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The latest generation of Road Glide and Street Glide touring bikes from Harley-Davidson are now ready for a high-performance audio system upgrade thanks to Rockford Fosgate. We took a look at the Stage 2 and Stage 3 kits recently. Now it’s time for a deep dive into the HD24BL69 saddlebag speaker kits. Let’s check them out!

Features of the Rockford Fosgate HD24BL69

The Rockford Fosgate HD24BL69 is a cut-in speaker kit designed for 2024 and newer Road Glide and Street Glide bikes with the Skyline infotainment system and Harley-Davidson’s ABS saddlebags. You can check fitment for your bike using the compatibility chart on the product page.

The kit includes a pair of the new TMS24-69 6×9-inch Element Ready speakers, a set of bag-lid grilles, the speaker bucket system, the lid cutting templates and a plug-and-play wire harness. The kits are compatible with the Power Lock Kit, so you can keep your gear safe.

How the HD24BL69 Kit Works

Here’s how the Rockford Fosgate HD24BL69 kit works. Your installer will remove the lids from the factory saddlebags, then protect them with masking tape. Next, the cutting templates included with the kit are put in place, and holes are drilled to serve as a pilot for a saw. Lastly, the bag-lids are cut to make room for the speaker upgrade.

Once the lids are cut, the grille and basket assemblies are put in place. The new baskets mount from the top, providing room for a large speaker. They fasten to a self-centering backer ring for a watertight seal, and integrated O-rings help improve water resistance. Finally, with the speaker and wiring installed, a set of grilles shaped to match the bag geometry fit in place, and the Rockford Fosgate badge on the outside shows you are serious about your music.

Exploring the new TMS24-69 Speakers

While every component in the kit is vital to performance, the heart of the upgrade is the new TMS24-69 speakers. These new speakers take everything you love about Rockford Fosgate motorcycle audio and take things up a notch or two. First and foremost, the speakers are Element Ready. This means they can handle exposure to rain and prolonged UV without fear of damage. Each component in the speaker, from the high-performance coaxial tweeter and curvilinear polypropylene woofer cone to the motor components and basket, won’t fail even after thousands of hours of shocks and vibration.

The new speakers are based around a glass-fiber reinforced PA66 Nylon basket. This rigid and thermally stable design ensures motor geometry remains accurate. The carbon-impregnated woofer cone is attached to the basket using a Santoprene rubber surround that resists rot and UV degradation. The carbon doping in the cone enhances thermal stability and damping, resulting in tight bass and clear midrange performance. The new speakers have more excursion capability than their predecessors, with an Xmax specification of 4.5 millimeters in each direction.

Speaking of output, Rockford Fosgate implemented its Vertical Attach Surround Technique (VAST) geometry on the woofer surround. VAST dramatically increases the driver’s cone area, which translates to more bass and improved efficiency.

Dual neodymium motor magnets ensure excellent speaker efficiency without adding a lot of weight to your bike. An integrated motor cover inside the saddlebag ensures your belongings won’t be exposed to high temperatures after a long ride with the volume cranked. Speaking of high power, the 1.5-inch Kapton voice coil is larger than previous speakers to increase power handling 50% over the 1st generation TMS69 speakers. Likewise, the tinsel leads to the coil are braided and stitched to the surround for reliable operation.

Finally, the TMS24-69 speakers feature a concealed passive crossover network that Rockford Fosgate calls their Integrated Concealed Crossover (ICC). This design eliminates the need to mount oversized external components, simplifying the installation process while ensuring maximum performance. The 4 kHz crossovers feature a second-order 12 dB/octave slope to ensure smooth performance across the entire listening range.

Power handling on the TMS24-69 is rated at 150 watts continuous, with a maximum power rating of 300 watts. The speakers are 91.4 dB efficient when measured at a distance of 1 meter and fed with 1 watt of power. That’s impressive for a speaker that still delivers bass down to 50 Hz. As with all Rockford Fosgate transducers, the specifications they provide are compliant with the ANSI/CTA-2031 standards, so you know you can trust them.

Upgrade Your Harley-Davidson with Rockford Fosgate Today!

If you are looking to hear every word and note of your favorite music on your next ride, consider visiting a local authorized Rockford Fosgate retailer to learn more about the new HD24BL69 saddlebag speaker cut-in kit for 2024 and newer Harley-Davidson touring bikes. You can find an authorized retailer using the locator tool on their website.

Be sure to follow the team from Rockford Fosgate on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to stay up-to-speed on all the amazing new products they will be releasing over the next year or so.

