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Old Mar 3, 2017 | 09:21 AM
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We are going to Destin in a couple months and I would like the ability to listen to music cruising along the beach. Low speed and I have a windshield. Not looking for top of the line sound by any means but also don't want to flat waste money. Are the $100 handlebar speaker and amp systems decent? Any brand better than another?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2017 | 01:30 PM
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For $100 you'd be better off with a good pair of ear buds...
 
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Old Mar 5, 2017 | 06:41 AM
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I understand it won't be great, but how bad will a $100-150 system be? I passed on a Pyle in the classifieds here about a year ago and it seemed well received.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2017 | 07:44 AM
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Friends of mine have used the different brands of the handlebar mount type speaker systems. They sound ok when you are not moving or moving very slow but once you get up to 40 and above you can barely hear them. Some will say that theirs sounds great but I think that's because they already purchased the product and don't want to admit that it was a mistake.
As was stated, ear buds if that truly is your budget.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2017 | 07:22 AM
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I have a Kenwood 4 channel Bluetooth amp powering two 4 inch Polk audios in pods and it sounds pretty good. This setup is way better than those boss or shark all in one deals.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2017 | 07:25 AM
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System was around $300 but you could still hear it on highway.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 07:25 AM
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Thanks everyone. I'll expand the budget and keep an eye out for used gear.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JMC22
For $100 you'd be better off with a good pair of ear buds...
^^^THAT ^^^


Don't waste your $$ on those handlebar setups. You WILL NOT be happy.
 
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hi mate a bit of input from the uk
i have just bought a hcp4 HERTZ amp and a pair of front speakers in 6.5's they are ecx 165.5
fitted today for $250 the lot on my 2011 street glide and it sounds great at 85mph
 
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Has anyone made their own housing for a couple 4" speakers? Seems like the high price comes in buying the Moro specific stuff which is lower quality until you spend big bucks.
 
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