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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 08:58 PM
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I have a 16 Ultra Limited. Can you just replace the stock speakers and significantly upgrade your sounds? Not sure I want to spend a ton of money on an amp and speakers. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
 
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Short answer....No. just replacing speakers will not make an improvement without an amp.
 
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Originally Posted by Grandslam
I have a 16 Ultra Limited. Can you just replace the stock speakers and significantly upgrade your sounds? Not sure I want to spend a ton of money on an amp and speakers. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
No, but the experts on here can help you with a budget system for 300-400 that will make you smile.
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Bates is one of those experts I mentioned.
 
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First most aftermarket speakers require more power than the boom system or any (even aftermarket) hu can deliver. Second, on a bike, you need the power of an amp to be able to hear your tunes going down the road. Right now, I will bet you cant hear it well at 70 even with the volume all the way up. Changing speakers only wont gain you any more volume from the hu.
 
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Bates is one of those experts I mentioned.
Not hardly brother. Just an enthusiast like most everyone else here.
 
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Not hardly brother. Just an enthusiast like most everyone else here.
An humble too.
 
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Would love to see the answer....I have a '17 SGS with lowers.....i would like to add AMP + new speakers on the fairing and maybe two more on the lowers......what would be the best set up and not too expensive....?????
 
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OK Bates or anyone else, what do you recommend for those on a budget? The comment about the volume and speed is correct. OK at 70, but when you ramp up to 80, that is a different story.


Will the system be plug and play? Will your system have to be re-flashed?
 
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I just saw that you are in Ms. Where are you located?
 
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