I wear a 1/2 helmet and can hear it just fine. the only time I cant is when I am on the freeway going 70 surrounded by traffic
As to upgrading I plan on leaving mine stock. I see no point in putting an expensive system in a vehicle with no doors or top - thats just asking to have someone take it.
I have a OEM radio system... The AM/FM reception better after several changes and a new back up camera but not good. I use the USB port with memory stick for my music, jazz, oldies, mixed. At a setting of 10 on volume I can hear just fine running down the road at 75 mph. F4 5+ windshield with Baker 'Air Wings' and NO top.
I have a Kenwood head unit, 400 Watt Rockford fosgate marine amp, (4) 6.5 Kicker speakers. 2 speakers are mounted with https://www.slingmods.com/pods…de-speaker-pods?vehicle=0 and the other 2 are mounted with https://www.slingmods.com/pods…-pods-ssv-works?vehicle=0. With this set up Traveling 85 MPH down freeway I can hear with ease and I dont even turn it up all the way. Speaker location is very important. the rear deck pods are imo best location for speakers.
I have the stock head unit, Ken wood 400 watt amp, fosgate and massive audio speakers in front and side pods.
Until today I could not hear it at 60 plus, but now it is awesome!!!!
Best thing is to not have it connected through the wiring harness
We never listen to the radio. Hell the radio can only get 1 of 6 stations in town and that's mainly static. We use the bluetooth. Stock 2016 SL. We have no problem hearing it with volume at 11 at 80MPH. I turn it up to 12 when the passenger is chatty and I don't feel like talking
If you have a tall windshield you can hear the stock radio. I can talk to my wife running 80mph without even raising my voice. Its all about getting the wind noise out of your ears.
However if it gets really windy I can turn up my radio and you can hear and feel my radio about 1/4 mile away. 
However if it gets really windy I can turn up my radio and you can hear and feel my radio about 1/4 mile away.
I know that's true. I heard Rab's radio all the way across the fairgrounds in Maggie Valley. I think it was "Kickin it in Tennessee" by Big Smo.
I have a Kenwood head unit, 400 Watt Rockford fosgate marine amp, (4) 6.5 Kicker speakers. 2 speakers are mounted with https://www.slingmods.com/pods…de-speaker-pods?vehicle=0 and the other 2 are mounted with https://www.slingmods.com/pods…-pods-ssv-works?vehicle=0. With this set up Traveling 85 MPH down freeway I can hear with ease and I dont even turn it up all the way. Speaker location is very important. the rear deck pods are imo best location for speakers.
I agree, I have basically the same setup but still using the stock radio with SirrusXM hooked into it. I run the volume at 10 usually up until I hit about 75-85 on the highway then I jack it all the way up to 12. Headrest speaker pods was the best mod I put in. Highly recommend them
I live in a no helmet state and recently purchase a Sena TuffTalk. Best purchase I could have made. I have a portable SiriusXM Stiletto hooked up to my SS radio.
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If you have a tall windshield you can hear the stock radio. I can talk to my wife running 80mph without even raising my voice. Its all about getting the wind noise out of your ears.
However if it gets really windy I can turn up my radio and you can hear and feel my radio about 1/4 mile away.
But Rab.. then we can't feel the wind through our hair.. 
But Rab.. then we can't feel the wind through our hair..
Hair?? Is this a new mod that I'm missing???
I dont have to worry about the wind in my hair!
I lost all my hair 1 year from the date I got married. Believe it or not..... My hair was so thick when I got married I had to have them use a razor blade and thinning shears to simply cut my hair. One year later I was completely bald.
I dont have to worry about the wind in my hair!
I lost all my hair 1 year from the date I got married. Believe it or not..... My hair was so thick when I got married I had to have them use a razor blade and thinning shears to simply cut my hair. One year later I was completely bald.
Mine went from thick and dark to thick and GREY. She tells me often you have so much gray in your hair and beard, I look at her and say thank you.
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I dont have to worry about the wind in my hair!
I lost all my hair 1 year from the date I got married. Believe it or not..... My hair was so thick when I got married I had to have them use a razor blade and thinning shears to simply cut my hair. One year later I was completely bald.
Yeah, know how you feel ... 
I'm not looking for massive volume, but I am looking to upgrade with Kicker or SSV 6.5" units, in some SSV rear pods.
- Polaris Slingshot Rear Deck Hump Speaker Pods by SSV Works -
The standard head unit that I will be using can put out 4 X 45W into 4 Ohms.
Am I likely to need to add a power amplifier? As I was considering a Class D Panasonic amp.
- GM-D8604 - Class FD 4-Channel Bridgeable Amplifier | Pioneer Electronics USA -
The intention was to place this in the glovebox, if I need it. However, even though it's a class D amp, will it get too hot sitting in that location?
Any thoughts on the subject would be appreciated.
Put in a 4KW pre-amp with 28Kw 32" sub woofer and face to the rear. You'll save gas and impress all your neighbors on your music selection choices.
@UK_Paul, I have the SSV pods under my roll hoops and was trying to decide between the Pioneer amp and another. After you posted this I took another look and ordered the Pioneer. Have never had issues with my Pioneer equipment. Mounting it under the seat.
@dangerdarrell Do you have any ideas about where you will install it yet ?
