13' SG HU upgrade
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13' SG HU upgrade
2013 SG, stock head unit, Hogtunes NCA-70.2 REV Series Amp with Speakers 902.2/REV. I use a Y cable for my iPhone 5s that plugs into stock radio and cigarette lighter…AND…I've been through 2 cheap cables where the lightening adaptor keeps breaking off in my iPhone. I'm not looking to blow out the competition…truly, my current setup is OK…and if I could get slightly better, I'm fine
I did a search and keep seeing great things about Sony DSXS310BTX. I guess the bluetooth feature is what I'm looking for the most…being able to stream music from pandora and my phone's library but I see some conflicting info that leads me to this post.
1. Will the 5s work with this phone in streaming…some are saying u still have to plug in the iPhone and I see some saying you can't plug in the 5s
2. Will the 5s fit in the tray? I believe I saw someone say "no" it won't fit inside….will it keep my 5s charged?
3. Will this HU actually sound better than what i have?
4. There has got to be a better price considering I think I need the biketronics retroradio kit @ $197, a splash cover, and sony harness…..
5. I keep seeing a Sony DSX-S300BTX …$197 but without pandora control….appears to be the same otherwise
Now that you know I'm not trying to win any sound competition…if you have another unit You'd like to recommend, I'm fine with that….figured I'd just ask about the one I keep seeing in my searches
I did a search and keep seeing great things about Sony DSXS310BTX. I guess the bluetooth feature is what I'm looking for the most…being able to stream music from pandora and my phone's library but I see some conflicting info that leads me to this post.
1. Will the 5s work with this phone in streaming…some are saying u still have to plug in the iPhone and I see some saying you can't plug in the 5s
2. Will the 5s fit in the tray? I believe I saw someone say "no" it won't fit inside….will it keep my 5s charged?
3. Will this HU actually sound better than what i have?
4. There has got to be a better price considering I think I need the biketronics retroradio kit @ $197, a splash cover, and sony harness…..
5. I keep seeing a Sony DSX-S300BTX …$197 but without pandora control….appears to be the same otherwise
Now that you know I'm not trying to win any sound competition…if you have another unit You'd like to recommend, I'm fine with that….figured I'd just ask about the one I keep seeing in my searches
Last edited by sfcmo357; Sep 28, 2014 at 09:51 AM.
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I had this hu . I have to say not impressed at all the it had trouble connecting to my device. The volume button was a multi button and it was flimsy. It only had 2 colors red and blue. Look into a better hu . just my advice
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Road Warrior
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thanks for the advice...thought the handlebars controlled volume?
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I am running Alpine HU. I bluetooth it to my 5s which mainly use for Pandora also it's nice feature to have it ring through stereo and display caller throught HU etc. although I don't answer 
. I have a Ipod Nano I use more so mounted in rt saddle bag via USB. My Alpine unit has rear USB with full controls. I bought 6ft cable off eBay ran it under tank to saddlebag.
. I have a Ipod Nano I use more so mounted in rt saddle bag via USB. My Alpine unit has rear USB with full controls. I bought 6ft cable off eBay ran it under tank to saddlebag.
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The handel bars do control the volume. I guess I should have bee more clear its a multi button it controls most of the hu and it is a joke to set up.you have to do 90% of the controls threw this button.
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2013 SG, stock head unit, Hogtunes NCA-70.2 REV Series Amp with Speakers 902.2/REV. I use a Y cable for my iPhone 5s that plugs into stock radio and cigarette lighter…AND…I've been through 2 cheap cables where the lightening adaptor keeps breaking off in my iPhone. I'm not looking to blow out the competition…truly, my current setup is OK…and if I could get slightly better, I'm fine
I did a search and keep seeing great things about Sony DSXS310BTX. I guess the bluetooth feature is what I'm looking for the most…being able to stream music from pandora and my phone's library but I see some conflicting info that leads me to this post.
1. Will the 5s work with this phone in streaming…some are saying u still have to plug in the iPhone and I see some saying you can't plug in the 5s
2. Will the 5s fit in the tray? I believe I saw someone say "no" it won't fit inside….will it keep my 5s charged?
3. Will this HU actually sound better than what i have?
4. There has got to be a better price considering I think I need the biketronics retroradio kit @ $197, a splash cover, and sony harness….. Amazon.com : Sony DSXS310BTX Bluetooth Digital Media Car Stereo Receiver with Pandora Control : Electronics
5. I keep seeing a Sony DSX-S300BTX …$197 but without pandora control….appears to be the same otherwise
Now that you know I'm not trying to win any sound competition…if you have another unit You'd like to recommend, I'm fine with that….figured I'd just ask about the one I keep seeing in my searches
I did a search and keep seeing great things about Sony DSXS310BTX. I guess the bluetooth feature is what I'm looking for the most…being able to stream music from pandora and my phone's library but I see some conflicting info that leads me to this post.
1. Will the 5s work with this phone in streaming…some are saying u still have to plug in the iPhone and I see some saying you can't plug in the 5s
2. Will the 5s fit in the tray? I believe I saw someone say "no" it won't fit inside….will it keep my 5s charged?
3. Will this HU actually sound better than what i have?
4. There has got to be a better price considering I think I need the biketronics retroradio kit @ $197, a splash cover, and sony harness….. Amazon.com : Sony DSXS310BTX Bluetooth Digital Media Car Stereo Receiver with Pandora Control : Electronics
5. I keep seeing a Sony DSX-S300BTX …$197 but without pandora control….appears to be the same otherwise
Now that you know I'm not trying to win any sound competition…if you have another unit You'd like to recommend, I'm fine with that….figured I'd just ask about the one I keep seeing in my searches
Last edited by Gannicus; Sep 28, 2014 at 06:05 PM.
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Road Warrior
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Thanks guys…went with Sony MEX-GS810BH …. I opted to not get the tray feature in order to get the better 5Vs of this HU versus the 4V of my original choice. I still have 2 USBs, so it'll meet my needs.
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Who told you about the 93 dB setting? Lol lol... do not take credit for my findings gann... lol again, relaxing a bit after working on the tundra all day... good to hear you figured it out and are even more happy about the sound... might even write a short manual on it if I get bored this week.
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Who told you about the 93 dB setting? Lol lol... do not take credit for my findings gann... lol again, relaxing a bit after working on the tundra all day... good to hear you figured it out and are even more happy about the sound... might even write a short manual on it if I get bored this week.
All jokes aside the credit is all yours my friend. The different volume levels of my music was driving me crazy!
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Who told you about the 93 dB setting? Lol lol... do not take credit for my findings gann... lol again, relaxing a bit after working on the tundra all day... good to hear you figured it out and are even more happy about the sound... might even write a short manual on it if I get bored this week.
Last edited by sfcmo357; Sep 29, 2014 at 07:35 AM.