J&M 7.25 Speaker Review

Ok, I've waded through this thread and I think I know where I'm going, but I want to check to make sure. I have the following set up on my Streetglide:

1. Hogtunes replacement fairing speakers
2. Hogtunes Tweeter Pod
3. Hogtunes Lower speakers and amp.

My left Hogtunes fairing speaker is crackling whenever a song with a lot of bass comes on. I know it's under warranty and they will replace it. But.....I'm a little disappointed with the low bass response. There's just no thump. I know I'm not going to get that with the 5.25" speakers so here are my questions:

1. Will I get more bass response with the J&M 7.25" speakers?
2. How will that work with the Tweeter Pod?
3. How do the J&M 7.25" speakers with the tweeters and midrange work with the Tweeter Pod?
4. If it won't work well with the Tweeter Pod can I get the J&Ms without the tweeters and midrange?
5. What is the J&M amp used for, just the fairing speakers?
6. With the Hogtunes amp already installed, is there any reason to use the J&M?

Thanks
 
IzzoQuazzo,

1. Will I get more bass response with the J&M 7.25" speakers? Yes, you will get more bass with the J&M speakers over the Hogtunes, but keep in mind you won't get crazy bass from any in-fairing speaker. I am personally pleased with the bass response from my J&M 7.25" speakers when combined with the J&M 250 watt amp.

2. How will that work with the Tweeter Pod? The tweeter pod is a supplemental addition to any sound system and will work fine with the J&M setup. Al's 2009 Street Glide here has the Hogtunes tweeter pod in addition to the J&M 7.25" speakers and J&M 250 watt amp.


3. How do the J&M 7.25" speakers with the tweeters and midrange work with the Tweeter Pod? The tweeter pod just adds more high range frequency and a bit more volume.


4. If it won't work well with the Tweeter Pod can I get the J&Ms without the tweeters and midrange? The tweeter pod will work just fine.


5. What is the J&M amp used for, just the fairing speakers? Yes, the J&M 250 watt amp is a 2 channel amp used for just the front fairing speakers only.

6. With the Hogtunes amp already installed, is there any reason to use the J&M? Yes, MORE POWER! Hogtunes' amp peak power output is only 32 watts whereas J&M's is 250 watts. The J&M amp really makes the 7.25" speakers shine! You can run the Hogtunes amp with the 7.25" speakers like I did before the J&M amp was released, but the 7.25" speakers are then not being used at their highest potential. The results are night and day from the Hogtunes amp to the J&M. The sheer power difference is huge! You get an additional 218 watts of power with the J&M amp over the Hogtunes amp. You can try the J&M 7.25" speakers with the Hogtunes amp and then upgrade to the J&M amp later and you will then see the major difference.

Shawn
 
Thanks Shawn. One more question. If I put the J&M amp in to run the 7.25" speakers, how do I run the speakers in the lowers? Is there enough room for both amps?
 
You should be able to run both amps in conjunction with each other, however you may have to get creative when mounting both amps so that you can run them both together. It is possible, but may be a bit labor intensive.

Shawn
 
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