First mod - Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD

XwChriswX

I doubt I'll pay for any sort of satellite radio as 95% of the time I'm listening to my iPod. But what is the deal with HD Radio? Is it all the same stations but with stronger/more clear signals? Or is it just the ability to get the track info on my radio?

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MikeUFLAW

It all depends on if the stations you listen to send a signal in HD. Once the radio picks up HD, you will hear a world of difference. Same station, but almost CD quality sound (way better than satellite). Also, some stations broadcast on additional channels...ie 102.3-HD1 and 102.3-HD2 in West Palm Beach, FL. The HD1 is your typical hip/rap station while 102.3-HD2 plays old school rap/hip hop. Also, out of miami, 96.5-HD1 plays hip-hop/rap/top 40 etc, 96.5-HD2 plays reggae, and 96.5-HD3 plays the local AM sports talk station in digital sound. Check out the website hdradio.com. It will show what stations are broadcasting HD in your area.


Side note....I think the issue with Sirius is only applicable to Sirius (there is a converter involved). XM hooks up directly to the unit. Haven't confirmed this yet, but its a possibilty.