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If there were a car audio brand synonymous with motorcycle audio upgrades for Harley-Davidson Road Glide and Street Glide motorcycles, it would be Rockford Fosgate. Their upgrade kits are the benchmark for improving the audio on these touring bikes. With the introduction of new fairing and saddlebags on 2024 and later bikes, Rockford Fosgate has introduced new audio upgrade kits featuring a unique amplifier solution. Let’s check out the HD24-STG2 and HD24-STG3 audio kits for the 2024 and up bikes.

Rockford Fosgate HD24-STG2 Features

The HD24-STG2 is a high-performance two-speaker amplified audio upgrade designed for 2024 and newer Road Glide and Street Glide models. You can find exact fitment details on the product page (https://rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/hd24-stg2/). The kit includes a set of the new TMS24-65 6.5-inch Element Ready speakers, complete with grilles, and a 1,000-watt amplifier.

The TMS24-65 speakers are the next evolution of Rockford Fosgate’s motorcycle speakers. They feature a carbon-filled curvilinear polypropylene woofer cone and a Santoprene rubber surround. The speaker utilizes the Vertical Attach Surround Technique (VAST) design to maximize cone area, thereby increasing efficiency and bass output. The 1.5-inch Kapton voice coil is larger than that of previous models, providing improved power handling. The tweeter remains mounted in the center of the cone, delivering perfectly aligned output at all angles. The frequency response has been improved over the 1st generation by providing extended low-end response and reduced distortion for a richer, more balanced listening experience.

The new amplifier is a masterpiece. First, it connects directly to the A2B digital audio bus output of the Skyline OS factory radio, eliminating the need for expensive interfaces. The TMA-1000X4i amp is rated to produce up to 200 watts of power per channel into four 4-ohm or 2-ohm loads. It can be bridged to deliver 400 watts into a pair of four-ohm loads. The amplifier’s dynamic power output is 1,200 watts.

The amplifier includes an integrated digital signal processor. Your installer can configure the amp for the type of stage installed using the RF Connect app. These are DSP presets done by Rockford Fosgate with the EQ, Gain, and Crossover settings pre-configured to take the hassle out of tuning the amplifier manually.

The HD24-STG2 kit includes an RFK-HD24 amplifier installation kit, complete with a bracket and all necessary wiring, for your motorcycle. Best of all, everything is designed to connect directly to the factory audio system wiring, eliminating the need for cutting or splicing. This means your warranty remains intact.

Rockford Fosgate HD24-STG3 Upgrade

If you are looking for even more sound from your Harley-Davidson, then the Stage 3 kit is the way to go. The Rockford Fosgate HD24-STG3 builds upon the features of the Stage 2 kit by incorporating the HD24BL69 bag lid speaker kit. This kit includes a set of the new TMS24-69 6×9-inch Element Ready speakers, upgraded cut-in speaker grilles, and all the wiring necessary to connect to the TMA-1000X4i amplifier. It’s important to note, this system is designed for “blank” saddlebags, so if you already have color matched speaker lids, the HD24-STG2 + TMS24-69 speakers is a better choice.

The new 2024 and later saddlebag speaker kit plays louder while occupying less cargo space. It even works with the Power Lock Kit. Being Element Ready means everything can withstand water, dust, prolonged UV exposure, and harsh vibrations —such as those experienced by Road Glide and Street Glide bikes.

Upgrade Your New Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Today!

If you have a 2024 or newer Street Glide or Road Glide, it’s time to visit a local authorized Rockford Fosgate retailer and ask about the HD24-STG2 and HD24-STG3 audio system upgrade kits. They are designed to deliver a massive sound upgrade without any headaches. You can find a retailer near you using the Dealer Locator on the Rockford Fosgate website.

Be sure to follow Rockford Fosgate on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to stay up to date with new product releases and coverage of the events their team attends.

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Where once the domain of only a few specialty brands, motorcycle audio speakers are now available from dozens of brands. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean all the offerings sound good and play loudly. This Product Spotlight will examine the Rockford Fosgate TMS69 6×9-inch bag lid speaker set to explain what differentiates them from the other offerings in this category.

Rockford Fosgate TMS69 Specifications

The TMS69 set includes a pair of motorcycle-specific 6×9-inch speakers and hex-head mounting screws. Rockford Fosgate rates the speakers as capable of handling 100 watts continuously with peaks up of 200 watts. The speakers have a nominal impedance of four ohms and an impressive 1W/1M efficiency of 89 dB SPL.

