Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Should I have changed speakers also?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 20, 2018 | 02:17 PM
  #1  
No Tyme's Avatar
No Tyme
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 482
Likes: 22
From: Bryan, Ohio
Default Should I have changed speakers also?

I upgraded to a Harman Kardon radio in my 05 Electra Glide. If I understand correctly the 05 radio ran 4 ohm speakers and the Harman Kardon runs 2 ohm speakers...
So I need to either replace the speakers to 2 ohm or add an amplifier with 4 ohm output correct?
Not wanting to spend a lot of money to continue this upgrade but a pair of speakers can easily set me back a hundred. Anyone have recommendations on an amp?
Looks as if either way I am spending more money.
 
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2018 | 02:41 PM
  #2  
Fireball Jack's Avatar
Fireball Jack
Stellar HDF Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 2,681
Likes: 851
From: Puyallup, wa
Default

well first off what is it exactly is your goal? Are you trying to replace all four speakers? If it is stock 2 OHM speakers you want I have a set of four on my shelf. I will ship to you for 15.00 plus the ride.
 
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2018 | 03:37 PM
  #3  
Jetblack3's Avatar
Jetblack3
Tourer
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 439
Likes: 435
From: Iowa
Default

Jump over to audio section and ask there, you'll get excellent guidance from that group. Yes you will totally want to upgrade speakers to a larger 6.5 inch with adapters and an amp. Can easily do for a few hundred and you'll be much happier.
 
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2018 | 03:55 PM
  #4  
No Tyme's Avatar
No Tyme
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 482
Likes: 22
From: Bryan, Ohio
Default

Originally Posted by Fireball Jack
well first off what is it exactly is your goal? Are you trying to replace all four speakers? If it is stock 2 OHM speakers you want I have a set of four on my shelf. I will ship to you for 15.00 plus the ride.
Thanks, I have Hog Tunes in there now but Iron Cross says the ohms on the speakers are different from 05 to the HK radios.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
OldPhat
2014-2024 Touring Models
12
Nov 5, 2017 11:45 AM
Jersey Drew
Audio Systems
1
Apr 9, 2017 09:23 AM
wevsspot
Audio Systems
12
Jan 22, 2016 09:48 PM
bob53
Touring Models
46
Nov 6, 2011 02:05 PM
omahairishfan
Touring Models
27
Jun 3, 2007 02:36 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:21 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE