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BOSS Audio MCBK420B Bluetooth All Terrain Weatherproof Speaker And Amplifier Sound System Two 3 Inch Speakers Bluetooth Amplifier Inline Volume Control Ideal For Motorcycles ATV and 12 Volt Applications
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.7
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/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
489
Unverified
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Sound Quality
199loud, mph, hear, pipes, boss
+68%
-32%
" ... These Speakers work very well. ... I have Vance and Hines Straight Pipes and can hear my music perfectly. ... "
" ... I have a straight piped softail deluxe and i can still hear them really good. ... "
" ... In all I’m very happy with the sound quality. ... "
" ... Can hear it at 75mph with a windshield and straight pipes on my Sportster. ... "
" ... If you want to add a decent sound system to your motorcycle, this works great. ... "
" ... Sounded great for a week then one speaker went out then the other. ... Sounded good for a whole 4-5 rides. ... "
" ... Speakers perform nicely up to 90mhp. ... Good sound for size. ... "
" ... It has great sound till about 70 even with a full face helmet on. ... "
Product Reliability
83stopped working, weeks, month, working, quit working
+20%
-80%
" ... worked for a few months and now nothing! ... "
" ... I used this system for a couple of months and then the problems started. ... "
" ... Once it dried up, it started working again. ... "
" ... Stopped working about a week in. ... "
" ... Unfortunately after about three weeks it shut off while playing at HALF volume and never came back on. ... Checked all connections and fuses were changed but still nothing. ... "
" ... But 2 months later blown both speakers. ... "
" ... bought this item 4 months ago and it quit working. ... "
" ... Had them installed on my bike for less than two weeks. ... "
Volume
81volume, speakers, loud and clear, loud enough, highway
+53%
-47%
" ... The volume control I attached to the handlebars and works great. ... "
" ... Plenty of volume, easy set-up. ... "
" ... Sound quality is great, and it's really loud. ... I actually find myself turning the volume down. ... "
" ... The sound is perfect and is plenty loud at all speeds. ... "
" ... But the sound is good and they are loud enough to hear at 80mph with no problems. ... "
" ... And these do have volume, no question about that. ... "
" ... The sound was decent enough but the volume had a little to desire in high winds and at high speeds. ... The sound is great and the music is LOUD! ... "
" ... More than loud enough at speeds up to 70+ mph. ... "
Price
68money, pay, waste, speakers, worth the money
+68%
-32%
" ... Good value for the money. ... "
" ... Great speakers at a great price. ... "
" ... For the price you can't beat these. ... "
" ... Very good for the money. ... "
" ... Put on my Polaris ranger and sounds great for a great price ... "
" ... If you are looking for a system that will give you the best bang for your buck look no further this is the one couldnt be happier . ... "
" ... This system is the best system when you compare quality to price. ... "
" ... Excellent speakers for the money. ... "
Setup
57easy, easy to install, installation, installed, instructions
+88%
-12%
" ... Easy to hook up. ... "
" ... Arrived as described and it was easy to properly install it according to instructions. ... "
" ... Installed on my 12 Victory Hardball and they have been great. ... "
" ... Super super easy to install. ... "
" ... The wiring was all plug and play. ... "
" ... Took about 30 minutes to install. ... "
" ... So far this is based solely on installation. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
Bluetooth
38blue tooth, speakers, works great, loud, flawlessly
+79%
-21%
" ... The Bluetooth connects really fast. ... "
" ... Bluetooth connects faster than on my Street Glide. ... "
" ... Loved the fact that it was Bluetooth , set up was easy and sound was ok. ... "
" ... The Blue tooth works great ... "
" ... Sounds good had to by a $7 Relay to connect to ignition ... "
" ... Bluetooth attaches flawlessly. ... "
" ... Bluetooth works well and auto connects even after disconnecting from battery. ... "
" ... After buying Bluetooth helmet I don't use them anymore.it would be nice to be able to skip songs. ... "
Ease of Use
36easy, install, super, sounds great, sounds
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to hook up. ... "
" ... If you can get past that, everything else is easy. ... "
" ... Super super easy to install. ... "
