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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 10:14 AM
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which have you had done to your rushmore ride or have you had both, which one do you prefer and which one sounds better........
 
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 04:20 PM
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I think the only way to do a proper comparison is to have 2 bikes side by side with identical equipment, song, source, gains,etc.... one with magic box, one with the flash (note: there are different flashes also) and make a decision from there. I have the magic box, so if anyone in my area with a '14 or newer street glide with the pbr300x2 and Infinity Kappas wants to do a test I would be willing to meet up and answer this as I am just as curious.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 09:21 PM
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I am looking forward to hearing the results of this as I am about to upgrade the tunes.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 03:28 PM
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Has anyone that has done a tunes upgrade got any info that can help the rest of us? About to order some components and would love to know if I should get the magic boxes or flash done?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 04:55 PM
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have similar post I think nobody knows Harley don't know biketronics don't know. Seams there are to many variables for any straight answers and what I was told today from bt just has me at a loss , Good thing have thirty day return if flash dose not work this weekend I give up.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by FLYINGBROKE
have similar post I think nobody knows Harley don't know biketronics don't know. Seams there are to many variables for any straight answers and what I was told today from bt just has me at a loss , Good thing have thirty day return if flash dose not work this weekend I give up.
Please give us an update after the new flash. I am really trying to decide flash or magic boxes! Good luck..
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by HD_Doobie
I think the only way to do a proper comparison is to have 2 bikes side by side with identical equipment, song, source, gains,etc.... one with magic box, one with the flash (note: there are different flashes also) and make a decision from there. I have the magic box, so if anyone in my area with a '14 or newer street glide with the pbr300x2 and Infinity Kappas wants to do a test I would be willing to meet up and answer this as I am just as curious.
Well at least I can get your opinion on your set up. Are you happy with the sound and the bass using the magic box?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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Ill add my 2cents since I started this thread, I have a SGS and I added the magic box, polk audio mm651's and the soundstream pn4 5.20 , I like the setup but I just don't get the sound im looking for I don't get the crisp clean sound of the Highs and I am wondering if the flash will be better
 
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Originally Posted by Bigboyride
Well at least I can get your opinion on your set up. Are you happy with the sound and the bass using the magic box?
I am pretty happy with my set up. It is extremely loud and clear. Highs are ear piercing high. The bass is not what I was hoping for but I may have had my expectations too high considering these are only 6.5" speakers on a motorcycle. That being said it has way more bass than my buddies '13 street glide with stock system, but so did my stock system.

I am not going to win any sound competitions...but for what I have invested ($360) I am happy.

My suggestion is to go with the magic box. The less the dealer knows about my aftermarket equipment, the better. I can put my bike back to stock if I sell/trade/for warranty issues in a few hours and not have to flash again..
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 06:39 PM
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That's very true about the Dealer knowing my business and thanks for sharing your results with us..
 
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