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Aug 30, 2022 | 10:06 AM

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Fireball Jack

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From: Puyallup, wa

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Originally Posted by NHBAGGER

Hard to believe in these times of technology that there can't be a simple 2 ohm drop in that would work better than the stock Harley speakers.

It is all about matching ohms and power. The stock head unit just does not put out the power needed to drive a quality speaker. When you remove the stock speaker you will see that they are a 3 dollar POS.

Aug 30, 2022 | 11:15 AM

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cshocker

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Jack, do you feel the Powerbass are a better choice than Kappas or Cicadas?

Precision Power 6.5, 2 ohm.
They would sound 100x with an amp, but if your looking for an easy, drop in replacement, I would recommend these. You could always add an amp later.

https://motorcycleaudio.com/product/hd14-65/

Aug 30, 2022 | 11:22 AM

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Fireball Jack

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Precision Power 6.5, 2 ohm.
They would sound 100x with an amp, but if your looking for an easy, drop in replacement, I would recommend these. You WILL add an amp later.

https://motorcycleaudio.com/product/hd14-65/

I fixed it for you cShocker.

Aug 30, 2022 | 11:43 AM

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NHBAGGER

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Well in my case I have a single Boom amp and 4 speakers. I tried to contact Precision Power and Volunteer to see how it would work and got zero info.

Aug 30, 2022 | 02:01 PM

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Fireball Jack

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Here is the bottom line @ 300.00 for the PP HD14-6.5 once you add an amp you now have crappy speaker that is loud. There is no cheap easy way to make the Boom stuff sound great. Many before you have tried and many after will try. Most end up spending 2x what they would have if they would have got the right components to get the sound they are after the first time. Most come in wanting to be able to hear the music loud and clear @ 75mph for you and a passenger. A simple speaker upgrade will not get you there. Now if you want it to sound a little better in the garage you maybe can get away with that.

Aug 30, 2022 | 02:18 PM

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cshocker

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Not to mention the horrible, mid-bass boosted EQ on the BOOM. That EQ is just setting you up to blow speakers and not hear them on the highway.

Aug 30, 2022 | 11:20 PM

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No one?

You've got some responses @Groucho1

Mod moved it to the right spot for you

Sep 6, 2022 | 03:22 PM

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Crashrdking01

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Originally Posted by madhunter60

short answer, No, its not worth it. While some have the boom is 2ohm speakers and the amps aren't very much wattage. Being 2 ohms really limits speaker choice and low wattage even more so. Some of the ones that have tried it used the infinity kappa 62ix speakers. You are much better off getting rid of the boom, adding a decent amp and speakers. Search the posts for boom audio and you can read for days

2nd the Infinity Kappa speakers!!! And i also had Kenwood amp ..but Skar Audio makes a.decent speaker ...and there's a guy that runs a audio shop.and has a YouTube channel and does reviews on different speakers,and levels of price vs performance...I believe he's out of New Jersey...