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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 05:58 PM
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2008 SG. NOT looking to add an amp at this time but I'm wondering which would be the more bang-for-my-buck upgrade: replace stock speakers or Hogtunes Tweeter Pod? Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Replace stock speakers!! No question!!! 2 ohm 6.5" coax!!!
 
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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I went with the boom audio
 
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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Biketronics 6.5 Titans. Warranted for life
 
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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if youre not adding an amp, and want a great speaker for around $100 check out the Polk 651's , 2.7 amp (fine with stock HU) they get great raves here on the forums. If you want to add an amp later (I bet you do!!) you'll be all set.
I have the J&M Rokkers (XTC) and I heard them last weekend without an amp and they were beyond terrible. I run them with a 300w amp and they really come alive - i couldnt be happier (with them powered by an amp!!) So dont by the Rokkers if your not getting an amp. BTW J&M are also very $$. Just my 2 cents..
 
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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Thanks all!!

Yeah, I eventually will add an amp, and lowers with speaker pods, but just want a good low cost upgrade for now.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 10:50 PM
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89, Check out the Audio Systems forum. Lot of love for the Polk mm651's over there, and then when you get a amp these work great with Sound Stream amp. Ck Ultra Nutz set up over there that way you won't waste money!
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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Not to hijack, but with adding 6.5's are you going to need an adapter to make them fit?
 
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Originally Posted by DRated
Not to hijack, but with adding 6.5's are you going to need an adapter to make them fit?
Yes! Dragonfly/Arc/Throttleup...
 
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