" ... The amp fits hidden under the gas tank pretty easy. ... "
" ... So, I went to the Internet to see what other users had done and it became incredibly simple. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to hook up to my Harley. ... "
Fit
29mounted, motorcycle, handlebars, windshield, rubber
+59%
-41%
" ... Worked GREAT out the box, Installed this on a VW Sandrail. ... "
" ... Good for motorcycle ... "
" ... Purchased 2 clamps from J&P with exact size and mounted neat and nice. ... "
" ... For the $$$, this is a nice setup for a motorcycle. ... "
" ... Mounted on my motorcycle and they fit nice. ... "
" ... Very compact, so will fit anywhere. ... "
" ... Am going to mount them today and I'm sure there gonna work out just fine. ... "
" ... They were just what my husband was looking for to put on his motorcycle! ... "
Build Quality
25clamps, mounts, amp, wire, nut
+48%
-52%
" ... Poorly designed straps do not hold the speaker. ... "
" ... Very loose on one inch bars and . ... "
" ... its surface mounted and a big pain to replace as the whole board is coated in silicone . ... "
" ... The issues that I had were with the clamps. ... Two of the rubber adapters were too thick and two were too thin. ... "
" ... A couple months after purchase, one of the speaker's threaded riser tube snapped off. ... Then about three weeks ago the left speaker bracket broke. ... "
" ... Wish they held up longer than they should have. ... "
" ... The mounts for the speakers to the bars is a little goofy and hard to mes with . ... may have to add rubber etc to it to keep things from slipping. ... "
" ... I bought a handlebar pouch and have the amp and wires inside of that. ... "
Cables
22wiring, wires, amp, fuse, short
+55%
-45%
" ... Amazing, wire into your accessories fuse an it turns on and off with the switch. ... "
" ... I put a lot of work into this to make it look great and hide wires. ... "
" ... The wire length is long enough to properly conceal for the most part and I was able to mount the amp under the seat. ... "
" ... The wiring was all plug and play. ... "
" ... The cables are a bit short for my bike but it was an easy fix. ... "
" ... If you have no wiring experience then you might wanna get someone to help you with it. ... "
" ... It looks really good and the wires are hidden quite well. ... "
" ... It had just enough cord to fit on my bike. ... Bluetooth works and I was stoked it had an aux cable as well. ... "
Controls
15volume, volume knob, switch, knob, amp
+60%
-40%
" ... The volume control I attached to the handlebars and works great. ... "
" ... I have my mp3 player at full volume and use the supplied knob for control. ... "
" ... I actually find myself turning the volume down. ... "
" ... And these do have volume, no question about that. ... "
" ... not a bad system for the price, I just wish it had a on off switch. ... "
" ... I also love the volume button makes it so much easier. ... "
" ... Really like the little volume button that you can put on your handlebar. ... "
" ... Hope that they have improved the volume control and chrome since my purchase. ... "
Call quality
1570mph, speakers, pipes, highway, helmet
+73%
-27%
" ... Can hear it at 75mph with a windshield and straight pipes on my Sportster. ... "
" ... Great Speakers, even when I ride on the interstate at 70mph I still can hear my music. ... "
" ... I can hear it fine doing about 70mph on a 800. ... "
" ... I had been preaching to all my friends and co-workers about how awesome the speakers are then just the other day the left speaker blew out. ... "
" ... Pretty good quality, but difficult to hear without motorcycle faring ... "
" ... i can hear it going about 65mph with out a windsheald. ... "
" ... I can hear them clearly at half volume at 70mph. ... "
" ... Around 70mph you can still hear it fairly. ... "
Water Resistance
15bike, water, ride, weather, wet
+60%
-40%
" ... Good for motorcycle ... "
" ... Seems to be good quality and look good on my bike. ... "
" ... I used them in my boat. ... "
" ... The matte black goes great with the bike. ... "
" ... It enhances the look and ride of my bike ... "
" ... no issue with rain. ... "
" ... Plus you can listen in rain and sun. ... Weather proof and awesome ... "
" ... Works great on my motorcycle. ... "
For Travel
14ride, works great, bike, town, road king
+86%
-14%
" ... We enjoy our ride on the motorcycle much more now that we can both hear the music while we ride ... "
" ... Good for motorcycle ... "
" ... For the $$$, this is a nice setup for a motorcycle. ... "
" ... But for in town cruising it's amazing! ... "
" ... Overall I like them for country rides and putting around town. ... "
