Harley Davidson Touring: Aftermarket Sound System Modifications
Upgrading your sound system can give you a much clearer and louder sound to your music while riding your Harley Davidson Touring.
This article applies to the Harley Davidson Touring.
The Harley Davidson Touring comes with a great, stock sound system. However, if you're looking for a monstrous sound, upgrading your sound system can help you achieve that. There are a few modifications you can do to your sound system that will allow you to improve it. This guide will shine some light on the possible sound system modifications, and what it will cost to do each one. Read on to learn about modifying your Harley Davidson Touring's sound system.
Sound System Modifications
#1 Speakers
DIY Cost – $169-429
Professional Cost – $300-600
Skill Level – Moderate; this job requires some electrical knowledge.
Upgrading the speakers is the first step in achieving a booming sound. The aftermarket world of speakers is a huge place, with a lot of different types of speakers that will fit on your Harley Davidson Touring. The speaker manufacturers created various types of speakers that can replace your stock ones, or even add to your existing system. Some companies make speakers that fit into your hard saddlebags. The popular speaker upgrades are fairing speakers that replace your existing stock ones. Pioneer is notorious for producing speakers that will make your stock speakers sound weak. If you're unsure what you should do to upgrade the sound on your system, upgrading the speakers is a no-brainer.
#2 Amp
DIY Cost – $269-500
Professional Cost – $350-600
Skill Level – Moderate; this job requires some electrical knowledge.
If you're looking for a serious punch and a very deep sound, adding an amplifier will make you happy. The amp connects to the speakers to amplify the sounds. You can add an amp to your existing, stock speakers, and it will still be an increase in sound performance; however, it's recommended you upgrade your speakers first. An amplifier is designed to increase the power of signal, which increases the power of the sound coming out. For the Harley Davidson Touring, companies make various amps that can be installed in various places. If you're looking to purchase the biggest amp money can buy, you may need to install it in the rear trunk, while if you get a small one that will mildly increase the sound performance, there are some that fit inside the fairings. If you've ever been less than satisfied with your sound, an amp will make you free of that emotion.
#3 Stereo
DIY Cost – $389-2,000
Professional Cost – $500-2,500
Skill Level – Moderate; this job requires the removal of various components and some electrical knowledge.
Stereos are often overlooked when it comes to sound quality and power. We always go for the speakers and the amp, but without proper foundation, you will be trying to make gold out of silver. The stock stereo on the Touring is a solid system; however, aftermarket companies had to kick it up a notch. A new, good stereo will not only increase the sound quality on your Harley, it will also give you a lot of new features. Whether it's a USB port that you need, a stereo with navigation, or even a stereo with more control over the sound, the aftermarket world is wide open. Do your research on popular brands, such as Pioneer, JVC, and Alpine, to gather some knowledge that will help you decide what's the best option for your specific taste and budget.
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