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March 7, 2018 By Ocala Car Audio

Motorcycle Audio Amplifiers Make Your 2-Wheel Audio Come Alive

Motorcycle Audio AmplifiersMotorcycle audio amplifiers from Ocala Car Audio are the key to enjoying your music at realistic volume levels. Factory-installed stereo systems are typically a balance of size and cost, designed to keep casual listeners content. For people who truly enjoy their music, factory audio systems rarely provide the accuracy, details and volume capabilities to impress. Our staff members aren’t just audio fanatics; we love motorcycles as well. Let’s look at how an amp can breathe new life into the sound system on your bike.

Power Is the Key

Let’s look at a new Harley-Davidson Road Glide – its 107-cubic-inch engine can produce 111 lb-ft of torque at roughly 3,200 rpm. If you weigh around 200 pounds, this power is pretty good and will accelerate the bike nicely. What happens when you have a friend on the back and the saddlebags are loaded? Suddenly the 1,050-pound bike is more like 1,300. Pulling out to pass or merging on the interstate isn’t the same. The solution? You need more power.

When it comes to reproducing music, two factors limit how loudly the system can play: amplifier power and speaker design. In most cases, you run out of power first. You’ll know when this happens because the sound from your stereo becomes garbled and distorted. The only way to fix this is to add an amplifier. We offer compact amplifiers that will fit comfortably inside the fairing, saddlebag or Tour Pak and provide three to four times as much power as the factory source unit.

The Benefits of Motorcycle Audio Amplifiers

Motorcycle Audio AmplifiersWith a properly configured amplifier on your bike, you can turn the volume up without distortion. Your music will be clearer, louder and much more dynamic. Drums and bass guitars will have more impact. Vocals will be crisp and detailed. The difference is quite impressive!

If you want to take the performance of your system even further, upgrade the speakers on your motorcycle as well. New speakers can handle more power, play louder and produce a lot less distortion. Speakers are easily one of the most important components in any audio system. Without great speakers, even the best source unit and amplifier in the world will sound mediocre.

Expert Installation by Ocala Car Audio

As we mentioned above, proper amplifier configuration is essential to the performance of the audio system. Our team of expert technicians has installed thousands of amplifiers in cars, trucks, boats and motorcycles. They have the training and tools required to make these amps sound great. Even plug-and-play kits require some configuration – if you aren’t familiar with the process, you may end up with a system with a lot of background noise or one that doesn’t play as loudly as it could.

Upgrade Your Motorcycle Today!

If you are in Marion County, drop by Ocala Car Audio and speak with a member of our sales team about our motorcycle audio amplifiers and speakers. We usually have several employee bikes onsite that you can audition. Our team will take the time to understand your goals and provide you with an upgrade solution that works with your budget. For more information about any of our products or services, give us a call or send us an e-mail using our contact form.

Filed Under: Motorcycle Audio, ARTICLE Tagged With: Amplifiers, Harley-Davidson

September 25, 2017 By Parish Tanner

Motorcycle Audio Installation is Best Left to the Experts

Motorcycle Audio InstallationWhen it comes to motorcycle audio installation, Ocala Car Audio in Marion County is an expert. Installing and modifying motorcycle sound systems has been a way of life for the staff at Ocala for nearly a decade. Owner Parish Tanner grew up riding motorcycles. In fact, his entire family rides whenever they get a chance. We don’t just talk about motorcycle audio; we live it.

Premium Motorcycle Audio Products

Motorcycle Audio InstallationOur experience in designing and installing motorcycle audio upgrades is an extension of our marine audio system experience. The vibration and sound level challenges are similar in both applications. Obviously, motorcycles offer significantly less space for speakers and equipment. Our team has tried most of the solutions available and knows what speakers and amplifiers work to deliver amazing sound, even when the throttle is cranked wide open. Our motorcycle audio products can handle sun exposure and harsh vibrations from the biggest engines. They shrug off rain, dust and dirt. We have high-power amplifiers that are compact and efficient, and our speaker upgrades can handle the power from that new amplifier so you can crank your system and enjoy it for hours.

Expert Installation and Integration Services

The materials and techniques we use to upgrade the audio system on your motorcycle are as important as the products we choose. Wiring, fasteners, connectors and harnesses all need to provide the same level of performance and reliability we expect from speakers, amplifiers and source units. How we make electrical connections, route wiring and even the way we protect the finish on your bike are carefully planned to ensure your upgrade experience brings you countless hours of trouble-free entertainment.

Full-Time Mobile Electronics Specialists

Motorcycle Audio InstallationOne topic that comes up frequently with our motorcycle clients are the audio upgrades that can be purchased and installed at shows throughout the year. Both the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Daytona Bike Week see vendors from all over the country celebrating every aspect of the motorcycle culture. We see many “pop-up” retailers selling and installing sound system upgrades at the shows. While some of these systems perform well, some are mediocre. Our biggest concern is after-sales service. If you have a problem with anything we’ve installed, you can call the shop and we’ll schedule an appointment to resolve the issue. If you’ve purchased speakers or an amplifier at the show, where will you go if you need help? Some show vendors go so far as to relabel products under their name. These modifications void the warranty on those units. We service what we sell.

Ocala’s Motorcycle Audio Installation Experts

When it’s time to upgrade the sound system on your bike, drop into Ocala Car Audio and speak with one of our motorcycle audio installation experts. We would be happy to demonstrate the systems on our bikes and develop a custom solution for your cruiser. From a new set of speakers in a fairing or saddlebag to custom speaker pods on your highway bars, our team will ensure your music sounds great at any reasonable speed. You can call us at 352-512-9897 or send us an e-mail using our online contact FORM at any time for answers to questions about our products and services. We look forward to hearing from you!

Filed Under: Motorcycle Audio, ARTICLE Tagged With: Amplifiers, Harley-Davidson, Radios, Speakers, Subwoofers

July 6, 2017 By Ocala Car Audio

Ocala Client Upgrades Her Harley-Davidson Road Glide Audio System

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A client from Ocala brought her 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide to Ocala Car Audio for an audio system upgrade. She and a few friends planned a cross-country ride and she wanted the audio system upgraded before she left. This bike has the navigation system that was introduced with Project Rushmore. There is no value in replacing the radio, so we suggested adding an amplifier and new speakers to handle the power. She loved the plan, so we scheduled an appointment.

We took the front fairing apart and installed a Kenwood KAC-M3004 in a bridged configuration to power the front speakers. This amp, wired this way, produces up to 150 watts to each speaker. To handle that power, we installed a set of Hertz HCX-165.4 6.5-inch coaxial speakers from the Hi-Energy line. We set the gains up on the amp to ensure the client could turn the radio up without the system distorting.

When the client returned to pick up the bike, she hopped on for a listen. The difference in performance from the anemic factory speakers was like night and day. There was more clarity and a lot more volume.

For more information about our motorcycle audio services, drop by or contact us here.

Filed Under: Motorcycle Audio, INSTALLATIONS Tagged With: 2016, Amplifiers, Harley-Davidson, Hertz, Kenwood, Road Glide, Speakers

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