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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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Read the posts on replacement speakers for SG . Looked at the JBL that was recomended,an went to cruchfeild site and sent E mail to see what they thought. This what I got back.Any words of widsom?
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Hello John,

Thanks for your e-mail, and for shopping the Crutchfield web site.

I will be happy to help with your question on the 5 ¼ speakers for you 08 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. I would recommend the Polk Audio speakers, because they are marine graded and they will last. You can view these items from the link below:


http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...c5+1%2f4+++++#


When you're ready to make your purchase, you can do so from our web site. Please enter my name, Scott, as your Product Advisor as you fill out our Complete Online Order Form.You can type it in the “Product advisor name†field of the "Additional Information" section in the Checkout process.If you prefer, you can also call me, toll free, at the phone number below 1- 800-388-2911 ext 4054.

Thanks again for your e-mail. Please let me know whenever you need anything else.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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Can't vouch for those (and can't see 'em either - the link doesn't bring them up), but I did put Polk Audio tweeters on my bike and really like 'em. My guess is that they're 4 ohm speakers and you'll need 2 ohms to work with the factory system.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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That link didn't work for me... but if they are not 2 ohm, don't bother. The JBL 527's are designed for car doors, they get wet in there. They are as or more waterproof than the stock speakers. I put a set of the JBLs in last night.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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I went to Crutchfield -The 5 1/4" Polks were all 4 ohms

2006 and newer HD stereo needs 2 ohms
 
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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The polks are 4ohm and will work but will have reduced output (loudness).
 
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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infinity 5112they sound great
 
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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Thanks for the thoughts, and yes they are 4 om. I think I will stay with the JDL.
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 05:58 AM
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I ordered a set of JBL GTO527s from cartronix for $59.98 shipped. Hope they arrive before the holidays for install.
 
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