Just wondering if saddlebag speakers are a worthwhile addition for riding. I dont really sit around much with the sound system on, but I wanted to get a bit more sound out of my existing system (Rockford Fosgate amp with Polk speakers) while riding. I wasnt sure if I would be able to hear the bag speakers since they would be behind me and because of the wind. Opinions and experiences anyone?

 

they are more for sitting still, like you said they are behind you and if your running 80 you not really getting much from them. i have rode my dad's cvo and really didnt notice them while moving, except you get a lil bit of bass from them. i will be adding them on mine soon, but i do use my audio alot while parked

 

Really depends on how fast you ride, and how much power you're going to have going to the speakers.

 

I can hear the Cycle Sound 6x9 lids killer at 85mph, and i run a RF300 with Power 3way RF 6x9s. They Jam!!!

 

Are you using the 300x2 with all the power going to the saddlebags, or a 300x4 using two channels?

 

I can hear mine at 85-100. I have hawg wired amp and hertz high powers they almost drowned out my front speakers if I don't adjust my fader.

 

Focals in the dash and the 6x9 lids all powered by RF300x4.

 

Would you guys recommend HogTunes? I've heard good stuff, but I'm a Polk guy at heart...

 

If you want Polk speakers, you could do what i'm doing. Rockford Fosgate amp and Polk MM651UM speakers.

 

I use earphones and get much better quality sound while I can still hear the traffic. The earphones also protect my ears from noise damage when the music is off.

In my opinion, all these speakers make the Harley a large boom box. HD has speakers on the fairing, lower fairings, saddlebags... Where will they put more speakers next??? In the tour pack?

Seriously, it's a bike, not a car...

I was considering getting a CVO bike but all these speakers everywhere turned me off... Too bad the extra speakers (not on fairing) are not an option on the CVO bikes.