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Oct 15, 2017 | 12:47 AM

Bambam-x

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Street Glide Upgrades?

So I’m looking to upgrade the head unit on my 09 SG to something with bluetooth. Thought while I was in there I would upgrade speakers as well. Looking for suggestions for speaker and maybe add an amp options that all fit in batwing? Looks like I can go up to 6-1/2” speakers with adapters. What brand give the fullest sound? Will a high powrr head unit suffice or do I need an amp?

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Oct 15, 2017 | 02:55 AM

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So IÂ’m looking to upgrade the head unit on my 09 SG to something with bluetooth. Thought while I was in there I would upgrade speakers as well. Looking for suggestions for speaker and maybe add an amp options that all fit in batwing? Looks like I can go up to 6-1/2Â” speakers with adapters. What brand give the fullest sound? Will a high powrr head unit suffice or do I need an amp?

Thanks

You will only get marginal gains without using an amp at best. You can add a decent amp for as little as $100-150. The guys here will be able to put a fairing only budget setup for you no problem. Sony and Kenwood seem to be the radios to go with

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Oct 15, 2017 | 06:34 AM

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Make sure you buy for future, buy 4 channel amp event you're only using 2 speakers. A handlebar control system is a must Biketronics seems to be the best. Check out the items on the forum here for sale, can save you a few bucks. Good luck!

Oct 15, 2017 | 06:42 AM

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How deep is your wallet? For alot of people starting out that seems to be a deciding factor..you don't want to spend xxx on a speaker/amp combo untilll u hear a set up that costs xxx

Oct 15, 2017 | 07:23 AM

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Anytime you open the fairing and change the HU. New speakers and an amp should be part of the process. Does you no good to change out the head unit without changing the speakers. Does you no good to change the speakers without adding an amp. It's a package deal. Contact my bud Haze. Alex@baggeraudiolab.com he's got the perfect two speaker system for your 09 SG on sale right now. Just told me about it today!! I'd jump on it in a heartbeat if I were in need of a two speaker system! The price is right and it sounds fantastic!!

Oct 15, 2017 | 10:26 AM

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Figured it best to cover my bases for now and future and don’t realky have a set budget. Just want something that sounds decent at speeds with some low end to it I know it won’t be anything cray with just the fronts. That being said I wanted to be able to order it all up thru Crutchfield as I get 1 year with zero interest. Not sure how much room I have in the fairing for the amonor what kind of mounting options.

Oct 15, 2017 | 10:11 PM

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BamBam ,,,,

my recommendation is either the stock Harley HK radio with Bluetooth added by IronCrossAudio OR the Jensen HD1BT head unit ,,,,,

then the 7.25" ROKKER XXR speakers, driven by the ROKKER 330w RMS 2-ch amp ,,,,,

and don't forget the J&M acoustic fairing foam pads during the installation to tighten up the bass a little ,,,,

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