ROARING TOYZ DUAL BLACK SPEAKER SET

[Dragonrider]

Well, I finally have tunes on my RS. Extreme Kempy carries this set, and it was easy to install, but had way more cable/wire than needed for the Spyder. I just rolled up the excess and left it - might want to move the kit to another bike someday? The system allows you to use any iPod, MP3 player, or smart phone, that uses a standard stereo phone jack.

You will need to remove the instruments (easier than I initially thought) and the fuse panel cover in the frunk. Also, I added some velcro to the plastic under my left grip, to hold my iPod in place, while giving me some access to it.

Any way, I have the Madstad windshield and bracket set, which gave me a lot of latitude for speaker placement. I placed them in the top of the instruments, more or less aimed at me (see Pic #1). The attachment was easy, as the kit came with adhesive backed stands for the speakers, which are nice and small - however, they produce enough sound for my bad ears at 70+ with a loud exhaust. (no bass tho) I drilled two holes (one behind each speaker) for the wires, and placed the amp under the fuse cover in the frunk (pic #3). Notice the male connector in the lower left of Pic #3 - I did this so I had somewhere to put the connecting cable, when the system wasn't in use.

Total install was about a half hour and really easy. If you want power for your iPod, that's another story, but, for me, I have more battery life per day than I need.

Let me know if you have any questions!!

 

[SpyderWolf]

Anyway that a pretty clean set up! :thumbup: How is the sound quality at road speed?

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I am wondering the same thing. I currently have the Givi windscreen on my Spyder and seem to get a lot of wind noise, even with my full face helmet on.

 

[Dragonrider]

Like Kempy stated - not much bass, but the sound isn't bad at all - doesn't sound "overdriven". Volume is driven by the player (iPod, etc) & 3/4 volume sounds fine at 70ish +.

I have more wind with the Madstad than my old F1, and it's no problem. However, I can't comment on other shields or FFH - I only use a 1/2, however, it's still clear with the muffs in place… IMO, if you're an audiophile, you're not adding tunes to a bike… BTW, I can also tie my Garmin to the amp for directions and traffic info..

Hope that helps.

 

[SpyderWolf]

Like Kempy stated - not much bass, but the sound isn't bad at all - doesn't sound "overdriven". Volume is driven by the player (iPod, etc) & 3/4 volume sounds fine at 70ish +.

I have more wind with the Madstad than my old F1, and it's no problem. However, I can't comment on other shields or FFH - I only use a 1/2, however, it's still clear with the muffs in place… IMO, if you're an audiophile, you're not adding tunes to a bike… BTW, I can also tie my Garmin to the amp for directions and traffic info..

Hope that helps.

Thanks! That does help. I just have to figure out if I want to do something like this, or if I want to continue using my EarFuze plugs instead. :dontknow:

 

[Smylinacha]

I had speakers on my Spyder before. At road speed it was pretty hard to hear. I have a 2 bros exhaust with a power tip in it but the exhaust is still pretty loud. then I got a cranker tank bag - couldn't hear that at all. So far the best I can hear is ear buds and when I wear the full face, I have speakers in those and I hear very well. Also got a booster for my mp3 player which can crank the volume even more.

 

[Dragonrider]

I tried "speakers" in the flaps on my helmet - even with an amp (admittedly a $10 variant), it didn't make the grade at speed - on the freeway (which is my commute). this system does, and doesn't look garish, which I thought the chrome variants might.

Everyone has different tastes, and these might not be yours, but they do work for me..

 

[Dragonrider]

Today was really putting it to the test - Lots of speeding cages & trucks, rolling at 7x, cross wind, & upright riding position - hard to hear. Drop to 55ish, it's OK. In town - cool… For the price & ease of installation, it's OK - touring on the back roads 60- OK. Heavy superslab - not, unless you ride it like a sportbike, then it's still OK..

 

[Sarge707]

I tried "speakers" in the flaps on my helmet - even with an amp (admittedly a $10 variant), it didn't make the grade at speed - on the freeway (which is my commute). this system does, and doesn't look garish, which I thought the chrome variants might.

Everyone has different tastes, and these might not be yours, but they do work for me..

I think you set up looks Great:2thumbs:

I tried speakers in the helmet and its OK to about 40 MPH and then wind noise takes over.
As a lifelong musician(Who Still has outstanding hearing tests!) the BEST way to listen to music on the Spyder is Skull Candy (Or Like Ear pieces) because they cancel about 85% of the wind and motor noise AND IF you keep the sound level ONLY to medium :hun:you will still hear when your my age!!! hyea: