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Product Spotlight: Soundstream Reserve HDHU.14+ Harley Radio

Soundstream HDHU.14+If you want an impressive radio upgrade for your 2014 or newer Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle, drop by Ocala Car Audio and ask about the Soundstream Reserve HDHU.14+. This multimedia receiver is a direct drop-in replacement for the Boom! Box radio and adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity and much more to make your riding time more enjoyable.

Features of the Soundstream Reserve HDHU.14+

Soundstream HDHU.14+The folks at Soundstream created the HDHU.14+ to make upgrading the sound system on your Harley-Davidson touring bike easy and reliable. This new radio bolts directly to the fairing and plugs right into the factory wiring, including the original equipment antenna and USB plug connections. We can add the optional HDHU.14CM interface to allow the stereo system controls on the handlebars to work with the new radio.

The HDHU.14+ is based around an optically bonded 7-inch touchscreen integrated into an IPX5-rated water-resistant front panel. The bright display can show maps from Google, Waze or Apple Maps from CarPlay and Android Auto. You can connect a USB memory stick as large as 64 GB to play MP3, WMA, AAC or FLAC audio files. Bluetooth audio streaming is also included, so listening to Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music from your smartphone is easy.

Improved Audio System Performance

Using the factory-installed Boom! Box radio, with its radical built-in equalization curves, can result in unpredictable performance when fed to high-power amplifiers. The Soundstream Reserve HDHU.14+ has dedicated front, rear and subwoofer preamp outputs that produce 4 volts. This clean signal will make your speakers sound the very best they can.

If you aren’t using new amplifiers, the HDHU.14+ is equipped with a larger-than-normal 50-watt-per-channel amplifier that’s 2-ohm stable. This radio will sound much better than the stock Harley-Davidson solution.

For the ultimate fine-tuning, the HDHU.14+ includes a 10-band graphic equalizer that we can use to calibrate the sound system for your listening preferences.

Ocala Car Audio Offers the Best Motorcycle Audio System Upgrades

The HDHU.14+ is a direct bolt-in solution for 2014 and newer Street Glide, Electra Glide and Electra Glide Ultra Classic and 2015 and newer Road Glide and Road Glide Ultra motorcycles. Our team of motorcycle upgrade experts is available to complete the integration for you so you can get back out on the road and enjoy some wind therapy. Drop by Ocala Car Audio and ask for a demonstration of the Soundstream HDHU.14+ today. You can also reach us by phone or email using our contact form for more information.

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Harley stereo upgrade on this 2015 Harley Street Glide

Street Glide Sound Harley Stereo Upgrade
2015 Harley Street Gide came in for a Diamond Audio stereo upgrade. When it was done, this thing was LOUD AND CLEAR.

A local client recently brought his 2015 Harley-Davidson Street Glide to Ocala Car Audio for a sound system upgrade. He’d purchased audio upgrades for the bike from us a few years ago and installed them with the help of a friend. He decided that it wanted the system to sound better and play louder, so he brought the cool cruiser to us and explained his goals. After taking a look at his bike and talking about a few options, we put together a simple yet elegant solution that would meet his expectations.

Harley-Davidson Sound System Upgrade

We started this Harley stereo upgrade by removing the front fairing and the stock plastic speaker enclosure. We planned to install a set of Diamond Audio MP654 Pro-Series 6.5-inch coaxial horn-loaded speakers. Unlike conventional speakers, these drivers use an oversized horn-loaded tweeter and feature a massive 1.5-inch voice coil on the midrange driver. Even though they look gigantic, they fit into the stock speaker locations in the front fairing quite nicely.

As with any upgrade, choosing an amplifier that can deliver adequate power is crucial to getting great sound. We installed a Diamond Audio Micro84U amplifier on top of the radio inside the fairing. This amp is rated for 165 watts per channel, but it’s wired in what’s called bridged to provide a much as 300 watts to each speaker. So even with the volume on the radio cranked, there’s more than enough power to ensure that every word and music note will be crystal clear.

