I have a streetglide and was thinking of getting the saddle bag speakers. I was wondering if it is worth the upgrade since the speakers are behind you and when you are moving down the highway you probably will mostly hear the front speakers. So can you hear the rear speakers cruising down the road ?

Anyone who has done this or people with ultra's can you hear speakers what do you say?

 

I am in the process of doing this upgrade myself. Yes you can hear them. The speakers are to the front and also tilted to the front I believe. You will get a lot of good advice on this forum.

 

I have a 14 Limited and ride a lot with the TP and rear speakers removed. But with the TP and speakers on the bike, it is louder and nicer sound with the volume a good bit lower. So with the speakers in the bag lids it will most likely sound nice.

 

I have them on my 15 RGS. Great sound and I enjoy them! Next will be speakers in my lowers.

 

are you guys cutting the lids or buying new ones?

 

I bought new HD lids along with stretched HD bags.

 

Everyone here states they can hear the bag-mounted speakers, so no doubt about that. My only concern would be that, what is a 'good' sound level for one person might be too loud (or not loud enough) for another person. Certainly there's volume controls and amps to compensate for sound levels. Still…I recommend renting a bike (or borrowing one if you can) outfitted with the bag-mounted speakers and see how they work for you.

I just purchased lowers/speakers based on reports (this site) that the rear-mounted speakers weren't 'loud enough' when rolling 70+MPH down the road. (You can CERTAINLY hear them when the bike is stationary). It seems the reports are mixed, so I recommend finding out for yourself. That said, if you carry a passenger much/most of the time, with them seated right next to the speakers you'd have to think there'd be no issue with the speakers being loud and clear in that situation.

I'd be interested if you go this route in hearing your feedback. I'm still thinking about bag-speakers and a rear amp. Please post your results.

Alan

 

Bought the HD lids.

 

I also have an Ultra. Without the wife on I can really tell a difference with the rear speakers. When she's riding, her legs cover them a bit and I can't easily tell they're going (from the sound).

Merely speculation on my part, but stands to reason that wouldn't be a issue with bag mounted speakers.

Pat