Biketronics 6.5" speaker upgrade
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thats cool.
i would have done those if i knew about them before i bought mine.
i did 4 arc speakers in the front, with hogtunes lower adapters.
dont get me wrong about the arc. they are bad ***!! but the 6.5 would give you more mid bass sound.
i would have done those if i knew about them before i bought mine.
i did 4 arc speakers in the front, with hogtunes lower adapters.
dont get me wrong about the arc. they are bad ***!! but the 6.5 would give you more mid bass sound.
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Cruiser
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From: Frederick, MD
I have not tried any other speakers. The 6.5 definitely produce more bass. I can feel it now. I think 6.5 component speakers with seperate tweeters would be the best, but thats more money.
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Cruiser
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From: Frederick, MD
When I ordered they said no, only sell both together. I think the company that sells the saddlebag lid speakers sells 6.5" adapters seperately. I think its called loud lids. I also agree on using seperate tweeters.
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Cruiser
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From: Frederick, MD
Full specs on speakers are here : http://www.hertzaudiovideo.com/Doc/pdf_hcx165.pdf
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Tourer
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From: Midland, TX
I only have about 50 miles on the system and no highway use yet. So far I have the following observations. The mid bass hits very hard I can feel it in my chest. The highs could be better. I think by using these adapters you lose the factory speaker angle towards your ears. I think this is hurting the tweeter performance. If you duck your head lower it sounds better. I bought the speakers and adapters for $200 and bought the ARC mini for $250 NIB on Ebay.
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Cruiser
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From: Frederick, MD
Also I am using semi loud V&H oval slip on mufflers.
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From: Stockbridge, GA (Atlanta)
loudlids.com has the 5 1/4 to 6 1/2 adapters
Predrilled to adapt to the factory mounting tabs in the front fairings of the hd touring line. No modifications needed to swap from the stock 5.25" to an aftermarket 6.5" speaker.
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Predrilled to adapt to the factory mounting tabs in the front fairings of the hd touring line. No modifications needed to swap from the stock 5.25" to an aftermarket 6.5" speaker.
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Just some advice concerning 6.5 adapters in the fairing. Each speaker has a different basket depth and magnet size so be sure select an adapter that is measured to fit with a certain speaker because there isn't much room in there when the fairing cap goes back on.
I know the Biketronics transducer was designed to fit with the Hertz 6.5" and if you use anything with a deeper basket/magnet you may be S.O.L. getting the cap on. Don't know if they offer it separately to begin with, but calling them will get you that answer.
I know the Biketronics transducer was designed to fit with the Hertz 6.5" and if you use anything with a deeper basket/magnet you may be S.O.L. getting the cap on. Don't know if they offer it separately to begin with, but calling them will get you that answer.