The icing on the cake for this upgrade was a Rockford Fosgate DSR1 digital signal processor. This compact and processor allows us to fine-tune the speakers’ output to deliver smooth frequency response that offers impressive realism. Why a DSP? All the best audio systems in clubs, stadiums and high-end car audio installations use them to get the best sound possible. On Harleys, they are a fundamental part of our upgrade packages, and they deal with the unpleasant equalization built into the factory Boom! Box radio.

Northern Florida’s Motorcycle Audio Upgrade Experts

With the installation complete, the client returned to pick up his motorcycle and check out the work. He was amazed at how good the audio system sounded. A few of his friends came by for similar sound system packages after hearing this one. If you’re looking for a fantastic audio system upgrade for your motorcycle, come speak with one of our Product Specialists. We usually have a few bikes around with upgraded stereo that you are welcome to audition. For more information, give us a call or send our team an e-mail using our website’s contact form.

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Amazing Audio for Ocala 2010 Harley-Davidson Street Glide

Street Glide StereoThe owner of Ocala Car Audio owned the heavily customized 2010 Harley-Davidson Street Glide you see here. Over five years, the bike served as the test-bed for different motorcycle audio speakers, amplifiers and source unit solutions. Of course, the motorcycle also spent more than its fair share of time on the road, so every component had exposure to the same real-world conditions that our clients’  bikes experience every day.

Custom Paint and Engine Work

Street Glide Stereo
This customized bike is loaded with upgrades.

It’s clear to see that his bike is anything but stock. The engine has been upgraded to a full Stage IV with new pistons, cams, a larger throttle body and much more. It makes over 110 horsepower and has more than adequate torque to get the bike up to speed quickly. The headlight was upgraded with a Heise BC-703S that features dedicated low- and high-beam projectors. A set of Heise HE-WL2 lights on the lower engine guard add additional light output to reveal objects at the side of the road.

The bike and several upgraded accessories, including 2014+ Harley stretched bags, Saddle Tramp BC-HD69-14 lid covers, a 95-HDIF-NP inner fairing replacement and a set of BC-HDLFSP-1 lower speaker fairing assemblies, were painted by Claudio and his team at Paint Worx in Ocala.

Harley-Davidson Street Glide Stereo System Upgrade

Rockford Fosgate speakers were used at all the corners of the bike.
Speakers in the lowers help reinforce the sound in the front of the bike.

The audio system on the bike has changed many times over the years. The final system you see here is based around a Sony XAV-AX7000 multimedia receiver that is mounted in the upgraded inner fairing we mentioned earlier. The deck feeds a Rockford Fosgate DSR1 digital signal processor, which was used to fine-tune the audio signals going to a four-channel Rockford Fosgate TM400X4ad amplifier that is installed in the front fairing. The amp’s front channels drive a set of Rockford TMS65 coaxial speakers in the upper fairing and a set of Diamond Audio MP654 in the lower fairing enclosures. A set of Rockford TMS69 speakers are mounted in the lids on the saddlebag.

The team at Ocala Car Audio emphasized that having two sets of speakers on the front of the bike was definitely the preferred way to create an immersive listening experience.

North Central Florida’s Motorcycle Audio Experts

If you’re interested in upgrading the sound system on your motorcycle, we invite you to drop by Ocala Car Audio. Bikes are always available for you to audition, and our team of product specialists would be happy to design a custom solution that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations. For more information or to schedule a consultation, give us a call or fill out our website’s contact form.

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Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate HD14TKIT

Rockford Fosgate HD14TKITIf you own a 2014 or newer Harley-Davidson cruiser, drop by Ocala Car Audio and check out the Rockford Fosgate HD14TKIT amp and speaker kit. Designed to bolt directly into your 2014+ Street Glide or 2015+ Road Glide, the kit includes everything we need to make your motorcycle audio system sound stunning. Let’s take a close look at what’s included in the HD14TKIT and explain why it’s a great option to upgrade your motorcycle stereo system.

What Comes With the Rockford Fosgate HD14TKIT

The HD14TKIT includes a pair of 6.5-inch TMS65 Element Ready water-resistant coaxial speakers and a set of replacement grilles that drop right into the factory openings in the fairing. The system also includes a marine-grade, four-channel, 400-watt Rockford Fosgate Power Series TM400Xad amplifier, with all the wiring we need to connect the amp to your bike’s wiring and a mounting bracket to locate the amp above the radio.

