Budget Build Help?!?!
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6th Gear
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From: Oklahoma
Budget Build Help?!?!
Hey guys! So im new to audio on a sled. Just picked up my first bagger, 2019 Street Glide with 4.3 infotainment system. Im looking for an audio upgrade (obviously). I have searched the audio threads for several days now and i think im more confused than when I started. So I will just kind of outline what im looking for and possibly you guys can help me get a list thrown together.
1. I would like to avoid having to flash the radio. Not completely against it, but the local dealers are crazy backed up at the moment.
2. I would like to stay within 400-500$ budget, maybe a little wiggle room but not much as this is 1 of 2 bikes.
3. Not trying win contests, just hear the music clearly at highway speeds.
4. I have no idea what all I need, but would like to avoid molesting the factory wiring as much as possible.
Thanks in advance guys.
1. I would like to avoid having to flash the radio. Not completely against it, but the local dealers are crazy backed up at the moment.
2. I would like to stay within 400-500$ budget, maybe a little wiggle room but not much as this is 1 of 2 bikes.
3. Not trying win contests, just hear the music clearly at highway speeds.
4. I have no idea what all I need, but would like to avoid molesting the factory wiring as much as possible.
Thanks in advance guys.
Stage II
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 2
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From: Canon city Colorado
In the same boat
Hey guys! So im new to audio on a sled. Just picked up my first bagger, 2019 Street Glide with 4.3 infotainment system. Im looking for an audio upgrade (obviously). I have searched the audio threads for several days now and i think im more confused than when I started. So I will just kind of outline what im looking for and possibly you guys can help me get a list thrown together.
1. I would like to avoid having to flash the radio. Not completely against it, but the local dealers are crazy backed up at the moment.
2. I would like to stay within 400-500$ budget, maybe a little wiggle room but not much as this is 1 of 2 bikes.
3. Not trying win contests, just hear the music clearly at highway speeds.
4. I have no idea what all I need, but would like to avoid molesting the factory wiring as much as possible.
Thanks in advance guys.
1. I would like to avoid having to flash the radio. Not completely against it, but the local dealers are crazy backed up at the moment.
2. I would like to stay within 400-500$ budget, maybe a little wiggle room but not much as this is 1 of 2 bikes.
3. Not trying win contests, just hear the music clearly at highway speeds.
4. I have no idea what all I need, but would like to avoid molesting the factory wiring as much as possible.
Thanks in advance guys.
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6th Gear
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From: Oklahoma
I am in the same boat man. I have done some research and found a lot of useful information from a member on here named Ultranutz. So far I have decided to go with a soundsteam amp that can be purchased on amazon for about $140, plus you will have to get a Biketronics BT355 line leveler to flatten the equalizer on the stock Harley head unit. Now I am trying to figure out what 6.5 speakers to go with and also if I should go with a component set up or not. Hopefully one of the audio geniuses will chime in and point you/me in the right direction. There are some crazy smart guys in here that have tried it all and give lots of knowledge.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Fond du Lac WI
It will work just have to buy the plugs that go into your factory ones
Grand HDF Member
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From: Southern Virginia
I am curious if the PAC SNI-35 line out converter will work. Much cheaper alternative to the BT355, but you have to splice into your stock speaker wiring.
Someone correct me if I am wrong.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: FL
Spend the extra bucks on the Biketronics BT355 Line Leveler.
If you are 100% sure you will be staying to only 2 speakers there are a couple good budget options. Look at the Cerwin-Vega B52 or NVX VADM2.
You will need an amp wiring kit. This is the one I have used several times.
SCOSCHE EFXAKCM8B 8Awg Ofc Moto Amp Power Kit; 60A Mini-Anl, Ultra-Flex Fine Strand, 16Awg Ultra-Flex Speaker, Printed polybag
You will also need one set of RCA cables.
Speakers are much more vast so I will not get into that except to say I use and am very happy with the MMats PA601.4CX.
If you are 100% sure you will be staying to only 2 speakers there are a couple good budget options. Look at the Cerwin-Vega B52 or NVX VADM2.
You will need an amp wiring kit. This is the one I have used several times.
SCOSCHE EFXAKCM8B 8Awg Ofc Moto Amp Power Kit; 60A Mini-Anl, Ultra-Flex Fine Strand, 16Awg Ultra-Flex Speaker, Printed polybag
You will also need one set of RCA cables.
Speakers are much more vast so I will not get into that except to say I use and am very happy with the MMats PA601.4CX.
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: FL
If I am not mistaken they would still have a nasty EQ curve that will sound too bottom heavy unless the MoCo corrected that in the new GTS head units. That is one of the key advantages of the Biketronics part is they flatten out the EQ curve as well as being plug and play.
Someone correct me if I am wrong.
Someone correct me if I am wrong.
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