Boom Audio
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 348
Likes: 1
From: ohio
I didn't have the boom brand but a generic system on my v star back when I had it. 2 handlebar speakers, an amp, and a controller I mounted on the bars. I can't imagine the boom being more in depth to hook up and I'm pretty sure my wife who's never touched a wrench could do it in 3 hours.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,063
Likes: 2
From: Palm Bay Florida
I have installed this on my Road King took me about 2.5 hours to do. I do not know what part of Ma. you are in but if close to Fitchburg and do not want to do the install yourself give Fro a call at Froshow customs he does good work.
Last edited by dedjr67; Dec 31, 2012 at 06:18 PM.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 4,501
Likes: 26
From: Sheboygan,Wi
I have installed two Boom audio systems and each one took about 2.5 hours. The wife's 08 Sporster has the handlebar speakers and my Fatboy has the windshield mount speaker. They both sound good as long as you use a good MP3 player. The wife uses her 4th gen Ipod touch and I use a Cowon MP3 player which plays much louder and clearer.
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Peachtree City, GA
I've got a 2009 Road King and plan on doing the install myself...and it's all about the warm garage, few beers, and tunes. I read the instructions... Doesn't look too bad... Have to take the tank off and the headlight. I'll let you know...
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 10,058
Likes: 8
From: MEXICO
Mimo.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 233
Likes: 6
From: So Cali
Mimo, u ended going with the boom?? I was so looking forward to your custom setup thread that I'm researching now. 5.25 buckets with either alpine type r's or hertz speakers with an external amp. It is a lot of work though and a lot of cash
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 10,058
Likes: 8
From: MEXICO
Yes, my boom audio setup is kind of an in between custom audio setup. I gave up the idea of it and got the boom twin speakers (not the wind-shield ones), not satisfied with it's performance and highly doubt that would be with another brand of motorcycle speakers... Their frequency range is pretty poor... This is why I resumed the idea of building of my own system. I've been swamped with work and have not had the chance to put it all together, missing just the 2 Ohm marine amp (2-channel 200w) from JL audio.
I already have the speakers (two-way BOSE 3.5" pair and another 5.25" pair, same brand). Last time I was up in the U.S. I bumped into a pretty cool pair of speakers (marine for boat's ski tower) but those were way too heavy/bulky and waaay out of price range for this project ($1000 usd a pair, WTF?).
I have some other stuff going on that takes off of my toy-budget but that custom audio setup is something I really want on the bike...
When I do it make no mistake that I'll share details with you guys about it.
Stay healthy!
Mimo.
I already have the speakers (two-way BOSE 3.5" pair and another 5.25" pair, same brand). Last time I was up in the U.S. I bumped into a pretty cool pair of speakers (marine for boat's ski tower) but those were way too heavy/bulky and waaay out of price range for this project ($1000 usd a pair, WTF?).
I have some other stuff going on that takes off of my toy-budget but that custom audio setup is something I really want on the bike...
When I do it make no mistake that I'll share details with you guys about it.
Stay healthy!
Mimo.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 233
Likes: 6
From: So Cali
I hear u bro, this hobby is a money pit. I'm still trying to configure my custom setup in the headlight buckets. I definitely want mine on the crash bar. Did the Bose speakers fit the in the headlight bucket?
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 10,058
Likes: 8
From: MEXICO
Yes they fit. There is a gap between the headlamp and the speakers. Still trying to figure out a decent way/material to close part of that gap so it looks good and there is a fair air exchange so it doesn't act as a sealed box. Those speakers are "open air" operation. And brother, they sound LOUD and clear, they are the real thing...
Mimo.
Mimo.