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CVO Technical => Electronic Toys and Gadgets => Topic started by: JONNIEROCK on June 20, 2019, 04:27:27 PM

Title: Speakers
Post by: JONNIEROCK on June 20, 2019, 04:27:27 PM
          Just wondering if my 2016 CVO Street Glide came with Stage ll Boom audio speakers or are they
an accessory that needs to purchased from HD
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Hondo2doc on June 20, 2019, 05:07:04 PM
Boom ll speakers all around.


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Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: bigchuck on June 24, 2019, 11:20:14 PM
          Just wondering if my 2016 CVO Street Glide came with Stage ll Boom audio speakers or are they
an accessory that needs to purchased from HD

No speaker should ever be purchased from HD. They are junk and the originals will probably start blowing just after 2 year warranty is up, if not before.
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: jrf55 on June 25, 2019, 06:14:29 AM
2018 road glide cvo boom audio II on my 5th blown speaker will replace with after market after warranty is done.
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Glenncarp on June 28, 2019, 04:55:01 PM
          Just wondering if my 2016 CVO Street Glide came with Stage ll Boom audio speakers or are they
an accessory that needs to purchased from HD

Just an FYI- Street Glides came with Boom! II, Road Glides with Boom I for some odd reason
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on June 28, 2019, 08:24:07 PM
Just an FYI- Street Glides came with Boom! II, Road Glides with Boom I for some odd reason
Actually 15 and 16 CVO Road Glide Ultras came boom I.  18 and 19 CVO Road Glides came with boom II
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Phreakyz on June 29, 2019, 06:53:14 PM
It actually says it on the rt frt speaker grill on the boom 2 systems
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Glenncarp on June 29, 2019, 07:44:30 PM
It actually says it on the rt frt speaker grill on the boom 2 systems
Easier than that, Boom 2 has tweeter pod in grill
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: WildmanUltra on June 30, 2019, 06:41:03 PM
Actually 15 and 16 CVO Road Glide Ultras came boom I.  18 and 19 CVO Road Glides came with boom II

RG's have been the red headed step child of HD for YEARS...……. Now that they are popular they are finally getting some better attention from HD. When I bought my first RG in 2009 they were not very popular and I had to order mine and it took 4 weeks to get it.
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on June 30, 2019, 08:44:08 PM
RG's have been the red headed step child of HD for YEARS...……. Now that they are popular they are finally getting some better attention from HD. When I bought my first RG in 2009 they were not very popular and I had to order mine and it took 4 weeks to get it.
My first CVO and my first RG was my 2009 CVO Road glide.  Not popular then, but that was the bike that started the stretch bags, and nice rear fender treatment.
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: WildmanUltra on July 01, 2019, 11:07:26 PM
My first CVO and my first RG was my 2009 CVO Road glide.  Not popular then, but that was the bike that started the stretch bags, and nice rear fender treatment.


Totally agreed and it is what TURNED ME onto CVO's. I Jones'd for one for a long time.
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: bgdv1 on July 05, 2019, 11:28:47 AM
So my '16 had Boom1 in it. Is upgrading to Boom2 worth it ? Does anything need reflashed ?

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Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Glenncarp on July 05, 2019, 11:35:32 AM
So my '16 had Boom1 in it. Is upgrading to Boom2 worth it ? Does anything need reflashed ?

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Did it on my '16 RG CVO, not worth the $2K, better off with after market for the money honestly.
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: bigchuck on July 10, 2019, 04:40:19 PM
So my '16 had Boom1 in it. Is upgrading to Boom2 worth it ? Does anything need reflashed ?

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Never ever buy HD audio parts. But if you insist on it there is plenty of used ones out there. And yes you will need a flash.
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: fastfreddy on July 10, 2019, 06:21:35 PM
 after market upgrade is money better spent  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Phreakyz on July 11, 2019, 06:53:20 AM
So my '16 had Boom1 in it. Is upgrading to Boom2 worth it ? Does anything need reflashed ?

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Yes it would need flashed if you change to Boom II.   Boom II's have external digitally controlled amps for each pair of speakers in your system and Boom I uses the heads internal amp.   

For the record, I have had two bikes with Boom II systems and they have performed flawlessly.    I am an audiophile and I play my music loud all the time.    Boom II offers crisp highs and powerful lows.    I have never blown a speaker (knock on wood!)     I don't know if this has anything to do with the longevity but my bikes are always parked in the garage when I am not riding and I live in Ohio so from Nov to March they see little activity??  I also wipe my bikes down with detailer spray every ride or two so they rarely get water soaked.   :nixweiss:
I have seen some "High End" Aftermarket Systems that sound good with Subs and Amps but for most of the AM systems I hear and see, my Boom II's blow them away, especially in the clean bass department.   

Another consideration is the type of riding you do.  If mostly at high speeds and interstates then Bass tends to get washed out and the mids and highs are what really count towards what you hear.  If that's how you ride then maybe AM systems are right for you?     If you tend to ride more at lower speeds then it's nice to have the power and bass of the Boom II for a rich sound.
I personally recommend the Boom II systems if you are considering.    As for the cost,   buy the parts from a discount dealer and do the work yourself and then just have the dealer flash it.

Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: OBB on July 11, 2019, 11:50:15 AM


Yes it would need flashed if you change to Boom II.   Boom II's have external digitally controlled amps for each pair of speakers in your system and Boom I uses the heads internal amp.   


