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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 08:53 AM
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I have an 06' ultra and bought the headsets and the dealer installed them on my helmet and my wife's. when i use mine, the sound is very tinny sounding...like a cheap speaker.... paid close to 150 for the units.

anyone else have this setup and if so does is sound like crap also? music thru the bikes speakers sound great
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 09:00 AM
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H-D headsets are definitely junk. Many, including myself, swear by J&M Audio headsets. I have the Elite Series in my 3/4 helmet. There is also the "Performance" series from J&M.

I had an opportunity to speak my mind on this subject with a gentleman from the MoCo, stating that when one buys a $20K or more motorcycle, the expectation is there that you are getting a higher level of equipment all the way around. As such, one would expect to have better audio headsets, but instead, you are presented with pure, un-adulterated crap!

I know the thought of shelling out even more $ isn't thrilling, but the performance of the J&M Audio headsets blows away the stock H-D junk.

Good Luck.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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I have the wholw J&M set up including the HD... i opted for this as it is supposed to be better quality...
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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thanks guys.. just what i suspected. your info helped alot
 
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The HD headset that came with my bike was junk from day one. Replaced it with a J&M and put another J&M in my passenger helmet. Both work flawlessly.
 
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