Audio system upgrade
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 14,670
Likes: 139
From: East of the Sun, West of the Moon
when you're dealing with this stuff, matching components is critical to a good end result. If you've got a good stable 2 ohm amp, then use 2 ohm speakers.
And yes, the remote control will control everything on the head unit just as the handlebar controls will.
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
From: cleveland ohio
UltraNutz & Glacier Pearl Need advice !
Looking for a sound system upgrade consisting of a Sony head that is IPOD and USB compatible, 2 upper and 2 lower fairing speakers, and one amplifier, for my 2002 Electra glide. I have narrowed it down to.
(Head Unit)
Sony DSX-S310BTX
Sony DSX-S210X
(Amplifier)
Sound Stream PN4.520D, or whatever else you suggest.
(Speakers)
I have no idea what speaker combo would work best with this equipment, whether it be 2 ohm 4 ohm speakers. The polk mm651 is a favorite but don't know about it cause it is 2 ohm. If a 4 ohm speaker is required suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
(Head Unit)
Sony DSX-S310BTX
Sony DSX-S210X
(Amplifier)
Sound Stream PN4.520D, or whatever else you suggest.
(Speakers)
I have no idea what speaker combo would work best with this equipment, whether it be 2 ohm 4 ohm speakers. The polk mm651 is a favorite but don't know about it cause it is 2 ohm. If a 4 ohm speaker is required suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,930
Likes: 4
From: OHIO......UGH !!
The head unit is going to depend if you want to stream music via Pandora through your phone. If so,.....the extra $$$ for the blue tooth option, is really all your getting extra.
Per Ultra Nutz,...........the rest will be ..........
The Sound Stream amp is the new '**** of the walk' for easy installation, and good power.
If you want/can install separate tweeters,.............the POLK MM6501 in the fairing, and the MM65 in the lowers will be the recommendation.
If you don't want the headache of the component install, 2 sets of MM651.
This is pretty much the standard system that Nutz recommends, and I would agree that for the $$$$$, it's a solid choice.
Just need an install kit with control module. Biketronics kit has the Automatic Volume Control, and Hawg Wired doesn't,...........but HawgWired has a nice metal chassis for the head unit.
BIKETRONICS KIT
HAWG WIRED KIT
Add in a set of speaker adapters for the fairing,........... Cycle Sounds Speaker Adapters
Some 10 gauge wiring & a fuse holder for the amp,....and your all set !!
Per Ultra Nutz,...........the rest will be ..........
The Sound Stream amp is the new '**** of the walk' for easy installation, and good power.
If you want/can install separate tweeters,.............the POLK MM6501 in the fairing, and the MM65 in the lowers will be the recommendation.
If you don't want the headache of the component install, 2 sets of MM651.
This is pretty much the standard system that Nutz recommends, and I would agree that for the $$$$$, it's a solid choice.
Just need an install kit with control module. Biketronics kit has the Automatic Volume Control, and Hawg Wired doesn't,...........but HawgWired has a nice metal chassis for the head unit.
BIKETRONICS KIT
HAWG WIRED KIT
Add in a set of speaker adapters for the fairing,........... Cycle Sounds Speaker Adapters
Some 10 gauge wiring & a fuse holder for the amp,....and your all set !!
Last edited by GLACIERPEARL; May 15, 2013 at 11:53 PM.
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
From: cleveland ohio
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,930
Likes: 4
From: OHIO......UGH !!
Focal makes a good speaker, but ...........unless you climb the ladder a few rungs, you won't be real impressed.
The Focal 165 KRC was the lowest on the rung that made my ears happy !! At almost $700 a pair,........most folks are gonna pass !!
Anything lower on the Focal ladder, didn't impress me .........
The Focal 165 KRC was the lowest on the rung that made my ears happy !! At almost $700 a pair,........most folks are gonna pass !!
Anything lower on the Focal ladder, didn't impress me .........
Last edited by GLACIERPEARL; May 16, 2013 at 09:50 AM.