Alright, let’s talk about these motorcycle amplifiers, you know, the things that make your music loud on your bike. I ain’t no expert, but I’ve seen a thing or two, and I can tell ya what’s what.
First off, what in the world is a motorcycle amplifier anyway? Well, it’s like this little box that makes your music sound bigger and stronger. You hook it up to your speakers, and boom, you can hear your tunes even when you’re zipping down the road. Some folks call ’em amps for short, makes it easier to say, I guess.
Now, there’s all sorts of amps out there. Some big, some small, some cheap, some so fancy they cost more than my old mule Bessie. You got brands like Rockford Fosgate, they make this PBR300X4 thing, sounds mighty powerful to me. And then there’s RPM STROKER, VEGA, and STEALTH BOMBER, names sound like they could knock you off your feet, eh?
Picking the right amp, well, that’s the tricky part. It’s like choosing the right feed for your chickens. Too much, and they get sick, too little, and they don’t grow. Same with amps. You gotta match it to your speakers and your battery. If your battery is small, like those little ones on scooters, you don’t need a big amp. A 1-amp or 2-amp charger is probably enough. But if you got a big hog of a bike, then you might need something stronger.
And speaking of batteries, let me tell ya, you don’t wanna mess those up. Get yourself a good charger, something that won’t fry your battery. They say you should use the lowest amp setting on your charger, that way you don’t overdo it. It’s like cooking grits, low and slow is the way to go.
Now, about that power, they talk about watts, like 600 watts. That just means how loud it can get, I reckon. If you’re riding on the highway, you want something loud, so you can hear your music over all that wind noise. I mean, what’s the point of having music if you can’t even hear it? So, more watts is better, if you like it loud, that is.
- More watts: Louder music, good for highway riding.
- Less watts: Quieter music, good for cruising around town.
Then there’s this Class A and Class A/B stuff. They say it sounds better, more clear, like a good crystal radio. But it ain’t always the most practical thing, takes up more space and uses more juice, they tell me.
And don’t go overpowering your speakers, that’s a big no-no. If your amp is too strong for your speakers, it’ll mess ’em up real bad. It’ll make the sound all fuzzy and distorted, and then your speakers will go kaput. So, make sure your amp and speakers are a good match, like a good pair of boots. You don’t want one too big and one too small, do ya?
Where do you buy these things? Well, I hear tell there’s places online where you can get all sorts of motorcycle stuff. FC-Moto, they say, has got lots of clothes and accessories for bikes, maybe they got amps too. You can probably find them in stores too, if you know where to look. Just ask around, someone’s bound to know.
So, there you have it, a little bit about motorcycle amplifiers. It ain’t rocket science, just gotta match things up right and don’t go overboard with the power. And for goodness sake, don’t blow out your speakers! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go feed Bessie, she’s getting mighty impatient.
One last thing, always be safe out there on the road. Music is nice, but paying attention to what’s going on around you is more important. You don’t want to end up in a ditch just because you were too busy rocking out.
Tags: [motorcycle amplifier, motorcycle audio, motorcycle speakers, motorcycle accessories, amp power, battery charger, sound quality, watts, Rockford Fosgate, RPM STROKER, VEGA, STEALTH BOMBER, FC-Moto]
