Want Sound on your Spyder? Heres how!

[chclark71]

Hi Spyder Lovers,
I've been receiving allot of inquiries on how I put premium sound on my Spyder. I made a video and placed it on my streaming server. Its about 8 min long and if you dont have broadband and Windows media player, you will need them to view. Heres the link. copy and paste to your browser, and it will auto open your media player. Enjoy.

1mb Stream:

mms://www.phatstreams.net/spydersound1mb.wmv


764k Stream:

mms://www.phatstreams.net/spydersound764k.wmv

[pzim]

Charles
Great job on the sound system and even better job on the video explaining it.

[docdoru]

[zzneonzz]

Hi Spyder Lovers,
I've been receiving allot of inquiries on how I put premium sound on my Spyder. I made a video and placed it on my streaming server. Its about 8 min long and if you dont have broadband and Windows media player, you will need them to view. Heres the link. copy and paste to your browser, and it will auto open your media player. Enjoy.

1mb Stream:

mms://www.phatstreams.net/spydersound1mb.wmv


764k Stream:

mms://www.phatstreams.net/spydersound764k.wmv

Very Impressive. I was worried that there would be to much Air space using the entire trunk as the "Box" for the sub as most subs ive used in the past sound best at .25 cubic feet of airspace. But i must say definately nice work!!!!!

Did you hook up a toggle on the LED's to allow them to flash/solid/off because i know around here you can have them on solid or off but flashing will get you pulled over if your driving. I used to use this setup for my Cars for stereo competitions i love how they flash with the bass.

Any other mods you have done?

[babyanlee]

Charles that was a GREAT video, and Lights too since the last time we saw you.

[Roger]

Charles that was awesome i can tell where the party is at when you are stopped.

[chclark71]

Neon, I haven't put one in yet, but its a "Radio Shack" visit from doing so. I think I will pick up a dual-throw switch from one of the marine shops around town.

Hi Spyder Lovers,
I've been receiving allot of inquiries on how I put premium sound on my Spyder. I made a video and placed it on my streaming server. Its about 8 min long and if you dont have broadband and Windows media player, you will need them to view. Heres the link. copy and paste to your browser, and it will auto open your media player. Enjoy.

1mb Stream:

mms://www.phatstreams.net/spydersound1mb.wmv


764k Stream:

mms://www.phatstreams.net/spydersound764k.wmv

[zzneonzz]

Neon, I haven't put one in yet, but its a "Radio Shack" visit from doing so. I think I will pick up a dual-throw switch from one of the marine shops around town.

Good Call on the marine grade much more reliable for a spyder I do like your setup though and might be adding something in the future when money is more available LOL

[kalavera]

pretty cool setup.
I wish there was a better way than cutting hole in trunk.

Have you had to beef up your battery or charging system? Is there a big power drain?

[chclark71]

Here's the links for the speakers the amps:
Polk Audio MM840 $139- http://www.crutchfield.com/p_107MM84...40.html?tp=972-

Blaupunkt Amp $149.99- http://www.crutchfield.com/p_023THA2...aupunkt&tp=115

DWG Speakers $99 - http://www.dwgspeakers.com/

Amp Wiring kit-$29.99 http://www.crutchfield.com/p_142PA10...t.html?tp=2919

Speaker Wire Priced by the Ft.- http://www.crutchfield.com/p_211UCT1...e.html?tp=2917

As for the Headlights, they come on when you start the Spyder

Excellent video Charles and thank you.

Those are all great components and the sound is awesome.

One quik question though....

When you turn the key to activate the sound system, I don't see the headlights coming on... but I do see the lights on the bumpers coming on...

How did you do that?

Thanks in advance,

Steve

p.s. How much was the entire system?

[SpyderGirl]

Very cool video and nice set-up. Nice step-by-step and it sounds real nice. One quick thing though... that sub is marine grade and can handle water, but what about all the sorts of road debris and such that could come up underneath the Spyder. Are you not worried about damage to the sub in that manner?

Also, where did you get those housings for the speakers and how did you mount them?

[chclark71]

Honestly, I didnt measure the amp draw. We left it running during the BRP Superbowl owners event for an hour, and the bike sarted right up. No rideability issues either while running. Now, If you get a different amp, all of that would most likely change. They are the biggest voltage hogs.

pretty cool setup.
I wish there was a better way than cutting hole in trunk.

Have you had to beef up your battery or charging system? Is there a big power drain?

[bone crusher]

Wow...I love music but not that much...plus, trunk space is at a premium...

[wilson]

Hi Spyder Lovers,
I've been receiving allot of inquiries on how I put premium sound on my Spyder. I made a video and placed it on my streaming server. Its about 8 min long and if you dont have broadband and Windows media player, you will need them to view. Heres the link. copy and paste to your browser, and it will auto open your media player. Enjoy.

1mb Stream:

mms://www.phatstreams.net/spydersound1mb.wmv


764k Stream:

mms://www.phatstreams.net/spydersound764k.wmv

Nice job, Like the effects, This is how I installed my tunes, with GPS

Check it out.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=9280

[chclark71]

Hi CZ,
You Can hear the DWGs but the sound is very "Treble". Hoestly I split off and use earplug style earphones as well when riding.. They cut wind noise and give me sound as well. I just dont turn it up to loud so I can hear surrounding sound. (I.E. emergency vehicles)

[chclark71]

CZ,
If you hook the speakers to one DWG you will halve the power output and change the impedance. The speakers will work, but the amp may blow after a period of time.

Now when you are riding, you will not experience the same overall listening experience as earplug headsets,

As to the other thread asking about Ipod.
Will an Ipod work?... Sure, but its not nearly as much fun! This thread is primarily for those wanting to do some personalization. The whole concept of Spyder is about innovation.....No slam on anyone wanting to just use an Ipod, just showing another way

[RoadHammer]

Very cool,
what codec is being used for the media player? I only here sound, no video. Can you make the video downloadable instead of streaming only?

[docdoru]

[quote=chclark71;77874]Hi Spyder Lovers,
I've been receiving allot of inquiries on how I put premium sound on my Spyder. I made a video and placed it on my streaming server. Its about 8 min long and if you dont have broadband and Windows media player, you will need them to view. Heres the link. copy and paste to your browser, and it will auto open your media player. Enjoy.

Chclark71:
We can also take 1/3 of the space of the Corbin bags with the speakers facing inside. Something like this: