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Looking at adding speakers to my 2019 Roadglide with the new radio, would just speakers do it on r would I need an amp, looking at getting Polk Audio mm1
 
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Amp and look at other speakers.
 
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Just changing speakers will net you no gains in sound or volume. The factory head unit only produces so much power on its own. A "better" speaker will require more power than the radio alone will provide.

If better sound quality and volume is your goal, look to an amp and speaker combination.
 
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