Spring is here and it's time to spend money on the car
Pioneer IP-Bus HD Radio tuner and IP-Bus 12 disc changerThe tuner requires your radio antenna to be plugged into it instead of the HU, and it comes with a 10 foot extension. Since my roof antenna is completely trashed and rattle canned to nastiness, I am considering installing a power antenna on the rear of the car. Makes sense and it'd look slick.
My collection: Stay tuned! (04/02/2009)
Originally Posted by bobafett
Sweet
Tell me how the HD Radio Sounds, I'm considering buying a HU with a HD Tuner when I have money
2004-2011?
i have a pioneer deck also....dont know if i want to go with a ipod and ipod connection or a xm radio set up.....not sure about hd cuz the guy at circuit city said it was not selling very good
1989 Honda Accord LX-i
B18c1 swap since 7/2011
175whp and 132tq
Redzone tuned
I have an HD-ready HU, just need the tuner. Let me know if you think it's worth it.
Go with XM. I was very happy with my Sirius set-up. I had a separate reciever playing through its fm transmitter and the thing sounded like CD quality. I could only imagine it built into the reciever would sound even better. Plus they just recently OK'ed the XM and Sirius merger.
how is that going to work....if i go xm will i be able to get sirus too?...i need info
1989 Honda Accord LX-i
B18c1 swap since 7/2011
175whp and 132tq
Redzone tuned
The iPod dock is nice, everything is handled via the headunit just as advertised. Left/Right select songs (or advance/restart in shuffle mode) and Up/Down changes the playlists. I hardly use the thing, but the misses has an iPod so I bought the docks for both our HUs.
Now XM, that's what my system is always locked to. Definitely worth it if you can justify sinking the money every year.
My collection: Stay tuned! (04/02/2009)
I'm sure whoever has an xm or sirius reciever will still get a signal. When they merge it'll probably update the channels and be a mix of the two brands' channels. It seems to be fairly easy for them to do, my sirius reciever would update and add channels by itself in less than a minute.
I'm going to research this more, cuz now i want to restart my sirius subscription.
alright thanks guys....i been looking into xm for a while ever since i got my pioneer...the only thing is that i dont want the antenna on the car.
1989 Honda Accord LX-i
B18c1 swap since 7/2011
175whp and 132tq
Redzone tuned
I know this is a bit off topic but I'm curious.. How does the HD hook up to the car stereo? Was thinking of getting one myself but I have no idea how to install it.
i had my antenna on the dash and never had a signal drop
The one I picked up connects through the IP Bus line from the headunit.
Speaking of antenna issues, I solved mine
My collection: Stay tuned! (04/02/2009)
Scratch the celltenna... it works, but it's picky. Back to getting a rear mount.
From what I heard, it's nice. You can tell a bit of difference in the FM stations (multicasting is nice too!), and AM is loads clearer.
My collection: Stay tuned! (04/02/2009)
More updating
I built a small backboard to mount the XM and HD tuners... I didn't like where I had placed them previously, and where mounting one rectangular box to the underside of a trunk is easy... mounting two rectangular boxes is difficult. It also tucks all the wires for the tuners
Pics soon!
EDIT: Finished the changer install, last thing to do is install the antenna for HD.
The 'source' button on my HU goes 'Tuner -> CD -> Aux1 -> iPod -> Multi CD -> External HD tuner -> XM tuner' hahaha.
Last edited by Sabz5150; 04-18-2008 at 02:37 PM.
My collection: Stay tuned! (04/02/2009)
Sweet
Another satalite radio! Sweet..
I got a free 10 disc sony CD Changer when I bought one of my OLD subs ($60!) and it was brand new, and probably stolen... So what. No one could prove I knew better, haha!
What else are you running?
It's all Pioneer hardware. The headunit is a DEH-P2900MP. The speakers are two-way 6.5's. I have the iPod adapter, a 12 disc changer, XM radio and HD radio on the IP-Bus.
I have an old school 9 band EQ coming my way soon (yes, Pioneer), so that means I need to locate a decent amp. I'd like to find a Pio amp of course, nothing big... just a basic 4 channel.
