Just ordered my first Harley! A 2010 Ultra and I am thinking of putting on a few goodies before I pick it up. One of the things I am considering but would like some input on, is the speaker upgrade. I am looking for opinions on the stock speakers as well as on the Boom! speakers. I will get the bike in Feb. sometime so I have a little time for research. Also if you have any MUST HAVE suggestions let me know.

 

Haven't hear the new Boom! speakers, but a few have posted on here that they are pretty good. BUT, this should speak volumes, a friend of mine is a Harley Dealer and he runs J&M speakers in his personal bike, not the Boom!.

 

Head on down to the Touring section. There have been a lot of discussions about aftermarket speakers. I have a set of Hogtunes in mine and love them.

 

The big reason I am looking at Boom! is that I will get 20% off and free install when I take delivery. Otherwise I would wait and see how satisfied I am with the stock speakers and make a decision then. I really don't know how good or bad the stocks are. Are most of you satisfied with the stock speakers?

 

I'm not terribly happy with the stock speakers on my '10 Road Glide. They distort at moderate volume. I'll be upgrading the entire system soon. Haven't determined particular brands yet.

Congrats on the new ride and good luck!

 

Check out the J&M's. We are a direct dealer and can get you best price. They are a great improvement over stock and there is no need to run an amp with them. PM for a price.

 

I hated my stock speakers. I went with Hogtunes at first. I ended up getting rid of them as well. I now have ARC audio speakers and amp. I am much happier with them.

 

Don't know much about motorcycle speakers, but I met a guy on a ride once who actually installed either an 8" or 10" sub in the luggage rack bag or one of the saddle bags, can't remember which. Made a custom battery assembly for it in one of the other bags and installed a higher-powered alternator to charge both it and the bike's battery. Was pretty impressive, he's an audio engineer by vocation and designed the whole thing, was considering filing a patent and starting a business with it. Sounded pretty dang good both stopped and on the road, I do remember he ported the casing of the bag very particularly to get the best response.

 

over 60 the stocks are not worth having the radio on.....can't speak to upgrades-still stock...

 

Just ordered the new J&Ms from Dr.VTwin. Couldn't beat his price and quick responses to my questions. Shipping today. Review when they arrive.