Audio upgrade install help and recommendations
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Audio upgrade install help and recommendations
Finally got my first bagger. 2014 StreetGlide Special. Been running smaller bikes i.e. Dyna's and Softail's in the past. I've been doing my own wrenching since my dad was a mechanic so I've go the mechanical aspect down alright. New to audio on bikes though. Picked up (4) Polk Audio 6.5" DB652 to upgrade the crappy speakers in the Glide. I've also mounted a full size tour-pak with speaker pods. Looking at the Soundstream PN4.1000D amplifier. From what i'm seeing, this amp will fit in the fairing. To all you Harley audio knowhow guys, does this seem like a good matchup? Also, any suggestions on how to mount and wire the amp? Any help would be appreciated.
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First congrats on the sled! Does that bike have lowers or are the 4 speakers going in the fairing (2) and tour pack(2)? I have not run those speakers but on paper they look decent with sensitivity at 92 and a full range. You will need 1 or 2 biketronics bt355 line levelers for the install to flatten out the voltage curve that the boom box puts out. only 1 LL if not having fade control on the bike and 2 if fade is in the works. The SS pn4.1000 is a solid amp and will give most 6.5 speakers enough power. As far as wiring the amp, its simple also. 8 ga power/ground wire from the battery to the amp. An inline fuse recommended by the amp manufacturer The LL will plug direct into the speaker outs on the radio. Front and rear if flashed for the fade control. If not you will still have 4 speaker out with 2 channel in. Just follow in instructions from the amp to wire the outs to the speakers. Hope this helps.
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Finally got my first bagger. 2014 StreetGlide Special. Been running smaller bikes i.e. Dyna's and Softail's in the past. I've been doing my own wrenching since my dad was a mechanic so I've go the mechanical aspect down alright. New to audio on bikes though. Picked up (4) Polk Audio 6.5" DB652 to upgrade the crappy speakers in the Glide. I've also mounted a full size tour-pak with speaker pods. Looking at the Soundstream PN4.1000D amplifier. From what i'm seeing, this amp will fit in the fairing. To all you Harley audio knowhow guys, does this seem like a good matchup? Also, any suggestions on how to mount and wire the amp? Any help would be appreciated.
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First congrats on the sled! Does that bike have lowers or are the 4 speakers going in the fairing (2) and tour pack(2)? I have not run those speakers but on paper they look decent with sensitivity at 92 and a full range. You will need 1 or 2 biketronics bt355 line levelers for the install to flatten out the voltage curve that the boom box puts out. only 1 LL if not having fade control on the bike and 2 if fade is in the works. The SS pn4.1000 is a solid amp and will give most 6.5 speakers enough power. As far as wiring the amp, its simple also. 8 ga power/ground wire from the battery to the amp. An inline fuse recommended by the amp manufacturer The LL will plug direct into the speaker outs on the radio. Front and rear if flashed for the fade control. If not you will still have 4 speaker out with 2 channel in. Just follow in instructions from the amp to wire the outs to the speakers. Hope this helps.
Last edited by Hammertime1978; Mar 9, 2018 at 10:02 AM.
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Were these speakers a suggestion from the audio forum or random speakers someone outside the forum suggested? I'm always curious when a new OP comes on the forum with speakers and or amps already in hand. Reason being: Good intel on the amp. Speakers not no much. So to answer your question on the matchup. Honestly the answer is no. You can do much better on the speakers. They will sound "okay" in the garage but once you get out on the open road you will be severely disappointed. Welcome to to forum!
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Hammer, asking what kind of speakers should I get is like asking what kind of car should I buy...depends on budget and a multitude of other considerations. If you want to keep the Polk brand, the best option seems to be their new MM 652's. Depends on your budget, and end goal is! I used Polk DB's component speakers, for a while but that was about 5 setups back! They were OK but as Gan said there are a lot better options out there! Might find some good deals on the Audio for sale section as guy's upgrade!
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Hammer, asking what kind of speakers should I get is like asking what kind of car should I buy...depends on budget and a multitude of other considerations. If you want to keep the Polk brand, the best option seems to be their new MM 652's. Depends on your budget, and end goal is! I used Polk DB's component speakers, for a while but that was about 5 setups back! They were OK but as Gan said there are a lot better options out there! Might find some good deals on the Audio for sale section as guy's upgrade!
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I have not heard the MM652's. Tesenvo has tried them and he is a reliable source..he liked them! I have heard the Kappa's they have been a budget friendly option on here for years. Search at top of forum...Search this forum... pop in Polk MM652 and threads will pop up with info! I am going to list 4 Titan II's 6.5's on Audio for sale..that I just took out...look on Biketronics website for info on them..carry a lifetime warranty mabe by Hybrid Ausio Technology's (HAT's). you can PM people after 5 days and 5 posts. Good luck Hammertime..use to do a bad impression of Hamertime and crack up the kids...lol!
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If ur in the 150 per set for speakers I would get rid of the Polks u have and get one set of Polk MM652 for the TP Pods.
In the fairing I would peel off another $30 or do and get the DB Drive WDX6Motos. They really are a damn good bank for the buck fairing Speaker.
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In the fairing I would peel off another $30 or do and get the DB Drive WDX6Motos. They really are a damn good bank for the buck fairing Speaker.
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Thanks Tailwind. Thanks for the recommendation on those speakers. Does anyone know how to deal with the StreetGlide not coming with the stock head not having any rear speaker outputs? Would I have to get it flashed? Also, how do I wire the rear speaker pod volume switch?