Testing the Soundstream V2, Diamond MSHD14, & GTS radios for Harley Davidson®- How do they stack up?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- Let's get technical! In today's video we're doing our most in depth testing on three of the more talked about radio options available for your Harley Davidson®! We're testing the Soundstream Reserve V2, Diamond's MSHD14, & the factory GTS Radio to see how they truly stack up. No bias, just numbers and maybe a little visual. We test the start up time, screen brightness, internal amp power, RCA output, as well as putting them in a bike to test overall function.
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According to a rep at Diamond their radio boots much faster once installed in the bike and can not be replicated in our test accurately. I was unaware of this during the test and will boot faster in a Harley
The only time the mshd14 takes that long to boot is after a flash, or the radio power harness was unplugged and plugged back in. After that any time the radio/bike is turned on, it boots really quick
Also is rca output is advertised at 5v rms, not 6
@@craigvollmer7332I like Jay, I really do, but he is really showing how partial he is to the Soundstream, but that’s what puts food on his table, right? but I expected much more impartially
Heck yeah
Seems to me he was just pointing out where one product was superior in certain aspects when comparing them. Was he wrong on anything?
As for the boot speed, that really isn't a big deal to me. I still have original GT radio, any of the new systems are better.
Take care all!
One of the custom bike guys at Scottsdale HD during AZ bike week was bashing this guy and the V2. He said he had a hand in the creation of the diamond radio and it’s “extremely superior”. I preordered my V2 and can definitely say I’m glad I did that instead of getting the diamond after watching this video.
Thank you!
Awesome review! Love the extra usb cable on the V2. Can't wait to get one of these in my RG
Thank you! I’m ready to watch you install one!
Excellent video! I bought the sound stream SI from you guys about year ago love that radio, but I’m trying to hold back from wanting to buy this new V2 already.
Thank you!
Wish you would have included the factory gt and the first soundstream
No reason to test a discontinued radio or the GT radio, I wanted to test the best from each company
@volunteeraudio I would think since harley used the GT radio for years and there's still lots of them in bikes would be enough of a reason but 🤷♂️ as for the discontinued radio (I bought one) to see the difference between the latest and greatest and their first effort.
I enjoy the no nonsense of filtering out the junk and getting the best. Sure you may pay a little mor, but I’d rather pay for it once.
Thank you!
From your experience where does the factory GTS radio start to clip?
Once properly flashed with a factory 2 amp amplifier flash 2-3 dots from full volume with eq set flat in radio
Hello Jay, great content on your video's. The only question that I have with the V2 is, can a nav route be loaded on the navigation like the with the Stock Harley Headset.
Gpx files can not be currently loaded but they are working on a way to
How is the RMS output on the V2 compared to the original SS Reserve HDHU.14?
I cant wait to get my v2 i pre ordered from you. Also what is the blue car on the lift? After the wife and i left there thats all she talked about 😆 i didnt pay much attention i was busy looking at bikes. I just seen it in the reflection on the filler lid on 5 0 and made me think of it
Blue car is a McLaren 720s novitec wide body
How does Intercom with 2 HD headsets work comparred to GTS With Whim ?? regards from Denmark :)
Great video as always Jay. QQ for you - I believe I remember that the Si had issues with a Thundermax tuner. Is that resolved with the V2?
The issue is in the thundermax ecm, it does not send out the custom gauge data like a stock ecm, all other functionality still works and thundermax is working on a future update to fix their issue
When will you be doing an install video? I am interested if will need to install the bluetooth microphone? Also how you would get the usb c into the cubby with the current usb. Have preordered and cant wait to get it installed
We will do several closer to release time
Hi Jay I purchased the SI so where about is the voltage for that head unit, just curious. Thanks as always ver informative.
I believe 4 volts but I have not tested the latest si with a meter yet
I'm sold on the V2. Sure wish they could have done better on price.
You get what you pay for
Who told you 6v on the MSHD14? The pics of the box I saw months ago showed 5v.
Sorry early press releases I had seen promoting the radio, they later changed it to 5 volt
Jay the next time Hertz has a sale on amplifiers and speakers can you please do a video to let us know . I was hoping to order some stuff in the middle of this month since this month is a three paycheck month for me. I am like a lot of people don’t have a whole bunch of crazy extra money at the end of the month to spend so we have to save and budget and wait for prices to go on sale I would appreciate it thank you.
I make a video about every sale, but I would not expect any sales on hertz until winter
@@volunteeraudio thank you for the response. I appreciate it.
Is the Diamond radio going to have an update to give it the ability to scroll thru folders?
They say future updates will add more functionality but as of now it works like the video shows
What is the difference between the RR and the RR2? Also will the V2 be able to use voice commands with a Cardo headset?
