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HD Radio
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:20 am
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:20 am
Im getting rid of SiriusXM and will use Pandora, other internet based stations and local radio. With that being said, Im going to purchase a new receiver to replace my stock receiver. Is HD radio worth a $50.00 upgrade to a receiver.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:23 am to tipup
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Is HD radio worth a $50.00 upgrade to a receiver.
i have HD radio on my 7yo $100 pioneer headunit.
HD radio is a feature of a better receiver; you want one with a couple USB ports, bluetooth and of course HD radio. you might consider a 2din touchscreen at this point which can run apps for $200 more.
you're not talking just buying a $50 replacement receiver that only does HD? not worth it.
in nashville, its ok. i don't use it much because i have bluetooth and google music, but the way it works is NPR has 2 or 3 "alternate" stations on the same frequency (90.3 hd1, 90.3 hd2, 90.3 hd3) that your radio can tune. one is the normal NPR liberal news bullshite, one plays classical all day and one is BBC.
i have maybe 10-15 total; the popular stations have maybe 2 HD feeds and i honestly cant tell that much difference.
i've heard static (or is that compression noise?) on HD radio so its not 'cd quality crystal clear' like they claim.
This post was edited on 1/28/16 at 10:25 am
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:27 am to tipup
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:38 am to tipup
thats crazy they're upselling an HD version for $50 more.
i wouldn't do it to be honest.
even with lots of HD stations in nashville, i rarely if ever listen to them. they still suffer from range issues just like regular stations..only you get silence when they're out of range.
95% of your music will come from your iphone or android.
i wouldn't do it to be honest.
even with lots of HD stations in nashville, i rarely if ever listen to them. they still suffer from range issues just like regular stations..only you get silence when they're out of range.
95% of your music will come from your iphone or android.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:54 am to tipup
Check the listing for HD in your area. In BR there are only a couple stations and they go in and out quite a bit when I listen to one. Not worth it IMO.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 11:36 am to 4WHLN
Good point.
Even with 15 or so HD stations in Nashville after having had it 7 years I wouldn't pay extra for it.
Eta fm radio doesn't less crappy because it's in HD
Even with 15 or so HD stations in Nashville after having had it 7 years I wouldn't pay extra for it.
Eta fm radio doesn't less crappy because it's in HD
This post was edited on 1/28/16 at 11:37 am
Posted on 1/28/16 at 1:02 pm to CAD703X
And just to be clear...
HD stands for "Hybrid Digital" and not High Definition.
It is NOT crystal clear music, but to my ear has a lot of the same compression artifacts that other digital delivery sources have.
They just pump out the "HD" moniker and let your imagination take it from there.
HD stands for "Hybrid Digital" and not High Definition.
It is NOT crystal clear music, but to my ear has a lot of the same compression artifacts that other digital delivery sources have.
They just pump out the "HD" moniker and let your imagination take it from there.
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