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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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I have a friend who has a fat boy and is wondering if anyone can recomenned a good system that plays loud! for rock and roll. he bought a 50 amp with 2 1/2 inch speakers and it isn't cutting the mustard.
can someone steer him to the right system
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Try an MP3 player with ear buds.
 
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I'm working on a mount for this
 
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MB quartz make great small speakers. Check them out
 
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Try an MP3 player with ear buds.
+1 om earbuds and mp3
 
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With no windshield or fairing, I agree on the ear buds. Buy good in-the-ear, ear buds. Do a search on this forum. Many treads in the past with some good suggestions.
 
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