Volunteer Audio Kenwood stg 2
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I picked up their entry level upgrade as it was on sale recently. Total, delivered was $530. I spent bout 2.5hrs taking my time installing it all this afternoon.
this truly is a plug and play. All I wanted was something better than stock, on a budget. This nailed it. Im not an audio guy, but I can say theres no distortion and it is much louder and clear.
Nothing is visible either. Under the seat, cant see anything. I left the stock Special grilles as well.
definitely happy with it and again, the install is a snap. Just have a swivel socket
this truly is a plug and play. All I wanted was something better than stock, on a budget. This nailed it. Im not an audio guy, but I can say theres no distortion and it is much louder and clear.
Nothing is visible either. Under the seat, cant see anything. I left the stock Special grilles as well.
definitely happy with it and again, the install is a snap. Just have a swivel socket
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Not sure what model that is but I was looking at P HD1F Kenwood about that price line for my bike. I don't have the courage to take that speaker pod out, could they have made it any harder? I don't like running new wires either, do you have to pull tank and run new wires to battery? Thanks
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It’s so simple a caveman could do it,
was just telling a friend how simple it was. Yes, the tank comes off. 4 bolts, quick disconnect, a vent and plug. The speaker pod bolt terror is unfounded. A simple swivel socket makes it very easy.
knowing what a shop would charge in labor, i can absolutely see its main competitor is the Rockford Fosgate upgrade from HD, but less than half the price. But this is simply the front speakers with a small amp.
I left the stock grilles on because they’re “upgraded” on the Special. Even if you pulled the seat off, you wouldn’t see anything indicating it’s there. The power/ground is run along the backbone, along with the factory rats nest of wiring. But you don’t splice anything. It’s all plugs. It’s that simple, compact and easy to do.
was just telling a friend how simple it was. Yes, the tank comes off. 4 bolts, quick disconnect, a vent and plug. The speaker pod bolt terror is unfounded. A simple swivel socket makes it very easy.
knowing what a shop would charge in labor, i can absolutely see its main competitor is the Rockford Fosgate upgrade from HD, but less than half the price. But this is simply the front speakers with a small amp.
I left the stock grilles on because they’re “upgraded” on the Special. Even if you pulled the seat off, you wouldn’t see anything indicating it’s there. The power/ground is run along the backbone, along with the factory rats nest of wiring. But you don’t splice anything. It’s all plugs. It’s that simple, compact and easy to do.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,575
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From: N.E. OHIO
Yeah that one bolt in pod has many stories. 
Any wire cutting or splicing? How much better does it sound, 2,3,4 times better?
Any wire cutting or splicing? How much better does it sound, 2,3,4 times better?
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