaker more than 2"'s deep! Hope it works

[ARCTIC]

I just ordered polk db401's - polks 4" marine certified speakers from Sonic Electronix- After talking to several different Tech experts they all seem to agree this would be the best choice to switch out the OEM's for. When I pulled the grill and speaker out (without taking off any tupperware) it looks like it
could /should be an easy switch- there is literally no room back there for any speaker more than 2"'s deep! Hope it works

Keep us posted!!! Are you only switching speakers or are you adding an amplifier as well?

[mstella101]

right now just speakers- I'll see if I need an amp. was told power pucks could be a viable option- or an amp in frunk. The speakers are on their way should be here tomorrow. I'l switch them out as soon as I can. I'll let you all know if they help.

[Bob Denman]

Would the ones from J&M that fit the front of the RTs, work on an ST?

[Speedy Spyder]

I just ordered polk db401's - polks 4" marine certified speakers from Sonic Electronix- After talking to several different Tech experts they all seem to agree this would be the best choice to switch out the OEM's for. When I pulled the grill and speaker out (without taking off any tupperware) it looks like it
could /should be an easy switch- there is literally no room back there for any speaker more than 2"'s deep! Hope it works

Hi, I'm about to order Polk db501's took some measurements of factory speaker according to Polk rep instructions and came up with 5"???

[Speedy Spyder]

Would the ones from J&M that fit the front of the RTs, work on an ST?

All the research I've done hands down Polk Audio marine grade certified.

[mstella101]

If u can wait a couple hours before u order I will be installing them this afternoon I'll let you know what happens. When u pull off grill it doesn't seem that a 5" will fit. its really tight in there. I'm going to try without pulling off tupperware. If you don't here from me soon send out the Mounties!

[bondo]

Hello all,

I just purchased my ST spyder limited a week ago. With my helmet I purchased the Sena smh10 bluetooth headest.

How to I force the ST radio to play though the headset verse through the external speaks?

you musy buy sena sm1o from can am comes with hareness then you sync everthing together

[Speedy Spyder]

If u can wait a couple hours before u order I will be installing them this afternoon I'll let you know what happens. When u pull off grill it doesn't seem that a 5" will fit. its really tight in there. I'm going to try without pulling off tupperware. If you don't here from me soon send out the Mounties!

How did u make out with your installation?

[mstella101]

haven't tackled it yet(bummer-man) but will Sun AM then go for a ride! I'll let u know

[Speedy Spyder]

haven't tackled it yet(bummer-man) but will Sun AM then go for a ride! I'll let u know