Upgrading My Harley radio to Soundstream

[@jmaniace]

Nice I got one in Feb for my 15 Ultra and love it. You need to watch Volunteer Audios videos. He has a lot of good info. You have at lest one update to do and it will give you a 13 band eq and few other upgrades. Also I think you forgot the black rubber isolators for you screws which I did also and had to go back in and install them. It doesn't say anything about them in the install manual.

[@daileyshow8353]

Cool I will have to check that out!

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you for the mention!

[@daileyshow8353]

I was actually gonna buy the radio from you instead of freeman’s but you didn’t have the one with the handlebar controls in stock

[@volunteeraudio]

@@daileyshow8353 we have a huge shipment coming, they have been selling faster than they can be produced. We will have plenty next week

[@daileyshow8353]

Good deal!

[@tylerpreston1124]

Just got mine today and installed it very easy simple to do but can you show a video on how to change the background like using the USB like picture off the internet?

[@ddwilkins]

Seems like a pretty simple install. Thanks

[@daileyshow8353]

Super simple! That’s why I went with that radio I didn’t want to worry about wiring or extra brackets

[@montekrueger7330]

check in settings if there is a loudness setting make sure its on ,makes a huge difference

[@daileyshow8353]

Yea I turned it on for a min but was getting some distortion. If you do the new update it take that loud away but gives you a 13 band eq instead of 10. All you have to do this is put each setting on 6 and it’s the same as loud

[@montekrueger7330]

@@daileyshow8353 yep got the update from volunteer audio already loaded on a usb for 15 bucks

[@floydkemp3134]

I'm waiting for the updated version...thanks!

[@daileyshow8353]

Yea I saw something about a new version suppose to be coming out soon

[@def031989]

From what I understand the new ones will be around 600 more and will only show gauge functions

[@freebehindbars8654]

It’ll be late in the year and only real difference is XM radio built in, something you can add to this.

[@floydkemp3134]

@@freebehindbars8654 Thanks for the info!

[@floydkemp3134]

@@daileyshow8353 Thank for the info!

[@dirtyredwitdacat7074]

Great video. I just ordered mines today. Whats the wireless piece you have the android play?

[@gorillamoto5329]

Was there a protective film on yours out of the box? I had a piece of tape in the top left corner that wasn't attached to anything. It has scratches across the entire front of the screen.

[@davidebenedetti7116]

I have a question, in my 2017 Street Glide CVO, if I push the button on the right of the handlebar, on the original screen I see the outside temperature, is this function also available in this new radio?

[@diegoj.1501]

I have my install yesterday, but sounds less of the original radio is any set up I need to do it to sounds better ?thanks for sharing

[@freebehindbars8654]

Will a screen protector for the GTS radio work on this HDHU14+?

[@harleychuck3442]

Good video.. Is there a selection to turn the beeping noise of while making a selection?

[@daileyshow8353]

Yes! I actually turned mine off. It’s in the settings menu

[@dirtyredwitdacat7074]

so I have an question I put this head unit on my roadglide but it's not flush like the oem was? was your this way as well? I have an 2016 harley davidson roadglide

[@freebehindbars8654]

You find the screw that dropped into the fairing? Something tells me 3 screws are holding it now. Lol On a serious note, the new update includes a 13 band EQ and HD Orange, plus a few more things.

[@daileyshow8353]

Yea I found it I had to pull it back out to reach where it fell 😂

[@freebehindbars8654]

@@daileyshow8353 That’s my luck.

[@danruiz32]

i have an 18 road glide like yours, thinking of upgrading to this unit. with the same speakers did you notice any difference in sound of the bat ?, lowder ?

[@roadking.118]

Does this have navigation?

[@davep0639]

You'll have to keep us posted on "water-proofing" and overall longevity. I've gone through 2 XAV-AX7000 HUs due to water damage. Place I got it from went belly up so I went back to stock. I ride in the rain all the time and the Sony just couldn't handle it.

