What are the different types of motorcycle speakers?
Helmet Motorbike Speakers
They are the latest type of speakers which are equipped with motorbike helmets. They allow you to enjoy your favorite songs without disturbance from your surroundings.
If they have inbuilt Bluetooth then there are several facilities they might provide you.
You can have a wireless music listening experience, you can attend to calls from other riders through the intercom service, besides, you can use the GPS for receiving map instructions.
Handlebar Speakers
They are the typical speakers that are mostly mounted with the handlebars of your motorbike. These speakers come with an easy installation system or adaptations to be mounted easily to your handlebars (with nuts or enclosure baskets).
What are the different price ranges for motorbike speakers?
$100 or above
In the industry of speakers, these set the bar quite high with their price and functions.
They provide you with many features such as Bluetooth connectivity, remote control over the speakers (multi-functionality button(s)), and other options to connect your speakers with various gadgets.
Because of its rigid structure, it lasts longer than other motorbike speakers.
$50-$100
These speakers come with several useful features. They have wireless connection options, an inbuilt microphone to receive calls or other stuff, and for a loud and clear sound an amplifier too.
They provide you with mid-range frequency response and are easily mountable on your motorbikes as well as bicycles. However, what they lack is the remote control which you will get from brand speakers.
Under $50
They lack the advanced features we can say that they are the most basic version of bike speakers. They are mounted in the audio system of your motor vehicle but as they come with an easy installation system.
However, they do not have the latest features such as wireless connectivity (Bluetooth).
What are the features you should consider before buying a bike speaker?
Water resistance
Although, it is obvious for all types of bike speakers to be waterproof because they will be exposed to many different weather conditions.
You should make sure that whether or not your speakers are water-resistant. If so, then you should take a step ahead to check for the IPX rating of water resistance.
Wattage
The level of wattage is directly related to the volume of your speaker. The absolute relation is that the higher is the wattage, the louder your sound will be.
If you want a motorbike speaker to ride around in a small town or streets nearby then it is recommendable to buy a speaker with low wattage.
Input
You should consider the input sources before you buy the motorbike speakers. As the speakers for your motorbike will always need input to play songs, therefore, you should check what options it provides you.
Some of them mostly have Bluetooth connectivity options, AUX cable options, flash drive, or SD card port. You should ensure the input according to the gadget available with you.