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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 05:06 PM
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I want to put some new speakers in my street glide, some that will handle a future amp if I choose to put one in. When I turn the volume way up on my radio they really sound crackly and shitty. I've been told to stay away from hog tunes and the boom audio aftermarket speakers, everyone has pretty good things to say about the J&m speakers but what size and what power do I need.
I know there's got to be some other good aftermarket speakers that can handle the power but what are some of your suggestions.

Again there will be no amp right now but maybe at 250 watt in the future.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Scaffido
I want to put some new speakers in my street glide, some that will handle a future amp if I choose to put one in. When I turn the volume way up on my radio they really sound crackly and shitty. I've been told to stay away from hog tunes and the boom audio aftermarket speakers, everyone has pretty good things to say about the J&m speakers but what size and what power do I need.
I know there's got to be some other good aftermarket speakers that can handle the power but what are some of your suggestions.

Again there will be no amp right now but maybe at 250 watt in the future.
In the "Audio" section, check out the 70-page 2014 Official Audio Upgrade Thread. The time spent reading that thread is well worth the investment.

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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 09:13 PM
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Don't listen to who ever told you about those new boom audio there great i put some in my new street glide special and there awesome and loud and no cracking.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 03:30 AM
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Don't listen to who ever told you about those new boom audio there great i put some in my new street glide special and there awesome and loud and no cracking.
BOOM audio is garbage. The second you add a decent aftermarket amp to the mix those speakers are toast. Ask around in the audio section. It has happened to many... The J&M speakers are a slight step up, however they're not worth anywhere near the price that J&M charges.

As was stated you'd be doing yourself a great service to read through the 2014 audio upgrade sticky in the audio section. Major wealth of knowledge there.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Scaffido
I want to put some new speakers in my street glide, some that will handle a future amp if I choose to put one in. When I turn the volume way up on my radio they really sound crackly and shitty. I've been told to stay away from hog tunes and the boom audio aftermarket speakers, everyone has pretty good things to say about the J&m speakers but what size and what power do I need.
I know there's got to be some other good aftermarket speakers that can handle the power but what are some of your suggestions.

Again there will be no amp right now but maybe at 250 watt in the future.
I would take the advice of MontyCop and go read the audio section before you do anything. Personally if you don't plan to add a amp right away might just want to wait on getting the speakers then. Get it done once and right the first time. And yea I would have to agree stay away from Boom Audio. Can't speak on J&M although I do know the amps are decent but will cost you a pretty penny as well. You can build a better system for less than both Boom and J&M. Good luck in what you decide.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 12:13 PM
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I've been advised this makes for a great, relatively low-cost setup....
Rockford Fosgate PBR 300x2 Amp - $156
Infinity Kappa 62.9 Speakers - $65
Harley Boom Grills (Speakers will not fit stock grills) - I think they are $50 each

Can't guarantee the prices are still accurate but they're close.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 12:47 PM
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after reading the 70 page thread 3-4 times and asking alot of questions i went with

infinity kappa $130
pbr 300x2 $170
magic box $70

and i am very happy with this set up.

before you make a decision on what your going to do read the 2014 audio thread you will be happy that you did.

goodluck
 
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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 01:53 PM
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You went with the Infinity 62.11i's, and you fit them in the speaker pods so that you did not have to change grills, correct?
 
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You went with the Infinity 62.11i's, and you fit them in the speaker pods so that you did not have to change grills, correct?
The Kappa Infinity 62.11i's do fit. I have them in my Limited. I did not have to change the grills.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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I'm waiting on the Bitronics 7.1s. They were scheduled to be released today but now the website is saying July 11th. Was hoping to get them before my bars show up so I can do them, bars, hidden antenna in one shot.

Lots of positive comments on the Kappa though and they are priced nicely.
 
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