URBAN RIDES MAGAZINE MARCH 2020 SPECIAL EDITION

DOWN WITH
SOUND
Watts up!
The 2020 season is upon us, and the motorcycle audio industry continues
to grow at a staggering rate. Over the last few years, motorcycle
audio has gone from mild to wild. 6x9s have been replaced with 10s and
12s. Low wattage speakers have been replaced with power hungry pro
audio components. A typical audio system on motorcycles today start at
4 speakers and goes up well over 20 speakers.
A new market has emerged. Companies like Insane Asylum and Voodoo
Bikeworks lead the way in building custom parts specifically to hold
speakers and amps on motorcycles. From bags and lids, to tour paks and
fairings the possibilities are endless. Audio manufacturers like Soundigital,
Groundzero, Euphoria, Beyma and more have also jumped on board
making small footprint components that fit on motorcycles. What that
means is smaller size and big power. Speakers are now built with neodymium
magnets to dramatically decrease mounting depth. Amps have
also reduced in size considerably and still put out big and efficient power.
People by nature are competitive. Which has led to motorcycle audio
competitions popping up all over the country. One of the motorcycle audio
competitions is Sound Warz. With 10 different classes, Sound Warz
has a class for you to compete in. Whether you are a beginner or a pro,
there are classes for you. Each competitor will have 2 1 minutes rounds
time play whatever you want. During you time of play you will be judged
on 4 categories. Highs, mids, bass, and overall sound. In my opinion it
is critical to play songs that compliment your system to maximize your
score. The top 2 of every class will compete in a final round where winner
will be decided. Winner of each class will win the Sound Warz Championship
ring and at most events there is cash prizes and giveaways. Sound
Warz is open to the public, so even if your not a competitor you can
come have a great time and here some bad ass bikes.
We dont know what’s next. What we do know is people continue to
build bigger and badder bikes and we are excited for what the future
holds. In coming issues we will do product reviews, product testing, shop
spotlights and much much more. Until next time ride safe and loud.
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