My collection: Stay tuned! (04/02/2009)
you need to get some infinity or polk speakers though
your ears will love you
I think Infinity is a bit "harsh" at times, but Polk Is pretty good stuff.
I run 6 1/2" 3 way Pioneers I got 5 years ago (still blue) and they still sound awesome...
I got offered a set of Memphis Components for $100... Good deal for 4 6 1/2's, seperate X-overs and 1" silk dome tweeters... I'm smacking myself now, but that was when I didn't have money, or I would have taken it
(When I was working for Car Tunes, we installed a whole system in this guy's motorhome... He sold it and took the audio out of it and nothing would fit his car, so he was selling them.)
i just think pioneer is no longer about sound there subs suck there decks are flimsy and poorly built amps have always sucked and come on they make a 5 way 6x9 whats the real need lol
im a huge polk fan
infinity 2nd
and boston 3rd
pioneer just like fosgate has lost there touch
^^^One good thing about pioneer though, they are budget-friendly. And some of their H/U's are really good. But like you; I wouldn't get amps or subs from them either.
My list:
Head units:
1.JVC
2.Pioneer
3.Blaupunkt
The rest:
1.MTX
2.JBL
3.Kicker
MTX has gone to hell... I'm surprised you don't have memphis on your list...
Best subs for the money; RE Audio.
Best amp for the money; Arguably Sundown and US AMPS.
Clarion is high on my list, though...
I've built so many $200 systems through Clarion that sound increadible!! HU, 2 6 1/2"s and 2 6x9's...
Boston Acustics are awesome and so are Focals and CDT, when you want sound quality...
But the best is undisputably Rainbow components
Last edited by Bass Man; 04-18-2008 at 09:52 PM.
i love panasonic and clarion for decks best output on the rca out of any deck
plus pioneer is the #1 most stolen deck on the world lol
why cause ever cheap ass pout there has one lol
if i had the money id so have one of the clarion DRZ9255
The top of the class DRZ9255 includes all the features that people demand in today�s source units, including high-performance functions, high-quality parts and superb design and materials for the faithful reproduction of sound. Components include a Digital-to-Analog converter that oversamples at a speed of 96 kHz, a four-way crossover, a five-band parametric equalizer and a four-layer glass epoxy circuit board. These components let you hear the smallest sonic nuances and let you tailor the sound to your personal taste. The external power supply with its DC-to-DC converter delivers stable power, and every detail of the chassis is designed with performance in mind. Car audiophiles looking for the ultimate sound can find it with these high-performance features and components.
* Dual 24-bit / 96 kHz Sampling Digital-to-Analog Burr-Brown Converters and DSP
* Built-In 4-Way Crossovers
* 5-Band Parametric Equalizer
* Digital Time Alignment for Each Line Level Output
* 8-Channel/4-Volt Gold Plated Oxygen-Free Copper RCA Outputs
* 0.5dB-Step Electronic Volume Adjustment Circuit
* Copper Plated Chassis
* External DC/DC Converter
* CeNET Control of Optional CD Changer, TV Tuner and iPod Interface
* Two 2-Channel AUX Inputs
* Zinc Die-Cast Faceplate
* Fiber Optic Input/Output
* Vacuum Florescent Display
* 18FM/6AM Presets
* Remote Control Included
I never had a problem with their OLD SCHOOL amps. Well, except for the famous 'Pioneer Pop', but I didn't get that with any of my older Pio HW. My old 3g had an ancient Pio 4 channel (GM-X840 or something like that) for it's front/rears and it served me well. For this 3g, that's what I am looking for as well... maybe 50 watts to each channel, nothing more. Subwoofer wise, I might get a single 8" in a tube and a couple hundred watts of power. I don't want to stuff this car full of speakers and amplifiers.
Last edited by Sabz5150; 04-19-2008 at 03:36 AM.
My collection: Stay tuned! (04/02/2009)
Clarions are nice... and built like a friggin' tank. Their HUs might not be as flashy as the other brands, but you quickly realize where your money went when you put your ears to it.
EDIT: If money is no issue... Nakamichi.
Last edited by Sabz5150; 04-19-2008 at 03:38 AM.
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