Is HD Radio really that good?
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Is HD Radio really that good?
So I need a new head unit in my truck. I've done all of my own installs and such. I've heard a lot about HD Radio? Is there another reciever that comes with the unit that will be the HD Radio (basically like a big antenna? I think it looks like another head unit, but its hidden somewhere)
Does anybody have HD Radio??? LIkes / Dislikes
The two units I'm looking at are:
Alpine 9856
Kenwood Excelon KDC-X590
I need 3 Aux outputs / HD Radio?? (possibly) / Ipod Capabilities.
Does anybody have any suggestions???
Does anybody have HD Radio??? LIkes / Dislikes
The two units I'm looking at are:
Alpine 9856
Kenwood Excelon KDC-X590
I need 3 Aux outputs / HD Radio?? (possibly) / Ipod Capabilities.
Does anybody have any suggestions???
#4
12-12-2006
No HD radio is something different. You dont need a subscription and it's not satalite. Read this...
http://www.hdradio.com/how_does_hd_d...radio_work.php
http://www.hdradio.com/how_does_hd_d...radio_work.php
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Most head units are HD radio READY. U will need to buy the HD radio transmitter and reciver. I have the same Alpine and the Kenwood will also need this. its like 200 dollars. so needless to say sattelite radio is about the same in clarity if not less the HD but its still not CD quality. MAKE MP3 CDs.
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Originally Posted by EricTodd
No HD radio is something different. You dont need a subscription and it's not satalite. Read this...
http://www.hdradio.com/how_does_hd_d...radio_work.php
http://www.hdradio.com/how_does_hd_d...radio_work.php
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Yeah, I've got the JVC with the built in HD. I don't really listen to the HD channels much, but it is nice. Most of the radio stations I listen to though DO broadcast their primary signals also in HD now, and I do notice a difference in quality on several of the stations.
That said, everyone can recommend satellite all they want. I can't stand satellite. It hasn't proved itself worthy enough of my money. If they offer any sort of demo/trial subscription, I highly recommend that. YMMV on satellite.
That said, everyone can recommend satellite all they want. I can't stand satellite. It hasn't proved itself worthy enough of my money. If they offer any sort of demo/trial subscription, I highly recommend that. YMMV on satellite.
#13
12-13-2006
Sirius + Ipod is the way to go IMO. I don't think I've listened to FM at all since I got both of those along with my Alpine head unit that controls both of them by itself and charges the Ipod while it's being used. All thats on FM is retarded morning shows and commercials and I don't have any desire to hear that in a clearer HD form.
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