I believe the RT stereo is junk, all feedback wanted.

[Woodsrider]

If I could have gotten the S with radio delete I would have, I much prefer the Sena FM unit I have....plays in my helment, and I can stream iheartradio to it. That said, the factory system in the 2012 seemed fine for the times I used it. I haven't turned the one on in the 2014 yet.

 

[PMK]

I brought this topic up elseware a few weeks ago and was soundly flamed ......At any rate I swapped out the OEM ( on a 2014 RT ) speakers for JBL GTO 528 & 428's and because they are only 2 OHM speakers they draw less power to operate them...effectively doubling the rated power of the head unit ......( at least that's what I think ) .......The outcome is I can get the volume up to a point where it hurts to listen to it .......But the sound is pretty clean and crisp......Only if you use an MP-3 or Ipod etc........forget FM it's never a clear enough signal in Vermont ..............PS the four speakers cost $ 100 delivered from Sonixelectronix.com..............PPS I would put 528's in the rear also ...it would mean some minor trimming to do it......but the OEM rear speakers are 4 3/4 inches ( an odd size ) ......Mikeguyver.........UP-DATE ....I just got my two MP-3 players back from my nephew who downloaded about 1500 tunes into them. I hooked them up to my RT with the up-graded speakers ( see above ) and OMG the sound is beyond belief ( from previous OEM crap ). I could actually go to max volume and still get clear sound without distortion.....If I didn't hear it myself I wouldn't believe it. Not only is it clear ,...It is so loud it cannot be listened to at that level .....I'm not BS'ing on this anyone who wants to hear them can call me and I'll play them for you and you can decide .......PM me for further info........Mikeguyver

Bringing this forward, I had sent Mike a PM about which speakers he used. Just letting others see what he used and shared again with me via PM.

I want to ask anyone though. Are the specs for the audio output listed anywhere? I know Mike dropped to 2 ohm speakers. Just curious if the output wattage is known or published.

Not even sure I will mod this, but with a planned short trip, I wouldn't mind letting Miss Daisy enjoy some quality music.

Kind of gathering info...the Tune Trapper antenna, some speakers, and maybe a modified set of grilles. Time will tell.

Thanks if anyone can share the technical specs.

PK

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

STEREO WATTAGE

Bringing this forward, I had sent Mike a PM about which speakers he used. Just letting others see what he used and shared again with me via PM.

I want to ask anyone though. Are the specs for the audio output listed anywhere? I know Mike dropped to 2 ohm speakers. Just curious if the output wattage is known or published.

Not even sure I will mod this, but with a planned short trip, I wouldn't mind letting Miss Daisy enjoy some quality music.

Kind of gathering info...the Tune Trapper antenna, some speakers, and maybe a modified set of grilles. Time will tell.

Thanks if anyone can share the technical specs.

PK[/QUOTE......Paul finding out the WATTAGE of the stereo would take help from the CIA or NSA etc.....However from past experience OEM stereo's are usually at the low end of the wattage scale and ( if you paid $5000 extra for the one in your BMW I'm not referring to that one ) I doubt if BRP is any different. I have been using mine for a few months now and have had no problems with any deterioration of sound quality. My best estimate on the WATTAGE would be 18 MAX .......according to the techs at JBL their 2 OHM speakers are designed to be swapped out from the usual 4 OHM variety......if they weren't they would be out of business a long time ago..:roflblack:......JBL is John b. Lansing .....formerly of Lansing Altec fame ......He quit and formed the JBL Corp. which now provides all the High end speakers for Toyt among others.........There were lots of people at SPYDERQUEST who heard my Stereo and told me they were quite impressed .But so far they are being shy here .....Like I said in my PM I don't own stock in JBL, but so many here have complained about the poor quality of the sound .....I did something about it and am very HAPPY with the outcome .......Mike ..............PS anyone who wants to HEAR them ......PM me and we can set up a Demonstration.......:thumbup:

 

[PMK]

Bringing this forward, I had sent Mike a PM about which speakers he used. Just letting others see what he used and shared again with me via PM.

I want to ask anyone though. Are the specs for the audio output listed anywhere? I know Mike dropped to 2 ohm speakers. Just curious if the output wattage is known or published.

Not even sure I will mod this, but with a planned short trip, I wouldn't mind letting Miss Daisy enjoy some quality music.

Kind of gathering info...the Tune Trapper antenna, some speakers, and maybe a modified set of grilles. Time will tell.

Thanks if anyone can share the technical specs.

PK[/QUOTE......Paul finding out the WATTAGE of the stereo would take help from the CIA or NSA etc.....However from past experience OEM stereo's are usually at the low end of the wattage scale and ( if you paid $5000 extra for the one in your BMW I'm not referring to that one ) I doubt if BRP is any different. I have been using mine for a few months now and have had no problems with any deterioration of sound quality. My best estimate on the WATTAGE would be 18 MAX .......according to the techs at JBL their 2 OHM speakers are designed to be swapped out from the usual 4 OHM variety......if they weren't they would be out of business a long time ago..:roflblack:......JBL is John b. Lansing .....formerly of Lansing Altec fame ......He quit and formed the JBL Corp. which now provides all the High end speakers for Toyt among others.........There were lots of people at SPYDERQUEST who heard my Stereo and told me they were quite impressed .But so far they are being shy here .....Like I said in my PM I don't own stock in JBL, but so many here have complained about the poor quality of the sound .....I did something about it and am very HAPPY with the outcome .......Mike ..............PS anyone who wants to HEAR them ......PM me and we can set up a Demonstration.......:thumbup:

I'm just trying to get a grasp of what is installed from BRP. The honest truth is...I have met a good friend of the son in law, he works for Audio Advisers. I plan to see about a deal of some kind. Just don't want to be :dontknow: if he asks.

JBL is no problem. Let's not discuss Toyota radios...Not JBL, but my oem unit failed just out of warranty, the wifes Corolla failed and was replaced, my Daughters Corolla failed. All 3 2010's. I installed a JVC, got it new at a yard sale. $40 I think. Much, much, much better unit.

PK

 

[Ben Burped]

:agree:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

??????

I'm just trying to get a grasp of what is installed from BRP. The honest truth is...I have met a good friend of the son in law, he works for Audio Advisers. I plan to see about a deal of some kind. Just don't want to be :dontknow: if he asks.

JBL is no problem. Let's not discuss Toyota radios...Not JBL, but my oem unit failed just out of warranty, the wifes Corolla failed and was replaced, my Daughters Corolla failed. All 3 2010's. I installed a JVC, got it new at a yard sale. $40 I think. Much, much, much better unit.

PK

.......Paul , JBL makes speakers not the stereo's......If the radio cr*ps out the speakers probably still work fine .....................IMHO.......Mike :thumbup:

 

[PMK]

.......Paul , JBL makes speakers not the stereo's......If the radio cr*ps out the speakers probably still work fine .....................IMHO.......Mike :thumbup:

The Toyota Tacoma had an option to go with the JBL 6 disc cd setup. (Seems JBL is optional or tied into oem Toyota and Ferrari, speakers and players) A pretty expensive upgrade. I did not get that. You are correct though, the truck speakers had no issue, it was the (not JBL) receiver / cd player that went wonky showing Japanese symbols and such.

Still gathering info on what may get done to the Spyder.

PK

 

[Bob Denman]

Michael...
I'm really pleased to notice the recent change that you've made...
You're not " :gaah: MIKE!! :gaah:" so much anymore.

Now; you're more like:
"Michael... "

My opinion shouldn't matter to you; but I'm happier than the Rooster that's found the keys to the henhouse

; to see this transformation! :thumbup: