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Old Nov 24, 2016 | 09:20 AM
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I have talked about upgrading my system but really don't have the cash to spend a fortune doing it, all I want is better speakers and a amp to get better sound, thats it. IMO BT is too expensive and so is others but I'm not a fan of Hog Tunes either, had issues with there stuff, so does that leave me any options ?
 
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best bet, find a number you're comfortable spending and contact Jonathon at BadAzzBikes
 
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And keep your eye on the classifieds, easy way to get into good equipment at deep discount (if there's not already a BT 2180 amp out there, there will be one as soon as I install my 4180)
 
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A Cheap option would be a good amp like the SS PN4.1000D can usually get bought for $100 used here in the classifieds
Add some used Infinty Kappa for the fairing and the tour pak $200.00

That amp will take your speaker inputs from your factory deck
That would be a nice sounding system for about $350.00
You would also need spacers for the fairing and also for the tour pak pods
Ill have 2 sets of the kappas for sale soon.
but they are usually easy to find for around $100.00 a set.
not sure if thats in your budget or not
 
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A Cheap option would be a good amp like the SS PN4.1000D can usually get bought for $100 used here in the classifieds
Add some used Infinty Kappa for the fairing and the tour pak $200.00

That amp will take your speaker inputs from your factory deck
That would be a nice sounding system for about $350.00
You would also need spacers for the fairing and also for the tour pak pods
Ill have 2 sets of the kappas for sale soon.
but they are usually easy to find for around $100.00 a set.
not sure if thats in your budget or not
I was actually looking at the Rockford Fosgate system but seems no one runs that. I can get Polks for $100 a set but then need to boost it some. I'd like it all plug and play as well. Budget, I'm not sure but say 4 to 500 maybe, do-able not sure ?
 
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Originally Posted by Tn.Heritage
I was actually looking at the Rockford Fosgate system but seems no one runs that. I can get Polks for $100 a set but then need to boost it some. I'd like it all plug and play as well. Budget, I'm not sure but say 4 to 500 maybe, do-able not sure ?
Very doable, PM BaddAzzBikes you'll be surprised what they can do for under $500
 
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Recommend Karl at nocageaudio@gmail.com , great systems..running specials now..at your price point, and as high as you want to go!!!

Im looking at this one:

No Cage's "Loud and Proud" 2 Channel 500 Watt RMS System
Our “Loud & Proud” System is our best seller and is built around the Diamond Audio Micro2 This amp puts out 150 Watts RMS per channel @ 4 ohms and 250 Watts RMS per channel @ 2 ohms. This gives you the ability to expand to 4- 4ohm speakers when wired in parallel. This amp is very stable @ 2 ohms and is designed to “Live” when running for long periods of time at the higher wattages.
We match the Micro2v2 amp with The Hybrid Audio Technologies (HAT) Imagine Series 6.5” coaxial speakers. These waterproof speakers have great High’s and Mid-Range and a very crisp Mid-Bass sound. They will also “Live” running for hours at a time at very high volumes.
“Loud & Proud” 2 speaker system with 1 Diamond Audio Micro2v2 Amp, 1 Pair of HAT Imagine Series 6.5” speakers, 1 pair of 5.25” to 6.5” speaker adapters for your HD fairing, 1 Micro2v2 amp hookup kit, 20’ of High quality 16 gauge O2 free speaker wire with speaker connectors.
List price $749.00
No Cage Price $525.00
Black Friday Price $475.00 Shipped
 

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Originally Posted by Tn.Heritage
I was actually looking at the Rockford Fosgate system but seems no one runs that. I can get Polks for $100 a set but then need to boost it some. I'd like it all plug and play as well. Budget, I'm not sure but say 4 to 500 maybe, do-able not sure ?
Read the Plug and Play thread.

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Read the Plug and Play thread.

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Tailwind, I appreciate you telling me about this. I don't mind running a wire for the amp at all, I've actually done that on my SG I had but I just didn't want to get in over my head either. I'll give BAB a call and see what they offer.
Again I appreciate all the advice from you guys !!!!
 
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Originally Posted by mastergunnera8
Recommend Karl at nocageaudio@gmail.com , great systems..running specials now..at your price point, and as high as you want to go!!!

Im looking at this one:

No Cage's "Loud and Proud" 2 Channel 500 Watt RMS System
Our “Loud & Proud” System is our best seller and is built around the Diamond Audio Micro2 This amp puts out 150 Watts RMS per channel @ 4 ohms and 250 Watts RMS per channel @ 2 ohms. This gives you the ability to expand to 4- 4ohm speakers when wired in parallel. This amp is very stable @ 2 ohms and is designed to “Live” when running for long periods of time at the higher wattages.
We match the Micro2v2 amp with The Hybrid Audio Technologies (HAT) Imagine Series 6.5” coaxial speakers. These waterproof speakers have great High’s and Mid-Range and a very crisp Mid-Bass sound. They will also “Live” running for hours at a time at very high volumes.
“Loud & Proud” 2 speaker system with 1 Diamond Audio Micro2v2 Amp, 1 Pair of HAT Imagine Series 6.5” speakers, 1 pair of 5.25” to 6.5” speaker adapters for your HD fairing, 1 Micro2v2 amp hookup kit, 20’ of High quality 16 gauge O2 free speaker wire with speaker connectors.
List price $749.00
No Cage Price $525.00
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I can't comment on their pricing buto that is a very good amp.
 

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