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Old Apr 18, 2017 | 10:31 PM
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Default Stock 2012 Ultra needing upgrade

I know this is a beaten horse and the info I'm asking for is in the forum, so bare with me as I'm not all that experienced with "Audio" knowledge, I need it spelled out in layman terms.

Question #1
What can I do to upgrade the stock unit without using a new amp??

Question #2
What is the most affordable way to add lower speakers and new uppers with an amp??

Thank you for your answers in advance.

Much Peace, David
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Hollywood01
I know this is a beaten horse and the info I'm asking for is in the forum, so bare with me as I'm not all that experienced with "Audio" knowledge, I need it spelled out in layman terms.

Question #1
What can I do to upgrade the stock unit without using a new amp??

Question #2
What is the most affordable way to add lower speakers and new uppers with an amp??

Thank you for your answers in advance.

Much Peace, David
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1. No upgrade without an amp.
2. Get a Soundstream PN4.1000D and 4 infinity Kappa 62.11i speakers.

You will need 6.5 speaker adapters. 8 gauge power and ground for your amp.
A 60 amp inline fuse
16 gauge speaker wire.
lower fairing 6.5 speaker pods and grills.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 06:57 AM
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Thank you! That's exactly what I needed to know.

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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 07:05 AM
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Another Minnesota boy in the audio section! Welcome brotha
 
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 07:07 AM
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1 more question. Can I do all that and still use my speakers in the tour pack when it's on? Does the amp mount in the fairing? (I guess thats two questions). I appreciate the help greatly!


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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 07:20 AM
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cpbedor thanks for the welcome. It seems the majority of the folks in the forum have a bit of "Minnesota Nice" in them. I'm new to hdforums as I just bought my first HD. Trying to learn something.

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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 08:58 AM
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cpbedor thanks for the welcome. It seems the majority of the folks in the forum have a bit of "Minnesota Nice" in them. I'm new to hdforums as I just bought my first HD. Trying to learn something.

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welcome Hollywood
wisconsin born, upper mich transplant here
and yes this forum is filled with some of the genuinely nicest people ive come across in a long time
if you want to have your mind blown by some incredible sound systems, a bunch of us are getting together in June in savanna ill for a meet n greet. check out the Great Lakes Forum for more info
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/great-lakes/1167086-midwest-meet-june-9th-and-10th-12.html#post16151508
 

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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Hollywood01
1 more question. Can I do all that and still use my speakers in the tour pack when it's on? Does the amp mount in the fairing? (I guess thats two questions). I appreciate the help greatly!


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Yes Sir to questions 1 and 2.
 
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Thanks for the welcome yupperhog. Gannicus, so it looks like I'm looking at basically $550 give or take for the system you listed. If I spent up to $1000 would it make a huge difference or just save the money and go with this option? Thank you for your time. I need the help and am grateful for your guidance.

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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 02:21 PM
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I'd say go with what Gannicus recommended because I have the same bike and have been looking at the same components. Then you can let me know how hard it is to install.
 
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