Stereo upgrade help please
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Wisconsin
X2 On the Biketronics, Very solid warranty easy installs, no adjusting/tuning necessary - good sounding on the road - they also have a sale on now. And just to throw another option Arc has some kits that may fit what your looking for, Arc amps and 602v2 coaxial speakers are a good option for a "Kit" system, here is a link to what they have to offer, I'm sure there are cheaper places to purchase but this will give you an idea of what they currently have. http://www.arcaudio.com/c/motorcycle...cle-audio-kits
Good luck, there really are no bad options between the Biketronics, Arc, and R/F.
Good luck, there really are no bad options between the Biketronics, Arc, and R/F.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Western Washington
If I was in your shoes I would consider a Biketronics system. Great quality with a lifetime guaranty and a complete plug-n-play system that is plenty loud and sounds great. Give them a call and they will hook you up. Be sure to let them know you may consider adding lids later. They also offer a forum discount so be sure to mention that, and they often have sales. So it may be a good time to call.
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Road Captain
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From: Mn
Just wanted to say thank you for all of your input on upgrading my wifes stereo system!
One more question, are there any benefits to choosing a system that utilizes the stock speaker pods or doesnt it really matter if there stay in the bike?
My wife and I are not fair weather riders so I need a system that can handle the weather too.
It appears to me, for instance, that the Biketronics system requires them to be removed and the RF system utilizes them.
Once again, thanks to everyone for your input.
One more question, are there any benefits to choosing a system that utilizes the stock speaker pods or doesnt it really matter if there stay in the bike?
My wife and I are not fair weather riders so I need a system that can handle the weather too.
It appears to me, for instance, that the Biketronics system requires them to be removed and the RF system utilizes them.
Once again, thanks to everyone for your input.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 485
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Just wanted to say thank you for all of your input on upgrading my wifes stereo system!
One more question, are there any benefits to choosing a system that utilizes the stock speaker pods or doesnt it really matter if there stay in the bike?
My wife and I are not fair weather riders so I need a system that can handle the weather too.
It appears to me, for instance, that the Biketronics system requires them to be removed and the RF system utilizes them.
Once again, thanks to everyone for your input.
One more question, are there any benefits to choosing a system that utilizes the stock speaker pods or doesnt it really matter if there stay in the bike?
My wife and I are not fair weather riders so I need a system that can handle the weather too.
It appears to me, for instance, that the Biketronics system requires them to be removed and the RF system utilizes them.
Once again, thanks to everyone for your input.
What I liked: the system that I heard sounded good
What I didn't like: they told me it was "based" on their package, but had upgraded speakers. The stock package sounded..well, meh. I suspect the week link to be the speakers.
Now, to be fair....I am not an audiophile. Most guys in my neighborhood rum the Boom stuff and love it. I never heard a high end system like we read about on here. I hope this helps a little.
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Lake, Ms
Originally Posted by Cheesehead_13
What I liked: the system that I heard sounded good
What I didn't like: they told me it was "based" on their package, but had upgraded speakers. The stock package sounded..well, meh. I suspect the week link to be the speakers.
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From: Black River Falls, WI.
I had some good ones in my rear pods for a while. Power series components, with the tweeter mounted on a bridge across the frame. Sound pretty darn good.
Kris
Kris
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From: Lake, Ms
Originally Posted by BlackPearl#1
I had some good ones in my rear pods for a while. Power series components, with the tweeter mounted on a bridge across the frame. Sound pretty darn good.
Kris
Kris
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