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Old Feb 24, 2017 | 08:38 PM
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There are grooves in the BT speaker adapters for the wire. I only know this because my led wires for my speakers run through them...lol
I'm talking about in the lowers.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 09:17 AM
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I'm talking about in the lowers.
my bad...lol
brother...don't u ever sleep??
 
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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 04:43 PM
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my bad...lol
brother...don't u ever sleep??
sleep???? Pfft......with one eye open!
 
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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 09baggerdude
my bad...lol
brother...don't u ever sleep??
I was thinkin the same thing lol.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by BaggerAudioLab
If I was designing this build I would reconsider the AW in the lowers (this coming from the guy who sells them!). To mount the tweeter how would you run the tweeter wires? My personal taste is a louder pro audio type speaker in that location. Something you can hear on the road.
100% Agree!!! PA's in the lowers.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by BaggerAudioLab
FW, the issue with waiting for the Fosgate is what if it sucks, ot the first batch is glitchy, does not work with the canbus system, or worse is delayed until Q4!!!

If I was designing this build I would reconsider the AW in the lowers (this coming from the guy who sells them!). To mount the tweeter how would you run the tweeter wires? My personal taste is a louder pro audio type speaker in that location. Something you can hear on the road. The BT 6X9 are awesome speakers. Make sure their tweeter bridge mounts when using an 5x7 to 6x9 adaptor.

So so when are we doing this!
Yeah... You're right about that DSP. I'm probably gonna have to at least start out with the line levelers. I was just hoping for a one and done. Even if the DSP is great there's no guarantee Harley is going to play nice with integration. I'll use one either way but integration would be killer.

I kinda knew that about the pro audio speaker in the lowers. Common sense and experience tells me it's a good idea but those AW's are so warm I was just imagining myself wrapped in a Digital Designs sound blanket of melody. How do y'all think those Titan II's would do down there? They are definitely loud and clear.

Yeah I guess I better call Bill and ask about that Tweeter Bridge. I just assumed it would bolt right up but now I'm not so sure that I've ever seen one mounted that way.

I'm about ready to pull the trigger. I'm ordering the lids and lowers on Tuesday and Harley is at about 30 days lead time for painted parts. I know your busy right now so I figured I'd get with you after Daytona and get the AW's ordered. I plan on getting it all done before Thunder Beach in Panama City if it all goes as planned.

Lemme know what you think on those Titans in the lowers! Good luck in Daytona Alex and good luck to everybody else on their upgrades!
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Fatherwayne
Yeah... You're right about that DSP. I'm probably gonna have to at least start out with the line levelers. I was just hoping for a one and done. Even if the DSP is great there's no guarantee Harley is going to play nice with integration. I'll use one either way but integration would be killer
I kinda knew that about the pro audio speaker in the lowers. Common sense and experience tells me it's a good idea but those AW's are so warm I was just imagining myself wrapped in a Digital Designs sound blanket of melody. How do y'all think those Titan II's would do down there? They are definitely loud and clear.

Yeah I guess I better call Bill and ask about that Tweeter Bridge. I just assumed it would bolt right up but now I'm not so sure that I've ever seen one mounted that way.

I'm about ready to pull the trigger. I'm ordering the lids and lowers on Tuesday and Harley is at about 30 days lead time for painted parts. I know your busy right now so I figured I'd get with you after Daytona and get the AW's ordered. I plan on getting it all done before Thunder Beach in Panama City if it all goes as planned.

Lemme know what you think on those Titans in the lowers! Good luck in Daytona Alex and good luck to everybody else on their upgrades!
-FW
Let us know about the tweeters. I'm really interested in doing the same thing with my setup when I get to it.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 07:57 AM
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Let us know about the tweeters. I'm really interested in doing the same thing with my setup when I get to it.
Will do!
 
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I have a 2016 RGS and looking to upgrade the speakers and add an amp.Cycle sounds looks reasonable priced.This is my first attempt to research.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2017 | 11:15 PM
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I have a 2016 RGS and looking to upgrade the speakers and add an amp.Cycle sounds looks reasonable priced.This is my first attempt to research.
Cycle sounds has gone out of business and is selling off inventory.
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