We were recently talking with the owner of a motorcycle audio manufacturer. He mentioned that consumers seem to struggle with the concept that relatively small motorcycle speakers cannot produce large amounts of bass. In this context, a small speaker is something you’d find in the fairing or saddlebag on a motorcycle. By comparison, a large […]
Motorcycle Audio
Picking the Best Motorcycle Speaker Upgrades
When it comes to getting great sound on your Gold Wing, Harley-Davidson or BMW, the key is to pick the best motorcycle speakers you can afford. The speakers in any audio system are the only link between what you hear and the electronics that play your music. Even the best radio and amplifier in the […]
What to Look for in a Motorcycle Amplifier Upgrade
It should come as no surprise that it takes a moderate amount of amplifier power to reproduce music on a motorcycle that’s audible when on the freeway. So aside from great speakers, you need a high-quality amplifier to ensure that you can hear your music. Here are a few considerations when choosing the ideal motorcycle […]
Four Key Factors to Consider in Motorcycle Audio Upgrades
More and more companies are offering motorcycle audio system upgrade solutions. Bikes like Harley-Davidson Road Glide and Street Glide can sound so much better with proper speakers and a high-power amplifier. In this article, we’ll cover four things you need to keep in mind when shopping for new tunes for your touring bike. 1. Installation […]
Upgrade the Radio on Your Motorcycle for Performance and Features
Most touring motorcycles and trikes come with some form of radio and entertainment system. With the majority of bikes on the road being older models, many of their audio systems lack modern technologies like Bluetooth audio streaming, support for digital audio files like MP3 and WMA, and SiriusXM satellite radio. Even if you have a […]
Five Upgrades to Make Your Motorcycle’s Audio Sound Better
If you’re a fan of a little “wind therapy,” then having some great music to listen to while you you’re riding your motorcycle starts with a great audio system. Sure, BMW, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki and Honda include radios and speakers with their touring bikes, but so do Toyota and Hyundai cars and SUVs. All of them […]
What to Know About 2014 and Newer Harley-Davidson Radio Upgrades
If you own a 2014 or newer Harley-Davison touring bike, then there are a few things you need to know before you decide to upgrade your stereo system. We know that the Boom! Box radio has a reasonable set of features with navigation, an AM/FM tuner, a USB port for digital audio files, and support […]
Product Spotlight: Focal Harley-Davidson Speakers
If you live near San Jose and are shopping for speaker upgrades for your Harley-Davidson motorcycle, drop by California Car Sounds & Tint and check out the new kits from Focal. Designed using Power- or Access-Series components, these kits are available for 1998 through 2013 and 2014 and newer Electra Glide, Street Glide, Ultra Classic […]
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate PMX-HD9813
If you’re in the San Jose area and are looking for a radio upgrade for your motorcycle, drop by California Car Sounds and Tint and ask about the Rockford Fosgate PMX-HD9813. This premium weather-resistant radio is designed as a drop-in replacement for the factory radio on 1998 through 2013 Road Glide and Electra Glide, and […]
Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrades for ’98-’13 Harley Motorcycles
If you have a 1998 through 2013 Harley-Davidson touring bike and want to upgrade the sound system, drop by California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell and ask about the new Rockford Fosgate audio kits. Designed by the music fanatics at Rockford, these kits include a new radio, upgraded speakers, a high-power amplifier and all […]