XM Radio

XM Radio

anyone got it ? I plan to buy a system by the end of the month, I want it to fit in the cd slot in the dash, wired from behind so I can push it into the drawer when I am done with it. any ideas ?

I wouldn't buy either one of those systems.

I work at Best Buy, I have a little experiance with the XM radios.

the Delphi system (one with the red face) is nice because of the large face. And it has advantages if you want to listen to XM in your home or office, because you take that face with you, and plug it into the stereo unit.

However, the DECK XM systems are ALOT nicer overall. With that delphi you'd need as I recall, a FM modulator, XM tuner, and XM antenna to work with your stock stereo.

I'd reccomend a Pioneer XM ready deck, with a XM tuner and antenna.

I want this deck



http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=11191494&m=3026&cat=3015&scat=3010
Better view here
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/Pioneer/CDA/CarProducts/CarProductDetails/0,1429,28914,00.html
Only because I get an insane discount on car audio equipment through work


You could also just go with the FM modulated XM reciever that broadcasts the XM signal to your stock headunit, which is by far the cheapest way to go.
This http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/Pioneer/CDA/CarProducts/CarProductDetails/0,1429,2328,00.html is what I'm talking about. I think it's only 99 or something at Best Buy.

But XM is like HDTVs. If it says XM READY, you need a XM tuner with the headunit, if it says XM equiped or something of that nature, you don't need the tuner modual.

I really reccomend going with a complete new headunit that's XM ready instead of a XM FM modulator. You're gonna want all new speakers too because XM sound really really clear, and your stock stereo and speakers won't do it justice.

wow, very cool info. I went today and priced a system to work WITH my stock HU and it came to $360. installed... I'll price the "other" unit you recommended, thanks again.