Stock Stereo Upgrade
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Stage II
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From: Summerville,SC
Stock Stereo Upgrade
I have 2013 Street Glide that I have added Hogtunes speakers and amp
to the fairing. Also added the sound bar. Its definitely better but not
at above 65 mph. Thinking about adding a new head unit that has more
power. Which one do you prefer? I want the controls and bluetooth mostly.
to the fairing. Also added the sound bar. Its definitely better but not
at above 65 mph. Thinking about adding a new head unit that has more
power. Which one do you prefer? I want the controls and bluetooth mostly.
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From: Andover, MN
It's all about how much you want/can spend. That will be your starting point.
You can add just a H/U, which will make some difference. But if you really want it sounding better, especially above 65 mph, your going to need different amp and speakers.
And you've come to the right place to get information. I just finished my upgrade and everything I learned was from this forum.
You can add just a H/U, which will make some difference. But if you really want it sounding better, especially above 65 mph, your going to need different amp and speakers.
And you've come to the right place to get information. I just finished my upgrade and everything I learned was from this forum.
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From: San Antonio, Texas
I'm about to start my audio upgrade as well and ordered the Sony MEX-XB100BT which has a built in amp. Nothing super powerful - just wanted to give it a shot with two really good 6.5 speakers (which I haven't yet picked out.)
The stock stereo is just garbage imho.
The stock stereo is just garbage imho.
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From: Lake, Ms
Originally Posted by dognuts
I'm about to start my audio upgrade as well and ordered the Sony MEX-XB100BT which has a built in amp. Nothing super powerful - just wanted to give it a shot with two really good 6.5 speakers (which I haven't yet picked out.)
The stock stereo is just garbage imho.
The stock stereo is just garbage imho.
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Joined: Mar 2016
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From: San Antonio, Texas
Well that's not good. If I were only going to run two speakers for the time being, what would you recommend? I can send the sony back and spend the extra for a good amp.
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From: Lake, Ms
Originally Posted by dognuts
Well that's not good. If I were only going to run two speakers for the time being, what would you recommend? I can send the sony back and spend the extra for a good amp.
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From: San Antonio, Texas
Yeah, good point. Don't want to hijack. Cheers! 😁
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It's all about how much you want/can spend. That will be your starting point.
You can add just a H/U, which will make some difference. But if you really want it sounding better, especially above 65 mph, your going to need different amp and speakers.
And you've come to the right place to get information. I just finished my upgrade and everything I learned was from this forum.
You can add just a H/U, which will make some difference. But if you really want it sounding better, especially above 65 mph, your going to need different amp and speakers.
And you've come to the right place to get information. I just finished my upgrade and everything I learned was from this forum.