Newbie question
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5th Gear
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From: Illinois
Newbie question
Hello everyone. Picked up a 2010 Steeet Glide last year, and I'm new to the whole motorcycle audio community. I've been looking at upgrading the stock stereo system, and keep coming across Biketronics Street Glide kits.
My question is, is it worth the money? On their site, I can get a Kenwood KMM bluetooth headunit (I pretty much only use Spotify on my phone, so I assume that would work fine), the 6.5 Titan II speaker upgrade, and the BT2180 for around $1k.
I love my music loud and clear (pretty much heavy metal/loud rock music), and the stock system just doesn't cut it, especially on the highway. Are there cheaper alternative kits out there that match the Biketronics kit performance-wise? I'd love to be able to save some cash, but I know you get what you pay for. The plug and play aspect makes it even more enticing.
I've been reading over a bunch of threads the past few hrs, but like I said, I'm new to all this. Thanks in advance for any information!
My question is, is it worth the money? On their site, I can get a Kenwood KMM bluetooth headunit (I pretty much only use Spotify on my phone, so I assume that would work fine), the 6.5 Titan II speaker upgrade, and the BT2180 for around $1k.
I love my music loud and clear (pretty much heavy metal/loud rock music), and the stock system just doesn't cut it, especially on the highway. Are there cheaper alternative kits out there that match the Biketronics kit performance-wise? I'd love to be able to save some cash, but I know you get what you pay for. The plug and play aspect makes it even more enticing.
I've been reading over a bunch of threads the past few hrs, but like I said, I'm new to all this. Thanks in advance for any information!
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5th Gear
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From: Illinois
I'd like to add, if anyone knows of a system I can piece together for around 6-700, I'd very much appreciate it. That's my budget for the time being. I'm prepared to wait a while to save up for the Biketronics kit, but I'm curious to see if equal performance can be achieved for less money.
I'm terrible with wiring/audio installation, so ease of install would definitely be a factor. Thanks for any info guys
I'm terrible with wiring/audio installation, so ease of install would definitely be a factor. Thanks for any info guys
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From: Lockport Illinois
You have to look at the overall big picture and for the future with possible add ons and upgrades. Once you get into the hunt for good overall volume and quality sound it dont take long before you are wanting more.
There are some proven combinations of headunits speakers and amps.
My best advice is to go to some bike nights or gatherings were there are some bikes with systems on them to find out what your ears like.
I see you are in Illinois. What area are you in? Maybe there is a member or 2 in your area you can get together with and listen to what they have for a system.
There are some proven combinations of headunits speakers and amps.
My best advice is to go to some bike nights or gatherings were there are some bikes with systems on them to find out what your ears like.
I see you are in Illinois. What area are you in? Maybe there is a member or 2 in your area you can get together with and listen to what they have for a system.
Stellar HDF Member
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There are also quite a few others in the area that are on the forum from the area.
July 20th there is a bike show and audio competition at fox river harley.
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Gorilla, I live in Joliet, Rob's in Lockport, c'mon down and listen to our stereos, or as Rob suggested maybe meet up at Fox River, or Jully 26th there is a bike night sponsored by F Bomb Baggers, at Anothys Bar and Grill, right in front of the Joliet Mall!
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I'm not an installer. Just a listener. In my opinion (and experience) you can do alot better than BT for that money. I spent/wasted alot of money on a couple "upgrades" over the past year. Harley Boom Stage 1 wasn't any better than stock. That BT upgrade wasn't either, and I found out you can't tune the BT amp because of the "lifetime warranty." They don't want you blowing things up, and keep getting new ones. That's what I was told anyway. There are a few guys on here who really know their stuff, and can recommend some nice equipment for your budget. Getting my recommended upgrade installed next week. And for alot less than the money I threw away trying out some of these plug & play "just OK" systems. Alot of people like the BT stuff. I guess I'm pretty high maintenance when it comes to my stereo. I want a good one.
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5th Gear
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I'd definitely like to meet up and check out what setups you guys are running. Been working like a madman lately, but I'll hopefully have some time off these next few weeks. Appreciate the offer!
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Don't do it Vanilla, these guys are like drug dealers, they suck you in. Before you know it, you are addicted and you're buddies with the UPS driver. Lol
Juat kidding, great group of guys here!!
Juat kidding, great group of guys here!!