Tweeters?

[Eccool]

It's going to be obvious that I'm not much of an audio guy when I ask this question, but I thought I would state that up front.  If a person adds separate tweeters (not a part of the speaker) to their audio system, what does that do?  Thanks!

[Hossamania]

It will enhance the high range of music, not the mids or lows (bass). It may help you hear it better at speed, make it "sharp".

[Eccool]

Thanks!

[Hossamania]

Be aware that too much treble can make it sound "tinny", and can wear on the ears over time. A good balance of range is the goal. Often the extra treble of the tweeters is nice to have, but they can overwhelm if overdriven.

[Breeze]

I'm not much of an audio guy, but the tweeters seemed to make vocals clearer on my bike.

[Hossamania]

I'm not much of an audio guy, but the tweeters seemed to make vocals clearer on my bike.

Yes, that.

[Eccool]

Do you guys just have them mounted in the front or in the back (like Tour Pak) also?  Thanks!

[Hossamania]

Both would be better if you want the best sound.
I do not have them. But I am looking to upgrade speakers and add an amp.

[PoorUB]

Tweeters are best mounted so they are aimed right at your head. Tough to do sometimes. The high pitch doesn't spread out as well as the lower frequency.

[Breeze]

Mine are in a bar that is level with the top of inner fairing.

[Eccool]

Thanks!

[travelingypsye]

First of all tweeters add high frequency to the mix. Most run 2500K and higher. Snare drums, cymbals, horn instruments play those frequencies.  Most vocals range from 1000-5000K range so tweeters will not add to your vocals. Next, tweeters will not play lower than 2000K or so. With that in mind, when wiring them you will need a frequency capacitor (bass blocker) to filter out the lower frequencies from you source (music). If you dont, then your tweeters wont last long. Most soft dome tweeters can only handle 50-100w or less and compression style tweeters (horns) will only handle a bit more (100-125w) depending on just what you have. So running them off an amp at 150w or more can blow them also. Instead of adding a separate tweeter look into a good coax with built in crossovers and capacitors built in to give you the full range effect. Adding stand alone tweeters wont add to the overall sound if you already have coax in play.

Hope this helps. 

[Eccool]

Thank you very much!!!