Operation Manual

SPEAKERS
The speaker types and arrangements are different across
models. All speakers are weatherproof and sealed for use in
all riding weather conditions. See CARE AND CLEANING to
properly care for speakers. See www.h-d.com/store for avail-
able speaker options.
Fairing Speakers
Front speakers are designed into a ported enclosure in the
fairing for additional bass response and higher fidelity. Models
include different speaker specifications and arrangements
within the inner fairing.
Fairing Lower Speakers
Fairing lower speakers are equipped on some models to
provide more volume for the sound system. These are also
available as accessories for vehicles with air-cooled engines.
Saddlebag Speakers
Saddlebag speakers are equipped on some models to provide
additional surrounding volume for the sound system. These
speakers use the saddlebag enclosure to provide enhanced
bass response. A small amount of water may occasionally
collect in the speaker cavities while parked outdoors. The
saddlebag speakers are weatherproof, and the heat from
speaker operation would soon evaporate the water, but there
could be a temporary effect on sound quality. To promptly
empty the speaker cavities, lift the saddlebag lids. Saddlebag
speakers are also available as accessories.
Tour-Pak Speakers:With Bass Boost Ports
The forward-facing speakers are equipped on models with a
Tour-Pak to direct sound to the rider and passenger.The bass
boost ports use the enclosed space in the Tour-Pak to provide
an increased low end audio response with reduced distortion.
The bass response of these ports may be affected when items
are stored in the Tour-Pak or when the Tour-Pak lid is open.
AMPLIFIER
Some vehicles include an additional amplifier to drive greater
sound output to the speakers. Boom! audio amplifiers bypass
the internal amplifier in the radio to provide increased volume,
reduced clipping, lower Total Harmonic Distortion (THD),
optimized equalization and a fuller sound that cuts through
wind and road noise. The amplifier is also available as an
accessory.
Additional amplifiers may be needed when adding speakers
to a vehicle.
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