Xpedition too LOUD!

[Ryan]

I had Polaris install the new clutch and it certainly helped reduce the noise. I then went with the AA stage II and replaced the Polaris clutch with AA's cruiser clutch. They are very similar in lowering the RPM but the AA clutch seems to respond a little better. I'm not complaining about the Polaris clutch, it was fine. I don't think you can go wrong with either. Also, I spoke to HMF last week. They are looking for testers and a test machine. They plan to release the titan exhaust for the xpedition very soon. It supposed to lower the DB's by 8 to 10.

 

[MarkySPX]

ResoNix just put together a kit for the Xpedition for those who may be interested.

ResoNix Polaris Xpedition Sound Deadening Kit

The major complaint of the Polaris Xpedition utility vehicles are the noise levels generated by the engine. Our sound deadening kit solves this issue.

resonixsoundsolutions.com

 

[coopdeville]

I had Polaris install the new clutch and it certainly helped reduce the noise. I then went with the AA stage II and replaced the Polaris clutch with AA's cruiser clutch. They are very similar in lowering the RPM but the AA clutch seems to respond a little better. I'm not complaining about the Polaris clutch, it was fine. I don't think you can go wrong with either. Also, I spoke to HMF last week. They are looking for testers and a test machine. They plan to release the titan exhaust for the xpedition very soon. It supposed to lower the DB's by 8 to 10.

Hopefully HMF will design the exhaust to fit factory mounting instead of using their own bracket mounts.

 

[Rangerz]

I realise this is an older thread, but wondering if anyone has any real world reviews or data on this kit.

Thanks

 

[attakracer]

I realise this is an older thread, but wondering if anyone has any real world reviews or data on this kit.

Thanks

I'm not sure anyone is even trying anymore Nothing seems to work well enough for what it costs !!

 

[Russ S]

I did not do enough research or testing on the Xpedition ADV we just bought. It is damagingly too loud! I happen to be a recently retired ear nose, and throat surgeon. Studies used by OSHA to identify sound levels that are damaging to human hearing specifies the damage level at 85 dB and above. We assessed the interior sound in our ADV at anywhere from 75 to nearly 100 dB and averaging around 85 and above during acceleration and usual cruising speeds of around 15 to 25 mph. One may be able to ignore that volume level by turning up the stereo, but that won’t help your hearing and it won’t reduce the decibel level. I hope the sound deadening kits can help. If you value your hearing, I would recommend that you do not buy the Xpedition until Polaris resolves the damaging volume problem. Or, you could wear sound deadening headphones, but that doesn’t seem to be a desirable solution for most users. I didn't buy $45,000 machine to have to go out and spend additional thousands on a headphone system as I might use in a helicopter!
There is a Polaris alternative however! The Ranger 1500 Extreme Duty has a different engine and transmission combination and is a great deal quieter, and to me, is within tolerable levels.
I love the Xpedition in every other way, but we're going to be getting rid of ours before even putting 4 miles on it and will replace it with something else, possibly the Ranger Extreme Duty or maybe a Honda. Granted, nothing surpasses the Xpedition for bells and whistles and creature comforts and many other features. It truly is the cream of the crop for off-road trail and exploring. We just can't stand the noise!

 

[Ryan]

ResoNix just put together a kit for the Xpedition for those who may be interested.

ResoNix Polaris Xpedition Sound Deadening Kit

The major complaint of the Polaris Xpedition utility vehicles are the noise levels generated by the engine. Our sound deadening kit solves this issue.

resonixsoundsolutions.com

I did not use this kit, it wasn't available when I did mine. That said, I did use everything in the kit from Resonix. As well as the dynamat deck and dynamat pad in the bed over the Resonix lead barrier. I also used the dyna deck as floor matts. I covered the silver resonix everywhere with NVX stealth (also one of the best but a lot cheaper), so everything is black. The resonix pro panels are really thick and work great. I have a list of everything I used on the forum somewhere. The combination of all 3 worked wonders for me. It wasn't cheap but really reduced the sound, its a night and day difference, and even the wife gave it a wow, what a difference. Prior to that, she wouldn't get in the machine.

 

[Russ S]

Thanks very much for your info! Currently, my wife doesn't want to ride in the expedition because of the volume. I'm going to attempt to accomplish what you did. If you can offer any more detail or specifics about the materials and methods you used it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[johndeerefarmer]

I did not do enough research or testing on the Xpedition ADV we just bought. It is damagingly too loud! I happen to be a recently retired ear nose, and throat surgeon. Studies used by OSHA to identify sound levels that are damaging to human hearing specifies the damage level at 85 dB and above. We assessed the interior sound in our ADV at anywhere from 75 to nearly 100 dB and averaging around 85 and above during acceleration and usual cruising speeds of around 15 to 25 mph. One may be able to ignore that volume level by turning up the stereo, but that won’t help your hearing and it won’t reduce the decibel level. I hope the sound deadening kits can help. If you value your hearing, I would recommend that you do not buy the Xpedition until Polaris resolves the damaging volume problem. Or, you could wear sound deadening headphones, but that doesn’t seem to be a desirable solution for most users. I didn't buy $45,000 machine to have to go out and spend additional thousands on a headphone system as I might use in a helicopter!
There is a Polaris alternative however! The Ranger 1500 Extreme Duty has a different engine and transmission combination and is a great deal quieter, and to me, is within tolerable levels.
I love the Xpedition in every other way, but we're going to be getting rid of ours before even putting 4 miles on it and will replace it with something else, possibly the Ranger Extreme Duty or maybe a Honda. Granted, nothing surpasses the Xpedition for bells and whistles and creature comforts and many other features. It truly is the cream of the crop for off-road trail and exploring. We just can't stand the noise!