Not entirely true. My SERGU came stock with one amp under the radio and the Boom I speakers. Not considered Boom II until the speakers are upgraded.

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Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: bigchuck on July 23, 2019, 08:49:03 PM
Yes it would need flashed if you change to Boom II.   Boom II's have external digitally controlled amps for each pair of speakers in your system and Boom I uses the heads internal amp.   

For the record, I have had two bikes with Boom II systems and they have performed flawlessly.    I am an audiophile and I play my music loud all the time.    Boom II offers crisp highs and powerful lows.    I have never blown a speaker (knock on wood!)     I don't know if this has anything to do with the longevity but my bikes are always parked in the garage when I am not riding and I live in Ohio so from Nov to March they see little activity??  I also wipe my bikes down with detailer spray every ride or two so they rarely get water soaked.   :nixweiss:
I have seen some "High End" Aftermarket Systems that sound good with Subs and Amps but for most of the AM systems I hear and see, my Boom II's blow them away, especially in the clean bass department.   

Another consideration is the type of riding you do.  If mostly at high speeds and interstates then Bass tends to get washed out and the mids and highs are what really count towards what you hear.  If that's how you ride then maybe AM systems are right for you?     If you tend to ride more at lower speeds then it's nice to have the power and bass of the Boom II for a rich sound.
I personally recommend the Boom II systems if you are considering.    As for the cost,   buy the parts from a discount dealer and do the work yourself and then just have the dealer flash it.



If you think Boom 2 is all that, you need to get out more. Harley uses two separate audio files. One for accessory and one for run. That way they can make it sound good in the showroom but turn it down going down the highway in an attempt to save system. J$M suck and they are selling a bunch of them because even they are better than Harley.
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: rayson56 on July 23, 2019, 11:43:01 PM
Just had the right rear saddelbag speaker replaced for the 2nd time (1st time with the upgraded driver) and my guy also replaced the left one. So both have now been upgraded to the new design or vendor or whatever. I had upgraded everything on my 2011 CVO except the head unit way before warranty expired. I don't mind the sound that I get out of this system, it's not terrible when it's working properly but I will not replace any components with HD stuff when it fails past warranty.
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: bigchuck on July 24, 2019, 01:03:42 AM
Go to hdforums audio section to get your answers. This is a great site with a lot of good information but not so much when it comes to audio. Everyone here drinks the Soundz cool aid. That's fine if you want a good (not great) system that cost at least double what it's worth.
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Phreakyz on July 24, 2019, 05:27:08 AM
If you think Boom 2 is all that, you need to get out more...
Thanks for the suggestion Chuck but I get out plenty. 
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: rayson56 on July 24, 2019, 11:53:01 AM
So out of curiosity Big Chuck what do you suggest as an upgrade for our Boom systems? I see a lot of what not to do from you but on the positive side what should we spend our money on? It sounds like you've done your research so please share your thoughts.

TIA
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: bigchuck on July 24, 2019, 04:45:23 PM
So out of curiosity Big Chuck what do you suggest as an upgrade for our Boom systems? I see a lot of what not to do from you but on the positive side what should we spend our money on? It sounds like you've done your research so please share your thoughts.

TIA

It's kind of choice you have to make based on your likes, type of music and budget.
But to keep it simple

Stinger spx700x4. Amp  $240
Mmats pa601cx.   6.5" speaker $100 each (They also make 6X9's if needed. Will need     adapters.)
BTBOC kit $250 must have to keep 6.5GT

So about $1000 total and it will blow you away.

This is just one simple quality option.

 
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: bigchuck on July 24, 2019, 05:01:37 PM
It's kind of choice you have to make based on your likes, type of music and budget.
But to keep it simple

Stinger spx700x4. Amp  $240
Mmats pa601cx.   6.5" speaker $100 each (They also make 6X9's if needed. Will need     adapters.)
BTBOC kit $250 must have to keep 6.5GT

So about $1000 total and it will blow you away.

This is just one simple quality option.

 


That amp will fit in same tray as Boom amp. Everything plug and play with that kit. No need to run new speaker wires. Better than J$M, Hogtunes, and atleast as good as Soundz (Better imo) for less than half the price. Full disclosure,  I have not heard the newest Soundz system so I can't compare especially when Pete does not publish any specs on his new line.
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: rayson56 on July 25, 2019, 01:13:32 AM
Thanks for the info Chuck. I'll do a little research.
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Cat Eye on July 25, 2019, 06:17:42 AM
I agree that the HD audio system on my 15 SG was a disappointment. The sound quality is ok but the issue, as stated before, is that the speakers don’t last.

I upgraded my system with Biketronics. Amp and speakers.

Sounds good and has a lifetime warranty. Been over two years and no problems so far.

They are worth a look. 
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: SteveVO on July 25, 2019, 11:59:34 PM
Bigchuck  I am on my 3rd right rear, second left rear speaker and second Amp on my 15 CVO SG, so learning about drop in rear speakers is something I am very interested in. Thanks for posting the set up yo recommended. I need to do more research on the Harley AMP (Ohms, Bi-wire configure etc).  Would love to find a drop in Speaker that sounds good, LASTs and is a plug an play option that I cold do my self here in Germany. 
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: rayson56 on July 26, 2019, 10:26:49 AM
The folks at Biketronics are very well versed at what will work with your system. http://www.biketronics.com/
I used them with great success on my 2011 and will use them again.