[@daileyshow8353]

Yea I’ve heard that about Sony. I’ll definitely keep you updated if it messes up

[@davep0639]

@@daileyshow8353After watching your video, I checked the specs and found that the Soundstream has an ipx6 weatherproof rating so it shouldn't have any issues. In your video it was hard to tell a difference in volume when you were lowering it. Does the volume control work properly?

[@daileyshow8353]

@@davep0639 I didnt know the rating but did hear it was better than the sony and the factory deck with waterproofing

[@richardmatos5267]

Does it still have GPS?

[@bigbeef8935]

you’ll be glad you did, Harley’s stock ones with the GPS absolutely suck! Navigation is so ass backwards.

[@ferdinandmontalvo8510]

I have a 2016 Street glide special. Will the radio for my bike. What’s the model info on radio

[@daileyshow8353]

The radio will hook directly up on your bike. It’s the sound stream reserve HDHU 14+

[@ferdinandmontalvo8510]

@@daileyshow8353 thanks

[@6thwatergateplumber]

So does this remove the requirement or need to use Boom Entertainment??? Or, will this work with Cardo and other communication set-ups more easily ?

[@daileyshow8353]

Yea it does. As far as the communication part I’m not sure I never use that feature

[@heybruh3274]

Is that really an upgrade or just a different choice? Think about it.

[@killerBGarage]

Good video man. I'm on the fense of switching to this new head unit as well. Did you notice any better sound quality with the new hdhu?

[@daileyshow8353]

For sure and more power it’s got a better internal amp and if you do the upgrade it’s a 13 bang EQ

[@killerBGarage]

@@daileyshow8353 Awesome man. I think I just made my mins up. Thanks for the reply you da man

[@pjones2432]

Installed in my 2016flhtp great unit. Just the apple and android car play is worth it never mind the power difference. Friends all noticed it on ride and are switching to this unit !!

[@georgesmith6785]

Question cb does not work but does the push to talk work to your passenger

[@daileyshow8353]

I am not sure honestly I don’t use that feature

[@ptsb5a]

Does this head unit offer the same functionality as the HD stock one on my 2020 Road Glide Limited? Like TPMS readout, whether EITMs is on or not, time since last service, being able to see fault codes....you know, all that HD crap.

[@daileyshow8353]

No and if you have a 2020 you should already have the GTS radio so I wouldn’t change it out

[@ptsb5a]

@@daileyshow8353 Rats... a map update through HD is frikkin expensive. I thought I could get around that by using Google Maps and Android Auto. Thanks bud.

[@nen9]

​@@ptsb5a you can get apple carplay andriod auto on the gts

[@ptsb5a]

@@nen9 I managed to get the software online and do the update after watching a couple of other videos.

[@mackdiesel6437]

Could i upgrade my 2016 street glide special to this? Didn't find the info online.

[@daileyshow8353]

Yes

[@mackdiesel6437]

@@daileyshow8353 thank you sir, definitely gunna check out more of your videos.

[@sirsloth8579]

So how much was that head unit???

[@daileyshow8353]

$870

[@sirsloth8579]

@@daileyshow8353 We just put in the Soundstream 1200D Amp in both bikes and OMG are they Hella loud!!!

[@richesposito9384]

where did you purchase?

[@daileyshow8353]

freemanscarstereo.com/products/precision-power-hdhu14-hdhu-14hcm?_pos=1&_sid=227461420&_ss=r but they are sold out right now. However volunteeraudio.com/product/soundstream-reserve-hdhu14-replacement-radio-fits-2014-harley-davidson-touring-motorcycles-thumb-control-module-included has them in

[@RobAshton44]

Why did you upgrade radio if you already had the newer harley one?

[@daileyshow8353]

I had the GT radio. The newest one is the GTS. If I had the newest I probably wouldn’t have upgraded but the GT takes forever to connect to Bluetooth and with upgrading it makes the whole thing touchscreen so aesthetically it looks better too. Plus it has rca connection so I don’t have to run a splitter off my speaker wire for my amp

[@RobAshton44]

@@daileyshow8353 oh ok I thought it was the updated radio already. I have the old one too and it does take forever

[@daileyshow8353]

Yea to get the updated Harley radio it is $2000

[@RobAshton44]

@@daileyshow8353 yea absolutely crazy

[@milltime48]

Looks good but absolutely no base

[@matt51402]

How many watts are you going to from stock?