Ranger 1500 HD isn't in the same class as the Xpedition. If you ride rough trails the suspension and bucket seats make the Xpedition the best choice. In my opinion the Ranger is a farm and utility vehicle- that's what we use ours for. The Xpedition is for the rocky and rough trails. With the AA cruiser clutch kit and sound deadening its fine.

 

[JohnnyG]

I put a RotoKap on mine and I am fairly sure that it lowered the sound level. I say fairly sure because I was not looking for it to help with sound so I did not do a sound level comparison. I just know it quieter (or I am getting used to the sound.)

Russ, a pair of Carda headphones is under $900. They give you some pretty cool options... like I can listen to my music while the DW listens to hers and/or talks to her sister on the phone.

There are a few positive points to the noise level. It drowns out the DW, squeaks, rattles, road noise, rock scrapes, trans bangs, etc.

Here is Red River, NM, there are a ton of Rangers on the street and easy trails. I have not seen a XD 1500 yet. When I get to the top of the harder trails, there are more RzR's than Rangers. I'm there too... in my stock XP5.

One tip that helps us a lot is to go into the setting and turn on speed-compensated volume.

BTW: I joined the XD 1500 forum. They have their own set of problems. I suggest that you look at your use case and buy (or keep) the machine that is intended for that use.

JG

 

[DogRunner2]

I did not do enough research or testing on the Xpedition ADV we just bought. It is damagingly too loud! I happen to be a recently retired ear nose, and throat surgeon. Studies used by OSHA to identify sound levels that are damaging to human hearing specifies the damage level at 85 dB and above. We assessed the interior sound in our ADV at anywhere from 75 to nearly 100 dB and averaging around 85 and above during acceleration and usual cruising speeds of around 15 to 25 mph. One may be able to ignore that volume level by turning up the stereo, but that won’t help your hearing and it won’t reduce the decibel level. I hope the sound deadening kits can help. If you value your hearing, I would recommend that you do not buy the Xpedition until Polaris resolves the damaging volume problem. Or, you could wear sound deadening headphones, but that doesn’t seem to be a desirable solution for most users. I didn't buy $45,000 machine to have to go out and spend additional thousands on a headphone system as I might use in a helicopter!
There is a Polaris alternative however! The Ranger 1500 Extreme Duty has a different engine and transmission combination and is a great deal quieter, and to me, is within tolerable levels.
I love the Xpedition in every other way, but we're going to be getting rid of ours before even putting 4 miles on it and will replace it with something else, possibly the Ranger Extreme Duty or maybe a Honda. Granted, nothing surpasses the Xpedition for bells and whistles and creature comforts and many other features. It truly is the cream of the crop for off-road trail and exploring. We just can't stand the noise!

This sport probably isn't for you. Good luck.

 

[johndeerefarmer]

I put a RotoKap on mine and I am fairly sure that it lowered the sound level. I say fairly sure because I was not looking for it to help with sound so I did not do a sound level comparison. I just know it quieter (or I am getting used to the sound.)

Russ, a pair of Carda headphones is under $900. They give you some pretty cool options... like I can listen to my music while the DW listens to hers and/or talks to her sister on the phone.

There are a few positive points to the noise level. It drowns out the DW, squeaks, rattles, road noise, rock scrapes, trans bangs, etc.

Here is Red River, NM, there are a ton of Rangers on the street and easy trails. I have not seen a XD 1500 yet. When I get to the top of the harder trails, there are more RzR's than Rangers. I'm there too... in my stock XP5.

One tip that helps us a lot is to go into the setting and turn on speed-compensated volume.

BTW: I joined the XD 1500 forum. They have their own set of problems. I suggest that you look at your use case and buy (or keep) the machine that is intended for that use.

JG

XD 1500 is going to be impossible to fix yourself (transmission) and the filters and such cost a fortune. NO THANKS. Good old reliable cvt for me

 

[Russ S]

I put a RotoKap on mine and I am fairly sure that it lowered the sound level. I say fairly sure because I was not looking for it to help with sound so I did not do a sound level comparison. I just know it quieter (or I am getting used to the sound.)

Russ, a pair of Carda headphones is under $900. They give you some pretty cool options... like I can listen to my music while the DW listens to hers and/or talks to her sister on the phone.

There are a few positive points to the noise level. It drowns out the DW, squeaks, rattles, road noise, rock scrapes, trans bangs, etc.

Here is Red River, NM, there are a ton of Rangers on the street and easy trails. I have not seen a XD 1500 yet. When I get to the top of the harder trails, there are more RzR's than Rangers. I'm there too... in my stock XP5.

One tip that helps us a lot is to go into the setting and turn on speed-compensated volume.

BTW: I joined the XD 1500 forum. They have their own set of problems. I suggest that you look at your use case and buy (or keep) the machine that is intended for that use.

JG

Thanks for your help.