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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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OK, I'm lazy. I have read through a ton of threads on mc audio and it all runs together. I have a 09 street glide and 500.00 or so that I want to spend getting the best sound possible. I would prefer to stay with the stock HK unit.

Educate me! and Thanks
 
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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mpak 6 from arc audio. This is arcs new harley audio setup with the new moto speakers do a search, i just bought this from a gentleman on ebay bassman is his username 535.00. The kit came with amp, 6.5 inch waterproof speakers, wiring kit and speaker adapter rings, everything you need for a total install. The sound and bass is better then anything out there. i spent along time looking into this only to find almost every harley audio supplier just rebadges the arc amps and hertz speakers and charges way more then this!
 

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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 07:18 AM
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What ever you do. Don't get hogtunes stuff. Plenty of aftermarket stuff that is better.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 07:47 AM
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I was shocked and pleasantly surprised by HD BOOM speakers. I haven't added the aamp yet...and may not because I don't think it is needed, to be honest. $300 for set of 4. That gives you $200 to spend on other upgrades.

If you want to thump like a teenager then look elsewhere but if you want a good quality clear sound that you can hear well at 80mph and over loud pipes you will be happy with my suggestion.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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If you want to thump, buy the Rockford Fosgate PBR300X2 and a pair of Polk MM651. You'll have about $350.00 invested including speaker adaptors and amp wiring kit. Very easy install. The hardest thing is running the power wire under the tank but it only takes 15-20 minutes to do that.
You can find the amps for about $165.00, the Speakers for about $105.00, the adaptors $40-50, and the amp kit $25.00.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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WJ Can you tell me where you found the amp for 165 I cant seem to locate it that low?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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Ebay - several sites, here's one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rockford-Fos...item3372d9b64c

Check amazon too. Amazon had the best price on the polk MM651 @ $104.00
 
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Just put the Boom Audio amp and speakers on my Street Glide last week. I know there are a lot of opinions on this but I think it sounds great. Very happy with this set up.
 
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Originally Posted by harlanrider
Just put the Boom Audio amp and speakers on my Street Glide last week. I know there are a lot of opinions on this but I think it sounds great. Very happy with this set up.
Did u have the boom speakers prior to adding the amp?
 
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