1700 Voyager with stock radio question

**JD Hog** · 06-02-2022, 07:22 PM

I have a 2015 Voyager with the stock radio. I am going to upgrade to the rear speaker pods from Randy that fit 6-1/2" speakers. I don't want to add an amp to my system. I would also like to add Randy's 6-1/2" adapter for the front fairing. What should I be using for all four speakers? I do want to use marine speakers on all four.

I am looking for suggestions for all four speakers and any advice.

Right now I have Hogtunes 5-1/4" speakers up front model KVR-52, 60 Watts RMS - 120 Watts Peak, Nominal Impedance 4 ohms, 91 db 1watt/1 meter. Would it be better to keep the front as is and only add new speakers to the back or change all speakers to 6-1/2".

I know I should add an amp but I don't want to go that path.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me!

mbarr10 · 06-02-2022, 09:20 PM

I understand the reluctance to install an amp. I had to because I used water resistant speakers, if you can call them that. But they are not as sensitive as the higher end ones. So, I did the amp. I would recommend if you do an amp, make sure you put a rain shield over it. Like a piece of plastic over it (even a taped chunk of cardboard) so any water that may come thru the windshield connection to the fairing rolls off the amp. I lost one amp due to that. Good luck.

06-02-2022, 07:22 PM	#1
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,946	1700 Voyager with stock radio question I have a 2015 Voyager with the stock radio. I am going to upgrade to the rear speaker pods from Randy that fit 6-1/2" speakers. I don't want to add an amp to my system. I would also like to add Randy's 6-1/2" adapter for the front fairing. What should I be using for all four speakers? I do want to use marine speakers on all four. I am looking for suggestions for all four speakers and any advice. Right now I have Hogtunes 5-1/4" speakers up front model KVR-52, 60 Watts RMS - 120 Watts Peak, Nominal Impedance 4 ohms, 91 db 1watt/1 meter. Would it be better to keep the front as is and only add new speakers to the back or change all speakers to 6-1/2". I know I should add an amp but I don't want to go that path. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me! __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-02-2022, 09:20 PM	#2
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	I understand the reluctance to install an amp. I had to because I used water resistant speakers, if you can call them that. But they are not as sensitive as the higher end ones. So, I did the amp. I would recommend if you do an amp, make sure you put a rain shield over it. Like a piece of plastic over it (even a taped chunk of cardboard) so any water that may come thru the windshield connection to the fairing rolls off the amp. I lost one amp due to that. Good luck. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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