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Better truck audo. Radios

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by skinnytrucker79, Sep 15, 2013.

  1. Sep 15, 2013 #1
    skinnytrucker79

    skinnytrucker79 Light Load Member

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    I guess I am way behind in the latest audio gadgets people have these days. I have a I-Pod but playing the same library over and over gets old. I don't listen to too much FM radio since I am tired of hearing the same old songs over and over again and when I get west of WI it's dang hard to find and keep a station. I rather listen to sports , nascar, new etc . I do know about XM satellite but I never looked into the cost of it. I have been seeing small receivers plugged into the truck deck through I believe what would be the AUX port in the front. any recommendations / cost?
     
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  3. Sep 15, 2013 #2
    Budha

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    If you use XM its cheaper to get internet radio on your phone than it is to get the radio and pay the sub for it...then just plug your phone into the aux input on your radio.
     
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  4. Sep 15, 2013 #3
    Charli Girl

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    I wouldn't make it ONE mile w/out Sat. Radio!!! :biggrin_25521:
     
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  5. Sep 15, 2013 #4
    8thnote

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    Satellite radio is crucial!! I couldn't live without it. I have Sirius, and it costs about $15 per month. I would gladly pay twice that, and still consider it a bargain.
     
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  7. Sep 15, 2013 #5
    Blind Driver

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    I just installed a Alpine CDE-HD148BT for $249.99. It has SiriusXM, bluetooth, and HD radio. Everything from the phone simply bluetooths over to the radio. I also found my 9 year old Sirius Streamer GT. IT STILL WORKS!!! :biggrin_2559: Too bad the audio quality is terrible.

    Going to install 4 new speakers and a "small" sub ;)
     
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  8. Sep 15, 2013 #6
    Balakov100

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    Nobody ever mentions this...but this WILL use quite a bit of data.


    My last company truck the radio was setup for XM already, I moved my subscription over to it..
    Never again..I prefer the standalone units.
     
    Balakov100, Sep 15, 2013
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  9. Sep 15, 2013 #7
    Up74427ca

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    Sirius n xm,is your co driver when u lonely at night driving.i luv it
     
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  10. Sep 15, 2013 #8
    Charli Girl

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    shhhhhhh...I don't wanna pay more!!!:biggrin_25513:
     
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  11. Sep 15, 2013 #9
    bubbanbrenda

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    I agree I chose a Kenwood model Sirius ready moved my subscription and now cant listen in the pick-up. Wasn't thinking ahead. Wont make that mistake twice.
     
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