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For what it's worth (NOT an expert), I have the HD Stage II upgrade on my 2017 RGU and I just installed the Cicada DSP125.4D, CH65.2's in front fairing, CX65.2 in rear pods on the wife's 2015 TriGlide. Both have the stock head units. The Tri-Glide sounds much better than my RoadGlide.
With your budget, you could go with DSP150.4D, CH65's in front fairing, CX65's in rear pods, and CX65's in the lowers. Just from a personal standpoint, I would not run speakers in the bags. Strictly my opinion, but the 6x9's in the bags sound great in the parking lot, but become irrelevant when moving 50+.
I would recommend searching for a local audio dealer that specializes in motorcycle audio and talk to them about what they like\recommend & maybe even have them install it.
I have Mmats 6x9 in my bags and I can hear them at 50MPH @ 65 the front stage takes over but if i turn the fairing speakers down the 6X9's are still there.
I have Mmats 6x9 in my bags and I can hear them at 50MPH @ 65 the front stage takes over but if i turn the fairing speakers down the 6X9's are still there.
Depends on the setup. For my money I would add speakers to the lowers - if you have them, way before adding anything to the saddlebags.
I did the new M5 rockford fosgate kits made for Harley. Very satisfied for the money. I have the RGL with 2 fairing and 2 tourpak speakers. They make kits for all harley touring configurations. Waterproof and direct fit with no adapters needed. The 800w x 4 ch has presets for the configurations from the factory, just need their flash for the head unit.
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