Lower fairing speakers??
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,598
Likes: 52
From: South Jersey
Lower fairing speakers??
I've added lowers to my SG and am considering installing speakers in the glove boxes. For those that already have that set-up my question is, is this set-up worth the expense. Is the sound that much better?
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 10,602
Likes: 721
From: Bellevue, NE
I had Hogtunes on my '07 (all 4 holes plus the amp and speakers in the lowers). YES, it's worth it. Just yesterday I ordered the new amp and 7" woofers for my lowers on the new bike.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,588
Likes: 9
From: Sunny Southern California
I put the hog tunes speaker kit in my lowers and would not do it again. The speakers are just tied into the fairing speakers. While they sound good sitting in the driveway while cleaning the bike giving the stereo a much fuller sound, going down the road I don't even know they are there!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 10,602
Likes: 721
From: Bellevue, NE
Depends on your set-up. Mine were powered by the amp and were not tied into the fairing speakers. The fairing speakers were powered by the head unit.
I have the BOOM! speakers in my fairing right now and like them alot, but there is definately something missing as compared to my '07. Doesn't sound as "full". I can't wait to get my new ones installed.
I have the BOOM! speakers in my fairing right now and like them alot, but there is definately something missing as compared to my '07. Doesn't sound as "full". I can't wait to get my new ones installed.
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,598
Likes: 52
From: South Jersey
I put the hog tunes speaker kit in my lowers and would not do it again. The speakers are just tied into the fairing speakers. While they sound good sitting in the driveway while cleaning the bike giving the stereo a much fuller sound, going down the road I don't even know they are there!
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 656
Likes: 13
From: Des Moines, Iowa
I did this on my 06 Road Glide and it did improve the sound. Used a Sony 4 channel 500 watt amp. I could adjust the gain higher on the lowers more than the fairing speakers, really works to balance it out.
Trending Topics
I have the hog tunes in my lowers with an amp and I love it, going to get the 7" woofers for that extra base, I am music junky so it is important to me. A word of advice though, if you have not chandged your air cleaner and might be looking to put some type of heavy breather on your bike, the lowers will get in the way and limit your options for the air cleaner. I really wanted to add the S&S tuned port induction with the two cleaners, thought it looked bad ***, J&M cycles lists it as fitting but it will not. The lowers will not allow alot of Spikes and different types of air cleaners so think about what you want. of course, this is only from what I ahave read on On line part stores such as J&M, Eastern, Phat and others, so if you do add tunes there, you could limit options in the future.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
From: maryland
It was worth it to me, but the question is how much do you want to spend. I have all 4 speakers powered by an one amp and they all sound great. I spent about 700 bucks on everything and did the labor myself. jd
