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Sep 17, 2008 | 08:39 PM

#21

Born2Glide

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Originally Posted by sifularson

I have the Hogtunes Ultrasound system on my RG. The front speakers run off the Hogtunes amp. The rear speakers run off the stock radio. So there is no way that you can fade the output front to back. This is just my educated opinion. If I'm wrong, let me know. I'd like to have fade too. LOL

Steve

Few questions if you don't mind;

How do you like the sound?

How does the passenger like the sound?

How much better is the Base ?

What setting did you use for the rear volume, I read that use can set it as one, two, or three.

Sep 18, 2008 | 12:10 AM

#22

sifularson

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From: Longview, Washington

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Originally Posted by Born2Glide

To answer your questions . . .

The sound is better than stock for sure. Great sound up to 50 mph. At freeway speeds it is just OK. 7 out of 10 overall.

The bass is much better.

I set the amp output at 3. This is not for the rear speakers. It is for the front. Maybe I'm wrong on this. I don't know how to adjust the rear for more output. if there is a way, please let me know. Anyone????

For the money and ease of install, the Hogtunes setup is a bvery good investment. There are better systems out there but they cost much more. I did the research and decided on the HT because I didn't want to spend an arm and a leg . . . just an arm.

Steve

Sep 18, 2008 | 09:50 AM

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Born2Glide

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Originally Posted by sifularson

I set the amp output at 3. This is not for the rear speakers. It is for the front. Maybe I'm wrong on this. I don't know how to adjust the rear for more output. if there is a way, please let me know. Anyone????

According to the instructions I copied below it is used to balance the speakers, so my understanding would be to set it to a lower number to increase the volume to the rear speakers. In other words this is the fade.

"Step #8: On the clutch side of the amplifier is the amp level. Adjusting the
amp level sets the “balance” between front and rear speakers. It is recommended that you start with the level at “0” and turn up (+3)or down (-3) if desired."

Sep 18, 2008 | 11:46 AM

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flyingace

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Originally Posted by Born2Glide

It basically sets the output of the front speakers to one of 3 relative volume levels. So yea, in that sense, its kind of a static fader adjustment. I left mine on what it came set to, and the balance is just about PERFECT. I don't hear music coming from either in front, or in back, I just hear it all around me.

Sep 18, 2008 | 11:54 AM

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flyingace

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Ok, heres a video I made, to show the sound of my Monster Oval mufflers. But you can kind of get a sense of the VOLUME of the Hogtunes Ultrasound, and somewhat a sense of the clarity.

*****HUGE DISCLAIMER*******

I will tell you right now that this clip DOES NOT do justice to the QUALITY of the sound, as it was of course recorded by the crappy little mic on my camcorder, which was basically resting on my shoulder. And since the camcorder was facing forward, your hearing more of the fronts than the rear speakers.

You can get a sense of how LOUD they are, an FAIR sense of how CLEAR they are, but the clip does make it sound like they lack Bass and tonal quality. That is NOT the case in real life, its just the limitations of my camcorders cheap microphone.

FYI, I had them about 3/4 of the way of full volume, and and I had to almost shout to be heard above them. I believe the fastest I was going when the tunes were on, was 65 mph. (I turn the music on and off a few times during the clip)

Again, Judge VOLUME and (somewhat) CLARITY only, BUT NOT TONAL QUALITY from this clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8qorWsL8ac

Sep 18, 2008 | 06:58 PM

#26

robandlyn

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From: Nashua,NH

Nice video ACE !
Here are some hogtune vids I made.
What you HEAR is from the bikes and NOT duded in.

My 1998 Classic (sold)
4 Hogtunes fairing & HD rear pods with HD Amp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK24WEEK7NM

Wife's 2007 SG
2 Hogtunes with stock radio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6sHp...eature=related

My 2007 Ultra
SIX Hogtunes with stock radio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE5u3...eature=related

Rob ....

Sep 18, 2008 | 09:29 PM

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Born2Glide

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From: Way..Northern California

Thanks for the videos guys,

ww1flyingace, stereo sounded really good, but to be honest, pipes not so good, guess I am use to my Rineharts.

robandlyn, thanks for the distance effects, sounded really good.

Sep 18, 2008 | 10:10 PM

#28

mdst

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From: nw indiana the region

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Originally Posted by King Crimson

Do not buy from American Classic Motors. They are not authorized resellers. I had a problem with the HogTunes amp three months after I bought it from them. When I inquired on the problem they never returned my emails.

PEZ still took care of me and replaced it. Stay away from American Classic Motor BS.

how does american classic get hog tunes products if they are not an autorized seller? just asking as I bought mine from them new in the box and and saved about a buck 50