What Does the HD14TKIT Sound Like?

Rockford Fosgate HD14TKITCompared to the factory stereo on your Harley-Davidson, your sound system will not only play louder, but it will have more bass, improved clarity and more detail in the high-frequency region. We can wire the TM400Xad to deliver up to 200 watts to each of the speakers, or 100 watts to each of the front speakers and still power a set of rear speakers in your Tour Pak or saddlebags with 100 watts. If you have a 1998 through 2013 Street Glide, Rockford offers a very similar upgrade solution in its HD9813SG-TKIT.

Motorcycle Audio Installation Experts

The team members at Ocala Car Audio aren’t just mobile audio specialists — we live and breathe motorcycles. There are often a half-dozen bikes at the shop, and many have audio systems available for you to audition. Our team of technicians understands how to take your bike apart without fear of damaging the paint or brightwork, then integrate your audio upgrade seamlessly so that it will sound great for years and years.

If you are interested in making your motorcycle radio sound better, drop by Ocala Car Audio and ask about the Rockford Fosgate HD14TKIT or any of their sound upgrade kits for your Harley-Davidson cruiser. You can reach us by phone at 352-512-9897 or by e-mail using our contact page.

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Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Giveaway to help Support our Veterans

Support our VeteransRecently, a disabled Veteran client of Ocala Car Audio was at the shop, and we were talking about ways to support our Veterans. The client is an active member in several Veterans groups including the Wounded Warrior Project. He mentioned an article posted by the US Department of Veteran Affairs that reports an average of 20 Vets die by suicide every day. Frustrated with this information and concerned about how our Veterans are cared for, we came up with a plan to give away a Harley-Davidson motorcycle to a local Vet. We sincerely hope that it will lift their spirit and improve their life.

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Giveaway

Support our VeteransOur founder, Parish Tanner, is an avid biker. He not only owns and rides several Harleys, but he is an avid member of the motorcycle community. The bike is a 1991 Harley-Davidson FLHT that was purchased by Ocala Car Audio. It is being restored and upgraded thanks to the generous product, service and financial support of the following local businesses:

A1 Transmission
Del Zotto Products
First and Last Tab
GradeWorx
Mojos Grill
NPI Property Inspectors
Ocala Car Audio
PaintWorx
Shop 42
The Tilted Kilt Pub
Volthom Electric
Walden Direct Primary Care

The engine and six-speed transmission from a 2007 Street Glide will replace the original unit on the FHLT. The bike will receive a new wiring harness and new paint job to complete the refresh. The FLHT will be given away at the Tilted Kilt Pub at the last bike night of the year on November 3, 2018.

Additional Efforts to Support our Veterans

The bike giveaway is just part of the Ocala community plan to support our Veterans. We are also helping with the restoration and rehabilitation of a 1996 Nissan pickup truck that will be given away to another Veteran at The Mojo Grill and Catering Company on November 12 of this year.

In addition, Walden Direct Primary Care is donating six months of supplemental primary care to two Veterans. While this doesn’t replace the VA, this service makes accessing medical assistance easier and more convenient.

Finally, Ocala Car Audio has implemented a program where we will pay the sales taxes on any purchase Veterans make at our store. When a Veteran comes in, we’ll create a credit line item at the end of their invoice that is equal to the tax they would normally have to pay. All they need to do is show us proof that they are a Veteran. Drop by the store for details.

Passionate About the Ocala Community

Support our VeteransIf you follow Parish on Social Media, it’s clear that he is passionate about Ocala and Marion County. Parish said “Our Vets must be respected and honored, and never discarded or forgotten. They are the men and women who put their lives in harm’s way and allow us to live the lives we do.” If you are interested in our project to support our Veterans through the Harley-Davidson FLHT or Nissan truck giveaway, drop by Ocala Car Audio and speak with Parish or send an e-mail using our contact page.

If you are a Veteran, or a family member of a Veteran in crisis, please call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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