Stereo Upgrade
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Stereo Upgrade
Ok...It's about time to start upgrading my stereo on my '13 SG. It's bone stock right now.
I've been doing some reading, and I'm interested in the Aquatic AV HU (AQ-MP-5UBT-HS). They want 650.00 bucks for this unit from Aquatic AV.
Questions: Anyone using this HU? Pro's Cons? Is it worth the cheddar over a Jensen or Sony unit? Or the Alpine unit?
Is it plug and play as far as being able to use my handle bar controls? Or do I need to buy a kit for that?
Also looking at the Alpine unit (CDE-HD149BT). Same questions.....is it plug and play with my handle bar controls? If not..what do I need to make them work? Also....how sensitive to moisture is the Alpine unit?
For my speakers up front...I'm looking at the Polk MM651's. I don't know about running an amp up front yet. I would like to but don't know how much it would help. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Eventually I am going to get the HT speaker lids for the back. Haven't gotten far enough to start researching speakers/amp combo's for back there.
If I can get my front end set up on this deployment, make it sound better/louder I'll be pretty content for now.
If you guys can think of anything else I will need to do this install hit me with it.
Thanks...
SMASH
I've been doing some reading, and I'm interested in the Aquatic AV HU (AQ-MP-5UBT-HS). They want 650.00 bucks for this unit from Aquatic AV.
Questions: Anyone using this HU? Pro's Cons? Is it worth the cheddar over a Jensen or Sony unit? Or the Alpine unit?
Is it plug and play as far as being able to use my handle bar controls? Or do I need to buy a kit for that?
Also looking at the Alpine unit (CDE-HD149BT). Same questions.....is it plug and play with my handle bar controls? If not..what do I need to make them work? Also....how sensitive to moisture is the Alpine unit?
For my speakers up front...I'm looking at the Polk MM651's. I don't know about running an amp up front yet. I would like to but don't know how much it would help. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Eventually I am going to get the HT speaker lids for the back. Haven't gotten far enough to start researching speakers/amp combo's for back there.
If I can get my front end set up on this deployment, make it sound better/louder I'll be pretty content for now.
If you guys can think of anything else I will need to do this install hit me with it.
Thanks...
SMASH
Last edited by Smash; May 6, 2017 at 08:37 AM.
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Ok...It's about time to start upgrading my stereo on my '13 SG. It's bone stock right now.
I've been doing some reading, and I'm interested in the Aquaticworth the cheddar over a Jensen or Sony unit? Or the Alpine unit?
Is it plug and play as far as being able to use my handle bar controls? Or do I need to buy a kit for that?
Also looking at the Alpine unit (CDE-HD149BT). Same questions.....is it plug and play with my handle bar controls? If not..what do I need to make them work? Also....how sensitive to moisture is the Alpine unit?
For my speakers up front...I'm looking at the Polk MM651's. I don't know about running an amp up front yet. I would like to but don't know how much itresearching speakers/amp combo's for back there.
If I can get my front end set up on this deployment, make it sound better/louder I'll be pretty content for now.
If you guys can think of anything else I will need to do this install hit me with it.
Thanks...
SMASH
I've been doing some reading, and I'm interested in the Aquaticworth the cheddar over a Jensen or Sony unit? Or the Alpine unit?
Is it plug and play as far as being able to use my handle bar controls? Or do I need to buy a kit for that?
Also looking at the Alpine unit (CDE-HD149BT). Same questions.....is it plug and play with my handle bar controls? If not..what do I need to make them work? Also....how sensitive to moisture is the Alpine unit?
For my speakers up front...I'm looking at the Polk MM651's. I don't know about running an amp up front yet. I would like to but don't know how much itresearching speakers/amp combo's for back there.
If I can get my front end set up on this deployment, make it sound better/louder I'll be pretty content for now.
If you guys can think of anything else I will need to do this install hit me with it.
Thanks...
SMASH
im still in the process of install as im waiting for lids from paint
i do believe the kenwood will definately give better sound quality and with a built in equalizer, you can tailor to your amp and speakers, and im sure the sony and alpine will deliver the same
i guess it boils down to your budget, but you definately want an amp if your doing any upgrades, keep reading threads and asking questions, the old pros here have tried damn near every combination of head unit, amp and speaker you can think of
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Yooperdog....you're right about the amp. I definitely want an amp, I just don't know which one to get. Haven't done enough reading yet. There's soooo much! It's not like when I was a kid putting stereo crap in my pickup!
Yooper...also, where did you get that kenwood at? And did you get the entire kit from the same place?
