Hertz Stage 2 Speaker / Amp Upgrade on Harley Davidson Streetglide Before & After with SPL Readings 

If anyone is on the fence on buying one of their audio packages, don't hesitate, they ROCK! I installed the Stage 2 system (Hertz Speakers and Precision Power 800W amp) and installed it myself on my 2022 Street Glide Special, sound is loud, crisp and clear I am really impressed! Truly plug n play, super easy install, took all of 3 minutes to flash the radio, thanks Volunteer Audio!!!

Anybody in an around the knoxville area stop by and see Jay, I came from asheville for Jay's service and he did an amazing job. Thanks for the video bike looks good on screen

Best decision I made , great customer service. Jay is the reason I will be back to get the lids done. Hertz best in the market so far

bought this kit install myself after watching. you staff was great help.. thanks

Brought my 16 Roadglide special to Jay and he installed this setup in my lowers in addition to the ground zero yellow baskets in the fairing. Great job and sound. Clear and clean at 80 mph. Plenty of power.

Outstanding video! I'm an engineer and I've also done a bunch of car audio installs and done both Boom and Rokker installs on previous bikes. I've been wanting to upgrade my 2020 Road Glide Special and have been looking at better options. The HD Rockford Stage 2 has a built in DSP, but when I found out I had to give up saddlebag space, and cut a giant hole in my saddlebag for a ONE amp install, I eliminated it. RF doesn't have their newer non HD branded kit in stock, so I started looking elsewhere and came upon this video. Extremely clear instructions and I love how you pre-wire the amp with all the connectors. You're solving the exact problem I want to solve (can't hear the stereo when riding). I don't care about the non-riding sound as much, I don't compete. I called your shop and asked some questions, and the tech (female, I didn't get her name) was very helpful. She also told me that the programing tool is no longer single use, but IS locked to the bike. That's a lot better option because I might make changes in the future, so I'll likely keep it. I DID ask a question she couldn't answer, but I'll find out soon. I have a WHIM installed. I suspect that even after this flash, I will still have to have a bluetooth headset turned on to get Apple Car Play to work because the WHIM is now looking for the headset. I'll let you know. It would be nice if that weren't true, because I rarely need the comms when I ride.I just ordered this kit for my bike.

Good video, perfect tutorial, it has convinced me I can do this install, but IMHO the best part of the video is your shirt. :)

I really like how 32:16 the Hertz Stage 2 system sounds so much better than the Boom 4 speaker system, it’s almost night and day difference. Can’t wait to hear it when I add lower speakers to it !

Ok...I figured it out at 2am in the morning. The factory leads to the pods were actually pink. I accidently connected these to the wire harness that ran back to the Boom connector. So I then disconnected the two sides and ran both pink sets of speaker wire to the correct leads. Basically I was running the speaking pods to a circuit that was disconnected. Also I ran the ran incoming speaker leads to the incorrect terminals. Anyway. Were good now. It's sounds great! You are the MAN....ONLY THING THAT SUXS IS IM STARTING TO GET THE CHASING THE DRAGON FEEL WHERE ILL NEVER BE SATIFIED. ALREADY STARTING TO THINK ABOUT THE SOUNDSTEAM HEADunit and how much the EQ ON that unit will put me one step ahead of the pack...

The customer's bike is really nice. I really like the tail lights, turn signals, and bag covers. I'm wondering if the owner would mind us seeing a list of the items on the bike.

So awesome video!! I love how your work bench and wall with tool holders is set up. Do you have a video on that? Could you? Love the organization

Great information video

Awesome video I really do love the quality sound of Hertz and your video picked that up no problem. How much is it to rent your flasher?

Why would the Soundz flash not be sufficient?? To much bass ? It just flattens the EQ curve and allows additional amplifiers. Great info on the CarPlay

Jay, this is the system I want on my 2020 street glide. How long would it take you to do it and how much? I’m in Virginia but would bring the bike to you, of corse.

Great videos! Thank you Jay! Can you please help us on why you flash the radio before and not after the installation of aftermarket amps and speakers? Is this because there is no dsp to pair up? If that’s the case then what if the client wants a dsp installed or if the amp has a built in dsp?

Really informative video here Jay, thanx! You mention that using your T-harness and the 6 speaker 2 amp flash, the amp will see an acceptable input of around 5 volts. You also mention that some installers "just use the speaker wires and a line output converter" and get less than 1volt input to the amp. Wouldn't tapping the speaker wires WITHOUT the LOC get you the same 5v input for the amp? So my question is... While your T-harness makes it very convenient and simple, can't you also just tap the speaker wires and get the same output/sound?

Great video but be nice you zoom in to see what your doing

Also I noticed that the hertz Amp seemed to get really hot and strange since no sound is coming out....the radio was flashed according to the given instructions also....I dunno dude..kinda lost here. .

