I am really not impressed with the Boom! Stage I audio in my 16 RGU. Thinking of adding the Stage II, with the new speakers and additional amp for the rear. Not doing the saddlebag speakers. Anyone done it? Not interested in other brand upgrades, really just want the plug and play.
I've the same BOOM! Stage I setup on my 15 RGU and after waiting out the many reported bugs in the Stage II upgrade placed my order as follows:
- Boom! Audio Amplifier-76000277A (installs under the Tourpak - powers rear speakers)
Boom! Audio Stage II 6.5” Road Glide Fairing Speakers-76000594A
Boom! Audio Stage II 6.5” Tour-Pak & Trike Body Speakers-76000526A
Boom! Audio Stage II Tour-Pak Speaker Installation Kit-76000585
WIRE HARNESS,RR SPEAKER INTERCONNECT 69200714
WIRE HARNESS,RR SPEAKER JUMPER 69200489
A forum member from New Jersey has successfully performed the upgrade and is reportedly quite pleased with the results. He will be helping me avoid pitfalls with my installation which I should complete sometime in the next month. Assuming you'll perform the installation, per motor1, the keys to success appear to be that you must complete the installation prior to the dealer flashing and making sure the radio doesn't come on prior to getting the bike to the Harley dealer for flashing the Infotainment System with the correct ".bin" file. This is accomplished by turning off the radio prior to shutting down the bike just prior to the installation. Apparently this didn't work properly prior to the latest Infotainment update v1.20.1 flashing and the radio automatically turning on caused numerous blown speaker/amp problems.
Being a home theater aficionado, I recognize the advantages of "bi-amping" and, as the Stage II upgrade is the only audio solution I'm aware of using this method, I am most curious to hear if those advantages translate effectively into the (noisy) world of motorcycle audio.
Dennis