I was wondering, I recently obtained a car head unit that says its "XM Radio ready" or something. What does that mean. form the website, it looks like i STILL have to buy the receiever and the car adapter. this XM ready thing isnt really saving me any money if I want XM is it? or is it?
XM radio question
Originally posted by sonickteam2:what type of head unit is it? You might just need an antenna. I really don't think you need the car kit. But again, really need more info.
I was wondering, I recently obtained a car head unit that says its "XM Radio ready" or something. What does that mean. form the website, it looks like i STILL have to buy the receiever and the car adapter. this XM ready thing isnt really saving me any money if I want XM is it? or is it?
Originally posted by Got Haggis?:its an Alpine CD/MP3 player that has the XM logo and says XM ready.
Originally posted by sonickteam2:what type of head unit is it? You might just need an antenna. I really don't think you need the car kit. But again, really need more info.
I was wondering, I recently obtained a car head unit that says its "XM Radio ready" or something. What does that mean. form the website, it looks like i STILL have to buy the receiever and the car adapter. this XM ready thing isnt really saving me any money if I want XM is it? or is it?
You'll need the separate Alpine XM tuner (about $200) and the antenna (about $75) and then the programming ($10/month). It's a little pricey to start but totally worth it, IMO.
You work at a record store and can afford rent AND a car?
Originally posted by sonickteam2:
I was wondering, I recently obtained a car head unit that says its "XM Radio ready" or something. What does that mean. form the website, it looks like i STILL have to buy the receiever and the car adapter. this XM ready thing isnt really saving me any money if I want XM is it? or is it?
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:ok, haha, you are right. and i dont sit around at HOME and talk to people on a messageboard all day either.
You work at a record store and can afford rent AND a car?
I work at an engineering firm during the day. The record store is my 2nd job. and only a couple nights a week…for the discounts and some extra show money ;)
Originally posted by eros:so then the XM Ready thing doesnt mean SHIT cause i still need everything i would need if i didnt have the XM ready crap…..just another way people are being screwed out of thier money.
You'll need the separate Alpine XM tuner (about $200) and the antenna (about $75) and then the programming ($10/month). It's a little pricey to start but totally worth it, IMO.
Originally posted by sonickteam2:When you buy a TV that is "Cable-Ready" do you assume that means you get free cable?
Originally posted by eros:so then the XM Ready thing doesnt mean SHIT cause i still need everything i would need if i didnt have the XM ready crap…..just another way people are being screwed out of thier money.
You'll need the separate Alpine XM tuner (about $200) and the antenna (about $75) and then the programming ($10/month). It's a little pricey to start but totally worth it, IMO.
Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
When you buy a TV that is "Cable-Ready" do you assume that means you get free cable?no but i dont need a cable receiver/box.
i understand that i need the antenna , but if i buy an Alpine tuner that is XM ready, why should i have to buy the XM Tuner? doesnt seem like my "XM ready" tuner is any different than any other tuner.
when you have a cable ready service, actually, that means all you need is the service. So i dont have to pay for any more equipment. they just run the cords. liken the actual cable to the antenna, and thats all i should need to buy right?
I'm with you, Sonick. What makes it XM ready? Whatever, I can't see paying all that for satellite radio. I know some folks swear by it, but I find it hard to believe there will be enough stations that will appeal to me.
Originally posted by sonickteam2:
Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
When you buy a TV that is "Cable-Ready" do you assume that means you get free cable?no but i dont need a cable receiver/box.
i understand that i need the antenna , but if i buy an Alpine tuner that is XM ready, why should i have to buy the XM Tuner? doesnt seem like my "XM ready" tuner is any different than any other tuner.
Originally posted by sonickteam2:I think you're right.
when you have a cable ready service, actually, that means all you need is the service. So i dont have to pay for any more equipment. they just run the cords. liken the actual cable to the antenna, and thats all i should need to buy right?
Look here:
http://www.xmradio.com/manuals/manuals.html
Originally posted by sonickteam2:i am not an XM techinal expert - however you should either call the customer service, or send an email. my friend answers the email, and i know that a lot of the replies may be stock response, but i am sure that they must have some information to help you. i think you would just need to buy the antenna or something… and i assumed that when XM came factory installed you paid for the $200 tuner. but don't quote me on that. just check it out… it's totally worth it. XM is the best thing to happen to radio in a looooooooooong time ;)
no but i dont need a cable receiver/box.
i understand that i need the antenna , but if i buy an Alpine tuner that is XM ready, why should i have to buy the XM Tuner? doesnt seem like my "XM ready" tuner is any different than any other tuner.
I agree its a little misleading. "XM Ready" is really just a marketing ploy by Pioneer, Alpine, Kenwood, et al.. to get you to buy a different receiver. Just curious, was there a comparable receiver that wasn't XM ready?
Originally posted by paige:thank you paige! i knew someone was an XM person on here! i talked to them, and they basically said that i had to buy a $200 fucking tuner and a $75 antenna, and basically, all my "XM ready" radio saved me was $60 for the display thingy.
Originally posted by sonickteam2:i am not an XM techinal expert - however you should either call the customer service, or send an email. my friend answers the email, and i know that a lot of the replies may be stock response, but i am sure that they must have some information to help you. i think you would just need to buy the antenna or something… and i assumed that when XM came factory installed you paid for the $200 tuner. but don't quote me on that. just check it out… it's totally worth it. XM is the best thing to happen to radio in a looooooooooong time ;)
no but i dont need a cable receiver/box.
i understand that i need the antenna , but if i buy an Alpine tuner that is XM ready, why should i have to buy the XM Tuner? doesnt seem like my "XM ready" tuner is any different than any other tuner.
and to think i passed up on the $80 for everything offer that "XM dealers" had last week….pfft.
i know XM looks cool, but for $300, i will stick to my mp3s.
Originally posted by eros:the Alpine receiver was a birthday present, so i dont know. anyway, case closed, quesiton answered, not getting XM. thanks for your assistance :)
I agree its a little misleading. "XM Ready" is really just a marketing ploy by Pioneer, Alpine, Kenwood, et al.. to get you to buy a different receiver. Just curious, was there a comparable receiver that wasn't XM ready?
Originally posted by sonickteam2:well, you win some, you lose some. (as robbie williams says!!)
the Alpine receiver was a birthday present, so i dont know. anyway, case closed, quesiton answered, not getting XM. thanks for your assistance :)
it's ok.. save your 2nd job money… when you have more, get xm - it's a wonderful thing to have in the car especially if you're doing a lot of driving. :)
Originally posted by paige:Or get an ipod…then you can bring it on the metro, too.
Originally posted by sonickteam2:well, you win some, you lose some. (as robbie williams says!!)
the Alpine receiver was a birthday present, so i dont know. anyway, case closed, quesiton answered, not getting XM. thanks for your assistance :)
it's ok.. save your 2nd job money… when you have more, get xm - it's a wonderful thing to have in the car especially if you're doing a lot of driving. :)