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Old May 12, 2019 | 03:11 PM
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So I have the factory HK stereo still but lately it keeps having the volume cutting out. Getting tired of turning it off and on to reboot it to hear music while I'm driving. What I'm looking for is a new stereo with Bluetooth that allows me to maintain my hand controls (volume, switching stations). I already have Focal speakers and a amp so this is just a stereo unit up grade. Any recommendations are appreciated.
 
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Sony, Kenwood, and Alpine are solid HU.
I'm currently running a Alpine HU CDE HD147BT for six years with no issues at all..
All driven by Biketronics support, Amp, and Speakers...
Pricey, but lifetime warranty!! Solid ****...Good luck.
 
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Thanks. One more question, do these units have the volume turn down automatically like the factory stereo does? It's a nice feature.
 
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Check out the aquatic radio's. Great product, ran it on my pre rushmore bikes.
 
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Check out the aquatic radio's. Great product, ran it on my pre rushmore bikes.
Appreciate the advice, making a phone call tomorrow morning and will most likely go this direction. Thanks
 
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Appreciate the advice, making a phone call tomorrow morning and will most likely go this direction. Thanks

I see alot of people with the Aquatic HU with issues all over social media. Rockford just released a plug and play unit. Or go with any single din that gives you the creature features you like.

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Aquatic have a history of not being reliable. Do a search on this forum and others and you will see. They seem to either be very good or after 6 mo. or so go bad. I personally would stay away from them.
 
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Thanks guys, looking more like Sony, Rockford Fosgate said they won't release for at least a month.
 
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Thanks guys, looking more like Sony, Rockford Fosgate said they won't release for at least a month.

You will happy with a Sony unit! And yes you are correct on the RF release date.........................
 
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kenwood 998 and be done. just my 2 cents,,,stay away from Aquatic AV
 
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