First off thanks for the add. Love all the info available on here.

So here’s what I got. 2015 Street Glide Special with boom audio stage 2 in fairing and lids. Amp in fairing and also in saddlebag. I’m wanting to upgrade the the front speakers and amp to something better. Looking at BT 2180.14 amp and the Hertz MPX 165.3 for the front. Now, lol, the quest is for the rear. I would like to continue to use the Boom Audio amp in the saddlebag due to the fact of the giant hole in the bag for the wire harness. Is there a 5x7 or 6x9 (with adapter for HD factory lids) that will sound better than what I have with that amp or am I wasting my time?

If it were me, I’d ditch all the boom junk, put a good 4 channel amp in the fairing to run all the speakers. I would also look at other speakers. But that’s just me.

I’m open to recommendations if you’re willing to toss some knowledge my direction.

What’s your budget and goals?

Looking for decent mid bass and clarity without having to add subs. Budget is unknown. Just picking some brains and looking for some recommendations. As far as the hole in the bag for the harness for the rear amp what would you suggest on that also. Wanting to keep the factory head unit also.

It seems like Biketronics make quality products but are not known for a warm sound. JL amps seem to have the warmest sound.
I’m currently running DD Audio AW6.5 in the fairing with B3 horns powered by a JL xd400/4. I’m happy with the sound but everyone hears things different.

Let me just say, I’ve been exactly where you are now, and ended up ripping all that is Boom, out, and replacing everything but the H/U. I am so glad I did. I converted the lids to 6x9’s via., Vtwin audio adapters. It was a **** ton of work, but saved me an additional $500-$700. If you’re not concerned about money, there are several other options; Bad Dad, Hogtunes, Rockford Fosgate, twisted 8’s etc., etc. Then, you have the dreaded pods. I kept mine, and added polyfill. Others say Fk it! And tear them out and use the Biketronics speaker mounts. It’s a constant battle, but worth it. Looking back, I wish I could’ve just found a sound shop, and have them do it. It’s a LOT of work!