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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 03:33 PM
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I'm considering just going ahead and putting a detachable fairing on my 2013 Road King.

If I go that route what speaker set-up should I go with... 2 6x9's or 4 5.25's?

Pros and Cons?
 
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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 03:56 PM
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I went through the same thing with my Heritage. 6x9s would give the most bass, but I didn't like the look of them. Four 5 1/4s would get loud, but not have much bass. I compromised and bought a fairing set up for two 6 1/2 inch speakers, they look good and there is a world of speakers to choose from.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 03:58 PM
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That would be a nice middle ground.. BUT, if I decide to go fairing then I'll be getting the Stealth fairing and the only 2 options are 6x9 or 5.25....

Decisions decisions....
 
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Your not gonna hear the bass while riding anyway so I would choose one that would allow me to hear it better. In your case it would be the 4-5.25 speaker setup.

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I was kind of leaning that way... If I want some bass I can add bag speakers later.
 
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I was kind of leaning that way... If I want some bass I can add bag speakers later.
Now your on the right track!!!!!

2010 Limited with some stuff
 
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Old Dec 7, 2015 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Umby
That would be a nice middle ground.. BUT, if I decide to go fairing then I'll be getting the Stealth fairing and the only 2 options are 6x9 or 5.25....

Decisions decisions....
Funny, I bought a Stealth fairing also! They frequently run out of one size or another, but they replenish the stock often. I was tempted by the four speaker setup, but since I already had two sets of 6 1/2s it was a no brainer. Good luck with the install!
 
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Cool.

How well do you like it?
 
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Cool.

How well do you like it?
I haven't finished the stereo install yet, but the fairing itself seems like it's pretty nice. When you factor in the very low cost this thing is a bargain!
 
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Nice. Looks like I'll be ordering mine in a few minutes.

Are you putting an amp in it?
 
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