P1000 Stereo Options

[BBLASER]

I have been researching what type of Stereo to add to the P1k5. My initial idea was to use my phone as the controller and get some type of bluetooth all in one unit to mount in the middle of the unit. The areas I ride are almost always out of cell phone internet connection so I would have to download the music before I go out. I have started seeing a bunch of people with individual speakers and that go me wondering if I should look at that route. I do not want big sound, just enough to comfortably hear the music while cruising. I have no experience with this, but I do not want to buy the wrong type and wish I had went with the other. So I guess I am wondering, All in one overhead unit or get a dash mount radio with speakers? I do not want to spend more than 3-500$ on anything. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

 

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[BWAF]

I have been researching what type of Stereo to add to the P1k5. My initial idea was to use my phone as the controller and get some type of bluetooth all in one unit to mount in the middle of the unit. The areas I ride are almost always out of cell phone internet connection so I would have to download the music before I go out. I have started seeing a bunch of people with individual speakers and that go me wondering if I should look at that route. I do not want big sound, just enough to comfortably hear the music while cruising. I have no experience with this, but I do not want to buy the wrong type and wish I had went with the other. So I guess I am wondering, All in one overhead unit or get a dash mount radio with speakers? I do not want to spend more than 3-500$ on anything. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

I just built mine ,wanted radio plus bluetooth plus I put music on flash drive, start with head unit add some speakers build it to what you want !!!!

 

[Dirtstiffs-1000]

Boss MGR 350 B- Blue tooth with memory stick full,
Polk marine 6.5" speakers and Kenwood M1814 -400 watt amp. Dipole antenna under dash.
Does everything I want. Still have capacity for two additional speakers but not needed.

 

[JiminAZ]

For a low key easy install get one of the rechargable JBL "Charge" series speakers (or equivalent, about $100) and secure it using one of the Scosche fire extinquisher/boom bottle mounts or equivalent (about $55). You can put a pair of them in, and run them in stereo mode, or just put one in. If you look at the customer photos at the link you can see one of the JBL speakers in the mount. Amazon has it too for a few more bucks.

FWIW I'm not all that interested in music underway, but have found the JBL unit to be a nice little portable box that I can listen to in the shop or while working on the boat in the driveway, take camping, or whatever. It has plenty of power and I just use music downloaded from Spotify. It is capable of playing quite loudly. $100 or so for the speaker and another $55 or so for the mount. No wiring, no dash real estate used, no speakers permanently mounted, and I can take it wherever I want to go.

 

[rickoshea]

i did what jiminaz did.2 50 watt W King bluetooth pairable speakers off amazon.sounds good,ipx 5 rated,usb charger built in so you can recharge stuff or recharge the speaker,loud enough to hear with a helmet on,and i can use them on the dock,party barge or the swimming platform,over where the hammock is or out on the patio/deck.

 

[JenElio]

I just built mine ,wanted radio plus bluetooth plus I put music on flash drive, start with head unit add some speakers build it to what you want !!!!

That looks great! How heavy is it +/-
I've been thinking of doing something like that but I would do fiberglass. I dont have the ability to do out of aluminum. Only thing I keep thinking about is the weight of all components. Any input?

Thanks in advance

 

[JTW]

The Bazooka party bar is what I have.. I think it’s the 24” version. Amazon had them on sale for a couple hundred dollars back when.

 

[BWAF]

That looks great! How heavy is it +/-
I've been thinking of doing something like that but I would do fiberglass. I dont have the ability to do out of aluminum. Only thing I keep thinking about is the weight of all components. Any input?
Front is maybe 25lbs sub in back is more like 40

Thanks in advance

 

[BBLASER]

Thanks guys. Some of those setups are badass, but look like more than I need.

 

[BWAF]

Thanks guys. Some of those setups are badass, but look like more than I need.

Just take one and make it your own

 

[BWAF]

That looks great! How heavy is it +/-
I've been thinking of doing something like that but I would do fiberglass. I dont have the ability to do out of aluminum. Only thing I keep thinking about is the weight of all components. Any input?

Thanks in advance

About 25 in front and more like 35 in rear

 

[JenElio]

About 25 in front and more like 35 in rear

Any noticeable difference in being that much more top heavy? Cornering, handling, etc.

 

[Pilotadam]

I went with the round JBL gauge radio with component speakers. If I had to do it again I would go with a sound bar. Most likely a wet sounds. Was riding this weekend with a bunch of guys and they all had them in different sizes. They sounded better than mine if you take the sub out of my system.

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[BigOL3]

Thanks guys. Some of those setups are badass, but look like more than I need.

https://hondasxs.com/threads/redneck-radio.16855/#post-500735

 

[BWAF]

Any noticeable difference in being that much more top heavy? Cornering, handling, etc.

I haven't noticed

 

[BWAF]

Any noticeable difference in being that much more top heavy? Cornering, handling, etc.

But I'm sure it doesn't make it better

 

[JenElio]

But I'm sure it doesn't make it better

So far thats the best looking set up that fits my ideas as well. Most likely what I'll be doing soon. I like that I can customize to what I want and all my switches r up high too

 

[JenElio]

I just built mine ,wanted radio plus bluetooth plus I put music on flash drive, start with head unit add some speakers build it to what you want !!!!

How did you mount it up there? Looks like bar clamps? Does it hold up well in the trails? Anything you'd do different? Sorry for the million questions I like that top console idea a lot.

 

[BWAF]

How did you mount it up there? Looks like bar clamps? Does it hold up well in the trails? Anything you'd do different? Sorry for the million questions I like that top console idea a lot.

Those are custom clamps worked in a machine shop for 21 years, no problem with flex ,but if you are tall and plan to lower cage may not be for you I'm 6 4 and it's fine but if want to lower cage it could hurt

 

[BWAF]

So far thats the best looking set up that fits my ideas as well. Most likely what I'll be doing soon. I like that I can customize to what I want and all my switches r up high too

Thanks