HOW TO GET THE LOUDEST AND CLEANEST SOUND FROM YOUR SONY XAV-AX7000 ON YOUR HARLEY!!
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- In this video we will show you how to get the loudest and cleanest sound from your Sony XAV-AX7000 on your Harley Davidson Motorcycle
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I’m running this 7000 in my 2014 Street Glide.
This is a great video. Had no clue what some of these features did
That's just what I want with the right speakers. I will be calling you soon.
Great video I'm on your waiting list for the electra glide standard kit. I can't wait for your call looking forward to installing on my bike
Thank you for your religious backgrounds makes it more enjoyable. I have bought a Rockford fosgate system kit was cut outs out of necessity for my Street glide special. Love to know and hopefully see videos helping us with that system. I do have a Sony 5000 love it the Rockford fosgate is absolutely amazing would love to see more tunability for the amp
Your videos are very intuitive and educational keep up the great work. My nephew has just purchased a brand new Harley-Davidson Electra glide standard with advice that all the upgrades could be done at better price point will higher quality and I have referred him to you hopefully getting the kit situated and installing it for him I can't wait to see the kappas with a Hertz installed on his bike. Might be jealous cuz I got a Rockford fosgate system that I put in 2 years ago
Great video I wish you had a shop in Pennsylvania. Thanks
I love the Tennessee weather! Thank you for watching!
Very informative video. Thank you for this helpful information.
Is the new Soundstream as clean as this radio…?
I’ve had a DSO mode on my Sony I had in my 09 FLTR and with that function just in the middle position…OMG that stereo ROCKED…
It is very comparable in sound quality, both sound great
I need info on how I can add my Rockford Fosgate 4 channel 400 amp. Just a basic how to intergrade into my AX7000 for a little more volume.
It’s really not louder by adding that particular amp, it’s roughly the same power as the radio, I would add the hertz Hmp4d instead which has 600 watts instead of the 400 watts the Rockford makes, remember the Sony makes 400 watts as well
Great video!
The only problem with this stereo you loose some sound with the sirius xm. Replaced both and still loose that top end sound. Lots of people say it should be better but the Sirius xm has cut power due to no competition.
thx for a great video on the ax-7000 radio, learn something new on maximizing the output of the unit.
Thank you for watching !
Great video. Informative and easy to follow. Question(s), if I'm understanding correctly, this Sony unit has an amp (4 X 100 watt max) within the radio and capable of running 4 speakers ( say Hertz SX 165 Neos). Do you feel there is a need to run a second amp and add 2 or 4 more speakers. Two points of concern, 1st- will there be a significant increase of power draw on the battery (therefore having to upgrade the battery). And, 2nd- with a second amp and 2 or 4 speakers, how much increased volume would I be able to use? In that, it's great to be loud, but sometimes to much is just to much. As the video goes, this appears to be a relative simple plug and play by installing a Sony unit and two sets of new Neos. I'm I missing something or this a great upgrade at a minimal cost? I look forward to your reply and keep up the great videos. Thank you
Since the radio is 2ohm stereo capable you can run up to 8 speakers, for example, 2 upper coaxial, 2 lower coaxial, 2 tour pak speakers and 2 lid speakers off the radio without adding an additional amp, this radio produces about 80 watts rms @ 2 ohm and will surprise you how much power it puts out while only requiring about 20 amps of current
Thank. I think you just made my audio upgrade choice much easier and less expensive. A simple plug and play head unit versus run two amps.
I just installed this radio on my 2018 Road glide special on Friday. I have db drive euphoria EX6NCD in the fairing and hertz sx690 neo in my saddlebag lids powered by sound digital Evox 1200.4 -2ohm. Stock 6.5 GT flashed and tuned with Rockford DSR1. The GT radio has so many glitches from time to time. I removed it. My amp took a dump on me so I wired all my speakers to the sony xav-ax7000 without the DSR1. Boy! Let me tell you this internal amplifier will surprise you. Will I win a sound competition? No, but I can hear my tunes at highway speed until I replace my amp.
@@volunteeraudio I bought this stereo about 2 years ago and just bought more speakers. Is it possible to use the wire harness for the 2 fairing speakers and plug other speakers into the rca connections? I tried and got nothing from the rca connection, is there a setting to allow this?
