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I have an '08 Electra Glide Classic with the standard radio and only the front two speakers.
The radio volume is fine for AM or FM, but when I plug in my Zune mp3 player or my Garmin Zumo, I need to crank the radio volume way up to hear it. I have set both the Zune and the Zumo volumes to their maximums.
Am I missing some setting or is this just the way it is?
That is just the way that it is - unless you add an amplifier (passive or active) between the MP3 and your radio. A good active unit will cost about $50-$60, and I use one with my XM radio and MP3.
Or just burn a CD with all your favorite MP3s. My 09 EGC plays mp3 CDs as loud as the radio. You can fit about 150 MP3 songs per CD. I have not tried to hook up an MP3 player yet...
I had the same problem. I went to Radio Shack and bought a Boostaroo. It is a small amplifier that runs on a 'aa' battery that boosts the signal. Works very well, can now hear everything. Cost about $30.
http://www.electric-avenues.com/amplirider.html
I have one of these. Got it originaly for my MP3 player but now use it for my ZUMO. Also has 3 inputs so you could tie in a radar detector too.
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