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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 08:48 PM
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I have 13' ultra limited and want to get a little better sound from the stock stereo. Just wondering what is the best/cheapest way to do that? I would like better highs when I'm riding. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 09:06 PM
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define your budget
 
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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 09:17 PM
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300$ tops but preferably less
 
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$300 for an amp and 4 speaks is gonna be a pretty challenging budget. Save a couple more bucks and get something u will appreciate longer term.

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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 10:39 PM
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I have a Boom amp, amp tray, wiring kit, Boom Stage 1 fairing and tourpak speakers sitting on my workbench that just came out of my bike. $300 and it's yours. Problem solved. maybe plus $30 for shipping.
 
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How old are they?do they all work still? Why did you change them?
 
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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 05:32 AM
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I have 13' ultra limited and want to get a little better sound from the stock stereo. Just wondering what is the best/cheapest way to do that? I would like better highs when I'm riding. Any suggestions?
The stock stereo is pretty much perfected from Harley Davidson. There are some improvements you can make but they are not significant enough for you to notice a huge difference in sound. Your issue lies with your amp and speakers. What amp and speakers are you presently running?
 
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Stereo is completely stock. I don't have alot of money to spend but I want to get the most bang for my buck
 
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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 06:54 AM
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I think we can get your ship to shore bro but by the time u get 4 speaks, an amp, spacers, wiring accessories etc I just don't think $300 is realistic. Tap the brakes on your install for just a bit and save another hundo or so, maybe 2. This pause will be an awesome opportunity to really do some good research on the best bang for the buck products.
We will get u there bro!!! Just don't want u to get jammed up over budget with all the little stuff that adds up during installs. Not to mention spending just a touch more per speak to get u the products that will deliver in this challenging sled audio riding environment.

Patience brotha!!!! U won't regret it.

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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 06:57 AM
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What about piecing it together a little at a time?. The sound is not terrible right now. I would like a little more out of the highs for clarity
 
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