Is sound deadening worth fitting to your Harley?
This collection carries SoundSkins Pro motorcycle-specific kits for the fairing, speaker pods and saddlebag lids, cut and shaped for Harley Touring panels. Fit the treatment behind the speaker and on the large flat panels for the biggest gain, and pair it with a speaker and amplifier upgrade to hear the full benefit.
FAQ
What does sound deadening actually do?
It damps the thin, unsupported fairing and lid panels so they resonate and flex less with the speaker. That reduces panel noise and smearing, so the speaker's midbass stays cleaner and better defined.
Will it make my system louder?
It is not a volume boost, but by reducing panel losses and resonance it lets more of the speaker's output come through cleanly, which is often heard as tighter, more present midbass.
Where should I apply it?
Behind the speaker and across the large flat fairing and lid panels, which is where the resonance is worst. The SoundSkins Pro kits are cut for these areas.
Do I need it if I am fitting new speakers?
It is not required, but it is a low-cost step that lifts the result of a speaker and amplifier upgrade, so it is worth doing at the same time.