I posted this in the audio section...but not any response so far....thought I would try here. I'm tired of my factory HK radio on my 09 SG and would like to swap it out. I've already had it replaced under warranty once and now the screen has gone blank again. It plays just fine...just cant see whats on the screen.

I have considered an Iron Cross Audio repair...But I'm thinking I'd like to just cut my losses and start with something better.

My main concern is can I still use the Hogtunes Amp, 2 Ohm front speakers, and HOGPOD speakers with a marine rated Sony or Kenwood? Would I have to buy new speakers and Amp...or will the ones I have work with the new radio?

Also...any tried and true suggestions as to which stereo to go with? Don't need anything crazy...just play CD's, work with all hand control functions, and have an aux input for my Droid...

Thanks...Tony

 

I removed the HK and put in a Sony with USB and aux input also have hogtunes and put in a kenwood amp I use the PAC interface for hand controls ,Biketronics sells complete install kits but I made my own

 

I am not possitive if Hogtunes amp is compatible with 4 ohm speakers,I would contact pez at Hogtunes. I also swapped out a Harman kardan for A sony marine marine unit which got water damage thru cover (BIketronics).I am now using a Alpine marine head unit with a Elf audio amp (this amps works with 2 or 4ohm speakers),Hogtunes tweeter pod and a set of Hertz 6.5 inch speakers. I know you will hear good things about Sony,but I would stay away from them,Buy an alpine or kenwood head unit. I also have the Biketronics kit and recomend it because it is the only one with AVC.

 

Did you notice any change with the new head unit? How do you like it?

 

the radio works perfectly with hand controls and sound is not bad I can set different sound characteristics from the Sony radio that could not be done with the HK and to me it is much wider in sound I also ordered the biketronics splash cover because this radio is not water resistant like the HK other than that I'm very happy with it really like the USB connection to my IPhone

 

are you saying you bought the sony marine and ended up having to replace with an alphine marine?

I ride in the rain regularly.

 

yes I had the Sony m 60 marine unit it got a few drops of water on it thru splash cover.I replaced it with the Alpine unit I have with no more problems.

 

I have the Biketronics Sony setup and it sounds good with the ARC mini amp and 6.5 inch Titan Hertz speakers. I have the splash cover...but haven't had to use it yet. The Biketronics was a plug and play setup and the hand controls work great also.

 

You can buy any compatible head unit (i.e. compatible with the Biketronics interface module) and still use your amp and speakers. The amp won't care about the impedance of the head unit, and the speakers won't care about the head unit's impedance since they're getting their audio signals from the HT amp for which they were intended.

Carl

 

Thanks for the input guys...

I ordered my Sony CDX-GT700HD head unit, install kit, and splash cover last night from Biketronics. Hope to have it in before Daytona.

I think I might still send in my factory radio for repair at Iron Cross and either sell it to make some coin back, or keep it on the shelf in case I have any issues with the Sony.