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Old Nov 22, 2018 | 05:25 PM
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I literally have $650 to spend. I have lowers and speaker lids (5x7) that need to be used with a 2017 road glide special. I'm currently looking at a used boom stage 1 Im getting for $450 that had all 6 speakers and two amps. While I get that the booms "suck ", but is there a better option that I can get within my budget to hit all of my needs without any added cost or requirements?
 
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Originally Posted by matte
I literally have $650 to spend. I have lowers and speaker lids (5x7) that need to be used with a 2017 road glide special. I'm currently looking at a used boom stage 1 Im getting for $450 that had all 6 speakers and two amps. While I get that the booms "suck ", but is there a better option that I can get within my budget to hit all of my needs without any added cost or requirements?
Don't rush into this Boom deal brother. It will be a massive regret.

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Old Nov 23, 2018 | 07:26 AM
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I agree about the Boom stuff. I found out the hard way, and it cost me alot more than $450. The thing is, I knew it too, but did it anyway. I just wanted a slight upgrade on a new bike, but Boom was no better than spending $800 for stock speakers. Save your money. Somebody who knows speakers & amps better than I do, will chime in soon.
 
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Somebody who knows speakers & amps better than I do, will chime in soon.
he just did.. on the post above yours.
 
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