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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 08:38 AM
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So what are the latest thoughts on the Magic Box? I've got a 14 Tri Glide Rushmore and all the flash issues are disturbing.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 03:22 PM
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I use it. I think it works. I did some testing earlier this year.. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...x-testing.html

Not many people here like the magic box, and it might not fix the DSP 100% but right now I will not flash my radio. WAY too many problems reported.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 05:38 PM
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Only thing I have not tried , reason is have to go back to factory flash and when they built the magic box it was designed to fix what was then factory flash and for me I don't think todays factory flash has same dsp or line out volt settings as did when new plus I would need two of them now.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 04:43 PM
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I run one on a 2015 RG and the little booger works like a charm. I recommend them.
 
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I have read up on the Magic Box and I may go with it but do you have to purchase the "Aftermarket Amplifier/Speaker Connection Kit with the Magic Box"?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2015 | 05:23 PM
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I just installed one and it really robbed a LOT of volume ... Coupled with the RF pbr300x2 which really prefers high level input, I actually have a system that is probably quieter than it was originally. I will add a line diver in the next several days to try to get some actual signal level into the amp and see what hat does for me.
I will likely end up with the BT system sooner than later ... Once they have speakers again ...
 
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Old Oct 3, 2015 | 05:48 AM
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What is everyone doin wrong with these magic boxes. I refuse to believe my system is some sort of scientific anomaly.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2015 | 10:12 AM
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I'm using one, no flash, not having any problems with volume. Running four speakers with a SoundStream PN 1450 amp.
 
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I'm thinking about getting the magic box for my 15SG. I have the power acoustik rz4-2000D amp and I'm planning on putting kickers in the upper fairing and not sure about the speakers for the lower fairing. I have a pair of the biketronics Titan II 71s, but from what I've read they want fit in the upper or lower fairings. Are the connections straight forward?
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Line driver installed - getting the line signal to a reasonable level really woke things up. The RF amp REALLY doesn't like low signals ... Magic box, line driver, RF pbr300x2, polk mm651 ... Decent sounding "half-assed" temporary system ... That is mostly referring to the install ...
 

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