HD XM Radio Module (P/N 76404-06)
#31
10-01-2010, 05:06 PM
Sound quality?
Would you guys say that the sound quality is equal to or better than that of playing a CD? The reason that I ask is that I've heard people complaining about the quality of music while playing their Ipod or MP3 player. And I would have to say that when playing a CD vs over the air radio, the CD player kicks butt over the radio. Would hate to drop 500 plus on the upgrade for less than decent sound. Thanks.
#33
10-02-2010, 07:57 AM
A CD is uncompressed music, XM is compressed. So XM will not sound as good as a CD. I could really tell a difference with my stock and Hog Tunes speakers (no amp)
I changed my speakers to Hawg Wired with the Double Shot system which came with new grills with tweeters in them and I think the XM sound after updating is pretty darn close to CDs.
I changed my speakers to Hawg Wired with the Double Shot system which came with new grills with tweeters in them and I think the XM sound after updating is pretty darn close to CDs.
#34
10-02-2010, 09:37 AM
I don't want to rain on any parades, but I would do some research on how much longer XM is expected to be around before I sank hundreds of bucks into a module for my radio. If you like XM that's fine, but understand that as a viable business, free internet radio (Pandora, AOLRadio, etc) is kicking its ***. At most, if it were me I would get an inexpensive XM portable receiver that plugs into the aux jack, not an expensive addon to the radio.
#35
10-02-2010, 11:22 AM
Outstanding HDF Member
I don't want to rain on any parades, but I would do some research on how much longer XM is expected to be around before I sank hundreds of bucks into a module for my radio. If you like XM that's fine, but understand that as a viable business, free internet radio (Pandora, AOLRadio, etc) is kicking its ***. At most, if it were me I would get an inexpensive XM portable receiver that plugs into the aux jack, not an expensive addon to the radio.
I have an Android phone. I got a 6ft male to male 3.5mm stereo jack, pluged it into the stock radio, ran it through my RG faring through a hole in the faring bracket and then drilled a hole in the back of the left glove box so I could put my phone in the glove box and stream Pandora radio through my stock stereo. I also put it in the left glove box so i could use the 12v power outlet to keep my phone charged on long rides by using a car charger instead of killing my cell phone battery.
#36
10-02-2010, 01:49 PM
Pandora
+1
I have an Android phone. I got a 6ft male to male 3.5mm stereo jack, pluged it into the stock radio, ran it through my RG faring through a hole in the faring bracket and then drilled a hole in the back of the left glove box so I could put my phone in the glove box and stream Pandora radio through my stock stereo. I also put it in the left glove box so i could use the 12v power outlet to keep my phone charged on long rides by using a car charger instead of killing my cell phone battery.
I have an Android phone. I got a 6ft male to male 3.5mm stereo jack, pluged it into the stock radio, ran it through my RG faring through a hole in the faring bracket and then drilled a hole in the back of the left glove box so I could put my phone in the glove box and stream Pandora radio through my stock stereo. I also put it in the left glove box so i could use the 12v power outlet to keep my phone charged on long rides by using a car charger instead of killing my cell phone battery.
#37
10-02-2010, 02:25 PM
+1
I have an Android phone. I got a 6ft male to male 3.5mm stereo jack, pluged it into the stock radio, ran it through my RG faring through a hole in the faring bracket and then drilled a hole in the back of the left glove box so I could put my phone in the glove box and stream Pandora radio through my stock stereo. I also put it in the left glove box so i could use the 12v power outlet to keep my phone charged on long rides by using a car charger instead of killing my cell phone battery.
I have an Android phone. I got a 6ft male to male 3.5mm stereo jack, pluged it into the stock radio, ran it through my RG faring through a hole in the faring bracket and then drilled a hole in the back of the left glove box so I could put my phone in the glove box and stream Pandora radio through my stock stereo. I also put it in the left glove box so i could use the 12v power outlet to keep my phone charged on long rides by using a car charger instead of killing my cell phone battery.
Last edited by Sharknose; 10-02-2010 at 02:28 PM.
#38
10-03-2010, 02:42 AM
exactly my thought...aside from the music player ( streamed or files in memory) recent smartphones can replace GPS units and services.
I do like my xm and will take my current handlebar mounted unit from old bike to new bike- and plug it in the front.
I have the old ( 2002) skyfi unit and often use the remote control to change channels.
...and I'll run my ipod into the front as well.
went to Demo days at the dealer today, found a CVO and plugged in my ipod to the saddlebag...it was cool but in a few minutes I couldn't easily find and play a specific track.
The ipod's own interface is pretty easy to use. and I can do stuff by feel pretty good
Mike
I do like my xm and will take my current handlebar mounted unit from old bike to new bike- and plug it in the front.
I have the old ( 2002) skyfi unit and often use the remote control to change channels.
...and I'll run my ipod into the front as well.
went to Demo days at the dealer today, found a CVO and plugged in my ipod to the saddlebag...it was cool but in a few minutes I couldn't easily find and play a specific track.
The ipod's own interface is pretty easy to use. and I can do stuff by feel pretty good
Mike
#39
10-04-2010, 02:16 PM
exactly my thought...aside from the music player ( streamed or files in memory) recent smartphones can replace GPS units and services.
I do like my xm and will take my current handlebar mounted unit from old bike to new bike- and plug it in the front.
I have the old ( 2002) skyfi unit and often use the remote control to change channels.
...and I'll run my ipod into the front as well.
went to Demo days at the dealer today, found a CVO and plugged in my ipod to the saddlebag...it was cool but in a few minutes I couldn't easily find and play a specific track.
The ipod's own interface is pretty easy to use. and I can do stuff by feel pretty good
Mike
I do like my xm and will take my current handlebar mounted unit from old bike to new bike- and plug it in the front.
I have the old ( 2002) skyfi unit and often use the remote control to change channels.
...and I'll run my ipod into the front as well.
went to Demo days at the dealer today, found a CVO and plugged in my ipod to the saddlebag...it was cool but in a few minutes I couldn't easily find and play a specific track.
The ipod's own interface is pretty easy to use. and I can do stuff by feel pretty good
Mike
