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Mar 30, 2024 | 07:15 AM

CowboyFA

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Speaker Setup

Hi everyone! I am new to the forums and look forward to interacting with my fellow HD brothers and sisters. I have a 2012 Electra Ultra Limited and decided it was time for audio upgrades. I have the tour pack off, so disregard that for speakers as they aren’t there. I decided to go with the Rockford Fosgate fairing speakers and 400 watt amp for the upper fairing and decided on DS18 midrange speakers for lower fairings. One thing I am not familiar with is crossovers, including when they are needed, why they are needed, how to use them correctly, or which to buy for my application. I know basics about them, as in they limit the frequency range being sent to the speakers. In my application, should I buy and use crossovers for the lower fairing speakers because they are more midrange, or do you think the amp built in crossover is good enough.

I look forward to learning more on this subject. Please excuse my ignorance on the topic, I know a great deal about working on bikes, but audio is not my strong suit. Oh by the way, I have a Rockford Fosgate radio as well if that helps.

thanks!!

Mar 30, 2024 | 08:30 AM

Fireball Jack

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Your choice of RF speakers and amp was not the best move. There is a lot better for cheaper.

Mar 30, 2024 | 08:31 AM

CowboyFA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fireball Jack

Your choice of RF speakers and amp was not the best move. There is a lot better for cheaper.

They are returnable…I’m open to suggestions.

Mar 30, 2024 | 09:04 AM

Fireball Jack

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?Do you still have the lowers on? What head unit? And budget

Mar 30, 2024 | 09:07 AM

CowboyFA

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I haven’t put the lowers on yet, but I have them. I currently just installed the RF head unit. As you mentioned, the RF stuff wasn’t cheap so I’d like to remain in that same ballpark as a maximum. Let’s say around 1k give or take.