Topic: Hogtunes vs. Hawg Wired (Read 14944 times)

michaelbmenaker · « **on:** July 16, 2009, 06:18:13 PM »

The question is: Are the Hawg wired systems with amp & 2 speakers really $485 better than the Hogtunes system with amp & 2 speakers? ($825 vs. $340)

Hogtunes rates at 32 watts/channel, the Hawg Wired at 75 watts/channel. Is the difference significant at 75-90 mph?

Again, thanks in advance to the best board online...

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #1 on:** July 16, 2009, 06:35:26 PM »

You might want to read about the HW two channel system here: Hawg-Wired Amp's Rock!!

FUZZNUTS · « **Reply #2 on:** July 16, 2009, 09:53:51 PM »

I'm taking my hog tunes out. I was very disappointed with it. Way to much distortion. I can only turn up the volume 1/2 way and then the tunes sound like crap. There's a saying that makes a whole lotta sense. Ya get what ya pay for. ...........................FUZZ

04se103 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 16, 2009, 10:07:08 PM »

I installed the Hog Wired system just over a year ago on my 04 SEEG very happy with this system can set volume 1/2 way at 70 to 90 and its crystal clear.

jonga · « **Reply #4 on:** July 16, 2009, 11:05:49 PM »

I also have to vote for Hawg wired, Jim hd-dude installed the sys with 4 spks and amp in my str glde with lowers and I love it. No distorsion clear as can be and I like it a little louder than most. jon

Jock · « **Reply #5 on:** July 16, 2009, 11:25:19 PM »

Hawg Wired = Winner

HarlyFan · « **Reply #6 on:** July 17, 2009, 08:32:30 AM »

I've had Hawg Wired for a couple of years and it is WELL worth the extra $'s in my opinion!

MontSE103 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 17, 2009, 10:30:07 AM »

Hawg Wired #1 in my book. Great people to deal with and stand behind their product. Best out there.

T MAC · « **Reply #8 on:** July 17, 2009, 12:26:16 PM »

Another Vote For Hawg-Wired

I bought the Hog Tune speakers they are way better than stock but there is distortion when you turn them up. After reading all the threads on Hawg-Wired I decided to spend the money for this upgrade.

There is no comparison - 2-Lane said it best - You hear sounds you did not even know where there. Do a search for Hawg-Wired there is alot of info.

IMHO - If you like to ride and listen to tunes or want to have the best sound when you do listen to music then buy the Hawg-Wired it is worth the money. If you don't listen to tunes that much when you ride but want an improvement then Hog Tunes is an economical choice or just leave it stock.

Also one more thing to think about the quality of cd's and digital music (ipod's, mp3's etc.) has a MUCH better quality sound than a radio and when playing these formats there is no comparison with the Hawg-Wired setup.

If you decide to buy the Hawg-Wired my suggestion is contact Jim (hd-dude) that is who I purchased my setup from , he is very fair and very knowledgeable.

49445CVO · « **Reply #9 on:** July 17, 2009, 07:23:20 PM »

Here is my feed back to Hawg Wired:

http://hawg-wired.com/product_reviews_info.php?products_id=78&reviews_id=76

I have now gone to the Four in the Face system with my 06 SEUC

Hope this helps,

Topper

Indenial · « **Reply #10 on:** July 17, 2009, 10:54:49 PM »

Don't think twice, get the Hawg Wired. Really nice. You'll forget about the price difference after the first ride and say " I'm glad I did it"

LarryB · « **Reply #11 on:** July 18, 2009, 07:49:29 AM »

well here's my 2 cents. I have the HT speakers and amp setup, used the rear speaker wire for my lower fairing 2ohm HT speakers. at 80mph it sounds awesome. here's what I did to help, the back of my lowerpods i lined with DynaMatt to stop and resonance, and added some stips of it in my upper fairing near the speakers, (this should be done no matter what system you use). also have the Clearview GT stock windshield which helps the sound.
all HK stereo's will distort over 3/4 volume, thats including auto vol control. I set my ipod at full blast, adjust the stereo at 1/2 tops, maybe a little lower. It's loud.
My buddy has the HW system, it's loud too but not near as much bass as I have. and near 500 $ more for his.
I'm happy with HT

Riders Claw · « **Reply #12 on:** July 18, 2009, 10:17:18 AM »

Quote from: michaelbmenaker on July 16, 2009, 06:18:13 PM

The question is: Are the Hawg wired systems with amp & 2 speakers really $485 better than the Hogtunes system with amp & 2 speakers? ($825 vs. $340)

Hogtunes rates at 32 watts/channel, the Hawg Wired at 75 watts/channel. Is the difference significant at 75-90 mph?

Again, thanks in advance to the best board online...

