HD amp?
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 839
Likes: 6
From: Virginia
New bike is amazing. I enjoyed a nice first day with it yesterday.
Stereo with HD amp and 6.5 speaker upgrade sounds exceptionally clear and crisp. Surprising amounts of bass. Compared to my 2012 Limited (which had upgraded speakers), there is no comparison - '14 wins hands down. There is more volume available than I'll ever need - it does not distort and sound does not get "muddy" like my '12 did when volume is increased. After 5 hours of rocking while rolling, I find the sound quality terrific and it is probably more stereo than I need on a motorcycle, just as I expected. Joystick and touch-screen controls are a pleasure to have on the bike. I would recommend the HD Boom! amp & speaker kit (76000411) to anyone looking to take the stock unit up a notch - the only negative is the relatively high cost. Purchase decision for me came down to factory parts covered by HD warranty with HD dealer network to rely on if there is an issue down the road. I saw the installation before the fairing went back on - pretty amazing how it all fits inside so neatly - nice bit of engineering.
Now the disappointing part. First, the XM radio activation process was terrible - three phone calls and over an hour on the horn. Finally got it activated with the third representative. XM customer service really needs some improvement. Second, I have a problem with XM reception - it cuts in and out as I ride down the road. Seems like there is a loose or bad antenna. Hope it is not a poor antenna design. Will test some more today, but I believe a trip back to the dealer is in my future. So with regard to the XM module (76000351) - I can not recommend this part - at least not at this time - because my experience with it has not been good. Fingers crossed that it is a simple loose connection...
Stereo with HD amp and 6.5 speaker upgrade sounds exceptionally clear and crisp. Surprising amounts of bass. Compared to my 2012 Limited (which had upgraded speakers), there is no comparison - '14 wins hands down. There is more volume available than I'll ever need - it does not distort and sound does not get "muddy" like my '12 did when volume is increased. After 5 hours of rocking while rolling, I find the sound quality terrific and it is probably more stereo than I need on a motorcycle, just as I expected. Joystick and touch-screen controls are a pleasure to have on the bike. I would recommend the HD Boom! amp & speaker kit (76000411) to anyone looking to take the stock unit up a notch - the only negative is the relatively high cost. Purchase decision for me came down to factory parts covered by HD warranty with HD dealer network to rely on if there is an issue down the road. I saw the installation before the fairing went back on - pretty amazing how it all fits inside so neatly - nice bit of engineering.
Now the disappointing part. First, the XM radio activation process was terrible - three phone calls and over an hour on the horn. Finally got it activated with the third representative. XM customer service really needs some improvement. Second, I have a problem with XM reception - it cuts in and out as I ride down the road. Seems like there is a loose or bad antenna. Hope it is not a poor antenna design. Will test some more today, but I believe a trip back to the dealer is in my future. So with regard to the XM module (76000351) - I can not recommend this part - at least not at this time - because my experience with it has not been good. Fingers crossed that it is a simple loose connection...
I agree with your assessment of the amp. Very clean power even at full power.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 2,325
Likes: 333
From: Upper Providence Pa
New bike is amazing. I enjoyed a nice first day with it yesterday.
Stereo with HD amp and 6.5 speaker upgrade sounds exceptionally clear and crisp. Surprising amounts of bass. Compared to my 2012 Limited (which had upgraded speakers), there is no comparison - '14 wins hands down. There is more volume available than I'll ever need - it does not distort and sound does not get "muddy" like my '12 did when volume is increased. After 5 hours of rocking while rolling, I find the sound quality terrific and it is probably more stereo than I need on a motorcycle, just as I expected. Joystick and touch-screen controls are a pleasure to have on the bike. I would recommend the HD Boom! amp & speaker kit (76000411) to anyone looking to take the stock unit up a notch - the only negative is the relatively high cost. Purchase decision for me came down to factory parts covered by HD warranty with HD dealer network to rely on if there is an issue down the road. I saw the installation before the fairing went back on - pretty amazing how it all fits inside so neatly - nice bit of engineering.
