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 ,,,,,

 

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.

 

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.

 

Do you have a picture of the speakers mounted in the fairing? I would love to see the grills on those speakers.

 

great information.. thanks for sharing bf2002flht..

 

Here is a link to HD's website picture which is a better representation than the pictures I took. The pictures I took had the flash on and it really pronounced the yellow of the speakers and in person doesn't look like that at all, pretty much just a black grill. I will try to take some other pictures in the daylight at a later time. I also included a picture of the part numbers just for the specific grills.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...iring-speakers

 

Thanks for the pics. I've been looking at them on the web site but wanted real world pics. Those turned out great, they look nice in the fairing. Great set up and thanks for the info.

 

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.

 

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..

 

Additional questions, which Arc Audio Amp did you use and were you able to find the connectors to make it a plug and play system or did you splice your wiring?