Stage 1?

[76shuvlinoff]

Ok guys I have not messed with mobile audio since I bolted the 8 track player under the dash of my 71 Torino.. literally. I wasn't going to screw with the stereo on my bike but I think I am done fiddling with cams, lifters, and tuners ... for now.

  2012 Ultra with factory Harman/Kardon unit.
Is there a low level upgrade I install just to get my feet wet? Maybe just a speaker upgrade, additions? Would the return even be worth it?  Remember, total audio virgin here.

Thanks!
Mark

[tdgriff]

Lol you will not stop once you get started. It is a addiction . what are you looking to spend?

[Leed]

Well I just ordered a pair of Infinity Kappa 62.11i speakers for the faring on my 09 Ultra.  I'll let you know if they're worth it once they come in along with the mounting rings.

[76shuvlinoff]

Lol you will not stop once you get started. It is a addiction . what are you looking to spend?

Since I have little to no experience... I don't know. How light can I get off and still hear a definite improvement? Say I just change to better speakers, would they work with the current system? Is this just a waste of money unless I am going all out?

[Coyote]

Stage 1 always sucks. 

[Coyote]

For those wondering....


Stage 1  -  Speakers
Stage 2  -  Amp
Stage 3  -  Speakers and an Amp
Stage 4  -  Give your credit card to Nutz

[Nebraskarider1]

Got the Boom speakers in my 09 Ultra, definite improvement over stock speakers, if I would have had louder exhaust I would have wanted the amp too but can always upgrade. My 11 RG has J&M Rokkers 7 1/4". They must need the amp because they just don't sound as good as the Boom's in the Ultra

[sfmichael]

I asked the same question a while back and Nutz said to hear a significant improvement an amp would be needed in addition to the better speakers...

[shagyluke]

I didnt go crazy with my stage 3.. I think I am into it about $1000.00. I have a 15 RGS. I installed upper and lower fairing speakers (Infinity 62.11i's) and a Bike Tronics 4180 amp. You can hear me coming down the street. I am more than happy with it just wish someone would get the flash figured so I would have base and treble control.

[92flhtcu]

I sure sell a lot of the Rokford Fosgate 2 and 4 speaker/amp kits. I'm not a big audio guy, radio on my Ultra has not been turned on in 10-12 yrs, but I sure do sell a ton of those kits
That being said, the true audio junkies will say they suck, but for the money I have not had a dealer have any issues with them
Just my .02

[tdgriff]

Lol you will not stop once you get started. It is a addiction . what are you looking to spend?

Since I have little to no experience... I don't know. How light can I get off and still hear a definite improvement? Say I just change to better speakers, would they work with the current system? Is this just a waste of money unless I am going all out?

I would have to say yes spend the money and you will be happy.

[UltraNutZ]

Ok guys I have not messed with mobile audio since I bolted the 8 track player under the dash of my 71 Torino.. literally. I wasn't going to screw with the stereo on my bike but I think I am done fiddling with cams, lifters, and tuners ... for now.

  2012 Ultra with factory Harman/Kardon unit.
Is there a low level upgrade I install just to get my feet wet? Maybe just a speaker upgrade, additions? Would the return even be worth it?  Remember, total audio virgin here.

Thanks!
Mark

Mark, go for it man.. sorry I didn't see this sooner.

Slap a pair of Kappa 62.11i in the fairing with adapter rings
Slap a pair of Kappa 52.111 in the rear pods (no adapters necessary)

that will be a nice improvement over stock and MUCH better quality than KaBoom Audio
also sets the foundation to add a decent amp later on if you want to without changing speakers again.  Something like the little clarion, alpine KTP445U, etc. will make a big difference also.