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2005 FLHTCI upgrade to Aquatic, speakers & amp recommended?

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Old Apr 11, 2026 | 08:58 PM
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Default 2005 FLHTCI upgrade to Aquatic, speakers & amp recommended?

hi all,

I am looking at upgrading the OEM head unit to the Aquatic AQ-MP-5BT. UNLESS, of course, there’s something better I should consider?

I’ll also be upgrading from the OEM speakers — wondering about recommendations and also what I would need as far as an amp to power everything?

lots to ask, I know but would appreciate any input.
 
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Originally Posted by flhtcijohn
hi all,

I am looking at upgrading the OEM head unit to the Aquatic AQ-MP-5BT. UNLESS, of course, there’s something better I should consider?

I’ll also be upgrading from the OEM speakers — wondering about recommendations and also what I would need as far as an amp to power everything?

lots to ask, I know but would appreciate any input.
What's your budget and end goal. how many speakers do you want
 
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Hi ultraglide12, looks like the Aquatic can be had on Amazon for $588 CDN…

at this point I’ll likely just go with the two fairing speakers…would $1000 for amp and speakers be realistic?
 
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Hi ultraglide12, looks like the Aquatic can be had on Amazon for $588 CDN…

at this point I’ll likely just go with the two fairing speakers…would $1000 for amp and speakers be realistic?
If you have deck already I don't see why you couldn't get amp and a couple speakers for a grand. For two speakers budget friendly alot of guys say the stinger 700 watt amp and a set of mmatts 6.5 speakers are fairly good setup unless things have changed lately . with our dollars it sucks buying from usa . I'm sure someone with more info will pop in. Good luck
I just seen the new soundstream deck just came out it looks interesting and has car play and android auto that is 2 ohm friendly .
For what its worth i still run the factory head unit because it has the ipod controller with it I just added a amp and speakers
 

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