JL audio system installed

[Orange monster]

My brother had a local shop install the JL audio speaker pods, JL audio amp, volume control, and aux jack on his RS-S last Friday. System sounds very good but was pricey at $1400 with labor and all components. He still needs to add a phone mount but for now he just plugs in the aux jack and lays the phone between the windshield and dash. He also has a jack in the frunk so he can plug the phone into the 12v charger and plug into the amp at the same time.

 

[Laila's Dad]

show them how little space the amp takes up in the "frunk"...

 

[Orange monster]

I completely forgot to take a picture of the amp, but as you said takes up very little space.

 

[bigflax925]

I've really been thinking about adding this system to my Spyder. Would love to see pics.

I think $1400 installed is a good price, considering that the kit retails for about $1600 alone.

If I could find that price locally, I'd go for it.

 

[DaDrkmysta]

like the JLs but ....

too pricey!! did this instead... not as expensive.. all Kicker speakers now

 

[Laila's Dad]

View attachment 75431too pricey!! did this instead... not as expensive.. all Kicker speakers now

looks pretty darn good, are these water proof? how does it look from the front?

 

[DaDrkmysta]

not water proof

i got caught in the rain twice and not issue... it's not like i was sitting in the rain.. i was moving. i will have to get picture from the front... gives the bike a different look... which is what i wanted.. every spyder class of spyder looks the same so i opted to do something different.

 

[DaDrkmysta]

front shot of fairing

as i was working on it. just purchased an amp to give the speakers a lil more umph!! Marine head unit but speakers are not... don't plan on ever going anywhere in a down pour and if there's a chance of rain i bring the cover for the bike so i never spent the extra money for marine speakers.

 

[Mexican]

looks pretty darn good, are these water proof? how does it look from the front?

Where do i get a kit like that? What is included in it? How much???
Want one!!

 

[Bob Denman]

Those speaker pods looks as if they're going to offer up quite a bit more protection from the wind as well... :thumbup:

 

[aka1004]

These are marine speakers so moisture shouldn't be an issue. Had it for about a year and spyder sits outside and no problems. These can take a lot of power so get the biggest DIGITAL(low electrical draw) amp you can/want to squeeze in the trunk.

You can get pods from jl audio direct for like $700, shipped and it comes with all necessary mounting hardwares and wires. Jl also makes small foot print digital amp and so does alpine. I am using eclipse amp, 150 true watts per channel and amp clips before speakers distorts.

It actually looks better from front with sorta jet air intake look but it does look like you have a big boom box from the rear...

Overall, very happy with price, looks and performance.

 

[DaDrkmysta]

Good Question

Where do i get a kit like that? What is included in it? How much???
Want one!!

I purchased mines from a member.. he purchased them from an outfit in Canada.. He never gave me their name.. which i'm sure he just wanted me to buy from him.

 

[Dan-Am]

I purchased mines from a member.. he purchased them from an outfit in Canada.. He never gave me their name.. which i'm sure he just wanted me to buy from him.

Sorry! Guess I should have given you their name so you could spend a LOT more $$$ :lecturef_smilie:

 

[Laila's Dad]

could they trick this out even more?

View attachment 75431too pricey!! did this instead... not as expensive.. all Kicker speakers now

I was looking at the website for the Canadian shop that does the fairing mold for this and it got me to thinking could they alter the fairing to have a dvd/cd/GPS screen that is so common in newer cars these days. Is all of this necessary...no, of course not but how many "farkles" really are?

 

[Mexican]

I was looking at the website for the Canadian shop that does the fairing mold for this and it got me to thinking could they alter the fairing to have a dvd/cd/GPS screen that is so common in newer cars these days. Is all of this necessary...no, of course not but how many "farkles" really are?

What is the name of the outfit?I would like to pay them a visit via online

 

[Laila's Dad]

What is the name of the outfit?I would like to pay them a visit via online

This is the site

http://www.hpconcept.net/products/fairing/spyder-brp/

 

[Mexican]

This is the site

http://www.hpconcept.net/products/fairing/spyder-brp/

Thanks!!!:thumbup:

 

[Dan-Am]

HPCONCEPT, I have plenty of info on this product for anyone interested...plus install pics if needed. Shoot me a PM with an email! :thumbup:

 

[Dan-Am]

I was looking at the website for the Canadian shop that does the fairing mold for this and it got me to thinking could they alter the fairing to have a dvd/cd/GPS screen that is so common in newer cars these days. Is all of this necessary...no, of course not but how many "farkles" really are?

Good point! The fairing is all fiberglass so you can cut it as needed. The marine radio you see is very small so you should note there is very little room for large units on the "face" of the fairing and especially behind it. However, with some creative engineering, one might be able to install a flip-screen unit which would be very cool. I strongly considered it, but I have a serious dedication to using only waterproof electronics on the exposed areas of my Spyder. Nobody "plans" on getting caught in the rain, but IT HAPPENS!

 

[Laila's Dad]

Good point! The fairing is all fiberglass so you can cut it as needed. The marine radio you see is very small so you should note there is very little room for large units on the "face" of the fairing and especially behind it. However, with some creative engineering, one might be able to install a flip-screen unit which would be very cool. I strongly considered it, but I have a serious dedication to using only waterproof electronics on the exposed areas of my Spyder. Nobody "plans" on getting caught in the rain, but IT HAPPENS!

Valid point about using only marine grade products. I am surprised that no one has come up with a marine grade system that does have the screen option.