I'll make this simple:
Yes and Yes.
The HW DCS is 65 watts (10 watts lower than their other) and I only use 50% volume to rock and roll at 75 to 90 mph.

Cvostu · « **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2009, 11:37:00 PM »

I'll help you as well. The stuff that Hawg Wired sells ai just fantastic.. I love mine and wouldn't ride without one.. You won't be sorry.

PR3VS56 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 19, 2009, 12:05:22 AM »

It's a matter of time before I get into mine again. Unfortunately HT just doesn't cut it for me. It's OK if you want something in the background while you're riding, but if you to crank it forget it. Should have gone HW in the first place.

porthole · « **Reply #15 on:** July 19, 2009, 09:07:45 AM »

I guess my bike is different from all the rest.

At 70-75 I can hear it but I wouldn't say it is great. If I have a full face on I usually don't bother listening.

I have the HW speakers in the lowers, same speakers that are in the fairing. They sound completely different - as different as HW compared to stock speakers.

The lower speakers sound "dead" and offer no improvement to listening. I would not recommend them.

2009FLTRSE3 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2009, 11:58:26 AM »

my vote is for HW i am running a psc3004 with 4 hw speakers.

spydglide · « **Reply #17 on:** July 19, 2009, 01:12:19 PM »

Quote from: porthole on July 19, 2009, 09:07:45 AM

I guess my bike is different from all the rest.

At 70-75 I can hear it but I wouldn't say it is great. If I have a full face on I usually don't bother listening.

I have the HW speakers in the lowers, same speakers that are in the fairing. They sound completely different - as different as HW compared to stock speakers.

The lower speakers sound "dead" and offer no improvement to listening. I would not recommend them.

I bet your 'knees' love um tho Porthole.

har! spyder

porthole · « **Reply #18 on:** October 02, 2009, 10:34:01 AM »

Quote from: spydglide on July 19, 2009, 01:12:19 PM

I bet your 'knees' love um tho Porthole. har! spyder

They do so little to help I am considering removing them and getting back the glove box space.

spydglide · « **Reply #19 on:** October 02, 2009, 10:53:29 AM »

Quote from: porthole on October 02, 2009, 10:34:01 AM

They do so little to help I am considering removing them and getting back the glove box space.

Yeah, that add'l. space is very 'handy'......to me, at least. (I tend to keep my 'snacks' in there along w/ everything else that'll fit.) har.

spyder

Iron Cross Audio · « **Reply #20 on:** October 02, 2009, 02:14:57 PM »

Either way, if you're considering an amp upgrade you should also consider a pre-amp output installation. Pre-amp out will get a much cleaner signal into the amp, reducing distortion and allowing the amp to function better. Contact whatever amp company you decide to go with and get their opinion on line out vs. preamp out. If pre-amp is something you think you would benefit from contact Iron Cross Audio. We can install a 2 or 4 channel preamp RCA outputs into your stock HK radio.

Diamondback · « **Reply #21 on:** October 02, 2009, 06:02:46 PM »

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #22 on:** October 02, 2009, 09:35:41 PM »

my .02 replace it all ! hog wired is obviously better ! but as long as that factory radio is there you will never get all you can out of the amps. dirty siginal, dirty music ! the more you turn any source up the more it distorts but you can replace the radio, speakers and amp for just a little more and have all you want !

thinking that a little further out.....if you dont want to loose some of the features that the factory radio provides I would do Hog wired. for me on my roadglide I didnt have rear radio controls, weather band or a CB to consider.

porthole · « **Reply #23 on:** October 02, 2009, 09:54:54 PM »

Hey Rick - What model Alpine is that you have?

PR3VS56 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 03, 2009, 12:02:23 AM »

Quote from: Iron Cross Audio on October 02, 2009, 02:14:57 PM

Either way, if you're considering an amp upgrade you should also consider a pre-amp output installation. Pre-amp out will get a much cleaner signal into the amp, reducing distortion and allowing the amp to function better. Contact whatever amp company you decide to go with and get their opinion on line out vs. preamp out. If pre-amp is something you think you would benefit from contact Iron Cross Audio. We can install a 2 or 4 channel preamp RCA outputs into your stock HK radio.

I'm running Hog Tunes in my '09 Road Glide and very disappointed. So much distortion. Highway speeds forget it - not near enough clear volume.

You're saying your pre-amp will fix it?

hd-dude · « **Reply #25 on:** October 03, 2009, 01:11:23 AM »

Low level signals that are amplified are much better than an amplified signal being sent to an amplifier to be amplified again. The source is where it all begins and if that is the cleanest possible (read low level pre-amp) then the final sound will be better.

Anyone with a HK radio that is running a Hawg-wired amp will benefit from the modification that Iron Cross is offering.

