does just changing out from the stock speakers make a difference
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Cruiser
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does just changing out from the stock speakers make a difference
Just like the title says. Does just changing out the stock speakers for something better really make that big of a difference without an amp? I would like my radio to sound better, not louder. I am fine with the volume of my radio just am not that happy with the quality of the sound or general lack of depth if that gives a decent enough explanation.
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IMO Yes, I changed out mine on my 2013 FTLRX more because the speaker grills are dog ugly. I wear helmets so I stream music and nav using BT and rarely listen to the stock system. But when I do it is much better.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
check some of the threads- there are other speakers ( and larger with adapter rings) available in 2ohm which will give a better sound with the stock stereo.
some riders have added polyfill as well.
I have J&M7.25's and I cannot recommend them- uneven frequency response...screachy trebles
mike
some riders have added polyfill as well.
I have J&M7.25's and I cannot recommend them- uneven frequency response...screachy trebles
mike
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Part of the problem is trying to get good sound in a very hostile environment. I think an amp is require to push better sound through that environement.
Beary
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I went from stock to hogtunes and there was a noticeable difference. Then went from hogtunes to boom and another noticeable increase. Then went to polk audio mm651's and much better. Then I added a rockford fosgate pbx3002x amp and am very pleased.
Polk Audios where about 125 I think from amazon, and the same price for the map. Did the install myself. You will also need adapter rings which are 25 bucks.
Polk Audios where about 125 I think from amazon, and the same price for the map. Did the install myself. You will also need adapter rings which are 25 bucks.
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I replaced the factory speakers in my '98 ultra with boom speakers from the moco, with no other mods. They sound way better IMO. But the speakers were I replaced were 15 years old.
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Just like the title says. Does just changing out the stock speakers for something better really make that big of a difference without an amp? I would like my radio to sound better, not louder. I am fine with the volume of my radio just am not that happy with the quality of the sound or general lack of depth if that gives a decent enough explanation.
The J&Ms were a big improvement (over stock) in both the '05 SEEG and the '09 SERG.
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I changed out my stock speakers on my 2013 FLHTC with Hawg wired and no amp.
It was a big improvement, music was more detailed instrument wise and vocals were clearer at high volume.
It was a big improvement, music was more detailed instrument wise and vocals were clearer at high volume.