first Ultra
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Western Illinois, land of bad roads, and corrupt politicians
Make sure your 550 is turned all the way up..... bottom button on the left, then the +/- top left 2 buttons.
My 550 turned all the way up is way louder than the radio.
Invest in some new speakers at a minimum. The HD boom audio are good if you are on a budget. Pretty much anything is better than the stock speakers.
My 550 turned all the way up is way louder than the radio.
Invest in some new speakers at a minimum. The HD boom audio are good if you are on a budget. Pretty much anything is better than the stock speakers.
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Las Vegas, NV
As others have said; make sure your radio is set up with all 4 speakers even. I wear a 3/4 helmet and unless I'm doing 80 up hill and the pipes are really loud it sounds fine. I have stock speakers. You could have a problem with your set up.
I did hear a speaker demo at the River Run last week from J & M and their speakers are for sure louder and more clear than the stock units. Probably a good way to go.
I did hear a speaker demo at the River Run last week from J & M and their speakers are for sure louder and more clear than the stock units. Probably a good way to go.
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Central New Jersey
I have an 06 Ultra. That year HD introduced the Harmon Kardon 80watt system. The AVC is most of your issue. I hear mine fine and I like the rest wear a half helmet. Tune all your speakers equally and the stereo sound is great at any speed. Just crank it up and ride.
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From: Green Country Oklahoma
Stock system is good with correct configuration but at high speed upgraded speakers don't distort as bad as stock ones. I also have J&M head set made specifically for Nolan 3/4 which even sounds better then upgraded speakers.
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: virginia
Earbuds plugged into the console with an adaptor!! You will hear all you want to hear that way!! If you go that route i suggest the klipsch image s4 earbuds they sound great with alot of bass which cheap earbuds dont have!!
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Plug into the console? hmmm what type of an adapter? Well, I still have my Fatboy and with the radius exhaust, the EVO just purrs. Love that damn thing. But yes have to get use to the Ultra. A little heavier but the wife loves it as we did take it out for a few hours and she was impressed. No pain in her back like the Fatboy gave her and when the lady is happy, it makes my life a whole lot better. :-)