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I have a 16 RGS factory HU, Diamond Micro 4v2, Rockford DSR1, Hertz Mille 6.5 in the fairing, and Hertz Mille 6x9 in Hogtune lids. My my question is would changing the HU to a double din Sony or Pioneer would that give me better sound quality and clarity ? Or would a good tune to the DSR1 solve my problem ?
 
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I have a 16 RGS factory HU, Diamond Micro 4v2, Rockford DSR1, Hertz Mille 6.5 in the fairing, and Hertz Mille 6x9 in Hogtune lids. My my question is would changing the HU to a double din Sony or Pioneer would that give me better sound quality and clarity ? Or would a good tune to the DSR1 solve my problem ?
Never underestimate the value of an amazing tune!!!!

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Never underestimate the value of an amazing tune!!!!

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I'm having a hell of a time finding someone that can do it !
 
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That little amp is also running at max RPM trying to push those speakers. You need a more powerful amp to give you the headroom needed for better sound quality. Tuning the DSR will be the ticket. If that’s not within reach the Sony radio will help tons.
 
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That little amp is also running at max RPM trying to push those speakers. You need a more powerful amp to give you the headroom needed for better sound quality. Tuning the DSR will be the ticket. If that’s not within reach the Sony radio will help tons.
I've been trying to find a spot to give me a good tune on the DSR1 but some of the shops near me have never used one.
 
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I've been trying to find a spot to give me a good tune on the DSR1 but some of the shops near me have never used one.
The best spot to get the best tune is your own garage! You have to put the time and research into getting what sounds good to YOU. Every ear, every bike and every system is different. All of these thing were recently proven at the Midwest Meet and Greet.
 
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The best spot to get the best tune is your own garage! You have to put the time and research into getting what sounds good to YOU. Every ear, every bike and every system is different. All of these thing were recently proven at the Midwest Meet and Greet.
I agree. Every bike there sounded different, even ones with similar systems. Every one sounded awesome but tailored to the owners likes.
 
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I think it's better to sit with a professional and have him/her tune it for you. That way you won't do any damage to your sound system and have them piece of mind its being done the correct way and set within the limits of your speakers and amp. Because if I had to do it it would literally take all day and I'd probably blow something and be pissed.
 
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I think it's better to sit with a professional and have him/her tune it for you. That way you won't do any damage to your sound system and have them piece of mind its being done the correct way and set within the limits of your speakers and amp. Because if I had to do it it would literally take all day and I'd probably blow something and be pissed.
LOL! Well there are PLENTY of excellent dudes on this site that will help guide you if you cant find a "professional"

And FYI: I have more hours into tuning that I do dollars in my system. Buying and installing speakers and amps is the easy part, tuning is the time taker.
 
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Here's my take for what it's worth.

You can pay a professional to take his time, to tune it for you and you will have a system that sounds good to him. If you want it to sound good to you, you'll have to be there with him. If you're going to put in the time, you may as well save the money.
 


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