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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 03:13 PM
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Start by retarding your software to 1.19.0, then make sure ALL your speakers are in phase. There is a great app called "speaker pop" it fixed mine even though I thought I had everything wired correctly.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 06:17 PM
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Max you have some good info to figure things out and go off of. I hope you find your issue. Although unfortunate and even if unintended I think you did jump the gun by telling members of the forum to buyer beware of one of our sponsors. Now with that aside please let us know your results upon the given responses to the troubleshooting tips given to you.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 07:35 AM
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T-Max, here's a link to the Boom 4.3 software updated version 1.19.0.
I would start with this and double check polarity. As Haze mentioned the small spade on the Arc 692 is negative. If the problem persists look at the troubleshooting tips above.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 08:22 AM
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T-Max, here's a link to the Boom 4.3 software updated version 1.19.0.
I would start with this and double check polarity. As Haze mentioned the small spade on the Arc 692 is negative. If the problem persists look at the troubleshooting tips above.
I second the polarity check but take it a step further and check with one of the available apps to do so. I say this in case your bo harness is cross wired.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 09:12 AM
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I second the polarity check but take it a step further and check with one of the available apps to do so. I say this in case your bo harness is cross wired.
The SG doesn't require the BO Harness. There are speaker connections under the fairing which the LL mate up to.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Bertk
The SG doesn't require the BO Harness. There are speaker connections under the fairing which the LL mate up to.
Keep forgetting that, lol
 
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 09:56 AM
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Betting 5 bucks that it is a polarity issue at the Moto speaker leads as they are unmarked and not consistently sized with various other speaks. Speak leads that I am using at least.

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Betting 5 bucks that it is a polarity issue at the Moto speaker leads as they are unmarked and not consistently sized with various other speaks. Speak leads that I am using at least.

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Considering he only notices it in the rear speakers I agree, and will keep my 5 bucks... lol
 
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Considering he only notices it in the rear speakers I agree, and will keep my 5 bucks... lol
I don't think his current flash is doing him any favors either. But I believe y'all are correct on the polarity as well.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 08:25 PM
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I don't think his current flash is doing him any favors either. But I believe y'all are correct on the polarity as well.
At least Max has access to 1.19.0 now.
 
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