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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 11:27 AM
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Hi all .... just wanting some ideas for stock speaker upgrade on my 2017 RGS that will not break the bank or require AMP addition at this time. I am wanting better sound but due to unexpected health issue... the money is limited at this time
I have noticed during some of my research that Hog Tunes keeps coming up but before doing ANYTHING wanted to see if any of you had better ideas
thank you in advance


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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 02:27 PM
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With out a amp you'll be waisting your money. You need more power than what the stock HU can put out. Wait till you can afford to do amp and speakers, you'll be happier
 
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 02:59 PM
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You should visit here- https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio-systems-153/ if you dare, but hang onto your wallet.
 
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FWIW, I picked up a used set of hogtunes for the faring of my 07, no amp just front speakers. There was a noticeable improvement in sound quality. Noticable but certainly not "Oh wow".
 
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 06:03 PM
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^ What Dave said.
 
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