Finally did it
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Cruiser
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From: Jackson Louisiana
Finally did it
I finally changed out my Hogtunes front fairing speakers in my 2009 Ultra. I had removed my stock front speakers a few years ago and went with Hogtunes. I was happy with them over stock but wanted a little more. I went with the 7 1/4" J&L's with no amp. I think the Hogtunes were better sounding and had more bass and clear sound. My question is, do I need an amp? The other question is, the J&L speakers sounds weak with the radio but sound 100% better when playing music from my I Phone. Why is that and should I just not listen to the radio and use my I Phone for music.
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I went with the HogTunes back in 2010. I added an amplifier too. I don't see much difference between with and without the amp, especially while running over 65 or so. At lower speeds, the difference in the volume you can make up with just increasing the volume level. Unless you're playing music for the parking lot around you, an amplifier isn't really all that much more in volume.
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Conyers
Until someone who knows more chimes in. Some radios have more power than others and some speakers work better with more power than others. Seems from what I read in your post this may be the case check the box on your new speakers to see at what range they are rated for and see how much your radio puts out.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Broken Bow, Oklahoma
Guys, you have one of the best sights for audio right here on this sight. go to the tech forum and choose the audio section. There are others on there too, but UltraNutZ is "THE" man for all audio. There is plenty on that forum to answer any and all of your questions.
And YES, an amp makes all the difference in the world. Better sound, fuller sound, and obviously more sound. People ask me all the time if I can hear my music at speed. If I want, I will only hear music. It will drown out the bike and the wind. (not that I play it that loud though)
the best setup for your buck is the fosgate amp and Polk MM651 speakers.
And YES, an amp makes all the difference in the world. Better sound, fuller sound, and obviously more sound. People ask me all the time if I can hear my music at speed. If I want, I will only hear music. It will drown out the bike and the wind. (not that I play it that loud though)
the best setup for your buck is the fosgate amp and Polk MM651 speakers.
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My riding buddy put the hogtunes speakers on his 2012 road glide with no amp. It is a slight upgrade but when he heard my new biketronics 2180 amp with the 7.1 speakers he ordered the same combo for his bike. Sounds awesome.
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From: Lake, Ms
I went with the HogTunes back in 2010. I added an amplifier too. I don't see much difference between with and without the amp, especially while running over 65 or so. At lower speeds, the difference in the volume you can make up with just increasing the volume level. Unless you're playing music for the parking lot around you, an amplifier isn't really all that much more in volume.
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