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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 03:02 PM
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I've got a 2004 electra glide I'm changing the head unit to a Sony mex-m70bt and a biketronics bt2180, not sure what 2 speaker system to use. Looking at the hertz miller 6.5 or the bt 7.1 with lifetime warranty or any other suggestions would be helpful.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by whttngtn
I've got a 2004 electra glide I'm changing the head unit to a Sony mex-m70bt and a biketronics bt2180, not sure what 2 speaker system to use. Looking at the hertz miller 6.5 or the bt 7.1 with lifetime warranty or any other suggestions would be helpful.
AD Designs CX62
Polk MM652
DD AW 6.5's with the AT28 Tweeters
Pro Audio MMATS with the DD B3 horns.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 07:35 PM
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AD Designs CX62
Polk MM652
DD AW 6.5's with the AT28 Tweeters
Pro Audio MMATS with the DD B3 horns.
2 PRV NEO with horns?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 07:48 PM
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2 PRV NEO with horns?
They're not for everyone brother. Drilling new holes in them, or drill new holes into a mounting adaptor is not for everyone, or worse turning them into circles for lowers. For the average guy we'd be advocating possibly voiding their warranty when there's some very suitable more install "friendly" options out there. Guys like you are chasing a unicorn....different animal!
 
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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 09:33 PM
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WHTT ,,,,

some of the best fairing speakers made for the 1998-2013 Harley batwing style fairings are here https://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail...RK-7252GTM-XXR ,,,,,,

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Old Oct 9, 2017 | 05:11 AM
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They're not for everyone brother. Drilling new holes in them, or drill new holes into a mounting adaptor is not for everyone, or worse turning them into circles for lowers. For the average guy we'd be advocating possibly voiding their warranty when there's some very suitable more install "friendly" options out there. Guys like you are chasing a unicorn....different animal!
did someone mention they bolt right up to BT adapter rings?
 
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Old Oct 9, 2017 | 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Gannicus
AD Designs CX62
Polk MM652
DD AW 6.5's with the AT28 Tweeters
Pro Audio MMATS with the DD B3 horns.
You've got some great suggestions here OP - pick any of them and you'll be happy. The DD AW 6.5 with AT 28 tweets are incredible but would be leaving some performance on the table with the BT 2180. I've ran the 2180 and 4180, they're clean powerful amps with lifetime warranty that is a solid performer so not knocking it by any means, but without the ability to make adjustments just realize you will leave some on the table.

I've also used JM products in the past. Bought what was their top end system at the time, I'm a patient guy so they lasted almost 3 months on my bike. I sold them for about 1/4 of what I paid and was glad to see them gone, would have let them go for less if the buyer had tried to negotiate me down. Don't drink the koolaid.
 
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did someone mention they bolt right up to BT adapter rings?
Yessir they bolt up to the 7.1 adapters.
 
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Originally Posted by jmjohn
whtt ,,,,

some of the best fairing speakers made for the 1998-2013 harley batwing style fairings are here https://www.jmcorp.com/productdetail...rk-7252gtm-xxr ,,,,,,

let us know anytime that we can be of service ,,,,,

junk, junk, junk!!! ,,,,,,,,,
 
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junk, junk, junk!!! ,,,,,,,,,
Absolutely right. Not even close to being the best. I wouldn't even classify them as mediocre. They sure fetch a premium price though.
 
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