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Mar 20, 2015 | 12:13 PM

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scooper321

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Originally Posted by tom071200c

I just took the Boom windshield mount setup off of mine. It sounded decent and I enjoyed it for 3 seasons but, I was tired of always having to take my eyes off the road to control the MP3 player. Plus when parking the bike for a short time, hooking and unhooking everything up and finding music was tedious. The magnetic pouch is marring my tank which now needs buffed out. All in all, I liked it, but not worth the hassle. From a performance standpoint though, I would recommend it. If you get your settings right on the MP3 player, the sound is quite good for what it is.

I've seen the Boom windshield system but I'm not sure what you mean by having to unhook everything when you stop. I'm considering this system for my RK, so could you say more on what has to be connected and disconnected? Isn't there just an AUX audio jack that you plug your iPhone or MP3 player into?

Mar 20, 2015 | 12:40 PM

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s.ga.rider

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etymotic ear buds

Mar 20, 2015 | 12:48 PM

#13

Cheerio

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You may want to look at this. Had it on my 05 RKC for 9 years with my Garmin Zumo w/ XM Radio as the source. Was very happy with it.

http://www.uniqcyclesounds.com

Mar 20, 2015 | 01:55 PM

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tom071200c

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Originally Posted by scooper321

I was referring to the process of plugging in the mp3/phone and finding the music you prefer. I carried my MP3 player in the magnetic tank pouch and would never leave it on the bike if I wasn't in the area. So taking it out of the pouch to power down, unplug the cord and throw the thing in the saddlebag is what I'm referring to. I guess my thing is, I wish it was more integrated like the fairing bikes where you can control from the hand grips and everything stays on the bike (i.e. hard to steal). That's the other thing, unless you have locking windshield mounts, someone can easily walk away with your whole speaker setup...

Mar 20, 2015 | 09:24 PM

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scooper321

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Originally Posted by tom071200c

Oh, ok. That makes sense. I'd be using my iPhone, which goes with me everywhere anyway. I already do the unplug thing with my gps, so I'm used to that. But your comment about getting locking windshield mounts makes a lot of sense. I was wondering about that...

I also looked at the Boom handlebar speakers. In fact every time I'm at the dealer I plug my phone in to listen. I know they are small, so I shouldn't expect super deep bass. But for the cost of the Boom system, I guess I expect better sound than the bar mount kit delivers. Does the windshield mount provide a bigger (fuller) sound? Especially in the bass range?

Mar 20, 2015 | 09:39 PM

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checkers

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Originally Posted by floridapoolboy

I ride a Heritage, not a Road King, but the install would be the same. These are the easiest to mount, and sound quite good for what they are.
http://www.directcycleparts.com/audi...sh-p-6541.html

The J&M MHAS-2008 self amplified speaks are one of the best sounding, no extra wiring to amplifier, easy to install and durable speaker sets you can buy, period. Mine have thousands of hours on them through rain and shine, never skipped a beat. They mount directly to your bar controls with sturdy bolt on brackets, no bar clamps. They come in chrome and black.

Last edited by checkers; Mar 21, 2015 at 09:31 AM.