2014 Ultra $1500 budget ?
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2014 Ultra $1500 budget ?
Hey guys I pop in here every so often..can't keep up with you guys.
Its dam near riding season here just south of Chicago, time to get an amp & speakers!
So with a $1500 budget I need help spending this money wisely!!
I'll be doing my own install, not a problem with that....thing is can some of you heavey hitters recommend what works best in my budget?
I'm aware of BT had his stuff on my old SG.I think it was the 380 & T2's ? With all do respect I really wasn't impressed with that 2 speaker set up.
With all the new amps and speakers plus a little work maybe I can do better than the 4180 kit, price & sound wise? So with all that said I'm ready!!
Just need to know what really works best in my price range...
Thanks, Gene
Its dam near riding season here just south of Chicago, time to get an amp & speakers!
So with a $1500 budget I need help spending this money wisely!!
I'll be doing my own install, not a problem with that....thing is can some of you heavey hitters recommend what works best in my budget?
I'm aware of BT had his stuff on my old SG.I think it was the 380 & T2's ? With all do respect I really wasn't impressed with that 2 speaker set up.
With all the new amps and speakers plus a little work maybe I can do better than the 4180 kit, price & sound wise? So with all that said I'm ready!!
Just need to know what really works best in my price range...
Thanks, Gene
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Ok, BT all the way in the front, 4180 amp with two BT-355 Line levelers , Breakout harness 7.1 speakers & Brackets (non-pro) if you are using the stock HU. In the rear Arc Moto 602's with V-twin adapters. This is what I have and I am all in for less than $1500.
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Hey guys I pop in here every so often..can't keep up with you guys.
Its dam near riding season here just south of Chicago, time to get an amp & speakers!
So with a $1500 budget I need help spending this money wisely!!
I'll be doing my own install, not a problem with that....thing is can some of you heavey hitters recommend what works best in my budget?
I'm aware of BT had his stuff on my old SG.I think it was the 380 & T2's ? With all do respect I really wasn't impressed with that 2 speaker set up.
With all the new amps and speakers plus a little work maybe I can do better than the 4180 kit, price & sound wise? So with all that said I'm ready!!
Just need to know what really works best in my price range...
Thanks, Gene
Its dam near riding season here just south of Chicago, time to get an amp & speakers!
So with a $1500 budget I need help spending this money wisely!!
I'll be doing my own install, not a problem with that....thing is can some of you heavey hitters recommend what works best in my budget?
I'm aware of BT had his stuff on my old SG.I think it was the 380 & T2's ? With all do respect I really wasn't impressed with that 2 speaker set up.
With all the new amps and speakers plus a little work maybe I can do better than the 4180 kit, price & sound wise? So with all that said I'm ready!!
Just need to know what really works best in my price range...
Thanks, Gene
How may speakers, just the four?
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Bert, thanks for chiming in !
Yes just the 4 speakers...
FM..not that I listen to it much but it needs to work., Man I do respect and appreciate your advice. As I mentioned, can I do better than the BT kit for near the same money...?
Thanks!
Yes just the 4 speakers...
FM..not that I listen to it much but it needs to work., Man I do respect and appreciate your advice. As I mentioned, can I do better than the BT kit for near the same money...?
Thanks!
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Arc Moto 600.4 $400
Arc Moto 602 speakers $265
Focal 165 KRC $465
BT355 Line Levelerrs (2) $135
BT Speaker Brackets $150
BT Breakout harness $80
V-Twin Tourpak Adapters $120
The only problem with this is there is not a 100% chance of retaining FM. With that said, loosing FM on the Rushmore models is less likely that previous model years.
This kit below would be about $200 over budget. This price can be cut by using a pair of less expensive drop in speakers for the tourpak. But IMO the 602's are well worth the extra $$$. Plus all the BT items have a lifetime warranty, which you probably already know.
BT4182.14 $620
Arc Moto 602 speakers $265
Focal 165 KRC $465
BT Speaker Brackets $150
BT Breakout harness $80
V-Twin Tourpak Adapters $120
What makes audio more expensive on the Rushmore models is the need for the BT Line Levelers and the BT speaker brackets. If you want a good sounding system these are a must.
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Hey guys I pop in here every so often..can't keep up with you guys.
Its dam near riding season here just south of Chicago, time to get an amp & speakers!
So with a $1500 budget I need help spending this money wisely!!
I'll be doing my own install, not a problem with that....thing is can some of you heavey hitters recommend what works best in my budget?
I'm aware of BT had his stuff on my old SG.I think it was the 380 & T2's ? With all do respect I really wasn't impressed with that 2 speaker set up.
With all the new amps and speakers plus a little work maybe I can do better than the 4180 kit, price & sound wise? So with all that said I'm ready!!
Just need to know what really works best in my price range...
Thanks, Gene
Its dam near riding season here just south of Chicago, time to get an amp & speakers!
So with a $1500 budget I need help spending this money wisely!!
I'll be doing my own install, not a problem with that....thing is can some of you heavey hitters recommend what works best in my budget?