@@bradtbickford the rca outputs go to an amplifier not speakers
I appreciate you!!
Thank you!
Question... if you are going to put the dimmer on auto... cant you just hook it up to a separate switch or inline it to other lights you may have added so that you don't blind yourself during night riding? to much light from the dash will actually lower visibility.
You can manually connect the dimmer wire if you like to auxiliary lighting but most people run the lights during the day which in turn keeps the screen dimmed
Your videos are always so helpful!
Great video! I have the XAV and am running the Rockford front speaker kit with amp and also added the rear lid speaker kit. Running them off the same amp. I’m wanting to add the Rockford sub and enclosure that Harley just released last year. That speaker is a 2ohm. I would push it with its own amp of course. What settings would you recommend on the head unit? And should I change fuse as you said in video?
Normally the fuse only blows if you clip the outputs, I would go rca from the subwoofer out to your subwoofer amp, I do not sell Rockford so I do not know much about what frequencies those subwoofers play well
Hello great video, I just have one question can you connect a sena free wire to the Bluetooth to connect through the coms system on the bike?
No you can not
Have Hertz 200.1 and 200 L’s done 50 and it’s fine
Question I have a Sony 7000 with Rocford Fosgate amp and have set the clipping. Does the input to the amp change when I set the fader for a balance? Will it change the clipping if I set the rear speakers on full?
If you are referring to the 400 watt Rockford 4 channel amp, I have tested and the Sony radio has as much power as that amp, make sure you are using an rca to feed signal into the amp, not high level speaker input, after your gains have been set on your amp any eq or filter setting that you increase can create clipping at a lower volume than the volume you chose when setting your amp gains, small changes are normally ok but don’t turn the bass all the way up or turn needed high pass filters off and expect it to stay clear and non distorted
I have a currently have a 2019 street glide, it has a 4.3 boom radio head unit (the pre navigation model) I have the Rockford fosgate stage 2 setup with the speakers and amplifier (the Harley Rockford amp that mounts in the bag) I would love to upgrade the head unit. Can I install this Sony head unit and still use the Rockford stuff?
You should get the Soundstream reserve Hdhu14+, it’s a much better radio for your Streetglide volunteeraudio.com/product/soundstream-reserve-hdhu14-replacement-radio-fits-2014-harley-davidson-touring-motorcycles-thumb-control-module-included
I have the 7000 and 2017 Electra Glide Limited and I want to upgrade the sound without breaking the bank. What are your suggestions?
If you want more volume and clarity I would suggest looking at our complete speaker kits, we can wire and pretune the amp for your Sony 7000, volunteeraudio.com/motorcycles/stage-kit-year-ranges/2014-2022-stage-kits/2014-2022-batwing-stage-kits
Nice video Mr Jay! One of your recent customers and now new sub. Question: what fuse will blow after extended radio on if 4 ohm is selected? Are you talking about the radio power in line fuse that came with the radio package you supply? I didn't open that rubber cover to see what size fuse y'all supplied, perhaps that's the 15 amp fuse that you say will blow? Or is it one of the main fuses on the bike within the fuse box? This is good to know.
This is a great reference video. Please keep them coming. Can't wait for an upgrade to this radio where I can use apple car play to run the radio speakers and radio screen and have BT audio and voice from the radio or phone into my Cardo unit for cell phone audio and video. Right now, I haven't figured out how to have both visual on radio screen via car play and BT audio and voice with my Cardo unit. Appears it's one or the other. With car play, I cannot use hey Siri cause my BT helmet microphone will not work cause I'm plugged into the radio usb, and the wired mic will not work cause I'm riding the bike at speed and even if I had the mic cord plugged into the radio it would not work cause it could not distinguish my voice. I'm not wearing a corded mike while riding a motorcycle. And there is a lot of switching I have to do to take the call which I'm always now missing calls and cannot make calls if I'm on car play. If I'm not operating the unit correctly or if I'm doing something wrong. Please let me know. Thanks!
The fuse in the rear of the radio is the one referred to, you have to unplug the harness from the rear of the radio to access it, anytime CarPlay is active, Bluetooth is disabled, no matter how you do it using Siri to control the radio on a Harley is nearly impossible at speed
Thank you for watching!
