Golf cart sound bar?
 

Thinking seriously on one of these. Wonder if anyone here has done it and where they placed it in a Yamaha? Back, Front? What kind did you get?

Why not just buy a nice Bose rechargeable unit that you can bring anywhere with you instead of making not too many friends with the boom box? Frowned upon even by me and I like loud music. We should consider those around us and many in our age bracket don't really like the real loud stuff in public. This is meant constructively.....live your life.

I use a UE Boom 2 Bluetooth speaker that sounds great. It is designed to fit in a cup holder. I mounted a water bottle cage (using zip ties) on the back roof support rail behind the driver and keep it there. It’s in a dry spot and out of sight so I don’t worry about it getting stolen. I bring it in the house every week or two to charge it.

The UE2 is a good speaker. It sounds great, is weather resistant and can easily be mounted or simply left in the cup holder (it’s a perfect fit).

and now we need to address those LIGHT BARS that blind oncoming traffic! Gee whiz who needs that?

We have this. It is waterproof, has a heavy duty magnet to mount up above. Sounds great and movable

Check this out!
Upside Golf Magnetic Bluetooth Speaker for Golf Cart - Super XL PRO Waterproof Sound System - Mountable Golf Cart Speaker - Awesome 120+ Foot Wireless Range - Rechargeable 15 HR Battery Life https://a.co/d/gfbNYs5

BT Speaker
 

A good portable bluetooth speaker is all you need . You do not need a smart BT speaker . Your smart phone will only be a foot away . Shop for good sound and battery life . I charge mine every 3 to 4 weeks . I put the speaker on the charger when I golf(no sound) and then I am good for 3 to 4 weeks .

I had this done by the premier Yamaha tuner in the country, Don Plowman:

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I believe it's a bazooka. The extra lead off the speaker is for connecting to an amp. :)

My kid's got me this for my birthday...

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It clips on the the cross-bar where the rearview mirror is attached. I unclip it asnd toss it into the locked "glove compartment" when I'm not using it...

Interesting. Now While I do value opinions, I will say the intent is to have a speaker setup that I can enjoy, not necessarily BOOM it but something entertaining (Lights as well) including the reduced issue of having to worry about someone grabbing the portable speaker (I didn't spring for the locking glove box option). @ElDiabloJoe, I like that look, thought I think due to the backup mirror/Backup Camera, I think it may work best in the back for me.

Simple solution, easy peasy.

I recommend these for those in vicinity of these systems!

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Why? Just because you have speakers doesn't mean you have to blast the music...

Light bars
 

I go to work every morning at 0500. I ended up getting one of those light bars because of the knuckle heads that feel the need to wear black clothing and walk the cart paths at night. Gives you a real appreciation for those with reflective vests or the lighted slings

Amp caddy
 

I have two Amp Caddy Pro speakers on one cart and two Amp caddy Max speakers on the other cart. They work great, clamp on to the roof supports easily, are water proof and seldom need recharge. I had a minor issue with two and the company replaced them completely - excellent customer service. The sound is excellent and you can synch two speakers in one cart if you desire. I highly recommend them - they can be purchased on Amazon - just search Amp Caddy Speakers. I also purchased their phone holder and it also works great.Amazon.com

Oh great...another cart with music blaring to the surrounding area and forcing others the hear what they don't wish too hear. Why do music enthusiasts feel everyone wants to hear their loud music as they travel about? Asking for a friend...

Just a note music in golf carts is offensive to others, the volume needs to be loud to hear it and frankly I don’t care to hear it. To me it’s likened to a radio at the swimming pool .

Some people do it because they know others don't want to hear it.

They are big, the music is behind you, and they can disrupt your view in the mirror. I bought from Villages Golf Cart a Bluetooth system the size of two small side view mirrors. They are screwed into the front side columns, and the wiring runs inside the columns. They let you play whatever you like through your phone. I was very impressed by the sound quality and volume, and quite a bit cheaper than the sound bars.

