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Feb 23, 2026 | 10:02 AM

Greg18SG

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New audio recommendations please

2018 FLHX Street Glide
I’m considering upgrading my old stock audio system this spring.
Not looking to go crazy loud.
I am leaning towards the Power Acoustik HD-14KIT
Anyone have experience with this unit?
Also looking for the best possible speakers to go with.
I do not want to fool around with a separate amplifier.
Thanks in advance for any opinions and suggestions

Feb 23, 2026 | 12:22 PM

travelingypsye

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Originally Posted by Greg18SG

I will tell you that without adding an amp, regardless of radio or speakers you get, you still won't be able to hear it at speed. If you can hear it, it will be distorted so bad you wont want to hear it. Adding an amp will produce enough power so your setup can be heard. There's just no way around it. To get any results, you need an amp.

Feb 23, 2026 | 01:31 PM

Hoyt 1911A1

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Power Acoustik ain't always the best stuff to use. Not saying it won't work for you, but here is a video review on it. Customer said he couldn't read the screen at all in the sunlight and the thumb controls were laggy. He yanked it out and went with a SoundStream and was much happier.

Feb 23, 2026 | 04:44 PM

cshocker

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Soundstream Reserve WHD14+ ($899) with a set of Kenwood Excelon XM65F ($250)

Adding an amp is by far a better option, but you're not looking for that. So if you want your upgrade to be worth it, then gonna need to spend some money on decent headunit and speakers.

Last edited by cshocker; Feb 23, 2026 at 04:46 PM.

Feb 23, 2026 | 06:05 PM

chopper_man

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There's a reason the quality shops don't sell them.

Feb 23, 2026 | 08:54 PM

Babyboy

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If you are just looking to upgrade the headunit I would suggest a HARD pass on the Power Acoustik. You would be going backwards from the stock Harley HU. I would suggest the Soundstream as shocker recommended or the Diamond for the 14-23s.

The Power Acoustik would be like going to a 5 star steakhouse and ordering a hamburger.

If you are looking for more volume on a budget keep stock hu and put the the money towards a Biketronics BT355 ,a small amp(Powerbass PBM600.4)and a set of 6.5s(Powerbass PBX-PRO6CD) with needed wiring you will be into the system for under $500