Great video. Thanks. Will that AMP handle an 8 speaker setup? 2 @ -upper fairing. 2@ Lower fairing. 2 @ Tourpac. And 2 @ Saddle bags ??? Thanks.

Great diy info. Can you refer any installer in Columbia SC ?

what is the cost of just upgrading the current speakers in a road glide limited and amp?

Did I miss where it said how much the rental was for the flash tool ?

So, I just installed this package on my 2020 Road Glide Special which had no amp and Boom speakers (I think stage 1 speakers). The good news. I already have a WHIM, but still used the programmer to "turn on WHIM". Now my Apple Car Play works without a headset turned on!! Awesome! So you can answer that question to anyone who asks. My comms still works too. Now the bad new... there's very little bass response. It's loud, but there are no lows.... and I totally get that bass sucks power, and that cutting the bass allows a lot higher SPL, and bass likely can't be heard much at 70mph, but it sounds like it's cut off at 300Hz like a telephone!! Where do you set the high pass filter, even at 115Hz, I think I should be getting more bass. Suggestions?

What’s the best Hertz speaker upgrade for my 2023 CVO street glide?

Is there a reason you recommend the boom flash? It goes against what every top installer in the country recommends.

The 690’s can handle 300w each. Why only a 600w amp in the 4 speaker kits?

Do you have military discount

600 watt amp… ok if you’ve got saddlebag lid speakers , four speaker set up , what is ur db increase? Another 14? and what is the db increase with a six speaker set up? With all six channels used is there another 28 to 30 db?

I have a Rockford fosgate amp and speakers how much louder is the Hertz amp in speaker

Do you offer similar services for Indian Motorcycles?

I want to add lid speakers to my 2014 cvo ultra but want to k ow if I absolutely have to add a amp? I have the tour pack but I made it quick release and want more sound when its off. How can I contact you

Awesome Video Sir, question i have 2013 street glide with boom audio stage one with boom amp , i am looking to upgrade to your sound steam package two speaker amp kit with 2 speakers which am do you recommend that will fit on stock bracket and fit the best and sound best the Hertz amp or your smaller precision amp package and which speakers 5.5 or 6.5 , before i buy , thks again

Heh brotha...I ordered a hertz amplifiar and ppi speaker kit. I connected everything like you did. I have a 2017 street glide with the boom audio. When I turned on the system, the Amp and everything works, BUT THERES NO SOUND..ALSO, I NOTICED that my kit didn't come with a long black wire or the tfitting you used to splice into the cigarette lighter wires. The previous boom Amp has a bundle of wires and a connector that now have nothing to connect too. I traced the speaker wires from the pod to this connector which is hanging free and has nothing to connect too on the hertz amp...WHAT do you think the ISSUE is?

Is there a flash you can do for a 2013 Harley stock radio? What do you recommend to improve 2013 sound?

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Did you say in this video that I could rent the flash tool? I have a 2018 ultra limited.

What is the cost of entire set of package

2019 Road Glide Ultra how much for the 6 speaker kit

Can I get your contact info so I can order this kit?

Can you ship overnight?

What if you already have a boom audio 2 with 2 amps and front and rear speakers, on a 2016 ,would it still need flashed?

What radio flash do I need if I install this in a 2015 streetglide special with gt nav?

Do you have to flash a 2009 CVO ultra also ?

With this kit, is it possible to add the sound stream reserve HDU14 and it still be pug and play?

Hi. 2021 FLHTK, I would like to add speakers to the lower pods and swap out the fairing and tour pack speakers. Would you recommend the sx 165 neo's all around, and what amp? Do you guys make a wiring harness and/or a kit for that setup? Dsp needed? Thanks

where is the link to the flash tool?

The website currently says nothing is available?? 2018 SG , looking at stage 2 kit

Jay are there any installers up in the Buffalo NY area? 51:30

How much is that amp?

Do you ship to APO’s

If you flash the GTS radio with 6 speakers - 2 amps as suggested, what voltage range can we expect going to the amp? My amp only allows for RCA low level inputs of 0.5 - 6v. Is there another flash recommended for low level inputs? Thank you!

Do u do work on Indian motorcycles?

What model of amp is this and is there a UK stockist

Hey Jay...what freq do you set the 165 Neo's at for the fairing and Tour Pak?

I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW MANY FREAKING BOLTS HARLEYS USE TO INSTALL THE SPEAKER PODS. THESE GUYS HAVE GOOD INTENTIONS BUT JESUS CHRIST! IS IT REALLY NECESSARY TO HAVE 2 DIFFERENT BOLT TYPES AROUND THE POD, THEN HAVE 3 11MM BOLTS on the side!!! My god it's overkill....

I understood it was plug and play, what is this flash business, I am not happy, I am just thougroughly confused

Can't see nothing because your camera is 2 miles away.