I'm aware of BT had his stuff on my old SG.I think it was the 380 & T2's ? With all do respect I really wasn't impressed with that 2 speaker set up.
With all the new amps and speakers plus a little work maybe I can do better than the 4180 kit, price & sound wise? So with all that said I'm ready!!
Just need to know what really works best in my price range...
Thanks, Gene
Best of luck~
Last edited by chgofirefighter; Feb 29, 2016 at 12:05 PM.
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This was going to be my suggestion that come in about $100 over your budget with forum discounts.
Arc Moto 600.4 $400
Arc Moto 602 speakers $265
Focal 165 KRC $465
BT355 Line Levelerrs (2) $135
BT Speaker Brackets $150
BT Breakout harness $80
V-Twin Tourpak Adapters $120
The only problem with this is there is not a 100% chance of retaining FM. With that said, loosing FM on the Rushmore models is less likely that previous model years.
This kit below would be about $200 over budget. This price can be cut by using a pair of less expensive drop in speakers for the tourpak. But IMO the 602's are well worth the extra $$$. Plus all the BT items have a lifetime warranty, which you probably already know.
BT4182.14 $620
Arc Moto 602 speakers $265
Focal 165 KRC $465
BT Speaker Brackets $150
BT Breakout harness $80
V-Twin Tourpak Adapters $120
What makes audio more expensive on the Rushmore models is the need for the BT Line Levelers and the BT speaker brackets. If you want a good sounding system these are a must.
Arc Moto 600.4 $400
Arc Moto 602 speakers $265
Focal 165 KRC $465
BT355 Line Levelerrs (2) $135
BT Speaker Brackets $150
BT Breakout harness $80
V-Twin Tourpak Adapters $120
The only problem with this is there is not a 100% chance of retaining FM. With that said, loosing FM on the Rushmore models is less likely that previous model years.
This kit below would be about $200 over budget. This price can be cut by using a pair of less expensive drop in speakers for the tourpak. But IMO the 602's are well worth the extra $$$. Plus all the BT items have a lifetime warranty, which you probably already know.
BT4182.14 $620
Arc Moto 602 speakers $265
Focal 165 KRC $465
BT Speaker Brackets $150
BT Breakout harness $80
V-Twin Tourpak Adapters $120
What makes audio more expensive on the Rushmore models is the need for the BT Line Levelers and the BT speaker brackets. If you want a good sounding system these are a must.
Good advice above~
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Is there much difference between the 2 amps, I guess the lifetime warranty is a plus!
Also did ya miss the the LL's with the BT amp..or not needed with it? I think HBsoldier3
had them with his BT amp.
And..is there still potential problems with FM with the BT amp?
So it appears for the most part I'm better off with BT and upgrade the speakers..
Thanks to you also hbsoldier3!
Also did ya miss the the LL's with the BT amp..or not needed with it? I think HBsoldier3
had them with his BT amp.
And..is there still potential problems with FM with the BT amp?
So it appears for the most part I'm better off with BT and upgrade the speakers..
Thanks to you also hbsoldier3!
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Is there much difference between the 2 amps, I guess the lifetime warranty is a plus!
Also did ya miss the the LL's with the BT amp..or not needed with it? I think HBsoldier3 had them with his BT amp.
And..is there still potential problems with FM with the BT amp?
So it appears for the most part I'm better off with BT and upgrade the speakers..
Thanks to you also hbsoldier3!
Also did ya miss the the LL's with the BT amp..or not needed with it? I think HBsoldier3 had them with his BT amp.
And..is there still potential problems with FM with the BT amp?
So it appears for the most part I'm better off with BT and upgrade the speakers..
Thanks to you also hbsoldier3!
The BT4180.14 kit with 7.1 speakers is the best bang for the buck kit for Rushmore models. I would go with the 602's in the rear thou. If your handy with a soldering iron and don't mind cutting into the HU harness you can save some $$$. I had no choice when I did mine a year ago because there was no breakout harness.
You will find a couple of videos with this very setup here.
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I like this set up that Bert laid out. But I would do it a little different. I'd go with the Arc Moto 600.4 amp with the Arc Moto 602's or the BT 7.1's in the fairing. Polk MM651's in the rear pods BT line leveler and the BT speaker brackets. If you can get the Arc Amp for $400 bucks. You're gonna be way below budget. (Lids come to mind) lol
The more speakers you have on your bike the better it sounds and you ALWAYS need a set of 6x9's to balance out the sound.
Arc Moto 600.4 $400
Arc Moto 602 speakers $265
Focal 165 KRC $465
BT355 Line Levelerrs (2) $135
BT Speaker Brackets $150
BT Breakout harness $80
V-Twin Tourpak Adapters $120
The more speakers you have on your bike the better it sounds and you ALWAYS need a set of 6x9's to balance out the sound.
Arc Moto 600.4 $400
Arc Moto 602 speakers $265
Focal 165 KRC $465
BT355 Line Levelerrs (2) $135
BT Speaker Brackets $150
BT Breakout harness $80
V-Twin Tourpak Adapters $120