" ... Bought these about a year ago and ride the bike every Saturday. ... "
" ... They were just what my husband was looking for to put on his motorcycle! ... "
" ... I turn heads every time I'm out riding my motorcycle. ... "
Delivery
14item, arrived, shipping, timely, package
+86%
-14%
" ... Arrived as described and it was easy to properly install it according to instructions. ... "
" ... Package was delivered in a timely manner, in high-quality protective wrapping in new condition. ... "
" ... Arrived on time, took some work to install but well worth the effort. ... "
" ... I received this earlier then expected. ... "
" ... Package arrived intact. ... "
" ... Fast shipping and packaged. ... "
" ... Shipping was super fast! ... "
" ... Received timely with no problems. ... "
Device Compatibility
14connected, bluetooth, directly, hooked, connects
+86%
-14%
" ... It connects to my cell phone quickly, and stays connected without issue. ... "
" ... Hooked up easily and works awesome ... "
" ... I wired it on a relay so it comes on automatically when I turn on the key. ... "
" ... That was easy with the Pyle systems. ... "
" ... Connecting them was easy. ... "
" ... Get an eq for your phone. ... "
" ... Only potential gripe is small area for Bluetooth connect, [6-8 distance] but works for me! ... "
" ... The Bluetooth allows me to play my custom playlists directly from my phone. ... "
For Running
13riding, ride, tunes, speakers, pipes
+77%
-23%
" ... For your street bike. ... "
" ... To be honest, I just had them installed and they sound and look great on my bike. ... "
" ... It enhances the look and ride of my bike ... "
" ... Love to hear the music as I ride ... "
" ... Nice to have tunes when riding. ... "
" ... Just what I wanted for my bike ... "
" ... Got a new bike ordered these. ... giving up riding. ... "
" ... Purchased these to be Mounted to bike ... "
Bass
12speakers, little more bass, highs, deep, sound quality
+92%
-8%
" ... But I doubt you would hear bass over the wind anyways. ... "
" ... If you like music like hip hop, which has alot of bass. ... "
" ... Amp totally eliminates high end and bass. ... "
" ... I wish they had some more bass which is why they didnt get 5 stars but for the price they still sound pretty good. ... "
" ... Very cracky especially with bass. ... "
" ... Speakers could use better base. ... "
" ... Lots of deep bass, clear vocals and guitars. ... "
" ... Don't expect any bass but the volume levels and clarity is great. ... "
Returns
12send, replaced, return, replacement, refund
+8%
-92%
" ... Of course this was on the 31st day after purchase so I can't get the amazon refund. ... "
" ... I am hoping it is a faulty one that I can replace. ... "
" ... I should've returned them the second I noticed this to save me the trouble. ... "
" ... Have one replacement already when I the new one still have the same problems with it so returned to get my money back ... "
" ... We bought this late March. ... "
" ... I'm outside my Amazon return window by 3 days. ... "
" ... stopped working after 2 days returned ... "
" ... Definitely gona try & send them back. ... "
Marketplace
11received, crap, company, works, thanks
+55%
-45%
" ... I received this earlier then expected. ... "
" ... Amazon replaced them. ... "
" ... The company was quick to respond and sent me a whole new system. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Awesome thanks Amazon ... "
" ... Will order again if needed. ... "
Device Stand
10speakers, brackets suck, mounts, brackets, suck
+40%
-60%
" ... Problem with the speaker mounts. ... "
" ... They just need to reengineer the brackets. ... "
" ... Well these kinda suck, the speakers blew in the first 2 mounts. ... "
" ... Mounting hardware sucks. ... "
" ... The handlebar mounts are difficult to do by yourself but not impossible. ... "
Battery Life
10drain, switch, bike, ignition, amp
+60%
-40%
" ... I added a toggle switch right under the seat as to not run the battery down. ... "
" ... They will run the battery down. ... "
" ... Easy to install once we connected it to the ignition and not the battery! ... "
" ... I HIGHLY recommend getting a trickle battery charger for your bike and leave it on the bike while its in the garage after using this system. ... "
" ... I have a battery that is 12v 6A out and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... If you do the amp will stay on all the time and drain your battery. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 0.14 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
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