2012 Heritage radio suggestions
#1
2012 Heritage radio suggestions
As the title says. I need suggestions on a radio for the 2012 Heritage. I am looking at
Twisted Audio radio http://www.twistedaudioradios.com/mo...softail-radio/
Pyle PLMCA64 http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PLMCA30...wMP3Ipod-Input
And the Harley Boom!™ Audio Cruiser http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Are there any others I should look at? I would prefer to have the radio built in and be a windshield mount. But am open to all suggestions.
Thansk
Bill
Twisted Audio radio http://www.twistedaudioradios.com/mo...softail-radio/
Pyle PLMCA64 http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PLMCA30...wMP3Ipod-Input
And the Harley Boom!™ Audio Cruiser http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Are there any others I should look at? I would prefer to have the radio built in and be a windshield mount. But am open to all suggestions.
Thansk
Bill
#3
3 years ago I spent about 250 for the cycle sounds 3 inch speakers that mounted on my handle bars. Sound was decent and very loud when parked. With my windshield off I could barley hear it. With the shield on I could hear it decent up to 55 ,, passenger couldnt hear much at all. I also didnt like that your phone or Ipod was pretty easy to steal off your bike if you went inside somewhere and forgot to remove it. I ended up taking the handle bar system off over winter and putting a fairing with stereo on.
#4
We'll you certainly present three nice choices.
1) Twisted Audio-$650
Pros:
1) Nice looking system
2) Easy installation
3) Comes with everything including the radio. I like the fact that a mp3 player doesn't have to be fumbled with to change songs. Also, I like to listen to local radio most of the time.
Cons:
1) A bit pricey
2) attaches to windshield so forget a windshield bag or listening with the windshield off
3) No handlebar controls. Adjusting the radio going down the road could be a pain.
Pyle audio- $210
Pros-
1) handlebar speakers leaving the windshield free for a bag or to listen without the windshield.
2) Price is right
3) doesn't look to bad
4) Easy installation
Cons:
1) No dedicated radio
2) No handlebar controls
Boom Audio- $400:
Pros:
1) Harley endorsed
2) Many positive reviews
3) looks nice
4) handlebar speaker option leaving the windshield free for a bag or to listen without the windshield
5) has handlebar controls
Cons:
1) a bit pricey
2) no dedicated radio
My vote: If you're on a budget, go with Pyle, if you have a few dollars to spend go with Boom Audio or if you want something unique and have few dollars to spend go with Twisted Audio.
If I had to choose between the three, I'd go with the Boom Audio.
Or you could do what I did and go with a Sena SMH10 bluetooth headset and enjoy music, answer the phone and communicate with others while riding.
Good luck with your choice.
1) Twisted Audio-$650
Pros:
1) Nice looking system
2) Easy installation
3) Comes with everything including the radio. I like the fact that a mp3 player doesn't have to be fumbled with to change songs. Also, I like to listen to local radio most of the time.
Cons:
1) A bit pricey
2) attaches to windshield so forget a windshield bag or listening with the windshield off
3) No handlebar controls. Adjusting the radio going down the road could be a pain.
Pyle audio- $210
Pros-
1) handlebar speakers leaving the windshield free for a bag or to listen without the windshield.
2) Price is right
3) doesn't look to bad
4) Easy installation
Cons:
1) No dedicated radio
2) No handlebar controls
Boom Audio- $400:
Pros:
1) Harley endorsed
2) Many positive reviews
3) looks nice
4) handlebar speaker option leaving the windshield free for a bag or to listen without the windshield
5) has handlebar controls
Cons:
1) a bit pricey
2) no dedicated radio
My vote: If you're on a budget, go with Pyle, if you have a few dollars to spend go with Boom Audio or if you want something unique and have few dollars to spend go with Twisted Audio.
If I had to choose between the three, I'd go with the Boom Audio.
Or you could do what I did and go with a Sena SMH10 bluetooth headset and enjoy music, answer the phone and communicate with others while riding.
Good luck with your choice.
#5
Pyle has alot of other systems. Some with FM tuners included. But I am not really a fan of the way speakers look mounted to handle bars. I almost never ride without my windshield on so a windshield mount would be fine.
For some reason I think the HD Boom is over priced for what it is. And the twisted audio looks good but, all black plastic at a high price.
Still searching options
Pyle PLMCA40 http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PLMCA40...kers-WFM-Radio
Pyle PLMCA10 http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PLMCA10...kers-WFM-Radio
For some reason I think the HD Boom is over priced for what it is. And the twisted audio looks good but, all black plastic at a high price.
Still searching options
Pyle PLMCA40 http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PLMCA40...kers-WFM-Radio
Pyle PLMCA10 http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PLMCA10...kers-WFM-Radio
#6
http://www.rammount.com/Products/Mot...Default.aspx#/
http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/
http://www.cardosystems.com/scala-rider
I prefer just to use bluetooth to speakers in helmet... less concern for theft, weather and road noise. YMMV
http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/
http://www.cardosystems.com/scala-rider
Amazon.com: Angled Micro USB Direct to Battery Hard Wire Motorcycle Charging Cable: Cell Phones & Accessories
I prefer just to use bluetooth to speakers in helmet... less concern for theft, weather and road noise. YMMV
#7
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I'm thinking this one for myself...
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=25455674005
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Does anyone have any experience with this system?
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#8
Have you considered Joe's Fork Bag Stereo?? I ordered one a few weeks ago and am awaiting delivery. From the reviews everyone seems to be happy with what he's come up with.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ag-stereo.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ag-stereo.html
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