The Official 2014 audio upgrade thread
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Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Kansas
sorry was in laconia all weekend.
i did not have to make any modifications to the pods or the speakers and i did not have to change my grills.
i rode 1500 miles this weekend 80mph on cruise control up to laconia and i had no problem hearing my music. in fact the guy riding behind me on his sgs with stock speakers have to move to the back of the line becuase he could not hear his music since mine was so loud once we got off the highway.
for $400 (amp, speakers, magic box, wiring) i am very happy with the upgrade and it was very simple to install.
if you need further help let me know
i did not have to make any modifications to the pods or the speakers and i did not have to change my grills.
i rode 1500 miles this weekend 80mph on cruise control up to laconia and i had no problem hearing my music. in fact the guy riding behind me on his sgs with stock speakers have to move to the back of the line becuase he could not hear his music since mine was so loud once we got off the highway.
for $400 (amp, speakers, magic box, wiring) i am very happy with the upgrade and it was very simple to install.
if you need further help let me know
honestly it wouldnt have mattered what i heard. im happy with my set up i just wanted to ride.
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From: OHIO......UGH !!
What was the price for that set-up ?
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Joined: Jun 2014
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From: houston, tx
i called cycle sounds while i was instalilng the magic box last night because i had a couple questions and the guy was happy to help. very good customer service from my expirence.
if your thinking about getting an amp and speakers and the HU requires a flash just get the magic box and be done with it. took all of 5 minutes to hook everything up.
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magic box in short equalizes out the DSP settings to a flat level on the 2014 head units.
it can be obtained from Cycle Sounds
http://www.cyclesounds.com/bagger-au...cessories.html
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it can be obtained from Cycle Sounds
http://www.cyclesounds.com/bagger-au...cessories.html
bottom of page
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 48
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From: houston, tx
magic box in short equalizes out the DSP settings to a flat level on the 2014 head units.
it can be obtained from Cycle Sounds
http://www.cyclesounds.com/bagger-au...cessories.html
bottom of page
it can be obtained from Cycle Sounds
http://www.cyclesounds.com/bagger-au...cessories.html
bottom of page
Found the magic box you were talking about. Just curious as to what after market wire you used? Was it a kit you ordered for your amp or did you you just buy misc wires for what you needed? I don't want to cut and start splicing into my factory wiring. I would rather use plug and play harnesses if I can find some.
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Thanks a lot.
Found the magic box you were talking about. Just curious as to what after market wire you used? Was it a kit you ordered for your amp or did you you just buy misc wires for what you needed? I don't want to cut and start splicing into my factory wiring. I would rather use plug and play harnesses if I can find some.
Found the magic box you were talking about. Just curious as to what after market wire you used? Was it a kit you ordered for your amp or did you you just buy misc wires for what you needed? I don't want to cut and start splicing into my factory wiring. I would rather use plug and play harnesses if I can find some.
i have a pbr 300x2 amp the magic box plugs right into the input harness that comes with the amp.
you will need to run a remote wire from the amp ( i ran the wire from the amp and used a wire tap to tap into the cigarette lighter)
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Joined: May 2014
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From: Burnaby, BC
My Hawg Wired system does sound pretty awesome.
I'm waiting for the Magic Box to come and then hopefully it will sound even better!
The lower adapters had to be made so big so I could fit the big magnet of the Hawg Wired Speakers in with the rads.
Mine is all plug and play. I don't use a waterproof mesh for the grills as the speakers are marine grade.
I'm waiting for the Magic Box to come and then hopefully it will sound even better!
The lower adapters had to be made so big so I could fit the big magnet of the Hawg Wired Speakers in with the rads.
Mine is all plug and play. I don't use a waterproof mesh for the grills as the speakers are marine grade.