[@daileyshow8353]

The only thing I could find says the stock Harley gt radio is 25 watts per channel I’m guessing so 50 since they only have two channels

[@daileyshow8353]

Boom! Box 6.5GT features a low distortion 25-watt/channel amplifier that has been optimized for great sound in an open-air environment. The result is cleaner, sharper sound at volumes up to 25% louder than previous Original Equipment radios.

[@neano62]

Was there a certain feature on this Soundstream that you had to have over your stock radio?

[@daileyshow8353]

Oh yea for one the interface is a lot better. I wanted the apple car play and faster Bluetooth connection I run my radio off my phone a lot and with the factory Harley Gt radio it takes forever to connect. The 350 watt internal amp is definitely an upgrade. The stock radio doesn’t come with rca hook ups for amps you have to buy a converter. Not to mention if you upgrade to the new Harley GTS radio it’s $2000 and this less than half that price.

[@neano62]

@@daileyshow8353 I’ve been told that 2018 and earlier stock radios are slow as molasses and this Soundstream is night and day faster. Have you put that radio next to a 2019 and later stock radio w/comparable speakers and ear tested for clarity , loudness and overall better sound than stock? What kind of amp you think n about installing? Thx and you’ve posted a good video here👊

[@daileyshow8353]

@@neano62 No I have not had it next to the Harley GTS radio but at half the price, bigger amp, EQ and RCA hook ups im sure I would still go with this radio. If I get around a GTS i will check out the differences for sure

[@neano62]

@@daileyshow8353 excellent. Post up a video if you can! Can’t get anybody to “Compare” the two side by side , must be a “I can’t” thing cause they don’t wanna stir the pot and loose business 🤷🏻 …

[@jeffwalker7606]

Did you retain all your thumb controls to navigate through the radio or just the volume and skip button? And also what did you use to get the wireless apple carplay?

[@daileyshow8353]

yes all thumb controls still work just like the factory. I use a Drivelink adapter that i got off amazon for $80 but i think they are $100 now

[@joemesserhd1]

Video was good…..

[@daileyshow8353]

Thanks! I’m trying to get better this one was longer than I’d like but is what it is

[@tommyjusz]

get rid of that beep!!!

[@daileyshow8353]

Yea that got shut off real fast lol

[@volunteeraudio]

@@daileyshow8353 you need to do the software update, if it still was preset to beep you have the oldest software and it gets much better after the update. NEW FEATURES! Huge 13 Band EQ Upgrade Software Update for Soundstream Reserve HDHU14+ Harley Radio kzbin.info/www/bejne/oILcd6OhpquWepo

[@MrGotslap]

The choice in brand is terrible I hope they sponsored this video… sound stream has been a garbage audio company for years.

[@daileyshow8353]

No sponsorship and I’ve loved it. My buddy has one too and no issues and another friend buying one today

[@loyalhearted6101]

The fact that you spent all that money on the road glide and have to upgrade your sound system is beyond me, but you Harley guys continue to get charged Champagne prices and getting beer budget product.

[@daileyshow8353]

Well I didn’t have to upgrade the factory radio got the job done but I like to customize

[@SC-br6tu]

@@daileyshow8353 it amazes me how much people like to talk shit on Harley Davidson. I mean it’s only the most iconic motorcycle brand ever 😂😂😂

[@beercanbrian1880]

To each his own but a stereo on a motorcycle pretty toolish in my opinion. Before you guys go off, I get the argument. Out in the middle of nowhere listening to your tunes? I get it. For me personally, I prefer the natural sounds around me. Wind and the bike. The guy going down Main St. with his stereo blasting? Dude, stop it. You look like such a tool.

[@tdozzy991]

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