Just completed my audio upgrade. Check out my video and let me know what you think. https://youtu.be/vPljB825Tls
2015 Harley Street Glide Audio upgrade
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FYI--
The Sony MEX-B100BT is 100 watts PEAK POWER.. meaning 25w x 4 not 100w x 4 just want to clear that up for folks reading/watching.... which is equivalent to the output of the factory deck. The benefit to doing this is you're freed up from HD head unit needing a flash or line levelers and have a much cleaner sound capability with add-ons.
I don't want to sound negative or harsh... don't take it that way please.... but a little hindsight is in order....
Your subs should have been mounted on the INNER SIDE of the bags ( inboard ) for a cleaner look and be mounted internally for a bit more protection from the elements. Also, did you research the subs for the amount of airspace required to perform at their optimum? Are the subs designed for a 'free-air' environment, sealed or vented enclosure? When installing subs in an enclosure, the correct speaker for the enclosure ( sealed or vented ) is key to the performance and sound.
Most people don't have the 360+ days a year with sun and no rain as you do in SOCAL ( I lived in Irvine/Tustin for 7+ years and loved the weather) ....so those subs mounted like that would take a beating and not last long.... at least not here in Reno. I ride year round as long as there is no snow/ice on the roads... Single digit weather means an extra layer of clothes is all.. LOL!
The metra kit is a very good kit from everyone I have talked to that has it, the hand control module had some issues, but were resolved with a few updates to the firmware. I may be looking into this in the future to expand my sound a bit more freely from the HD unit.
It sounds good... you did a great job on the install... if you are happy, that's all that matters.
The Sony MEX-B100BT is 100 watts PEAK POWER.. meaning 25w x 4 not 100w x 4 just want to clear that up for folks reading/watching.... which is equivalent to the output of the factory deck. The benefit to doing this is you're freed up from HD head unit needing a flash or line levelers and have a much cleaner sound capability with add-ons.
I don't want to sound negative or harsh... don't take it that way please.... but a little hindsight is in order....
Your subs should have been mounted on the INNER SIDE of the bags ( inboard ) for a cleaner look and be mounted internally for a bit more protection from the elements. Also, did you research the subs for the amount of airspace required to perform at their optimum? Are the subs designed for a 'free-air' environment, sealed or vented enclosure? When installing subs in an enclosure, the correct speaker for the enclosure ( sealed or vented ) is key to the performance and sound.
Most people don't have the 360+ days a year with sun and no rain as you do in SOCAL ( I lived in Irvine/Tustin for 7+ years and loved the weather) ....so those subs mounted like that would take a beating and not last long.... at least not here in Reno. I ride year round as long as there is no snow/ice on the roads... Single digit weather means an extra layer of clothes is all.. LOL!
The metra kit is a very good kit from everyone I have talked to that has it, the hand control module had some issues, but were resolved with a few updates to the firmware. I may be looking into this in the future to expand my sound a bit more freely from the HD unit.
It sounds good... you did a great job on the install... if you are happy, that's all that matters.
Spazz, you have a gift of words and explaining things, this is the 2nd version of this video I've seen and don't understand the external mounting of the subs either and taking away the clean beautiful lines of the sg that I love but hey, not my bike.
Also don't see why the political turn in the end of the video
Sorry for the critique
Just got back from my Audio guy's shop. He kinda' agree's with SPAZZ on this one. I got to hear those subs with my system w/ 2 diff. amps. Really not much of a difference (if any) from what I've got now with my BOOM II set up. He then hooked up a single 8" Rocford Fosgate Punch P2D4-8 w/ a 300 W Roc Fos sub amp & I was sold. He's gonna' hook me up w/ a friend that'll make a custom vented enclosure that we'll attach to a detach. Rack. Sub facing down & proper porting. All the "plug-in" wiring will tuck in under the seat when I'm not using the detachable sub enclosure. The enclosure will house both sub & amp. w/3 separate ports.
Under $600 including painting or wrapping the enclosure with my choice. I'd consider carbon fiber or chrome wrap with factory "Street Glide" emblems on either side.
We'll see what my "CFO" says.
EDIT. EDIT.
JJ the enclosure guy just texted me.
He's done 4 of these already.
Quoted Price has gone up...
I have to purchase the detachable tour-pak mount ($195), and he modifies it with plasma cutter&grinder and has it rechromed or powder coated ($145).
I'll do without the sub for now. My current audio system sounds much better than the sound of cash leaving my wallet :-/
Planning an 18 day cross-country road trip from S FLA to Laguna Seca, CA. in July. World Superbikes, Pacific Coast Hwy and vineyards. My spending account is done used up, says the CFO.
Under $600 including painting or wrapping the enclosure with my choice. I'd consider carbon fiber or chrome wrap with factory "Street Glide" emblems on either side.
We'll see what my "CFO" says.
EDIT. EDIT.
JJ the enclosure guy just texted me.
He's done 4 of these already.
Quoted Price has gone up...
I have to purchase the detachable tour-pak mount ($195), and he modifies it with plasma cutter&grinder and has it rechromed or powder coated ($145).
I'll do without the sub for now. My current audio system sounds much better than the sound of cash leaving my wallet :-/
Planning an 18 day cross-country road trip from S FLA to Laguna Seca, CA. in July. World Superbikes, Pacific Coast Hwy and vineyards. My spending account is done used up, says the CFO.
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I hadn't initially thought about airspace like Spazz said.
What I was curious of is if the sub and lid speaker are fighting against each other?
What I was curious of is if the sub and lid speaker are fighting against each other?
I have a new boom 2 system and it keeps blowing speakers 4 speaker system dealership has replaced everything but still blows speaker any ideas
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Hate to say it... Boom sucks. for what you spent on BoomII... you could have gotten so much more...
I am not familiar with BoomII capabilities and/or user-ability.... but I would see if there is a gain control on the amp and turn it down...
Nothing to turn it down trying to get $back it's still under warranty I want to get the rokker xx from jm cycles
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