You guys are awesome, where are u located, hopefully in Texas! Haha
We are located in Oliver springs Tennessee
So I got caught in the rain, I have this same unit and now my thumb controls work anymore. Any idea what happened?
Thumb control module or the front button bar got water in it
GOOD MORNING IS THE RADIO WATERPROOF? A THOUSAND THANKS
No this radio by Sony is not marine rated, the new Soundstream reserve radio is IPX6 marine rated, the same as the factory radio from Harley
volunteeraudio.com/product/soundstream-reserve-hdhu14-replacement-radio-fits-2014-harley-davidson-touring-motorcycles-thumb-control-module-included
If this unit has built in amp, is the boom amp removed?
The Sony radio was not compatible with the boom amp, so we no longer use Sony radios in Harley Davidson’s since Soundstream reserve introduced Harley specific radios. They are superior in every way and do keep factory options like boom amplifiers. We always recommend a larger amplifier with 100 watts rms per channel or more to hear clearly at highway speeds
Great explanation, what crossover setting for the 6.5 neo / hearts sv200L ?
The neo 6.5” needs 110hz and up , if we run 8” or 6x9 we usually set it to 85hz, if it’s clear at high volumes leave it there, if not try 110hz and listen,
Good VIDEO!
so i bought this unit from fathead cycles love it. ok my question is how to hook up second set of speakers without splicing in the existing wires? I did ask fatheads tech support but they had me splice into the front speaker wire. So i get sound in the back lid speakers (which I also installed) yet don't seem to put out enough volume??? I was thinking I needed a amp for the back speakers, but after watching your vid it doesn't sound like i need the amp, can I use RCA speaker wire to plug into back of unit?
I hope I'm making myself clear ? thank you in advance. MMM by the way I have a 2014 street glide and I installed lid speakers onto the side saddles. was even thinking of put on tour pak speaker?
Rear speakers should be connected to the rear speaker wires, they are EIA color coded. Green and green/black stripe is left rear, purple and purple/black stripe is right rear. Fathead cycles is now out of business
@@volunteeraudio sorry I'm dumb when it comes to this. so i bought my 7000 from fat head cycles which came with the plug and play. i put a set of speakers into my saddle bags but had to splice into the wires. My question is there a better way of hooking up those speakers or even another set of speakers without splicing the wires?? mainly because this is all prewired for lug and play for just the two front speakers in the fairing. hope I'm making sense ?? LOL laughing at self. thank you
Will this radio work for a 2007 Harley Electra Glide Ultra Classic?? I think they have a aftermarket inside fairing now.
The Sony xav-ax7000 will if you have the Metra 95-hdif fairing
@@volunteeraudio do y’all sell that too
@@weirdeyez we do, but currently out of stock
What should the input level be set to when playing Bluetooth? The 3 ... dots on top rot of screen when play via Bluetooth. Thanks
Fm is your weakest source, Bluetooth is the strongest, we do not normally boost the Bluetooth input so each source is similar in volume
Hi, Do the joy sticks still work? Can you use the touch screen with gloves on? How visible is the screen when the sunlight hits it? (I hear bad things)
This video was made before the Hdhu14+ was released from Soundstream, we now recommend it over the Sony since it has a marine ipx rating and a much more visible screen, the thumb controls worked on the Sony just as they do on the new Soundstream reserve, not all gloves work on the screen, if it works on your phone screen they will work on the radio screen
Can someone help with this radio cutting off and repowering back up whenever you turn the volume up
You don’t have proper sized power and ground ran to the battery
@@volunteeraudio I ran a thicker gauge what size do you recommend
What about setting for 8” Hertz SV 200.1 as well as PVR 8MR500CF-NDY-4 or PVR 8MB700FT-NDY-4?
Hertz ST35’s
You need to use the crossover on your amp and compare frequency specs from hertz on the sv200, I would suggest upgrading to the sv200neo. Your tweeters come with external caps to protect them from bass so use those as well
This video is about how to get the most out of the radio. For amp information you need to watch our other videos and future videos as well. If you purchased your equipment from us we also offer free tech support so give us a call
By any chance do you have a package deal with the Sony 7000 and a pair of Hertz speakers (2) for a streetglide special? If so, how much?