For those into analyzing and understanding Thiele-Small parameters, the TMS69 woofers have a resonant frequency (Fs) of 75 Hz, an equivalent compliance (Vas) of 16.8 liters, and a total Q (Qts) of 1.63. The Xmax specification, which is measured at 10% THD using Klippel transducer evaluation equipment, is 3mm. Unless you know another manufacturer used 10% THD, you can’t compare this number with their maximum linear excursion specification.

Designing a speaker for an outdoor application, as you’d find on a motorcycle, is no easy feat. The Rockford Fosgate team spent countless hours cruising Arizona highways to audition dozens of samples of the TMS69 during the development process. The goal was to tailor the frequency response to what enthusiasts would enjoy while compensating for exhaust, wind, and tire noise. While most speakers in this market are marinized car audio speakers, the effort put into making the TMS69 truly unique is impressive. If you are looking for a speaker that sounds good at 75mph, you’re in the right place.

TMS69 Bag Lid Speaker Features

Motorcycle speakers differ from typical car audio speakers in several ways. First, they are designed with efficiency in mind. Getting more output for a given amount of power dramatically reduces how much current the amplifier driving the speakers consumes. This is crucial on a motorcycle where power is limited. Rockford Fosgate uses a low-mass polypropylene woofer cone with a high-Q suspension design. This will maximize output through the midbass region to ensure the drivers pack a punch; no pun intended.

Thermal power handling is also crucial, as the speakers are typically installed in airtight Harley-Davidson saddlebags. This means they can get quite warm. TMS69 speakers feature a huge 1.4-inch diameter voice coil to help dissipate heat efficiently.

These speakers have a shallow design, so they don’t take up valuable room in the saddlebag. Mounting depth is specified as being only 2.8 inches deep. The compact size is achieved thanks to a high-efficiency neodymium magnet structure. A second benefit to speakers that use Neodymium magnets is weight reduction. Each TMS69 weighs about a pound. Ceramic-magnet speakers, albeit cheaper, can be five times as heavy. Rockford Fosgate chose the Neodymium route because it’s much lighter than a traditional speaker with a large ceramic magnet, while still producing the same output. Added weight, especially at the top of the saddlebag, can affect the handling and stability of the motorcycle.

Materials and Design

When you look at the top of the TMS69, you’ll first notice the low-profile 25mm dome tweeter with a phase disc integrated into the grille. The disc helps ensure even sound dispersion at extreme frequencies. The small vertical waveguide around the sides of the tweeter help direct the output towards the driver.

To ensure the speakers are 100% water resistant, Rockford Fosgate has implemented a synthetic rubber surround between the tweeter post and the polypropylene woofer cone. This ensures water can’t get into the motor assembly should you get caught in the rain.

The last feature worth noticing is the massive amount of cone area afforded by the Vertical Attach Surround Technique surround. The way the surround attaches to the vertical sides of the basket allows the radiating surface to be much larger than competing products. In short, you get way more effective cone area and output for your money compared to other offerings.

Element Ready Design

While other products may claim water resistance, Rockford Fosgate takes building speakers for outdoor applications seriously. They use the term “Element Ready,” which means the speakers are water resistant and UV resistant. This means they won’t dry out and crack after prolonged sun exposure. The speakers are also subjected to vibration and impact testing to ensure all components remain secure. A solid design is crucial for a motorcycle, which experiences intense vibrations from the lumpy camshafts. The ultra-rigid glass-fiber reinforced polymer plastic frame is an example of putting durability at the forefront of the design.

Harley-Davidson Installations

The TMS69 speakers are available as stand-alone options. However, they are the heart of the popular and often imitated bag lid speaker kits; the TMS69BL14 for 2014-2023 Harley-Davidson® touring motorcycles, and TMS69BL9813 for 1998-2013 H-D® touring models. The kits feature a cutting template that allows your installer to modify the existing bag lids to accept the 6×9 speakers using the provided mounting brackets and grilles. This eliminates the need to try to paint-match aftermarket lids. If you want to bring the sound system on your Harley-Davidson Street Glide, Road Glide, Electra Glide, or Road King to life, these kits are a perfect upgrade.

Enhance Your Motorcycle Audio System with Rockford Fosgate Speakers

If the stereo system on your Harley-Davidson motorcycle doesn’t put a smile on your face when you crank the volume, drop by a local authorized Rockford Fosgate retailer and ask about an upgrade that includes the TMS65 fairing speakers, TMS69 bag lid speakers and their impressive amplifiers. You can find a local authorized retailer using the dealer locator at on the Rockford Fosgate website. Be sure to follow the gang from Tempe, AZ, on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to learn about the products they offer and the incredible events they attend.

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