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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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I am looking to upgrade my speakers on my ultra and want to know what anyone thinks. I have been looking at the J&M, Arc Audio, Hog tunes, etc. I was thinking speakers now and maybe an amp later. Any opinions?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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I was disappointed with my hogtunes set up. I bought the fronts and the amp. After 300 bucks the sound is only marginally better. The sound is richer and a little clearer at highway speed while the volume is not any louder than stock as best I can tell, it's nice but I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a hogtunes setup again.
 

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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Wait till sept for the 7.25 jl kit...
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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I just installed J&M speakers in the front of my bike. I noticed a difference right away.
I will replace the rear also...as now, I can not hear the rear speakers when the fader is equal front/rear. I can understand now why EG Classics don't require rear speakers.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Just talked to a buddy of mine that also has a Electra Glide. He replaced his stock windshield with a different type last week and claims that he can now get much better sound out of his stock radio speakers at highway speeds.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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I bought front and rear with amp I'm am not impressed, going to go another way
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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I spent $59 on a set of Infinity Kappa speakers. I've heard the J&M and Hogtunes and I'll put the Infinities up against them any day at about 2/3rds the cost
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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I went all out with the 3 way for freeway set up loved it. Then Pez came out with the tweeter pod awesome. But it means dropping a few bucks for sure. As for the back speakers they are for the passanger.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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The only thing I have to say is "ARC"!!!!! I have the amp, 6-1/2" front and 5-1/4" in back and it F--KING rocks!!!! 75-80mph and no problems.

And that is on an Electra Glide. I bought the rear pods off the forum here and ditched the stock speakers for ARC upgrades and have never looked back. I have people turn around and look at me in town from over a half block away with it only at 1/4 or 1/3rd volume.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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The 6.5" Alpines with the Wet Sounds amp (same as Arc but coated for marine use) rock. AaronOregon (site sponsor) from ThrottleUp Industries sells this setup.
 
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