Fairing Amplifiers??'s
Tourer
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From: Lugoff, SC
Totally Agree...
I bought the RoadGlideŽ Speaker/32 watt Amp Kit with NEW 5"x 7" Speakers and the tweeter pod and I am not impressed w/it
... The speakers seem to be of good quality and sound pretty good, but the amp is clearly under powered. I think the setup was/is only a marginal improvement over stock; and a marginal improvement, IMO, is not worth spending the money on... I'm also a little miffed that I bought my setup just before they released the NCA 40.4 160 watt Amp. Industry people know when new products are being released, especially if they're being touted as better and more powerful. You think it would have been nice to mention that a better more powerful amp is coming out...perhaps...
Good luck w/your search!!!!
I bought the RoadGlideŽ Speaker/32 watt Amp Kit with NEW 5"x 7" Speakers and the tweeter pod and I am not impressed w/it
... The speakers seem to be of good quality and sound pretty good, but the amp is clearly under powered. I think the setup was/is only a marginal improvement over stock; and a marginal improvement, IMO, is not worth spending the money on... I'm also a little miffed that I bought my setup just before they released the NCA 40.4 160 watt Amp. Industry people know when new products are being released, especially if they're being touted as better and more powerful. You think it would have been nice to mention that a better more powerful amp is coming out...perhaps...Good luck w/your search!!!!
I had Hogtunes and I wasnt satisified with it. I went to the Arc. I was nice system. Then I heard a Hawg Wired. And that is what I have now. I can crank it and it stays clear.
(I will have some Hawg wired 5.25 speakers and the adaptor for the hand controls for sale in a couple weeks)
(I will have some Hawg wired 5.25 speakers and the adaptor for the hand controls for sale in a couple weeks)
I'm in the process of re-doing the audio system on my ElectraGlide, and was wondering what amp's people are using in the fairing. I have a pair of 6.5's and tweeters in the fairing and a pair of 6 x 9's in the bags. I hate going to the local stereo shops until I know exactly what I am going to get, because they try to "make" you get what they want to sell you. I was thinking of going with the Alpine PDX F-4, but not sure if it will fit in the fairing compartment. Thanks in advance for your comments!!
Road Warrior
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From: Victoria, Australia
Originally Posted by V2Evo96 
I'm a satisfied user of HOGTUNES new NC 40.4 160 watt amp (2 ohms output). It comes with a wiring kit that will run power to your bag speakers as well as your fairing spkrs and is plug and play.
The 20 year warranty is hard to beat and the owner PEZ stands behind his products if there is a problem down the road. Just Google "Hogtunes" and have a read--- email info@hogtunes.com
If your present speakers aren't 2 ohms you will need to rationalise the speaker impedence against the amp output. I'm sorry that I can't explain this properly and if you don't know ask Hogtunes if their amp will work with speakers that are not 2 ohm.
Maybe someone here that knows of such things will add to this, or try the search function as there is a lot of info on sound systems here.
BTW- welcome to the board!
Hi bowa 18-- good pickup that I didn't notice and thanks for your correction. I thought the 20 year was across the board but now that you mention it I don't think any seller in his right mind would warrant an amp for 20 years.
Just shows how succeptible to 'image advertising' (or whatever it's called). Having done business with PEZ at Hogtunes I would be suprised if he didn't look at any issue with fairness in mind.
I'm a satisfied user of HOGTUNES new NC 40.4 160 watt amp (2 ohms output). It comes with a wiring kit that will run power to your bag speakers as well as your fairing spkrs and is plug and play.
The 20 year warranty is hard to beat and the owner PEZ stands behind his products if there is a problem down the road. Just Google "Hogtunes" and have a read--- email info@hogtunes.com
If your present speakers aren't 2 ohms you will need to rationalise the speaker impedence against the amp output. I'm sorry that I can't explain this properly and if you don't know ask Hogtunes if their amp will work with speakers that are not 2 ohm.
Maybe someone here that knows of such things will add to this, or try the search function as there is a lot of info on sound systems here.
BTW- welcome to the board!
The Hogtunes amp has a 1 year warranty, their speakers have the 20 warranty. I also have the Hogtunes NCA 40.0 amp and I'm very happy with it. It fits like a glove, the wiring harness is well thought out, it's fan cooled and it really makes the bike's audio come to life! Excellent product and you can find it for around $260 online.
Just shows how succeptible to 'image advertising' (or whatever it's called). Having done business with PEZ at Hogtunes I would be suprised if he didn't look at any issue with fairness in mind.
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From: OHIO......UGH !!
I'm in the process of re-doing the audio system on my ElectraGlide, and was wondering what amp's people are using in the fairing. I have a pair of 6.5's and tweeters in the fairing and a pair of 6 x 9's in the bags. I hate going to the local stereo shops until I know exactly what I am going to get, because they try to "make" you get what they want to sell you. I was thinking of going with the Alpine PDX F-4, but not sure if it will fit in the fairing compartment. Thanks in advance for your comments!!
Since you already have speakers in the hardbags, why not put the Alpine PDX there ??? It will bolt right up to the existing latch hardware.
Night and day difference between anything that will fit in the fairing.
Good luck !!
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From: OHIO......UGH !!
But,..........
That sounds like a horrible idea. Why would you mount 4 of them,.and will they fit ??
What model # are you looking at ?? Sure there's not a better option ???
Where in Ohio are you ??
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I had the alpine pdx 4.150 and it is a great amp. The jl audio xd 4.100 will fit in the fairing and will knock your socks off. I am running 4 6by9s 4 6.5 and tweeters on it.In my opinion it is the best fairing amp by far that I have heard.
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From: OHIO......UGH !!
What kind of bike do you have,.and...........is it a factory HD fairing ??
Just trying to help guys out with their decisions !!