2016 Street Glide Special Audio
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2016 Street Glide Special Audio
First I want to thank everyone on this forum and all the other ones I have utilized and gained info from over the last few years. My question is after reading through all the info in the audio section I had decided to go with the BT two speaker system but is 900 dollars really the best price on two speakers and an amp? I'm use to building entire car systems that weren't show stoppers but pretty good systems and only spent $500-600 total.
I want to spend wisely but the pricing for bike audio seems to be little extreme. Any thoughts or ideas appreciated.
Thanks,
I want to spend wisely but the pricing for bike audio seems to be little extreme. Any thoughts or ideas appreciated.
Thanks,
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First I want to thank everyone on this forum and all the other ones I have utilized and gained info from over the last few years. My question is after reading through all the info in the audio section I had decided to go with the BT two speaker system but is 900 dollars really the best price on two speakers and an amp? I'm use to building entire car systems that weren't show stoppers but pretty good systems and only spent $500-600 total.
I want to spend wisely but the pricing for bike audio seems to be little extreme. Any thoughts or ideas appreciated.
Thanks,
I want to spend wisely but the pricing for bike audio seems to be little extreme. Any thoughts or ideas appreciated.
Thanks,
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First I want to thank everyone on this forum and all the other ones I have utilized and gained info from over the last few years. My question is after reading through all the info in the audio section I had decided to go with the BT two speaker system but is 900 dollars really the best price on two speakers and an amp? I'm use to building entire car systems that weren't show stoppers but pretty good systems and only spent $500-600 total.
I want to spend wisely but the pricing for bike audio seems to be little extreme. Any thoughts or ideas appreciated.
Thanks,
I want to spend wisely but the pricing for bike audio seems to be little extreme. Any thoughts or ideas appreciated.
Thanks,
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Thanks everyone for the comments. I ride mainly back roads at 60-70mph,music is all over the place with rock, country, and even a little pop once in a while. When I started looking into the audio gear I was expecting to spend around 600 for the speakers and amp but you all do bring up some very good points.I have no thoughts of adding more speakers as I use my bags to actually pack stuff in and I like the stripped down look of not having the lower pods, so the batwing is the only location. When doing changes and upgrades on other bikes I try to live by the rule of doing it once and moving on to the next upgrade so I want to do it right the first time. I will keep reading and hopefully make a decision before summer. Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by kcblaze
Thanks everyone for the comments. I ride mainly back roads at 60-70mph,music is all over the place with rock, country, and even a little pop once in a while. When I started looking into the audio gear I was expecting to spend around 600 for the speakers and amp but you all do bring up some very good points.I have no thoughts of adding more speakers as I use my bags to actually pack stuff in and I like the stripped down look of not having the lower pods, so the batwing is the only location. When doing changes and upgrades on other bikes I try to live by the rule of doing it once and moving on to the next upgrade so I want to do it right the first time. I will keep reading and hopefully make a decision before summer. Thanks again.
I am an audio addict and since I put those suckers on my sled, for the first time I'm not looking to improve upon them. Just damn well rounded, loud and crisp sounding speaks.
BT355 Line Levelers
JL 280/4 amp bridged
Chainsaw math = $750ish. (Tweet selection will be the driving force in budget estimate variations).
Done and on to the next project!!!
Disclaimer: The above shix w the 28 mm tweet is currently on my sled.
T.
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I know this sounds like a broken record from me but man I really don't think u can go wrong with the DD Audio AW6.5 and either a 25mm, 28mm or 30mm tweet. (Leaning more towards the 28mm as that is what my ears like).
I am an audio addict and since I put those suckers on my sled, for the first time I'm not looking to improve upon them. Just damn well rounded, loud and crisp sounding speaks.
BT355 Line Levelers
JL 280/4 amp bridged
Chainsaw math = $750ish. (Tweet selection will be the driving force in budget estimate variations).
Done and on to the next project!!!
Disclaimer: The above shix w the 28 mm tweet is currently on my sled.
T.
I am an audio addict and since I put those suckers on my sled, for the first time I'm not looking to improve upon them. Just damn well rounded, loud and crisp sounding speaks.
BT355 Line Levelers
JL 280/4 amp bridged
Chainsaw math = $750ish. (Tweet selection will be the driving force in budget estimate variations).
Done and on to the next project!!!
Disclaimer: The above shix w the 28 mm tweet is currently on my sled.
T.
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T's recommendation is spot on! I'm also a huge fan of the AW6.5's with the AT28 tweets and I've had about every speaker you can name in my fairing at one time or another. The AW's are perfect for the fairing. They are loud and very warm speakers with nice thump on the bottom end. The JL MHX 280/4 T mentioned is also excellent bridged to those speakers!! That's definitely the route I would go with a $900 budget!!