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Technical => Audio & Other Aftermarket Electronics => Topic started by: MDJ1281 on November 21, 2004, 09:25:43 PM

Title: XM radio
Post by: MDJ1281 on November 21, 2004, 09:25:43 PM
I am interested in getting XM radio for may car, I was wondering what I would need to complete the installation.

I would like to get a new headunit, I like the Pioneer one I saw that was XM ready. Fromw what I have gathered from the XM website I would also need a tuner and antenna. Is that correct?

Also, who has XM and what products do you reccomend?
Title: Re: XM radio
Post by: MDJ1281 on November 21, 2004, 10:59:38 PM
ok, from what I have looked at I like:

http://www.xmradio.com/skyfi/

with

http://www.xmradio.com/catalog/product_detail.jsp?id=28448&type=Accessory

but do I need an antenna with that reciever unit?
Title: Re: XM radio
Post by: blackcatdaddy on November 22, 2004, 10:37:24 AM
That is correct. You would need a universal xm adapter(comes with antenna) and a module for your brand of head unit. Both are around $50 each and can be bought at major electronics retail store like Best Buy or Circuit City.
Title: Re: XM radio
Post by: amooset on November 23, 2004, 04:42:20 AM
I think that XM is .  It's just radio without ads.  Have you ever messed around with display models in stores?  At one time I actually considered it, but decided it wasn't worth the money. There's over 100 channels but only 1 or 2 worth listening to at any given time.  If I were you, I'd invest in a CD mp3 player and burn your own music that'll last you 10 hours per CD.  Then you get commercial free music that you actually want to listen to.  Just my :2c:
Title: Re: XM radio
Post by: Haystack on November 23, 2004, 05:10:02 PM
Quote from: amooset
I think that XM is .  It's just radio without ads.  Have you ever messed around with display models in stores?  At one time I actually considered it, but decided it wasn't worth the money. There's over 100 channels but only 1 or 2 worth listening to at any given time.  If I were you, I'd invest in a CD mp3 player and burn your own music that'll last you 10 hours per CD.  Then you get commercial free music that you actually want to listen to.  Just my :2c:

I agree. My freind had one in his car. Killed it because he didnt want to pay for it monthly and they didnt have much he wanted to listen too.
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