The Official 2014 audio upgrade thread
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: SoCal
Ultra - I had it flashed when the magic box was in to the RF recommendation (amp 1 - no, amp 2 - no, and 8 speakers), no change, then had it re-flashed to the actual setup ( 1 amp, 2 speakers), no change, then had it flashed back to the RF recommendation . That is where it is at right now.
I played with the gain and frequency with the fairing off, radio on, and could never get a decent amount of bass out of it. I got a little more but not much. Before this when playing with the bass level control, there was no hear-able difference between -06 and +6, now i can at least feel a little bass.
Dont know if it is the limitation in the speakers or not. This is the first motorcycle that i have put an amp in but have been using them in cars for years. I am used to installing an amp and feeling the pop in the bass and volume. On the bike i have the volume bump but not the bass.
I was hoping taking the magic box out would help but, as stated, no difference (at least to me).
Wondering if i should try the HD speakers with the RF amp?
I played with the gain and frequency with the fairing off, radio on, and could never get a decent amount of bass out of it. I got a little more but not much. Before this when playing with the bass level control, there was no hear-able difference between -06 and +6, now i can at least feel a little bass.
Dont know if it is the limitation in the speakers or not. This is the first motorcycle that i have put an amp in but have been using them in cars for years. I am used to installing an amp and feeling the pop in the bass and volume. On the bike i have the volume bump but not the bass.
I was hoping taking the magic box out would help but, as stated, no difference (at least to me).
Wondering if i should try the HD speakers with the RF amp?
Extreme HDF Member
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From: East of the Sun, West of the Moon
most amps have speaker level inputs. If that's what you have for an amp (no mention of it) then simply take your existing HD speaker wires and tie them into the inputs for the amp.
5th Gear
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Lexington, KY
any 6.5" or 6.75" speaker will mount directly to the pods. Now if you want to keep stock grills, you'll need to pull the pods apart and mount the speakers on the inside of the pod to provide for enough clearance of the stock grill. otherwise you'll need to upgrade to the boom audio grills.
most amps have speaker level inputs. If that's what you have for an amp (no mention of it) then simply take your existing HD speaker wires and tie them into the inputs for the amp.
most amps have speaker level inputs. If that's what you have for an amp (no mention of it) then simply take your existing HD speaker wires and tie them into the inputs for the amp.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Massachusetts
I've been going through this huge thread looking to see if J&M offers a full Ultra Rokker package including the amp and speakers that might price out better then trying to buy them individually. Probably not, but figured I'd ask as I can't find anything like that on their web site. Or maybe there's a promo code that helps. Can't fault a guy for trying to save some money, but get it if there's not something like this.
5th Gear
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Lexington, KY
RF PBR 300x2
I just called Rockford Fosgate today. They told me to cut the wires before the RCA's and connect them to the radio. Now that problems is solved, here are my next problems..
How did you guys affix the amp inside your fairing?
Where did you connect the remote wire?
I think I will be ready to install after I figure these things out.
How did you guys affix the amp inside your fairing?
Where did you connect the remote wire?
I think I will be ready to install after I figure these things out.
Extreme HDF Member
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From: East of the Sun, West of the Moon
set it on top of the head unit with velcro. I wrap a zip tie around them for good measure.
with speaker level inputs you don't use the remote wire. The inputs sense the voltage coming off the speaker output leads of the head unit and turns the amp off and on as needed.
get after it!
5th Gear
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From: Lexington, KY
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Tecumseh,Mi
Thinking about upgrading 2014 FLHTK speakers and putting a amp in need advice
I have been reading through all these pages and pages and pages of info and all i can say is wow. I have been looking at J&M system but my gosh is it pricey. My questions are simple whats your opinions on J&M Rokker kit vs going with Rockford Fosgate amp and say some 6.75 JL audio speakers. IF you have amp and speakers that you got else where what model speakers and amp did you get and why?It would be nice if we could get a sticky thread going with say 4-5 amp and speaker combos that people have put in the new 2014 bikes. Thanks
