Better speakers, do they work?

[bluestratos]

I know a few of you upgraded your speakers and I read Lamonsters thread on how he changed his out but it sounds like no one found any great difference. What is you thought about this now? I understand an amp would help but without going there, is the speaker change worth it?

Thanks

 

[Bob Denman]

I think that J&M (?) makes upgraded speakers that bolt right in... The fellow I know who put them in is as happy as a clam in wet sand... :thumbup:

 

[eddieshep999]

I had changed mine out for Marine type Speakers - Front only - Concerned ref weather protection
Found the sound distorted once above Half Volume
Was going to change back to the Stock OEM Ones as they at least did give a better sound at a higher volume
But came across the J&M Audio upgrade Speakers for the Spyder RT

Order them a few weeks ago and fitted them - Very impressed with the quality and the Sound esp at the Higher volumes (Needed if using
Speakers on the Highway)
I fitted a complete set and are very happy with them
I have also fitted a Bluetooth transmitter which allows me to switch the Speakers off and direct the sound to my Sena SMH10 Headset

Having looked at varouis audio systems J&M do have a great deal of experience in the Motorcycle Audio field - It was for this reason I went
with them

Eddie Sheppard
Reading UK



Spyder – RT-S SES (AUTO 2010 Model)


List of Mods :-
Added Zuno 660 - Garmin kit as supplied on the Spyder RT Limited
Digital Voltmeter and Digital Clock to replace Fuel and Temp gauge – Fuel and Temp now
displayed in Cluster Display
LED Bulbs Reversing Lights,Front position lights
HMT - Brake Light
LED – Running lights
LED - Mud Flap lights
Rear extended Mud Flap
LED Light in Rear Trunk
Elka Shocks Stage 1 +R – Front and Rear
Shock Covers
Track Rod Covers
Spyderpops – Missing Belt Grard & BumpSkid
BaJaRon – Custom Ignition Wire Set + NGK 2 Iridium DCPR8EIX. Spark Plugs
K&N Air Filter
Sport Tall Wide Clear Windshield – Cut down to 24” High
Chrome 2011 Front Lower Wind deflecors
Utopia Backrest
S/S Seat Prop
S/S Handlebar Weights
S/S Grills both sides matching
Bottom Panel S/S Protection
S/S stronger Funk Lid brackets
S/S Bracket for RBNS Hood for Zumo 660 GPS + TourTech Lockable Mount
Mirrors Zipped tied for added potection
Rubber Tank protector on glove box
Grip Puppies
Switch in Swith Cluster for Manual Fan operation
Power Socket in Switch Cluster and at Rear passenger Handrail
Rear Speaker Switch for passenger On/OFF
Upgraded Front/Rear J&M Speakers
Bluetooth Via Sony transmitter TMR- BT10 - On board Radio to Sena SMH10 Headsets

 

[Bob Denman]

I found the link for the speakers...
http://www.jmcorp.com/SeeProducts.asp?PF=46

I hope that it helps! :thumbup:

 

[eddieshep999]

Ref J&m Upgraded Speakers for the Spyder RT

Got mine from Custom Dynamics - Were on offer at a lower price than J&M Direct and I was able to support a SpderLovers vendor
as well

Here was a link :

http://www.customdynamics.com/can_am_spyder_audio_speakers.htm

Eddie Sheppard
Reading UK

 

[Bob Denman]

Even better! :2thumbs:
Thanks!

 

[Hobstopper]

Funny you asked:
I switched out my OEMs for Polk Audio speakers around a year ago. Several months back I started having issues with the rears not having any volume. I just disassembled last night and found that both rears are blown (hopefully still under warranty). I am having to temporarily (maybe permanently) put my original OEM rear speakers back in.
When I first put the speakers in I could tell a difference based on how high I could put the volume before getting distortion and a little cleaner sound. I now think that the fronts are probably worth replacing, probably where I was hearing the most difference, but the rears I don't think that there is that big of a benefit. While working on my bike last night playing with the Polks trying to get them to work and putting my OEMs back in I feel that because it is such a small speaker and they are facing into the wind you are just not going to see a big improvement over the OEMs.
I may look for other alternatives for the rears, but for now I may just stick with the OEMs unless I can get the Polks replaced for free.

I am interested in hearing more about the J&Ms, maybe that is the way to go.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

J & M SPEAKERS

Can someone tell me what size those speakers are front and rear....the diameter.....Thanks.....Mike....:thumbup:

 

[eddieshep999]

BLUEKNIGHT911

The Fronts are 5.25"
The Rears are 4.00"
These sizes are screw hole standards.

Rerf J & M Speakers = They feature the same exact dimension mounting hole pattern and electrical spade lug size/polarity as the stock speakers, to make installation a snap.

This may help

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...-Speaker-Replacement-on-the-RT&highlight=polk

Eddie Sheppard
Reading UK

 

[Bob Denman]

I was told that changing the rear speakers was relatively easy... The fronts were a horse of a different color! :gaah:

 

[bluestratos]

Thank you all for the help, I will get the speakes for sure now. I have Elkas on the way for the front shocks, speakers will be next

 

[kinggeek]

I have also fitted a Bluetooth transmitter which allows me to switch the Speakers off and direct the sound to my Sena SMH10 Headset

Any pointers on how/where you wired in the Bluetooth transmitter?