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What Stereo Options other than OEM set?

Jane1330

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New to me 2016 F3-T with no OEM sound system. What are my options other then a $900 Canam set? I do have the Cardo/JBL setup for my modular helmet, I only wear it for long trips, also wish to avoid speakers mounted to handlebars (look tacky)

Appreciate input from the audiophiles out there :f_spider:

What would mount in speaker OEM location?
 
I’ve become a big fan of streaming Bluetooth to my modular helmet from iPhone. Music choices are pretty limitless and sound quality is great without having to have it cranked up too loud.
 
New to me 2016 F3-T with no OEM sound system. What are my options other then a $900 Canam set? I do have the Cardo/JBL setup for my modular helmet, I only wear it for long trips, also wish to avoid speakers mounted to handlebars (look tacky)

Appreciate input from the audiophiles out there :f_spider:

What would mount in speaker OEM location?

From what I've read there are a few speaker options that can be mounted inside any helmet ( even the half helmet's ) ..... not having any speakers at all pretty much eliminates adding a stereo :roflblack: ..... good luck ... Mike :thumbup:
 
From what I've read there are a few speaker options that can be mounted inside any helmet ( even the half helmet's ) ..... not having any speakers at all pretty much eliminates adding a stereo :roflblack: ..... good luck ... Mike :thumbup:

Plus, the OEM "stereo" is pretty much garbage anyway. Best to stick with speakers in the helmet type of thing.
 
I’ve become a big fan of streaming Bluetooth to my modular helmet from iPhone. Music choices are pretty limitless and sound quality is great without having to have it cranked up too loud.

I'm on a ride now, streaming music from my GPS to the Sena 20s headset. Worked well for 2-1/2 hours but then started breaking up and fading out. I think that streaming music is shortening battery life. Just a consideration
 
New to me 2016 F3-T with no OEM sound system. What are my options other then a $900 Canam set? I do have the Cardo/JBL setup for my modular helmet, I only wear it for long trips, also wish to avoid speakers mounted to handlebars (look tacky)

Appreciate input from the audiophiles out there :f_spider:

What would mount in speaker OEM location?

Blue tooth phone to your cardo and maybe try a set of blue tooth ear buds that you can keep in the trunk and put on when you don't have the cardo set with you.
 
Plus, the OEM "stereo" is pretty much garbage anyway. Best to stick with speakers in the helmet type of thing.

I beg to differ .... I have a 14 RT with the OEM stereo ( no separate AMP ) and swapped the 4 OEM speakers for 2 OHM JBL's and my system rocks ..... A simple upgrade to the speakers is possible until 2018 then BRP really screwed up the system ..... JMHO .... Mike :thumbup:
 
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Let me start off by saying I have yet to find a headset that allows for communication via phone while riding. I can hear them somewhat but they can hardly ever hear me. Only if it's a full face helmet. Soap box over.

I went looking to add bass to my newly acquired F3-T. The cost to add 2-8 inch pods, a wiring harness, a box to adapt to the BRP system, and a 2 channel amp, plus installation was 2k, $1900+ ouch! For two speakers! I didn't get what brand names, it didn't matter, I was already walking.

Let's be real, you're only going to get so much bass from an 8 inch speaker anyhow; in addition, mp3's lose some depth anyways. So is there really a point? I rip most of my music in FLAC, so depending on the original source, the quality can suffer. An 8 inch could provide some pop, but for 2k, I'm not Rockefeller! I also think they look tacky (pods, I mean). So the only realistic solution I see is a speaker replacement.

So, what is available? I'd rather not play with OHM swapping. If you know what speakers fit or fit with MILD modifications, please provide a link. I think the stock system is loud enough, it just lacks pop in the bass department, which may be something I have to live with.
 
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