Adding speakers?
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Adding speakers?
I am trying to get better sound quality on my 08 ultra without spending a ton of $. If I add lower fairing pods with aftermarket 6.5" speakers will I need to add an amp? I would also like to install aftermarket 5.25" speakers in the fairing. Anything I need to know? I am not looking to win any contests just a little better sound without the distortion I get from the OE fairing speakers.
thanks in advance.
thanks in advance.
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I am trying to get better sound quality on my 08 ultra without spending a ton of $. If I add lower fairing pods with aftermarket 6.5" speakers will I need to add an amp? I would also like to install aftermarket 5.25" speakers in the fairing. Anything I need to know? I am not looking to win any contests just a little better sound without the distortion I get from the OE fairing speakers.
thanks in advance.
thanks in advance.
NO 5.25's!!!
Without breaking the bank a good starter system is 2 sets of 6.5 infinity Kappa's and the Cerwin Vega B54 amp. You will need 6.5 adapter rings for the fairing and an 8 gauge wiring kit. You will also need lower fairing speaker pods that house 6.5 speakers.
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thanks for the post
I guess "breaking the bank" is relative..lol. I appreciate the feedback. Youre still talking close to $1k. For that price (or close to it) i can take it to the dealer and let them have thier way..lol. I was hoping to stay under $700. Guess I will save my pennies and suck it up...lol. thanks.
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Originally Posted by Glennbowers8144
I guess "breaking the bank" is relative..lol. I appreciate the feedback. Youre still talking close to $1k. For that price (or close to it) i can take it to the dealer and let them have thier way..lol. I was hoping to stay under $700. Guess I will save my pennies and suck it up...lol. thanks.
Actually, the setup Gannicus is referring to could be done for around $500. Less than that if you search the Audio classifieds.
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I agree.. Thats my last resort. And after some deeper research your plan may just work. When I did a quick search I found those speakers at $140. Thats for a pair, i thought that was each. Drops it to about $700 for the set up (if I dont search). More within my pay grade. Thanks for the advise.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/3819211...&ul_noapp=true
If you look at the bottom of this link you'll see the amp and the same speakers + the speaker adapters for $305. So far less than $400 bucks.
https://www.amazon.com/Cerwin-Vega-B.../dp/B00ZAQVNX2
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