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Old May 24, 2020 | 10:22 PM
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Currently on HD 6.5GT head unit coupled to a RF audio system on my 16SG. Going to pull the trigger on the Boom GTS for the new Android Auto .
yeah i know Sony7000 is cheaper and better, but they are not water proof, u lose handlebar controls as well as ETIMS and oil temp/press

Looking to get something similar without using Line Levelers or DSPs. A plug and play harness that's direct to the new Boom GTS head unit.


My paycheck can't afford Soundz and my RF is old …

So far i have only hear of Soundz and RF having the PnP harness without the need for Line leveler or DSP

are there any other shops/brands that make a direct PnP harness to the Boom GTS?

 
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Originally Posted by Jake Symmons
Currently on HD 6.5GT head unit coupled to a RF audio system on my 16SG. Going to pull the trigger on the Boom GTS for the new Android Auto .
yeah i know Sony7000 is cheaper and better, but they are not water proof, u lose handlebar controls as well as ETIMS and oil temp/press

Looking to get something similar without using Line Levelers or DSPs. A plug and play harness that's direct to the new Boom GTS head unit.


My paycheck can't afford Soundz and my RF is old …

So far i have only hear of Soundz and RF having the PnP harness without the need for Line leveler or DSP

are there any other shops/brands that make a direct PnP harness to the Boom GTS?
Aftermarket flash then high level speaker wires into PAC LOC. RCAs into amp. Prob 10 bucks. Depending on the flash, u May or may not get fade. If u do then u can but a harness that plugs into the rear HU output that is currently capped.

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Aftermarket flash then high level speaker wires into PAC LOC. RCAs into amp. Prob 10 bucks. Depending on the flash, u May or may not get fade. If u do then u can but a harness that plugs into the rear HU output that is currently capped.

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thank you for your reply, i have already gotten my head unit flashed by RF dealer, EQ flattened. now i just need to find a interface between the Boom and a aftermarket amp.

a PAC LOC for 10 bucks is what dont really want to go with, similar to the BT line levelers.

Since my bike has already been flashed and EQ flattened, i really just need an interface between amp and boom
 

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The PacLoc takes your high level speaker outputs and converts it to low level rca, which is the easy answer.

Alternatively you can purchase the mating speaker plugs and create your own harness. The determining factor would be if your amp choice allows for high level inputs.
 
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Originally Posted by Jake Symmons
thank you for your reply, i have already gotten my head unit flashed by RF dealer, EQ flattened. now i just need to find a interface between the Boom and a aftermarket amp.

a PAC LOC for 10 bucks is what dont really want to go with, similar to the BT line levelers.

Since my bike has already been flashed and EQ flattened, i really just need an interface between amp and boom
AHB makes the adapters you need. https://www.americanhardbag.com/coll...ket-amplifiers
 
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awesome exactly the info i need thank you very much
 
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awesome exactly the info i need thank you very much
That's a great option but if u just clip the speaker leads off that are downstream of the harness and wire that into a PAC LOC ur essentially doing the same as the AHB harness. That AHB option is good but way damn expensive for the same line out conversion.

Just making sure u have the frugal option available if cash is a concern.

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Originally Posted by Tailwind
That's a great option but if u just clip the speaker leads off that are downstream of the harness and wire that into a PAC LOC ur essentially doing the same as the AHB harness. That AHB option is good but way damn expensive for the same line out conversion.

Just making sure u have the frugal option available if cash is a concern.

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Originally Posted by Tailwind
That's a great option but if u just clip the speaker leads off that are downstream of the harness and wire that into a PAC LOC ur essentially doing the same as the AHB harness. That AHB option is good but way damn expensive for the same line out conversion.

Just making sure u have the frugal option available if cash is a concern.

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damn i think i been ignorant, now that u put it this way, what you saying makes a lot sense, thank you for pointing that out. will definitely head down this road now.

 
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