The Official 2014 audio upgrade thread
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when J&M's new 6.65" speakers are released for the 2014's,,, see http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail....CRK-6652TW-RXX ,,,,
all these acoustic housing modification attempts will be only memories ,,,,
and when connected to J&Ms big 500w ROKKER XTP amp kit built specifically for the 2014's (((see http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail....MP-500HC14-SGP ,,,,,,,
total audio system volume and performance will be on par with what we have achieved with the 2006-2013 baggers ,,,,,
all these acoustic housing modification attempts will be only memories ,,,,
and when connected to J&Ms big 500w ROKKER XTP amp kit built specifically for the 2014's (((see http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail....MP-500HC14-SGP ,,,,,,,
total audio system volume and performance will be on par with what we have achieved with the 2006-2013 baggers ,,,,,
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My experience 2014 SGS
I installed the Arc Audio amp in the 2014 because of the good luck I had with one in my 2009. I went with the Focal 165-KRC 6.5" speakers which bolted right in. First start up I had plenty of volume but was a little muddy at certain frequencies, not just low bass. I messed with the amp settings and had it set pretty good, but still muddy in spots. I then took it to my dealer and had it flashed for the 1 amp system setting (only 2 speakers for me). Instant change! The factory DSP is bypassed and the muddy spots are gone. The sound is crystal clear and and loud. I like the new fairing design with the speaker enclosures, it really aids in the bass response. For me the single amp flash made all the difference in the world.
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I forgot to mention in my previous post that I did install the HD Boom Audio speaker grills. If you want to keep the factory grills with these Focal speakers you must cut out/grind the plastic behind the material so it doesnt interfere with the front of the speaker or order just the grills from the Boom Audio setup.
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I installed the Arc Audio amp in the 2014 because of the good luck I had with one in my 2009. I went with the Focal 165-KRC 6.5" speakers which bolted right in. First start up I had plenty of volume but was a little muddy at certain frequencies, not just low bass. I messed with the amp settings and had it set pretty good, but still muddy in spots. I then took it to my dealer and had it flashed for the 1 amp system setting (only 2 speakers for me). Instant change! The factory DSP is bypassed and the muddy spots are gone. The sound is crystal clear and and loud. I like the new fairing design with the speaker enclosures, it really aids in the bass response. For me the single amp flash made all the difference in the world.
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Boom Audio Grills
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...iring-speakers
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bf2002flht.
did you notice any difference in the grills themselves sir? Looking at images of them I see no difference yet they hold 2 different part numbers.
did you notice any difference in the grills themselves sir? Looking at images of them I see no difference yet they hold 2 different part numbers.
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This may be a non issue or maybe even a stupid question.... Are these speakers capable of handling the weather/rain/washing the bike? Your system seems awesome and those speakers have awesome reviews. Focal makes a great product..
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I installed the Arc Audio amp in the 2014 because of the good luck I had with one in my 2009. I went with the Focal 165-KRC 6.5" speakers which bolted right in. First start up I had plenty of volume but was a little muddy at certain frequencies, not just low bass. I messed with the amp settings and had it set pretty good, but still muddy in spots. I then took it to my dealer and had it flashed for the 1 amp system setting (only 2 speakers for me). Instant change! The factory DSP is bypassed and the muddy spots are gone. The sound is crystal clear and and loud. I like the new fairing design with the speaker enclosures, it really aids in the bass response. For me the single amp flash made all the difference in the world.