The 7000 is on backorder but we do have the new Soundstream radio in stock and it is awesome
Hello, do you know if the Hertz SV 165.1 SPL Midrange 165mm 4 Ohm SV1651 fits a 2016 street glide and if it works with the XAV-AX7000?
You want the sv165neo or sx165neo, the neo magnets increase efficiency and allow it to fit without modification
My sony 7000 was installed at a shop. At volume 45 radio shuts off and turns back on. Power is tied into original power from fuse panel that still has a 15 in it the radio has a 20 fuse. Is is thats its calling for power but not getting it so it shuts off? Should i put a 20 in fuse panel or run an all new wire from positive on battery heavier gauge
Upgrade your power and ground to battery
I’m trying this tomorrow
On the USB can you add an external USB Extension to run down your back bone into your tour pack so you can have your phone or phone service phone and MP3 player in there the hook up?
The longer the usb, the more likely CarPlay and Android auto will not work correctly
@@volunteeraudio hmmm so USB 2 can it display say the phone playing MP3’s I use phone as an MP3 player
@@Heavy69Metal you can play music from a usb flash drive, extension should not cause an issue as long as you use a quality cable
@@volunteeraudio I use a phone for an MP3 player
@@Heavy69Metal this radio since it has Apple CarPlay will not operate an iPod, it will decode mp3 if the device can be used as a mass storage device
I have the 7000 and I’m looking to get rid of the factory speakers in my 2014 ultra limited. What do you suggest with this radio again?
Hertz sx165neo, if unavailable due to shortage, cento pro 6.5” from hertz are also good speakers, neo are the best
@@volunteeraudio do y’all have them in stock? I assume they are direct replacements? Plug and play? Thanks!!
Have you ever use the DSR1 Aftermarket amplifiers and have a loud popping sound when you turn the power on to the bike?
It’s a delay issue, amp is turning on before your source
@@volunteeraudio so what setting do you set to stop it
@@Heavy69Metal I don’t use the dsr1, it’s one of the worst dsp’s in my opinion
@@volunteeraudio I’m
Waiting on the Diamond audio 88 to come out
@@Heavy69Metal s8 is a much better dsp from hertz
Alot of echos on your videos,but l like your videos
We have worked to fix this in future videos
I called today and I’m ordering the hertz 165 speakers for my 03 Electra glide with the metra 95. One issues I’m having is the Sony 7000 is shutting off if I turn it up over 40? I want to fix this before I add 2 new sets of speakers. One set in the fairing and one set in the lowers. Any suggestions?
Run larger power and ground wire from radio all the way to the battery
@@volunteeraudio thank you that was my next thing to try. Is this a common issue? I would have assumed the factory power would have been sufficient. I also bought a fathead kit and now you guys are my new place to buy.
Second question. Im added the 165’s to the lowers as well, should I use the rear speaker plug out of the plug and play? I won’t be adding tour pack or bag lids to this system.
@@seanhill2627 with the Metra parts from fathead the wiring was too small and the modules pull to much current, it was not an issue with our wiring kit. For sure though this will fix your issue
@@volunteeraudio Perfect!!!!! Thank you!!! Can’t wait to get my new speakers. I’ll be changing out wiring!!! Gauge suggestion?
@@volunteeraudio how would you wire the lower speakers in? Use the rear speakers plug out of the plug and play or splice into the front speakers? I won’t be adding rear speakers on this bike?
I’m adding ground zero 6.5 and plan on byamping. Running ch 1,2 to the tweeters and 3,4 to the woofer with the Sony. Thoughts?
I would suggest a more efficient speaker, I have personally installed the yellow basket ground zeros and the hertz sx165neo in the same bike, hertz was much louder off the same power and fits without modification to the pods
@@volunteeraudio I was running the speakers in the lids and in the lower front fairing to power them. I have a total of 8 speakers, and you’re saying the head unit can handle them all? I need better front speakers. Do the Rockford Fosgate TMS65 speakers good for the front? Thanks!
@@MalcolmTodd1966 I would never upgrade to Rockford speakers, they are the same as stock boom and we take them out constantly since no one is happy with them, yes this radio will run up to 8 speakers, 2ohm load per channel when you give it sufficient power and ground from the battery. I would recommend the Hertz Sx165neo front speakers or hertz sv165neo fronts
@@volunteeraudio How much for a set of those?
