Need to replace rear speakers, what would be best option?

[Thor]

Like the title says, the rear speakers are in need of replacing (the left side sounds like crap...like the cone is torn). While I would very much like to upgrade (and do fronts as well), being disabled means I can't go nuts and lay down $500 on a top-shelf pair. What is a good option for a step or to above the factory cheapies (keeping in mind I probably wont be getting an amp anytime soon either)? It's a 2012 if that matters.

Thanks in advance for some tips

 

[bikerbillone]

Not sure what year HD this is, but I thought Harley had the best sound system out there.

 

[Thor]

Not sure what year HD this is, but I thought Harley had the best sound system out there.

2012. I had it at the end, but it was buried in there.

 

[HDB0B]

You will want 2 ohm marine grade speakers. Replacing rears are pretty easy.

http://www.motorcycletunes.com/products.asp?cat=1

Bob

 

[1dn5up]

J&M Audio , is what I put on my 91 FLH 15yrs ago. Plane Jane radio and speakers, front only. Still cranking.
When my 12 Tri gives me problems , probably use there upgrades or even just speakers.
I also have a helmet for long distance Turing with speaker system if needed. They are great people to deal with , with high quality equipment.

 

[Thor]

J&M Audio , is what I put on my 91 FLH 15yrs ago. Plane Jane radio and speakers, front only. Still cranking.
When my 12 Tri gives me problems , probably use there upgrades or even just speakers.
I also have a helmet for long distance Turing with speaker system if needed. They are great people to deal with , with high quality equipment.

I was checking out J&M....think it's between them and Hogtunes. 2ohm for sure...still have to check out the marine speakers HDBob posted about.

 

[Jerry/MD]

I have had both J&M and Hogtunes speakers on a few bikes. Had nothing but problems with the J&M speakers plus their owner got downright nasty with me. They won't get my business again.

Jerry/MD

 

[Thor]

I have had both J&M and Hogtunes speakers on a few bikes. Had nothing but problems with the J&M speakers plus their owner got downright nasty with me. They won't get my business again.

Jerry/MD

Very good food for thought. Thank you

 

[NHBAGGER]

Lots of people like the Infinity Kappas as a good bang for the buck.

 

[Sloride]

Without adding an amp, you are not going to be able to tell much difference by adding upgraded speakers. If you plan on adding an amp at some point, then it’s worth upgrading

HD uses 2 ohm speakers that are very efficient, somewhere around the 93-94 dB 2.83V/1 meter efficiency range. If you do go with aftermarket speakers, make sure they are 2 ohm and have an efficiency range of at least 93 dB 2.83V/1 meter or you are going to lose some of the volume you have now.

 

[IllinoisCheesehead]

I put a Hogtunes amp and speaker kit in my Road Glide a few years ago and was pretty disappointed. Sure, it was louder, but overall still sounded like crap. I don't know how the Hogtunes stuff is now, but I won't be buying any more of their stuff when it's time for me to upgrade the sound on my Tri.

 

[Sloride]

I put a Hogtunes amp and speaker kit in my Road Glide a few years ago and was pretty disappointed. Sure, it was louder, but overall still sounded like crap. I don't know how the Hogtunes stuff is now, but I won't be buying any more of their stuff when it's time for me to upgrade the sound on my Tri.

Hogtunes are still crap, there are a lot better options available these days

A lot of the higher level audio manufactures have realized the huge market available and are making products designed for motorcycles and ATV's

 

[bikerbillone]

Interesting, thought HD had great quality control for their stuff.

 

[Sloride]

Interesting, thought HD had great quality control for their stuff.

I would rather be broke down on a Harley...than riding a Honda

but that just me...and a few million other people

 

[bikerbillone]

Got it, didn't mean to start anything, my apologies. Poor sound quality doesn't mean the machine is gonna break.

 

[Sloride]

Got it, didn't mean to start anything, my apologies. Poor sound quality doesn't mean the machine is gonna break.

Hey BikerBill,

I did not take it that way, I was just having a little fun. No apologies needed

It's all good brother...I wave at Honda's all the time

My dad was a strong Ford supporter and one of his sayings was "I would rather be broke down in a Ford...than driving a Chevy"

 

[bikerbillone]

Cool beans, thanks for that response, I was about ready to go buy a TriGlide...... All good here.

 

[johndeeredr]

I just took some stock speakers out of my 2015 ultra. send me private message. 40 bucks and I will ship them to you.

 

[Jerry/MD]

I put a Hogtunes amp and speaker kit in my Road Glide a few years ago and was pretty disappointed. Sure, it was louder, but overall still sounded like crap. I don't know how the Hogtunes stuff is now, but I won't be buying any more of their stuff when it's time for me to upgrade the sound on my Tri.

I installed a Hogtunes amp and speakers on my 2014 Trike last year. I was and still am pleased with the performance. Far more punch than the stock setup.

There are options. I installed an Arc Audio amp and Focal Speakers in my previous 2011 CVO Road Glide. Now that setup kicked butt! However the process was not for the faint of heart. I did it myself and had the bike apart for about a week. So yes, there are some nice components out there that will get you some very impressive results. This time I went with something 'off the shelf' which did not require a ton of modification. So it all depends on how much you want to spend and the level of pain you are willing to endure.

BTW Harley made replacing the front speakers a true pain on the Rushmore bikes. There are two 1/4" bolts on each side which are blocked by the fork tubes that are extremely difficult to remove. Just warning ya...

Jerry