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I just installed the AQ-HS in my 13 SG I like it but the screen you can barley see it in day light
You have full controls and it does have a EQ were you can adjust the bass, mids, treble and it is plug and play
Alex with Bagger audio can hook you up with what you need, I would contact him first before making a purchase.
You have full controls and it does have a EQ were you can adjust the bass, mids, treble and it is plug and play
Alex with Bagger audio can hook you up with what you need, I would contact him first before making a purchase.
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Thanks for the tip about Eastern Performance. I'll check them out.
Yooperdog....you're right about the amp. I definitely want an amp, I just don't know which one to get. Haven't done enough reading yet. There's soooo much! It's not like when I was a kid putting stereo crap in my pickup!
Yooper...also, where did you get that kenwood at? And did you get the entire kit from the same place?
Yooperdog....you're right about the amp. I definitely want an amp, I just don't know which one to get. Haven't done enough reading yet. There's soooo much! It's not like when I was a kid putting stereo crap in my pickup!
Yooper...also, where did you get that kenwood at? And did you get the entire kit from the same place?
and i would also mention Alex at Bagger Audio Lab. that guy has forgotten more about audio than most of us will ever learn
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the kenwood i found on amazon along with the handlebar interface and the metra adapter, although that particular hinged faceplate adapter isnt on amazon anymore, now i think its part of a kit
and i would also mention Alex at Bagger Audio Lab. that guy has forgotten more about audio than most of us will ever learn
and i would also mention Alex at Bagger Audio Lab. that guy has forgotten more about audio than most of us will ever learn
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yes. he used to go be the name haze. and you would be surprized at what good audio can be put together compared to buying mediocre components and not being happy with them
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Ok...It's about time to start upgrading my stereo on my '13 SG. It's bone stock right now.
I've been doing some reading, and I'm interested in the Aquatic AV HU (AQ-MP-5UBT-HS). They want 650.00 bucks for this unit from Aquatic AV.
Questions: Anyone using this HU? Pro's Cons? Is it worth the cheddar over a Jensen or Sony unit? Or the Alpine unit?
Is it plug and play as far as being able to use my handle bar controls? Or do I need to buy a kit for that?
Also looking at the Alpine unit (CDE-HD149BT). Same questions.....is it plug and play with my handle bar controls? If not..what do I need to make them work? Also....how sensitive to moisture is the Alpine unit?
For my speakers up front...I'm looking at the Polk MM651's. I don't know about running an amp up front yet. I would like to but don't know how much it would help. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Eventually I am going to get the HT speaker lids for the back. Haven't gotten far enough to start researching speakers/amp combo's for back there.
If I can get my front end set up on this deployment, make it sound better/louder I'll be pretty content for now.
If you guys can think of anything else I will need to do this install hit me with it.
Thanks...
SMASH
I've been doing some reading, and I'm interested in the Aquatic AV HU (AQ-MP-5UBT-HS). They want 650.00 bucks for this unit from Aquatic AV.
Questions: Anyone using this HU? Pro's Cons? Is it worth the cheddar over a Jensen or Sony unit? Or the Alpine unit?
Is it plug and play as far as being able to use my handle bar controls? Or do I need to buy a kit for that?
Also looking at the Alpine unit (CDE-HD149BT). Same questions.....is it plug and play with my handle bar controls? If not..what do I need to make them work? Also....how sensitive to moisture is the Alpine unit?
For my speakers up front...I'm looking at the Polk MM651's. I don't know about running an amp up front yet. I would like to but don't know how much it would help. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Eventually I am going to get the HT speaker lids for the back. Haven't gotten far enough to start researching speakers/amp combo's for back there.
If I can get my front end set up on this deployment, make it sound better/louder I'll be pretty content for now.
If you guys can think of anything else I will need to do this install hit me with it.
Thanks...
SMASH
Oh, no issues on inclement weather if using the BT waterproof cover. Good luck and happy jamming.
Last edited by duglaura&flhti; May 7, 2017 at 08:16 AM.
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So I see confusion as there are multiple Aquatic units.
Just for Harley alone the H in the P/N, there are 3.
One B&W display, then the AQ-MP-5UBT-H and the AQ-MP-5UBT-HS
So what is the difference with the newest one with the S on the end?
$100 more has gotta have something important be different, right?
Just for Harley alone the H in the P/N, there are 3.
One B&W display, then the AQ-MP-5UBT-H and the AQ-MP-5UBT-HS
So what is the difference with the newest one with the S on the end?
$100 more has gotta have something important be different, right?