Is there much difference between the Sony XAV-AX8000 & AX8050D?
8050d is the European model, no Sirius xm and a different frequency for FM
@@volunteeraudio Thank you for this info!!
I can’t get my phone to ring through the speakers is it something in the settings I need to turn on.
Phone only comes through the front channels, make sure you are using the fronts if feeding an amp, also that your phone is connected through Bluetooth for media and calls, you may only be connected to media. You do have a Harley correct?
@@volunteeraudio yes 2017 Street glide okay thanks for the info.
Question: If I'm running a Rockford amp and I only have my fairing speakers (Sony), would I need to adjust the speaker impedance load from 2 to 4 Ohm? Does it matter? This is a great vid! I installed my 7000 unit a little over a year ago and thought I had my settings correct.
The 4ohm setting gives more internal amp output, leave it on 4ohm
@@volunteeraudio thanks for the quick reply!
I’m going to use external amps how do I shut down the internal amp?
You don’t turn off the internal amp
@@volunteeraudio what happens if the 15 amp fuse is taken out? Will everything else function just not the internal amp?
@@Heavy69Metal the radio will not power on
@@Heavy69Metal there is no need to disable the internal amp, when no load “speaker” is connected it is not causing any significant power draw
Using the rca pre outs bypasses the internal amp.
Do you make custom speaker grills for a batwing fairing?
Yes
@@volunteeraudio I have a Metra 95-HDIF inner fairing and want a 6.5" mesh speaker grill that will mount the Diamond Audio M075t tweeters in the center of them in front of the 6.5" speaker. Is this something you can fabricate?
@@barrys.1172 get the st25kneo for the gauge holes looks and sounds better, there is no depth from the grill to the mid for tweeter clearance if put in the grill
@@volunteeraudio I do not want them in the gauge holes and am looking for someone to make custom grills as i specified. I will keep searching for someone that will make what I want. Thank you.
@@volunteeraudio others make them for 13 and down in 5.25" and 6.5" for 14+. 14+ have a 3 hole mount to the inner fairing with the speaker in the pod and 13 down obviously won't work. I want this same type of look (setup) for my Metra with 6.5" grills and am constantly getting other alternatives. Why I ask? As a customer wanting a specific item that has to be custom made to what I want and willing to pay for the time to fabricate it then I either need someone to say "yes I can do that for you" or "no, sorry I can not" and not have someone try to sell me on an alternative method or product. I apologize for the rant but I'm just looking for someone to make me what I want without getting pushed in another direction.
What plug and play unit do you use on it
We build a plug in play system that uses a scosche interface, much more reliable than the Metra axxess interface
@@volunteeraudio I have the LPHD15
Have a set of wires with a 3.5mm key1 key2 and gnd what does the 3.5mm go into on back on the 7000
What does the key1 key2 and gnd connect too
The other has an orange wire or 2 places also a reverse in and a REM out MAX 0.4A
What does these go to on the Harley it’s a 2018 road glide
@@Heavy69Metal our setup is prewired by us, you don’t use key wires or key ground, 3.5 plug goes in blue port for swc
@@volunteeraudio so the 3.5 plug goes into the blue female inlet in back of the radio right?
What about the orange wires to they get hooked together or to something else? There is two of them not connected
Good video except your information about speaker impedance is ass backward.
Actually the Sony radio is backwards from all amplifiers, normal amplifiers increase power when seeing a 2ohm load over a 4ohm load, Sony actually lowers power of the internal amp when 2 ohm is selected, 4 ohm puts out more power and will blow the 15amp fuse at high volumes when connected to a 2ohm speaker
Lol, Throw Sony 7000 in trash is the first step... upgrade to GTS...
When this was made the GTS was about $1300 more and the Soundstream reserve Hdhu14+ was not released yet. These were not trash but for sure had issues with riders that continue to ride in the rain. We now feel the HDHU14+ is a better radio option for 2014-up Harley and still roughly $1200 less than a GTS radio
I have the Harley 2018 6.5 gt head unit with stage 2 boom system upgraded for my speakers. Will this unit still be plug and play and run the stage 2 boom speakers? Or will I have to replace the amps and speakers if I switch to this head unit?
The boom amps and speakers would need replaced to use this radio