Looking for best option for Saddlebag Speakers 2020 RGS
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Looking for best option for Saddlebag Speakers 2020 RGS
I have the Boom Stage 2 amp and Boom Stage 2 speakers in the faring. I want to add two speakers to the saddlebag lids.
I understand that I would need another Boom Stage 2 amp to go in the saddlebags. I really didn't want to give up space as I don't use a tour pack. I could go for the HD Rockford Fosgate Stage 2 amp in the faring and power all 4 speakers (provided that the Boom front speakers are compatible), or put all RF stage 2 speakers front and back and sell the Boom amp and speakers. Any suggestions?
Also, is the HD Rockford Fosgate amp and speakers that same as the Non HD version?
Thanks in advance.
I understand that I would need another Boom Stage 2 amp to go in the saddlebags. I really didn't want to give up space as I don't use a tour pack. I could go for the HD Rockford Fosgate Stage 2 amp in the faring and power all 4 speakers (provided that the Boom front speakers are compatible), or put all RF stage 2 speakers front and back and sell the Boom amp and speakers. Any suggestions?
Also, is the HD Rockford Fosgate amp and speakers that same as the Non HD version?
Thanks in advance.
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I have the Boom Stage 2 amp and Boom Stage 2 speakers in the faring. I want to add two speakers to the saddlebag lids.
I understand that I would need another Boom Stage 2 amp to go in the saddlebags. I really didn't want to give up space as I don't use a tour pack. I could go for the HD Rockford Fosgate Stage 2 amp in the faring and power all 4 speakers (provided that the Boom front speakers are compatible), or put all RF stage 2 speakers front and back and sell the Boom amp and speakers. Any suggestions?
Also, is the HD Rockford Fosgate amp and speakers that same as the Non HD version?
Thanks in advance.
I understand that I would need another Boom Stage 2 amp to go in the saddlebags. I really didn't want to give up space as I don't use a tour pack. I could go for the HD Rockford Fosgate Stage 2 amp in the faring and power all 4 speakers (provided that the Boom front speakers are compatible), or put all RF stage 2 speakers front and back and sell the Boom amp and speakers. Any suggestions?
Also, is the HD Rockford Fosgate amp and speakers that same as the Non HD version?
Thanks in advance.
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Thanks for your reply.
I think going all Rockford Fosgate is the way to go. Do you know offhand if the Harley version is any different than the offerings from Rockford Fosgate themself?
I think going all Rockford Fosgate is the way to go. Do you know offhand if the Harley version is any different than the offerings from Rockford Fosgate themself?
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Although the RF setup is better than the stock boom, you can do much better for the money. The RF speakers are just one step above the boom. The RF rear lid kit is a good install for the rear 6x9 lid and the speakers are ok but will leave you wanting more. Look into the boss rear lid kit as it is identical to the RF lid kit as far as install goes and is around $200 cheaper. A set of mmats coax or the new gz yellow basket coax is about as good as it gets for your fairing and the new hertz sx 690 neos are just that good for the lids and are water resistant. You can power it all with a stinger 4 channel amp and still retain fm radio.
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Although the RF setup is better than the stock boom, you can do much better for the money. The RF speakers are just one step above the boom. The RF rear lid kit is a good install for the rear 6x9 lid and the speakers are ok but will leave you wanting more. Look into the boss rear lid kit as it is identical to the RF lid kit as far as install goes and is around $200 cheaper. A set of mmats coax or the new gz yellow basket coax is about as good as it gets for your fairing and the new hertz sx 690 neos are just that good for the lids and are water resistant. You can power it all with a stinger 4 channel amp and still retain fm radio.
So 6x9s will fit in the precut saddlebag lids?
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Do you have the boom lid 5x7 speakers now? If so then you will need to cut them out and use an adaptor for them to fit a 6x9. AHB has that adaptor and is solid quality. For some reason I thought you just had boom in the fairing.
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Maybe just upgrade the amp and the faring speakers?
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I have zoom speakers in the faring. I have no speakers in the lids as of yet. I was ordering the speaker lids, but from what I keep reading it looks like its a waste to do that as its difficult to hear them. What do you think?
Maybe just upgrade the amp and the faring speakers?
Maybe just upgrade the amp and the faring speakers?
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2020 RG has the mustache engine guards so no lowers can be fitted. If adding lids, look into the boss rear lid kit that you cut out your lids to fit them. This kit is identical to the RF lid kit (what I have) and is around $200 cheaper. Although the speakers are just soso in the kit, the fit and finish of the kit is good quality and other speakers will fit it.
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Originally Posted by ken6217
I think I might just focus on a better amp and fairing speakers that are non-Harley, and pass on the lid speakers. Many people Im reading say that you could really only hear them when youre stopped or very low speeds.
