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Title: Tweeters?
Post by: Eccool on March 03, 2021, 02:07:48 PM
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!
Title: Re: Tweeters?
Post by: Hossamania on March 03, 2021, 03:10:18 PM
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".
Title: Re: Tweeters?
Post by: Eccool on March 03, 2021, 04:06:36 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Tweeters?
Post by: Hossamania on March 03, 2021, 06:21:02 PM
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.
Title: Re: Tweeters?
Post by: Breeze on March 04, 2021, 03:25:00 AM
I'm not much of an audio guy, but the tweeters seemed to make vocals clearer on my bike.
Title: Re: Tweeters?
Post by: Hossamania on March 04, 2021, 04:34:03 AM
Quote from: Breeze on March 04, 2021, 03:25:00 AM
I'm not much of an audio guy, but the tweeters seemed to make vocals clearer on my bike.

Yes, that.
Title: Re: Tweeters?
Post by: Eccool on March 04, 2021, 09:49:30 AM
Do you guys just have them mounted in the front or in the back (like Tour Pak) also?  Thanks!
Title: Re: Tweeters?
Post by: Hossamania on March 04, 2021, 10:33:41 AM
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.
Title: Re: Tweeters?
Post by: PoorUB on March 04, 2021, 11:35:55 AM
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.
Title: Re: Tweeters?
Post by: Breeze on March 05, 2021, 03:31:09 AM
Mine are in a bar that is level with the top of inner fairing.
Title: Re: Tweeters?
Post by: Eccool on March 05, 2021, 08:21:43 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Tweeters?
Post by: travelingypsye on June 04, 2021, 10:26:29 PM
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. 
Title: Re: Tweeters?
Post by: Eccool on June 07, 2021, 01:55:26 PM
Thank you very much!!!