Best audio system for handle bar?
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Best audio system for handle bar?
Hi guys!
As there are many options and I´m really lost about this, thought about asking you.
Would like to know if someone could help about the best sounding & more poweful system (watts) that I could purchase for a softail, Boom-style because the speakers would need to be placed in the handle bar..
Is the HD Boom system a good solution?
Are the shark shkHsp350 3" speakers + amp better instead?
This would be for my Nostalgia, but wouldn´t buy speakers if the sound get lost at cruise speeds..
Cheers & thanks in advance,
G.
As there are many options and I´m really lost about this, thought about asking you.
Would like to know if someone could help about the best sounding & more poweful system (watts) that I could purchase for a softail, Boom-style because the speakers would need to be placed in the handle bar..
Is the HD Boom system a good solution?
Are the shark shkHsp350 3" speakers + amp better instead?
This would be for my Nostalgia, but wouldn´t buy speakers if the sound get lost at cruise speeds..
Cheers & thanks in advance,
G.
Last edited by Nostalgia_93; Nov 13, 2017 at 02:39 PM.
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Well I can say there isn't much out there to cgoose from. I can bet you won't get much positive response about the boom stuff just becauseb it is known to be overpriced and under quality. Did a little search and came up with this info, many are about handle bar controllers, but a few about speakers. Hope this helps.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/searc...rchid=41928396
Kris
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/searc...rchid=41928396
Kris
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Not many of those bar systems are worth a chit. I tried a couple and you couldn't hear them at speed. My best option before I had my bagger was always an Ipod in my pocket with earbuds.
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Thanks for the info & links guys!
Reading the info, seems that these might sound "much better" than regular HD Boom system or they´re not worth it?
http://www.motorcycletunes.com/handlebar_speakers.asp
Cheers,
- G.
Reading the info, seems that these might sound "much better" than regular HD Boom system or they´re not worth it?
http://www.motorcycletunes.com/handlebar_speakers.asp
Cheers,
- G.
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Thanks for the info & links guys!
Reading the info, seems that these might sound "much better" than regular HD Boom system or they´re not worth it?
http://www.motorcycletunes.com/handlebar_speakers.asp
Cheers,
- G.
Reading the info, seems that these might sound "much better" than regular HD Boom system or they´re not worth it?
http://www.motorcycletunes.com/handlebar_speakers.asp
Cheers,
- G.
Not trying to be a downer, just an opinion.
Last edited by Sturgis67; Nov 14, 2017 at 10:07 AM.
My brother pieced together a system using the Kenwood KAC M1824BT and 4 Kicker 4" speakers with the enclosures on his 2006 Dyna Wide Glide. His has 4 - 4" speakers and is plenty loud and with all the wiring and parts he is only in about $400-500. It doesn't have much bass but has more than any of the 3" speakers. The sound is better now that he has downloaded an EQ for the phone, he can adjust the sound pretty nicely now. He is very happy with the results.
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Thanks for the answers, guys!
Wow, having to buy them from Spain... I think I´ll pass then..
This type of speakers?
Thanks!
G.
My brother pieced together a system using the Kenwood KAC M1824BT and 4 Kicker 4" speakers with the enclosures on his 2006 Dyna Wide Glide. His has 4 - 4" speakers and is plenty loud and with all the wiring and parts he is only in about $400-500. It doesn't have much bass but has more than any of the 3" speakers. The sound is better now that he has downloaded an EQ for the phone, he can adjust the sound pretty nicely now. He is very happy with the results.
Thanks!
G.
Last edited by Nostalgia_93; Nov 14, 2017 at 01:51 PM.
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Yep, those are the ones. He has some mounted on the handlebars and the crash bar. With just the 2 it sounded much better than my Kuryakyn Bullet 3" speakers I had on my VTX. These are on the large side though, mounting so that you don't hit the tank is a challenge but we found the sweet spot. Mounting inside the bars was impossible due to clearance but you may have more space than he did. If you just need 2 speakers you might opt for a different amp but that Kenwood comes with the controller which has proven to be a very good thing and you can always add 2 more later if you want.
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Thnx guys.. yeah, it´s the bike on my avatar... wouldn´t want to ruin the look if they´re soo big though.. hahaa.. :-)
Maybe trying out first with 2x, as you say.. About the lows, really curious about how much they can handle..
I imagine they´re worlds apart compared with the Booms.
Maybe trying out first with 2x, as you say.. About the lows, really curious about how much they can handle..
I imagine they´re worlds apart compared with the Booms.
Last edited by Nostalgia_93; Nov 14, 2017 at 02:25 PM.