Now the disappointing part. First, the XM radio activation process was terrible - three phone calls and over an hour on the horn. Finally got it activated with the third representative. XM customer service really needs some improvement. Second, I have a problem with XM reception - it cuts in and out as I ride down the road. Seems like there is a loose or bad antenna. Hope it is not a poor antenna design. Will test some more today, but I believe a trip back to the dealer is in my future. So with regard to the XM module (76000351) - I can not recommend this part - at least not at this time - because my experience with it has not been good. Fingers crossed that it is a simple loose connection...
Stereo with HD amp and 6.5 speaker upgrade sounds exceptionally clear and crisp. Surprising amounts of bass. Compared to my 2012 Limited (which had upgraded speakers), there is no comparison - '14 wins hands down. There is more volume available than I'll ever need - it does not distort and sound does not get "muddy" like my '12 did when volume is increased. After 5 hours of rocking while rolling, I find the sound quality terrific and it is probably more stereo than I need on a motorcycle, just as I expected. Joystick and touch-screen controls are a pleasure to have on the bike. I would recommend the HD Boom! amp & speaker kit (76000411) to anyone looking to take the stock unit up a notch - the only negative is the relatively high cost. Purchase decision for me came down to factory parts covered by HD warranty with HD dealer network to rely on if there is an issue down the road. I saw the installation before the fairing went back on - pretty amazing how it all fits inside so neatly - nice bit of engineering.
Now the disappointing part. First, the XM radio activation process was terrible - three phone calls and over an hour on the horn. Finally got it activated with the third representative. XM customer service really needs some improvement. Second, I have a problem with XM reception - it cuts in and out as I ride down the road. Seems like there is a loose or bad antenna. Hope it is not a poor antenna design. Will test some more today, but I believe a trip back to the dealer is in my future. So with regard to the XM module (76000351) - I can not recommend this part - at least not at this time - because my experience with it has not been good. Fingers crossed that it is a simple loose connection...
Novice
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 19
Likes: 1
From: Chicago IL
I know this is an old thread, but I have some amp questions as well...I purchased a new 2018 Ultra Limited with the 6.5GT stereo. My specs say I have the 6.5 speakers...and the 25 w amp. So I am guessing this is the hybrid Stage 1? I think older Rushmore bikes came with the 5.25 speakers with the 25w amp and you could buy the kit to upgrade the speakers and amp? If I have a hybrid Stage 1, is the Stage 1 amp all I need to complete the Stage 1?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 2,719
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From: In a house
If your speakers have the tweeter pod they are stage 1. Do some research before you spend money on boom. Way better options out there, and I mean wwwaaayyy better. Start a new post in the audio section with your budget and goals.
If you insist on substandard audio there's boom stuff cheap in the audio classified section. The radio will work fine with the right aftermarket setup, speakers and amps are pure junk.
If you insist on substandard audio there's boom stuff cheap in the audio classified section. The radio will work fine with the right aftermarket setup, speakers and amps are pure junk.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,341
Likes: 982
From: Trinity NC
Not sure what happened to what I typed above..
Fisrt picture is from the HD site showing what is stock on an ‘18 Limited
Second is a picture of the stage 1 speaker grill.
Either way HD makes a kit for about $1,000 with 4 stage 1 speakers and an amp.
Good Luck
Fisrt picture is from the HD site showing what is stock on an ‘18 Limited
Second is a picture of the stage 1 speaker grill.
Either way HD makes a kit for about $1,000 with 4 stage 1 speakers and an amp.
Good Luck
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Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 155
Likes: 95
From: New Jersey
I bought the Rockford fosgate kit. IMHO. There’s always a “better” system out there. But what do you want to spend?
so pick a price point and go from there.
I like the Rockford system. They flashed the radio and it sounds good enough for me on the bike and I ride with a full face and ear plugs.
so pick a price point and go from there.
I like the Rockford system. They flashed the radio and it sounds good enough for me on the bike and I ride with a full face and ear plugs.