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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 07:51 PM
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I am adding speakers to the lowers. So the stock 2 and 2 in the lowers.

Do I need an amp or will it sound ok?

Stock exhaust. Would rather not buy an amp.

Thoughts?

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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 09:45 PM
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I wouldn't think you would need one with the stock exhaust. I think I will end up adding one eventually.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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The SGS with Boom Audio only has flash for front 2 outputs since they only came with two speakers. Not sure if they made provisions for lowers with the 2 channel operation... you may want to call the dealer and find out for sure if it can be done.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 05:17 AM
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Yes you can add the Boom Audio Fairing Lower Speaker Kit-76000487 (still need enclosures if you don't have them). No amp is needed...however, it may be a little week.

However, the best mod you can do without changing anything is to wear ear plugs...yes....once the competing wind/bike noise is significantly lowered, the audio will sound 100% better....
 
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 08:55 PM
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If you use boom speakers in all four locations it will sound great without an amp' You will have to take it to the dealer after the install so that they can program in the two new speakers. Our local dealer charged 15 minutes labor to do the reprogramming.
 
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