Boom Audio Speakers
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Michigan
That's not true. As noted by several other posts in this thread and many other threads, the boom speakers are a great improvement over stock. Adding an amp will improve the sound quality even more.
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
+1 on this ..... I have the Boom Speakers and Bass Port Kit and noticed a signifcant improvement ..... granted with an amp there would be more of a difference but for the money spent I am VERY happy.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Port St. Lucie FL
I didnt want to spend the $$ to go the amp route but wanted something a bit better than the stock sound, so I went with the Boom speakers. Its certainly not Dolby surround sound but it IS better than stock. One thing I noticed is that they have less distortion at higher volumes than the stock speakers, and I think the sound quality is generally much more clear. As other have said, if you want something a little better than stock without going the amp route I think you will be happy.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Illinois
I disagree I decided to try just the speakers first before buyin the amp.far as I am concerned no need for the amp.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: PA
I just finished installing the entire kit (76000074) - speakers and amp, and it made a HUGE difference in sound. I wish there were more bass, but what do you expect out of smaller speakers and a pair of tweeters. Going down the highway 75 to 80, very little distortion, MUCH better sound. Money well spent IMHO.
Note, if you're riding a SG, you're also going to need a radio wire harness cable p/n 69200106. They don't tell you that ahead of time, and I ended up having to wait an extra 4 or so days for that cable to come in.
Note, if you're riding a SG, you're also going to need a radio wire harness cable p/n 69200106. They don't tell you that ahead of time, and I ended up having to wait an extra 4 or so days for that cable to come in.
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: So Cal
+1 on the positive replies.
I put a set of the Boom replacement speakers in my Glide. IMO there is a great improvement in the overall sound, much more clear, less distortion. On my bike I can easily hear them at 50-60% vol on the freeway at 65 -85 mph.
Sure adding a amp or higher end head unit, speakers more speakers in the bags or lowers will get you better sound but for 149.00 list price ( I paid 119 at the dealer with a 20% discount) I dont think you can go wrong.
Also they are a direct fit and plug and play
I put a set of the Boom replacement speakers in my Glide. IMO there is a great improvement in the overall sound, much more clear, less distortion. On my bike I can easily hear them at 50-60% vol on the freeway at 65 -85 mph.
Sure adding a amp or higher end head unit, speakers more speakers in the bags or lowers will get you better sound but for 149.00 list price ( I paid 119 at the dealer with a 20% discount) I dont think you can go wrong.
Also they are a direct fit and plug and play