Audio Options on a Heritage
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Audio Options on a Heritage
Hey guys - I'm looking for some sort of speaker system to hook my Ipod up to. I'm just wondering what's out there and what's good and what's not so good.
I've seen the HD radio that you can buy / mount up in the handle bars but I'm not a big fan because of $$$ reasons.
I'm looking for a simple way to hook up my Ipod to some nice clean looking speakers. I've been considering building my own set but first want to look into options that are out there.
What I was planning on doing is hooking a good (cheap) set of tweeters up to a headphone jack and plugging that into my Ipod. The tweeters I would install in an old set of chrome turn signal housings that I would mount on the bars where the Risers are.
Ideas?
I've seen the HD radio that you can buy / mount up in the handle bars but I'm not a big fan because of $$$ reasons.
I'm looking for a simple way to hook up my Ipod to some nice clean looking speakers. I've been considering building my own set but first want to look into options that are out there.
What I was planning on doing is hooking a good (cheap) set of tweeters up to a headphone jack and plugging that into my Ipod. The tweeters I would install in an old set of chrome turn signal housings that I would mount on the bars where the Risers are.
Ideas?
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Check this link. Anything like you have in mind? I just noticed the price. Maybe cheap on e-bay.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=harley&ci=3889
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=harley&ci=3889
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there's a member on here that has a windshield bag with an amp and speakers built in. he drilled speaker holes where he mounted the speakers.... then just plugs his iPod into a jack in the front of the windshield bag. pretty cool.
I'm about to rig up something similar. I'm installing an amp, earphone plug and a volume control in the console cover. I'm using a set of JBL pc speakers for most of the hardware.
I'm about to rig up something similar. I'm installing an amp, earphone plug and a volume control in the console cover. I'm using a set of JBL pc speakers for most of the hardware.
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Thanks for the Link CrawdadAZ - That's pretty much what I'm looking for. The price tag is just too much to justify for me right now!
I have been using a good Ear bud but I'm having problems with it stayin in my ear on a windy day.
Anyone know of any other systems like the Kuryakyan system?
I have been using a good Ear bud but I'm having problems with it stayin in my ear on a windy day.
Anyone know of any other systems like the Kuryakyan system?
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Check this out. I haven't heard anything bad about it yet...
http://www.gooddeals18.com/product/S...FQ-kiQodtnfNkw
I've been thinking about it also...
Mike
NY
http://www.gooddeals18.com/product/S...FQ-kiQodtnfNkw
I've been thinking about it also...
Mike
NY
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I have the Two Wheels Tunes kit. The amp fits on the downtubes and the speakers are on the handlbars. Sounds great in town, but when you hit 50-55mph, it disappears. Just not enough oomph to overcome the road/bike noise.
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That's what I'd be worried about - even buying an expensive sound system I've heard that happen. Including the HD brand one that mounts on your risers. It gets drowned out by exhaust sounds.
I have loud exhaust and want to be able to hear my tunes.
I have loud exhaust and want to be able to hear my tunes.
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I bought these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Black...7867QQtcZphoto
I have an 04 Fatboy with V&H Bigshots. I have been real happy with the sound. I can hear it fine at 70 mph wearing an 1/2 helmet. I do have a windshield.
The speakers are mounted in front of my handlebars pointing back towards me. They are down low so they are some what hidden. If you want some pics I can provide if you like.
I was a bit worried about it being loud enough too. I think I payed 125.00 for mine and figured it was worth a chance. I don't ride now with out my mp3!
If you come to VA I let you try it out if you want.
Bill
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Black...7867QQtcZphoto
I have an 04 Fatboy with V&H Bigshots. I have been real happy with the sound. I can hear it fine at 70 mph wearing an 1/2 helmet. I do have a windshield.
The speakers are mounted in front of my handlebars pointing back towards me. They are down low so they are some what hidden. If you want some pics I can provide if you like.
I was a bit worried about it being loud enough too. I think I payed 125.00 for mine and figured it was worth a chance. I don't ride now with out my mp3!
If you come to VA I let you try it out if you want.
Bill
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