Yes the v2 will accept voice commands from a mic, including your cardo headset, the difference between mrr and mrr2 is how they are programmed, mrr must be plugged into a computer via usb, mrr2 can be programmed via Bluetooth using a phone app
Aren't you worried your over driving the diamond? If your raising the usb line driver when the radio is up all the way, you could be forcing distortion early.
Wouldn't a true number have the radio at 100 and the USB line driver at 0 db?
We tested it 3 times, we videoed the best result, yes we made sure the test was accurate
If you set it up correctly, the MSHD14 is designed to be Clip Free at full volume.
@@caraudiotec correct.
It's an amazing unit. It's been on a dyno a few times. I've seen it run between 23-30 watts on a certified run. Never seen it as low as this test. Leading to my question of why turn up the usb line driver at all.
Are you going to have any group buy or military / veteran discounts?
Not on the Soundstream v2, we already sell it at the lowest allowed price per Soundstream dealer agreements
What is the difference in the 2 maestro's for the new V2? Still wish the V2 had the ability to set the crossovers independently front and back.
It does have independent front and rear crossovers, Mrr can only be updated using a computer, mrr2 can be updated via Bluetooth and a phone app
@@volunteeraudio Thanks. Good to know
How is the radio signal? In the sound stream, V2. I find my factory radio really lacking in the ability to get in good signal.
Harley’s do not have great antennas or fm reception, the v2 will be very good but keep in mind hidden antennas will be terrible on reception compared to mast antennas mounted in the rear, class d amplifiers and led light drivers block fm reception too
Having the maestro inside the radio is a space saver even though it fits in the fairing. Why didn’t they just do it for the ultimate win? In another revision? From my understanding it’s not even weather proof like the radio?
Yes it saves space and we would all like it internal for that reason, it currently uses not fully functional. I have never had an mrr or mrr2 fail from water on any of my installs. I position them high and leave drip loops on the wiring. The radio is ipx water sealed, the mrr is not but goes in a very dry place. And if it fails you’re not buying a new radio. If an integrated can module fails the radio would be defect
From what it sounds like to me if the embedded maestro would have had the full capability of the MRR then Soundstream would have had included it within the radio. But like the diamond radio the embedded Maestro unit is crippled compared to the external MRR unit and doesn't have the full capability.
@@jam471975 It is a full RR2 in the radio, there is a firmware update from Maestro to address the handlebar controls.
i may have missed it, but what do your installation prices run
We did not go over install prices, call us at 1-844-30AUDIO to go over options and pricing
I have a aftermarket amp, will I be able to use the built in amp
Yes it can still feed high level or rca into your existing amp, a strong clean input will keep you from needing to have your gains set high and will lower floor noise
I have a 2015 road glide special with stock radio & stock front fairing speakers. I have added a tour pack and will be adding Advan black painted tourpack speaker pods.
If I add V2 radio and Herts neo speakers without an amp, will I have clear sound at 70 - 80 mph? Or is an Amp required still.
There are many variables, your height, windshield height, helmet style, exhaust loudness. Maybe you can but it’s hard to be sure
If the soundsteam is 4 channel and 2ohm stable, will I be able to throw 2 4ohm speakers in the fairing and bridge the amp?
No you can not bridge the radio
@@volunteeraudio kind of a dumb question I know, but I heard class A/B and had to ask. I put in my preorder. Finally something where I can run android auto and listen/use voice commands in my helmet if desired. I tried very hard with the GTS but it just doesn't cut it.
@@derekbuchheim77 it’s actually a class d amplifier, early info was incorrect as the hdhu14si was a/b
Can I return and trade in my 1 month old 14Si and upgrade to the V2?
I’m sorry but there is no trade in program with used radios
@@volunteeraudio DIdn't hurt to ask. The thing I really wanted the most is the ability to change from headset to speaker on the fly that the 14si doesn't have.
What about the Sony 5000? It has more watts?
No, the 5000 is rated at 18 watts rms
It would be nice if they added music visualizers to the v2 for bike nights, bike shows, and sound offs.
I like the old school graphic eq visualizations
Is there a new ETA for the V2?
Last of may or first week of June
What about CB?
No cb
This dude keeps pointing out diamonds short comings but the other radios are "great " and he "loves it "
We compared the radios side by side
When will they update the rr2 the Bluetooth sucks can never connect to the app and reading the reviews on the app everyone has same problem
Everyone don’t get the Bluetooth maestro waste of money
You must connect when ignition is first turned on, pairing is only during start up. I have had no issue connecting
you are really pumping up the soundstream…not surprisingly, but, fact of the matter, people can’t get their hands on one, but can get the Diamond Audio piece, it’s pretty laughable how soundstream is letting down customers that preordered that thing…
They are shipping the radio fully functional, it would be easy to ship it then promise functionality in future updates.
@@volunteeraudioand I get that, but you still don’t know when it will actually be available, I’m a fan of the soundstream units, I had an original model, but if I’m honest, they left a bad taste in my mouth after they stopped making updates DIY, because a few idiots couldn’t follow directions