P500 Radio, Sound Bar or What?

[100Acre]

What are you guys running for music in your machines? I'm low on space and being as tall as I am, headroom is limited as well. does anyone have any suggestions for something that may work for me?

 

[ohanacreek]

Look at this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N136PCK/?tag=sxsweb24-20

When they do another 30% off special I’ll order this.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0751J8FFY/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[William]

I have this and it’s awesome. Clear and loud... Bluetooth to your phone.

 

[infernored1000]

I use my rechargeable waterproof speaker, lasts like 10-12 hours and is plenty loud enough while driving, use two Velcro straps to the top bar and it's good to go.

 

[Mudder]

Check out Shark, or other motorcycle systems with waterproof speakers. I have a Shark unit with speakers under the hood for better bass sound. Not the best out there but less than $100. I dont go too loud so to hear any machine problems.

 

[ohanacreek]

Look at this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N136PCK/?tag=sxsweb24-20

When they do another 30% off special I’ll order this.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0751J8FFY/?tag=sxsweb24-20

I should have expanded on this but I was getting gas.

I tried several of the cheap amazon audio solutions, I tried a Bose SoundDock II in a water resistant case, I tried “tractor tuned”, THEN I made my own fiberglass enclosure that weight @55 lbs with a good head unit, good speakers and CLEAR sound.

By the time I’d tried all the cheap routes then got something that worked...WetSounds woulda been CHEAPER.

They are light, loud, and very clear sound after hearing them very clearly on my machine from someone else’s in front of me. I’m sold on the value, but it is still an expensive setup.

 

[KYhillbilly]

I use Bose noise cancelling ear buds, the machine is loud enough without trying to blast music over top of it. At 50 I have lost enough hearing. The noise cancelling ear buds reduces the noise of the machine and allows me to listen to music at a reasonable level.

 

[trigger]

I use Bose noise cancelling ear buds, the machine is loud enough without trying to blast music over top of it. At 50 I have lost enough hearing. The noise cancelling ear buds reduces the noise of the machine and allows me to listen to music at a reasonable level.

That's probably the way we should all be doing it but then your passengers would need one too.
There are a lot of inexpensive options out there if you just want sound but anything that really sounds good won't be cheap. Not much room in a P5 and even less with your size.
FWIW, if I were doing it again I'd go this way...

That MRB3 is BA!
You're going to have to mount a couple of speakers regardless, a lot of us have had good luck with these...
https://www.amazon.com/Noam-N4-Wakeboard-Waterproof-Construction/dp/B00UHXXOJE?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[RickMaynard]

I use my rechargeable waterproof speaker, lasts like 10-12 hours and is plenty loud enough while driving, use two Velcro straps to the top bar and it's good to go.

I do the same thing with my JBL speaker.


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[infernored1000]

I do the same thing with my JBL speaker.


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I love my little speaker, got it at Sams club on sale for $50, I also use it on my kayak,my river jet boat, fishing, I take that thing everywhere lol.

 

[BeerMonkey]

i did the little speaker deal until i had the money to do it right. For a little speaker i would recomend the Altec lancing life jacket series. the super life jacket has around 50 hours of battery, waterproof, floats and is loud.

For a full stereo i would recommend a full on amp with tower speakers or speaker pods and a bluetooth controler. you will never get the full sound out of a sound bar. and if you get a four channel amps or similar upfront you can add on to it as you go.

 

[ohanacreek]

i did the little speaker deal until i had the money to do it right. For a little speaker i would recomend the Altec lancing life jacket series. the super life jacket has around 50 hours of battery, waterproof, floats and is loud.

For a full stereo i would recommend a full on amp with tower speakers or speaker pods and a bluetooth controler. you will never get the full sound out of a sound bar. and if you get a four channel amps or similar upfront you can add on to it as you go.

You’re right you’ll never get the full midrange from a sound bar/sub setup BUT consider my full fiberglass enclosure setup was 55lbs with no sub or sub amp and that was at the very top of the ROPS. The WetSounds 6 bar is 13lbs the sub is 21lbs and I’m planning on mounting it at floor level in the middle.

If you’re a flatlander the full setup ain’t bad and you’ll get the best midrange, but if steep stuff is your thing the lower weight of a sound bar may be better for you. Cost will be about the same.

 

[Fischer]

I use my rechargeable waterproof speaker, lasts like 10-12 hours and is plenty loud enough while driving, use two Velcro straps to the top bar and it's good to go.

Do you have a picture of your set up?

 

[Mudder]

I lucked out and got these for two of my rides. Saw one on Ebay, as Polaris sold out online. Wonder if dealers have any in inventory? MTX Overhead Audio Pod fits! - The Honda Side by Side Club!

 

[pFive]

I made this boom cooler. For the three needed amp channels I just used a $25 amp card with built in Bluetooth (Shown). The three channel needs a bit more voltage than the 14.4 volts you get while running so I added a $5 Boost/Buck converter to step it up a bit. This cooler also holds my chips/cigars and paper goods while on the trail. I had to add metal latches to keep the lid tight. This sounds more powerful than most of the other rigs I see on the trail, the 8" sub actually works

 

[pFive]

If you just want a two channel speaker box get one a these bluetooth amps....super cheap and typically underestimated by folks till they try one.. Ill find a link if anyone wants.

 

[futzin]

I use a JBL Extreme bluetooth speaker I already had. Excellent sound, bass response and volume. Heavy zip tie to top roll bar and done. Can be paired with other JBL stuff. Pro: no wires. Con: gotta recharge.