Hog Tunes
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Near St. Louis Mo.
My read of the post is that the OP would benefit from reading the audio section as there are options similar in cost to Hogtunes that will deliver better sound quality, but I could be wrong...
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Smithfield, VA
Here's my thread on it.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...en-pulled.html
For the rear speaker pods, there's a number of options.
- Speakers which drop in the stock pods as-is
- Speakers which require a 1/2" extension ring
- Just about any 6.5" speaker will fit with the V-Twin extension rings.
Let me know if you have any questions.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...en-pulled.html
For the rear speaker pods, there's a number of options.
- Speakers which drop in the stock pods as-is
- Speakers which require a 1/2" extension ring
- Just about any 6.5" speaker will fit with the V-Twin extension rings.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,265
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From: Northern VA
Thanks for the link to your thread. You mentioned a thread that haze started that was really helpful to you. Which thread in the Audio forums were you referring to? I read all 216 pages of the "Official 2014 Audio Upgrade" thread but not much discussion there on the use of Dynamat or the RCA cables you chose.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...1-my-bike.html
The Official 2014 Upgrade thread used to be a sticky, but most of the info in the first 200 pages is kinda outdated, so they dropped it as a sticky and let it fade into the depths of the pages.
A short thread which is Bertk's result of various speakers. He started with a Biketronics package (7.1 fairing speakers & Arc Moto 602's) which is what got me to bite on the same package. It's tried & true, but guys are always looking for more.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...-speakers.html
If you're looking for a decent write up (and a good number of posts) for a 2014 install, here ya go.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...-a-newbie.html
Here's another good install thread
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...015-ultra.html
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I had Hog Tunes and was not happy at all with it and a friend had it and he lost 2 amps before returning the unit for full refund. He went back with a Rockford Fosgate set-up and it works very well.
Check with Bad Azz Bikers, they have a system that seems good and the money want break the bank.
Check with Bad Azz Bikers, they have a system that seems good and the money want break the bank.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Smithfield, VA
I read through the whole thread so I would have some background on how we got to where we are today. Thanks for listing those threads specifically. There is SO much information in that forum that you really need someone like yourself to help newbies know where to start.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Colorado
Originally Posted by 15 Street Glider
My read of the post is that the OP would benefit from reading the audio section as there are options similar in cost to Hogtunes that will deliver better sound quality, but I could be wrong...
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Colorado
This is the result of 8 months wasted on a Hogtunes setup. The front speakers were cutting out when I pulled the tourpak off, presumably when lacking all 4 speakers' load. When after eight months of troubleshooting this set up, they finally offered me a partial refund (less shipping), so I pulled it. They did mention waiting for an amp with a an updated power supply someday down the road, so I guess I was doing their R&D for them. In the end, they cost me a ton of time pulling the system apart a few times, doing videos, waiting on replies etc., then they made me destroy the stuff including 4 good speakers, not a feel good. You can see I broke a bit drilling through the amp as they requested...
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Collierville, TN
I started out with a Hogtunes setup on my 2013 Ultra, but I really wasn't too impressed with the improvement over the OEM setup. I also went with a Rockford Fosgate amp and speakers. The setup a significant improvement, the only issues I had as a "novice" with electronics installs was the non plug and play approach. Cutting into the wiring harness requires alot of cable splicing.
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Colorado
Originally Posted by bbrooks1963
I started out with a Hogtunes setup on my 2013 Ultra, but I really wasn't too impressed with the improvement over the OEM setup. I also went with a Rockford Fosgate amp and speakers. The setup a significant improvement, the only issues I had as a "novice" with electronics installs was the non plug and play approach. Cutting into the wiring harness requires alot of cable splicing.