Music
 

Just a note music in golf carts is offensive to others, the volume needs to be loud to hear it and frankly I don’t care to hear it. To me it’s likened to a radio at the swimming pool .

You must love the squares...:)

I needed it so I bought one. Besides self cancelling turn signals, the light bar was the best accessory I’ve bought for my golf cart.

I haven't heard too many golf carts with loud music....but cars and motorcycles with super loud exhaust annoy the everloving hell out of me. "Look at me, listen to my loud car, I don't care about anybody else!" Irritating the crap out of anybody within a few hundred yards of them all of the time everywhere they go.

Thanks for listening :)

Joe

Speaker
 

I removed top of dash, one screw under small Yamaha emblem. I installed an USB outlet, drilled a small hole on bottom of dash to align with plug of my Bose unit. Then I velcroed it under dash. Paired to Pandora. Works great and stays charged

I run an Exogear 500w unit, I mounted behind the seats using the roof mounts. Yes I had to make a custom bracket, but that was extremely quick and easy. my phone connects via BT and becomes the sound source. Easy wiring, etc. We love the unit

I use ear buds, better sound and go wherever I go without anyone having to listen. And to those who say you don’t have to blast the volume on the speakers in my opinion they have no idea how far that sound travels.

We purchased a base rechargeable speaker and it worked great. Love our Bose speakers.

I bought a Ecoxgear sound bar from Amazon. Installation I did myself, probably the easiest installation I have ever done. The mounting brackets that come with it require drilling to mount on your cart, but I found a mount for it that is made specifically for my Yamaha Drive2, allows you to bolt it using the bolts on your cart that hold your roof on. I bolted it in the rear of my cart. The bar has a light the length of the bar on the back so you can use it as an extra tail light. Also has lights in the speakers. You have the option of changing the light colors or not using the lights at all. The Bluetooth feature works flawlessly. It has great sound and plenty of volume. Before I bought this I did what many suggested and used a portable JBL speaker. Sound quality was Ok at best. As far as worrying about someone stealing it? Highly unlikely since it is bolted in with 4 bolts that hold your top on. I would not leave my cart out over night, but I never did that before I installed the sound bar. It is of course pricier than a portable speaker but you get what you pay for. Again the sound quality is like night and day compared to a small portable speaker. It also comes with a remote. I love mine. I link it up with my iPhone and my music playlist. Again installation is a piece of cake, just 3 wires, pos neg and a ground wire. The wiring harness also has a fuse in line and it’s plenty long enough to reach your battery.

Why??
 

how about a set of headphones instead of blasting noise and disturbing everyone?? Why do you require that much attention?

Wearing headphones while driving is dangerous.

When I listen to Nickelback.... so's everyone else!

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reminds me of that SouthPark episode about the bikers & noise :laugh:

you read my mind-we need to be able to hear emergency vehicles, horns, etc.

For the same reason you shouldn’t wear headphones in your car. Why do you think everyone that has a sound bar are blasting them?

I use headset speakers, AND, I have no problem hearing sirens, horns, etc.

No-one has to hear my music.

Tony

I can’t believe I’m the same age as old people. lol

I wear headphones, AND I CAN hear sirens, horns, and whatever.

Plus you don't have to listen to my music selection.

Sound Bar
 

Sound bar in the back is the way to go. I used DS18 Cerwin Vega.
Happy with both of them you don't have to worry about charging them but you should put a switch in there also.

Like Radio
 

I like to listen to the radio more often than just music. I bought a custom-made system from The Radio Shop in Selma, Alabama. It has AM/FM radio, CD, Bluetooth w/hands-free calling, dome light and 4 speakers. It is made to fit the roof of my cart.

The Rockform bluetooth speaker has a very strong magnet which I mount right behind my head so since it is less that 12 inches from my ears I don't have to have the volume turned up loud to hear it. The magnet is so strong that there is no concern about it falling off. It is black so it does not stand out and if you didn't know it was there you would not notice it. Sound is very good.

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