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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 01:51 PM
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ill take all input I have a 2014 ultra limited im putting together a new system what i do have now nothing installed yet Sony xav-ax5000,MPK165.3 componets for the fairing,DSR1, HT lower adaptors, i also got a deal on some WDX6MOTOS i was thinking of putting them in the lowers put im hesitant so what im looking for is speakers suggestions for the rear pods and lowers also amp suggestions i believe Im going to run the tweeter on a separate SounDigital Nano SD 250.2D ......was thinking about a bBT4180..... also if a hit a superbowl square i like to have options on lids for rear ... thank you
 
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ill take all input I have a 2014 ultra limited im putting together a new system what i do have now nothing installed yet Sony xav-ax5000,MPK165.3 componets for the fairing,DSR1, HT lower adaptors, i also got a deal on some WDX6MOTOS i was thinking of putting them in the lowers put im hesitant so what im looking for is speakers suggestions for the rear pods and lowers also amp suggestions i believe Im going to run the tweeter on a separate SounDigital Nano SD 250.2D ......was thinking about a bBT4180..... also if a hit a superbowl square i like to have options on lids for rear ... thank you

isnt this like the 6th thread you’ve started on the same subject?
 
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yes thanks for your input
 
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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 02:51 PM
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yes thanks for your input
since I’m too lazy to go back and look at the others, what are your goals and sound preferences for the system?

What made you choose the pieces you already purchased?
 

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Im a stereophile im my home tube amp great speakes great sound i know you cant get that in an open air situation on a harley i like smoother, warmer and cleaner sounding system i won the sony hu and purchased the herz mpk165.3 componets cause a friend had one i like the sound
 
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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 03:43 PM
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A couple of suggestions...

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...er-set-up.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...limited-2.html
 
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Are you willing to put amps in your tour pack or bags?
 
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yes absolutly
 
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Originally Posted by laman22
Im a stereophile im my home tube amp great speakes great sound i know you cant get that in an open air situation on a harley i like smoother, warmer and cleaner sounding system i won the sony hu and purchased the herz mpk165.3 componets cause a friend had one i like the sound

Can I ask what brand speakers you’re running in your home system? Purist two speaker stereo or a multi speaker home theater setup.
 
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what the **** does it mater what i have in my home stereo im sure you got something way way better ...
 

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