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Old Jun 8, 2022 | 07:51 AM
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2017 sgs...wanted louder music for the wife to hear.....installed the hogtunes gen 4's.....no difference...so in my reading...its my understanding that my stereo is only putting out 25 watts....so it really doesn't matter what speakers i have if i dont add an amplifier.....am i correct so far ? lol. so ultimately im asking....recommendations on low budget diy 2 channel amplifier ? thanks all
 
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Originally Posted by fanman04@gmail.com
2017 sgs...wanted louder music for the wife to hear.....installed the hogtunes gen 4's.....no difference...so in my reading...its my understanding that my stereo is only putting out 25 watts....so it really doesn't matter what speakers i have if i dont add an amplifier.....am i correct so far ? lol. so ultimately im asking....recommendations on low budget diy 2 channel amplifier ? thanks all
Low budget means different things to different ppl. You should come up with a dollar amount you're comfortable spending.

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You could do an SD 400.4evox amp for around 220 and a pair of mmats cx speakers for 220/pair

That's one option.

You'll need an amp wiring kit for about 30 bucks and have your radio flashed for another 50 bucks or so.
 
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If U amphiby 2 much, it blo ur tweeter.
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Also the NVX vadm2 2 channel amp is only 170 bucks. That would also work.
 
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so i already bought and installed the hogtunes gen 4 speakers.....they say 125 watts.....probably looking ror a 2 channel amp for less than $100
 
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so i already bought and installed the hogtunes gen 4 speakers.....they say 125 watts.....probably looking ror a 2 channel amp for less than $100
Not sure you'll find a marine grade class D amp that will fit in your fairing for 100 bucks or less.

You can get the SS PN4 520D for 130....that might be as cheap as it goes. Good amp and will fit.

Keep in mind....MANY class D amps will kill your FM reception.
 
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[QUOTE=teedoff65;20654109]Not sure you'll find a marine grade class D amp that will fit in your fairing for 100 bucks or less.

You can get the SS PN4 520D for 130....that might be as cheap as it goes. Good amp and will fit.

Keep in mind....MANY class D amps will kill your FM reception.[/Q
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awesome. ty. ill check them out.....will i need anything else ro install it....like a kit...and im hearing some talk of flashing the radio ?? do i have to do that ?
 
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[QUOTE=fanman04@gmail.com;20654132]
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Not sure you'll find a marine grade class D amp that will fit in your fairing for 100 bucks or less.

You can get the SS PN4 520D for 130....that might be as cheap as it goes. Good amp and will fit.

Keep in mind....MANY class D amps will kill your FM reception.[/Q
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awesome. ty. ill check them out.....will i need anything else ro install it....like a kit...and im hearing some talk of flashing the radio ?? do i have to do that ?
17 right? SO the stock radio?

Yes you need to flash the radio to remove the terrible EQ harley puts in them.

Some dealerships will flash it for you...I paid 50 bucks at a dealership. Many wont now unless you're using their HD/RF brand stuff. But any car audio shop should be able to flash it.

Yes I mentioned the amp kit above for around 30 bucks.
 
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