Upgrade my System?
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Upgrade my System?
I have a 2011 SG looking to upgrade my stereo system. If possible I want to keep my stock radio and I want to still use my handlebar controls. Please help me make the right choice because I want to do right the first time. I'm trying to decide on 2 channel or 4 channel amp or saddlebag speakers or fairing speakers. Thanks your comments will be appreciated.
Road Warrior
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all depends on how much you want to spend. I went with the J&M rokker xt's with a rf pbr300x2 and love the sound. its plenty loud at highway speeds. There are better and more powerful systems again it all comes down to $$$
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From: Joliet IL.
Wrestler, look in Harley tech forums, audio systems, a lot of good ideas there! Check out Ultranutz posts and systems. I went from Hog Tunes, to Arc to Sound Stream, (amps) S.S. good bang for the buck! Biketrinics website is worth a look also. Hope this helps! Rock On!
Cruiser
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I went with the J & M Rokkers fairing speakers and 250 amp. I am pleased with the sound and volume capability. There may be better but I like their customer service and water proof, designed for motorcycles, 7.25" speakers.
I went with Polk MM651's front and rear, and a Soundstream PN4.520 Amp as recommended by forum member UltraNutz. My system is sick. And I retained the HK Head unit. In conversations with him he said if you think the system kicks now, wait until you decide to change your head unit to a Sony DSX 310. Then you really notice the difference. Just with the 4 speakers, amp, adapter rings, a package of poly fill, and a custom bracket made by another forum member I'm under the $600 mark I think. The Soundsteam amp is really nice. It's small, very powerful at 520 amps, it runs really cool, and is cheap. Think it was $109 at savinglots.com. The Polks I got from Sonicelectronix.
Cruiser
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I tried small upgrades first then finally just did it. I spent right at a grand, including a Sony head unit. I think the head unit was the best upgrade. I bought the Biketronics module and my handlebar controls work just fine. I've heard louder bikes but mine works just fine.
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I went with Polk MM651's front and rear, and a Soundstream PN4.520 Amp as recommended by forum member UltraNutz. My system is sick. And I retained the HK Head unit. In conversations with him he said if you think the system kicks now, wait until you decide to change your head unit to a Sony DSX 310. Then you really notice the difference. Just with the 4 speakers, amp, adapter rings, a package of poly fill, and a custom bracket made by another forum member I'm under the $600 mark I think. The Soundsteam amp is really nice. It's small, very powerful at 520 amps, it runs really cool, and is cheap. Think it was $109 at savinglots.com. The Polks I got from Sonicelectronix.
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Road Warrior
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From: South Florida
find any of UltrNutz's posts.....
Click your cursor on the user name "UltrNutz" in the upper left corner...
Click on "find all posts from UltrNutz".....
Look thru his posts till you find his Audio system menu......
About $770.00......
Or.......................
Repeat Step 2......
Click on "PM this member UltrNutz" and summons him.....
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There are tons of choices out there. Something like a 2 channel Arc amp and focal 6.5s in the fairing (check out dragonfly) is a good start. If ya don't mind losing room in the bags a good 4 channel amp and some 6X9s will add the missing bass and "fill" the sound. Ya can also sell your stock head unit for about what a good head unit and biketronices kit will cost for better options. I did my system from scratch (Kenwood head/biketronices kit/JL 4 channel amp/Two sets of JL C2 speakers) for right at $1000, so it is possible to get a decent system in your budget. Good luck!