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Old Mar 5, 2017 | 05:00 PM
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just picked up a 2014 streetglide special , looking for speaker upgrade and sound quality , i had hertz 6.5 with st 25,s in my 09 with J&L amp the sound on this 2014 for a premium stereo is bassy and muffled to say the least what can i do to improve
 
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just picked up a 2014 streetglide special , looking for speaker upgrade and sound quality , i had hertz 6.5 with st 25,s in my 09 with J&L amp the sound on this 2014 for a premium stereo is bassy and muffled to say the least what can i do to improve
First off what budget do you have for your upgrade??
That will help in the equipment to suggest.
You will need the bt355 line levelers to start with and depending on suggestions possibly the Biketronics speaker pod eliminator.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2017 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by speedydog5
just picked up a 2014 streetglide special , looking for speaker upgrade and sound quality , i had hertz 6.5 with st 25,s in my 09 with J&L amp the sound on this 2014 for a premium stereo is bassy and muffled to say the least what can i do to improve
Knowing what you have currently installed will be helpful.
What model Hertz 6.5 speaker?
What model JL Amp?
Where are the ST 25 horns located, and how are they wired?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 02:02 PM
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Knowing what you have currently installed will be helpful.
What model Hertz 6.5 speaker?
What model JL Amp?
Where are the ST 25 horns located, and how are they wired?
thats what i had in my old bike my 2014 street special is currently stock
 
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by speedydog5
thats what i had in my old bike my 2014 street special is currently stock
Ok gotcha.
 
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I am at same starting point you are at. Stock 14 SGS picked up 2 weeks ago. I just bought on here a used Fosgate PBR300x4.

I am told I need a line leveler. Will any line leveler work?

Speakers are TBD trying to find a good 4ohm pair to match
 
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Old Mar 9, 2017 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian Burth
I am at same starting point you are at. Stock 14 SGS picked up 2 weeks ago. I just bought on here a used Fosgate PBR300x4.

I am told I need a line leveler. Will any line leveler work?

Speakers are TBD trying to find a good 4ohm pair to match
Sure wish you would've came here first before buying stuff for your upgrade. Depending on your expectations, you may be extremely disappointed with that amp choice.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2017 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SBates08
Sure wish you would've came here first before buying stuff for your upgrade. Depending on your expectations, you may be extremely disappointed with that amp choice.
Ditto!
 
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So I was doing some research on the forum. However there was no Holy Grail of sound systems. The common BT which was a good option and great product my friends have.

My expectations are middle of road. Overall my upgrade will cost $500 for PBR300x4 amp, BT
355 Line Levelar and Fosgate TMS65 speakers. So for the $500 my expectations are middle of road.

Should have this in next weekend and will update on outcome.
 
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Originally Posted by Brian Burth
So I was doing some research on the forum. However there was no Holy Grail of sound systems. The common BT which was a good option and great product my friends have.

My expectations are middle of road. Overall my upgrade will cost $500 for PBR300x4 amp, BT
355 Line Levelar and Fosgate TMS65 speakers. So for the $500 my expectations are middle of road.

Should have this in next weekend and will update on outcome.
Welcome to the audio forum Brian.
I would suggest creating a new thread for you're audio upgrade. This will make it easier for us to follow.
 
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