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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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I want to replace my speakers and I am looking at the Hogtunes, Harley Boom, and J&M 5.25. Which of these 3 are the best bang for the money. I have stock radio and no amp, don't need any input on amp or J&M 7.25 I am on a limited budget and these are all I can afford. If you have any better speakers around the same price range let me know.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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I have Orion XTR 6.5", they made a huge difference. Can't speak for the rest.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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I have the Hog-tunes front farring mount, rear pod mount and the tweeter pod add on. I like the sound and recomend any or all of the 3 Hog-tune products I own. They all perform well. I may even install the lower set w/amp, but haven't done so yet. I can't speak to the other 2 brands you mentioned, I have no first hand knowledge. Hope that helps.

Nate

PS I got mine from Eastern Performance Cycles on E-bay. Best prices I found and reputible vendor.
 

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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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I switched to Hog Tunes for the front and think they are better than the OEM ones
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Hrlyrider
I want to replace my speakers and I am looking at the Hogtunes, Harley Boom, and J&M 5.25. Which of these 3 are the best bang for the money. I have stock radio and no amp, don't need any input on amp or J&M 7.25 I am on a limited budget and these are all I can afford. If you have any better speakers around the same price range let me know.
I have the Hog Tunes along with the Hog Pod tweeters. For < $100, I dont think you can go wrong with the Hog Tunes! Mine sound GREAT!

Billy G
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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One thing I figured out by reading all the speaker threads is that you can't figure out anything by reading all the speaker threads.

I was ready to pull the trigger on some J&Ms and then started reading bad reviews. I was ordering some other stuff from Zanotti and just added a set of Boom speakers to the order. I don't have them on the bike yet so I can't say how they sound.

I was a little disappointed when I looked at the box and it said "Made in China".
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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I replaced OEM with Hog Tunes...definite improvement
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Lass7711
One thing I figured out by reading all the speaker threads is that you can't figure out anything by reading all the speaker threads.
Ain't that the truth !!! I always reccomend to go to a local "bike night" and lurk around. Chances are, there will probably be a lot of different combos there.

Since Hawg Tunes & Hawg Wired are the most popular,...they should be easy to find.

Then, let your ear be your guide. Everyone hears a little differently.

Eventually, you'll hear something that you like !

Good Luck !!
 
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I have a friend that bought the J&M's and his are way louder then my stock ones. The Hog Tunes are the cheapest and seems like a lot of you guys like them. Decisions
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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what year is your bike ???
 
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