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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:50 AM
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How about some first hand recommendations on some fairing mounted speaker upgrades. I'm pulling my fairing for some other work and thought I'd upgrade the only speakes on my FLHX, the fairing mounted speakers, at the same time. I'm not adding an amp or anything else. I just would like a decent stock type upgrade that will add a little more sound and some highs that the current stock speakers are lacking. Harley's upgrade are fairly inexpensive at about 130.00. I've always liked Bike Tronics stuff also. There are so many out there and since I'm no expert in this field, I'm hoping for a few first had recommendations? Thanks
 

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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:57 AM
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I've been doing some research on this as well.
I'm looking at the Harely Boom speakers.
I've heard good and bad about the J&M 7.25" speaker kit.
Heard allot of good things about Hogtunes.

I'm seriously thinking about going with the Harely Boom speakers for now.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 08:07 AM
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I elected for HogTunes & am very pleased. Like you...was just looking for "economical" upgrade & @ under-$100 these fit the bill. Good luck w/your search.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 08:31 AM
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a lot of it depends on how you intend to use them if your going to be hard on them stay away from

j&m 7.25
hogtunes
booom audio


stuff that will handle mild abuse

hawg wired
j&m rockers
arc audio
fosgate

if you can swing it..amp it
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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Shoot Wayne aka firecap on this site a PM. He will give you the low down on speakers and steer you in the right direction.. Really, really knows his audio stuff.. Sells it too and gives great discounts!! I'm runnin' Kicker PS5250's and they are much better than stock and are not as heavy as are the Hogtunes on your fairing. I had those too..
 

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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 08:36 AM
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I also went with Hog Tunes a few years ago, without an amp....BIG difference!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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Interesting
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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Anybody have experience with the Harley Boom Speakers?
 
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I also upgraded to the Hog Tunes speaker w/o an amp. Music and talk radio can now be clearly heard at speeds over 80mph with a half-helmet.
 
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Just put Hogtunes in last night with amp, huge difference!!
 
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