@ Iron Cross; what is the cost of doing this mod and can you do it on the Radio Sound units?

Cvostu · « **Reply #26 on:** October 03, 2009, 02:03:15 AM »

that's a great question Jim.

Iron Cross Audio · « **Reply #27 on:** October 03, 2009, 09:31:26 AM »

Quote from: hd-dude on October 03, 2009, 01:11:23 AM

Low level signals that are amplified are much better than an amplified signal being sent to an amplifier to be amplified again. The source is where it all begins and if that is the cleanest possible (read low level pre-amp) then the final sound will be better.

Anyone with a HK radio that is running a Hawg-wired amp will benefit from the modification that Iron Cross is offering.

@ Iron Cross; what is the cost of doing this mod and can you do it on the Radio Sound units?

We're doing it for $80 for 2 channel, $115 for 4 channel ($55 and $80 if done in conjunction with a repair) We have not yet done it to the RSI unit, but cant see why it could not be done.

PR3VS56 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 03, 2009, 10:13:02 AM »

What are you recommending for my audio system?

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #29 on:** October 03, 2009, 10:42:16 AM »

Quote from: porthole on October 02, 2009, 09:54:54 PM

Hey Rick - What model Alpine is that you have?

IDA-X100M its a marine radio. and its been wet quite a few times !

porthole · « **Reply #30 on:** October 03, 2009, 11:39:22 AM »

Quote from: 09S/E roadglide on October 03, 2009, 10:42:16 AM

IDA-X100M its a marine radio. and its been wet quite a few times !

And did you say you got the control adapter form Hawg Wired?

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #31 on:** October 03, 2009, 07:15:09 PM »

Quote from: porthole on October 03, 2009, 11:39:22 AM

And did you say you got the control adapter form Hawg Wired?

yep the HUA470 install kit it worked great...I painted the trim ring to better match the guages. I also have a alpine 45x4 amp its just plug and play into the radio (ktp-445) but I think Im gonna put in another amp with more power (pdx-4.100m) I have one in my boat and its really ridiculous. no hurry on that one. the one that is in there will do fine for right now,

Crusty · « **Reply #32 on:** October 11, 2009, 05:13:34 AM »

Quote from: Iron Cross Audio on October 03, 2009, 09:31:26 AM

We're doing it for $80 for 2 channel, $115 for 4 channel ($55 and $80 if done in conjunction with a repair)

I see y'all buy cores; any chance you offer some kind of swap program out to reduce down-time? Since I spent the money for the HW system, anything to make it as effective as possible would be a good addition, but I don't want to have to pull the head unit and leave it out for the 2 weeks it would take to ship, make the mod, and return ship.

Only downside would be the risk on both sides... I'd be a bit worried about having to give up my new head unit and hoping I got a pretty much new one in return, but then once you crack the case open and do your thing, I guess it doesn't matter... lol

I am looking to get my HW system installed in a month or so, so I've got time to come up with a plan; just trying to make it as quick & painless as pssible, since I'm not in the country to be there for the install.

Feel free to PM me any info you don't feel comfortable posting on the board.

Thanks
Crusty

Iron Cross Audio · « **Reply #33 on:** October 11, 2009, 07:25:16 AM »

Quote from: Crusty on October 11, 2009, 05:13:34 AM

I see y'all buy cores; any chance you offer some kind of swap program out to reduce down-time? Since I spent the money for the HW system, anything to make it as effective as possible would be a good addition, but I don't want to have to pull the head unit and leave it out for the 2 weeks it would take to ship, make the mod, and return ship.

Only downside would be the risk on both sides... I'd be a bit worried about having to give up my new head unit and hoping I got a pretty much new one in return, but then once you crack the case open and do your thing, I guess it doesn't matter... lol

I am looking to get my HW system installed in a month or so, so I've got time to come up with a plan; just trying to make it as quick & painless as pssible, since I'm not in the country to be there for the install.

Feel free to PM me any info you don't feel comfortable posting on the board.

Thanks
Crusty

Crusty,

Because of the varying conditions of peoples units, we do not offer an advanced exchange. We work on and return the very unit customers send in.
Turnaround in the shop is no more than 2 days

Crusty · « **Reply #34 on:** October 11, 2009, 07:38:11 AM »

Quote from: Iron Cross Audio on October 11, 2009, 07:25:16 AM

Crusty,

Because of the varying conditions of peoples units, we do not offer an advanced exchange. We work on and return the very unit customers send in.
Turnaround in the shop is no more than 2 days

Makes sense to me!

I will check with my shop; they have to repair some fiaring paint issues the factory delivered the bike with... so depending on how long it takes them to get it painted, I may have them pull the head unit and send it your way.

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