Please Help a Noob...
#1
Please Help a Noob...
I recently bought an 04 FLHTCUI Ultra. This is the first bike that I have ever owned that has a stereo. I've had over 30 in my 47 years of riding and this is the first. My questions are: What kind of stereo do I have? Is it a separate head unit and amp? What would be good replacement for the speakers? Sorry for the dumb questions but, I'm not a techy, never have had a real interest in stereo systems but, would like to have a decent sound with the stock HD/Amp and upgraded speakers. Thanks to all for any advise.
Edit to add, I got the term Head Unit from this forum. LOL We just called them "radio".
Edit to add, I got the term Head Unit from this forum. LOL We just called them "radio".
#2
I recently bought an 04 FLHTCUI Ultra. This is the first bike that I have ever owned that has a stereo. I've had over 30 in my 47 years of riding and this is the first. My questions are: What kind of stereo do I have? Is it a separate head unit and amp? What would be good replacement for the speakers? Sorry for the dumb questions but, I'm not a techy, never have had a real interest in stereo systems but, would like to have a decent sound with the stock HD/Amp and upgraded speakers. Thanks to all for any advise.
Edit to add, I got the term Head Unit from this forum. LOL We just called them "radio".
Edit to add, I got the term Head Unit from this forum. LOL We just called them "radio".
There is no external amp, only what the HU puts out, and that is not much.
You will want an amp and speakers to get decent sound.
Have a couple questions:
What is your budget?
Is FM important?
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I recently bought an 04 FLHTCUI Ultra. This is the first bike that I have ever owned that has a stereo. I've had over 30 in my 47 years of riding and this is the first. My questions are: What kind of stereo do I have? Is it a separate head unit and amp? What would be good replacement for the speakers? Sorry for the dumb questions but, I'm not a techy, never have had a real interest in stereo systems but, would like to have a decent sound with the stock HD/Amp and upgraded speakers. Thanks to all for any advise.
Edit to add, I got the term Head Unit from this forum. LOL We just called them "radio".
Edit to add, I got the term Head Unit from this forum. LOL We just called them "radio".
http://www.radiosound.com/customer_service.php
2006 up were Harmon Kardons.
You do not have an amp. Only a radio and some tiny 5.25 speakers in your fairing and rear pods. You will need to upgrade to 6.5 speakers and an amp.
#5
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPEAKER-ADAP...-/121358701848
and this wiring kit:
Amazon.com: Boss Audio KIT2 8 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit with High Performance RCA Interconnect and Speaker Wire: Car Electronics
If you want to amp all four speakers you will need two amps.
#6
From 1998 to 2005 Harley Davidson used Radio sound radio's. Here is the website.
http://www.radiosound.com/customer_service.php
2006 up were Harmon Kardons.
http://www.radiosound.com/customer_service.php
2006 up were Harmon Kardons.
#7
Is it not normal to have all 4 speakers amped? I don't know. Any pics of all that stuff mounted inside the fairing? I've had mine off one time to install a USB port but, it sure didn't look like I could mount 2 amps in there. Again, I don't know.
Last edited by Pothole914; 01-09-2016 at 07:55 PM.
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#9
http://www.biketronics.com/bt4180-180-watts-rms-x-4/
As you can see it begins to get a little expensive. If you Buy this amp then you might as well go full Biketronics and get the speakers as well. Most the class D amps that are compatible with our bikes will most likely kill your FM reception.
#10
Wow. According to my calculations, I'm looking at around $1,500 without changing the HU. I didn't pay half that for my home system with surround sound. LOL I was thinking some where around 2 or 3 bills for a simple upgrade. As I said, it ain't that important to me but, I really do appreciate your answering my silly questions.