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Old Aug 2, 2023 | 06:23 PM
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I just picked a 22 Road Glide Special, I love the bike but the Factory Stereo just plain sucks. I've been searching for a week now and I have about decided to do a plug and play 2 speaker kit. Would anybody recommend these guys? I just can't get over close to $1500 for a couple of 6.5 speakers, a flash tool, and a small amp. Are the precision amps worth the coin? Motorcycle audio seems to be so confusing.
 
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Ya might want to do a search about them on here.
 
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I just got My 2nd radio from Jay ,, 1st was a Sony 5000 and 2nd HDHU 14 Si,,,,both came with correct harness's and full hand controls, no issues at all fast shipping,,I will buy my 3rd there as well
 
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I just picked a 22 Road Glide Special, I love the bike but the Factory Stereo just plain sucks. I've been searching for a week now and I have about decided to do a plug and play 2 speaker kit. Would anybody recommend these guys? I just can't get over close to $1500 for a couple of 6.5 speakers, a flash tool, and a small amp. Are the precision amps worth the coin? Motorcycle audio seems to be so confusing.
The Precision power amps are decent. They are similar to the Mmats 4110/Soundz amp. Not a ton of power to run 4 speakers at 4 ohm, but plenty of power to run 2 speakers. BUT..... I'm sure they won't bridge the speakers for setup. .

What speakers are you going with?
 

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The Precision power amps are decent. They are similar to the Mmats 4110/Soundz amp. Not a ton of power to run 4 speakers at 4 ohm, but plenty of power to run 2 speakers. BUT..... I'm sure they won't bridge the speakers for setup. .

What speakers are you going with?
Leaning towards Hertz SX165NEO SPL. I'm not looking to win contest, just want good clean dependable sound with out distortion. I like that the have the flash tool and will send everything you need plug and play. It's just a lot of money. for not much. Thanks for the response.
 
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Leaning towards Hertz SX165NEO SPL. I'm not looking to win contest, just want good clean dependable sound with out distortion. I like that the have the flash tool and will send everything you need plug and play. It's just a lot of money. for not much. Thanks for the response.
It's really not a lot of money.... now days. For everything all boxed up and setup for you, with flash tool, it's not a bad price.
I mean that's about what it would cost you to have it installed.

Those speakers are good... but not great as a fairing only speaker.
What kind of music do you listen to?
Ride in the rain? All weather rider?
 
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It's really not a lot of money.... now days. For everything all boxed up and setup for you, with flash tool, it's not a bad price.
I mean that's about what it would cost you to have it installed.

Those speakers are good... but not great as a fairing only speaker.
What kind of music do you listen to?
Ride in the rain? All weather rider?
Rock & Metal, I agree that money isn't worth what it was. I ride a lot so I do occasionally get wet. I've made several trips where I have road in pretty hard rain for as much as 8 hrs but it's the norm. What speakers do you prefer, It will be a fairing only set up?
 
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Rock & Metal, I agree that money isn't worth what it was. I ride a lot so I do occasionally get wet. I've made several trips where I have road in pretty hard rain for as much as 8 hrs but it's the norm. What speakers do you prefer, It will be a fairing only set up?
Fairing only coaxial...I recommend Ground Zero Yellow Basket Coax or MMATS PX601CA.

​​​​Hard to beat these two in 2 speaker set up...which you choose is preference. One is the OG (Mmats) and the other is the new kid on the block that uses roids.
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I have ran both in my fairing, and right now the GZ's are in my fairing...running about 175watts to them crossed @ 60hz 24 slope and they hammer!
 
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If you're in a hurry for your stuff do not order from these guys, they take a week just to get it shipped!
 
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If you're in a hurry for your stuff do not order from these guys, they take a week just to get it shipped!
What's wrong with that? It's a small shop that makes some nice "plug n play" packages for those who want that.

I don't think its' bad from a quality shop that also offers technical support.
 
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