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Jun 17, 2009 | 07:31 AM

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Geezr Glidr

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Originally Posted by AaronOregon

All you need to do is get some 6-1/2" speakers in the dash. You would be surprised how much more bass they put out than the 5-1/4".

Aaron

Aaron ---- I'd rather start with speakers before a sub. What (in your opinion) is the largest & best sounding speaker that'll go into my EG Classic fairing? Already have Hogtunes speakers, tweeter pod, and amp, but I'm thinking I just plain need bigger speakers. I'd try a bigger speaker before I do the sub. Hogtunes sounds great below 45, but over that, all I can hear is high range. I wanna hear some bass also, at 60 mph or faster. Thanks.

Jim

Jun 17, 2009 | 07:38 AM

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HilllBillly

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Put 6.5" speakers in the front w/ an amp
Find rear speaker pods to install on your classic (like the Ultra) and upgrade those speakers as well.

When you install the 6.5's up behind the dash - install dynamat to the outter fairing that increases bass quite a bit.

I would do those changes - ride it a bit... then if you still want more bass you can run an amp to those rear speakers as well (mount the amp in the tourpak)... then if you still want more bass after that - you can run a sub in your tourpak or speakers in each saddlebag

I too wanted a big stereo - but i ride long distances and didnt want to give up any of my storage so i wont install anything in my tourpak/saddle bags

another option is to install lower fairings like the ultra - and you can mount speakers in each glovebox compartment

I did a ton of homework before deciding which stereo to go with...I like the hogtunes, and i like the hogpod... but i think hogtunes is over priced for the amount of power/sound you get. But thats just my opinion.

Jun 17, 2009 | 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Geezr Glidr

Hey Gang. New guy here. 53 yrs old, been riding for 5 yrs now, and just bought my 1st Harley. Don't know why I waited so long! I'm really enjoying it. Got an 09 E.G Classic.

Bought Hogtunes speakers, amp, tweeter pod, and listen to an ipod, but not unlike everybody else, I want more bass. Was thinking about getting a subwoofer. Even if I might not be able to hear alot of bass over 55 mph, thought I might be able to feel some thumpin' & that might satisfy my bass need.

--Anybody got a subwoofer?
--Where did/would you put it on the bike? Inside TourPak?
--Which subwoofer did/would you get?
--Can the battery handle any extra power needed for a subwoofer?

Thanks & looking forward to your opinions.

Jim

+1 on getting larger speakers. Larger speakers = bigger base. On the other hand, how much base are you wanting? Have you thought of using ear pods instead?

Don't get me wrong, I like my tunes on the scooter, but I'm not going to install mono block Mark Levinson amps, Martin Logan speakers, Velodyne sub to get better sound either.

Jun 17, 2009 | 09:31 AM

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Geezr Glidr

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Originally Posted by HilllBillly

Thanks HillBilly. Would like to go with 6.5 fairing speakers first. Already have the Hogtunes amp 32 watts/channel minimum (whatever that means! (Nothin' to me!) Then I'd consider a sub in the tourpak. What do you like for the best mid & bass sounding 6.5 speakers (that'll fit in the holes with no modification)? Also don't want to ruin anything electrical on the bike, by taking too much charge away from something else. Also heard someone here say that 6.5s are too heavy & can crack the fairing? Know anything about that?