XM Satellite Radio Head Unit???

[dmw16]

Ok, I am a "new" car (it is used by new to me). I like to listen to the radio so I am interested in getting XM. Can anyone recommend an XM headunit? I would perfer to have a headunit for XM rather than a setup that just broadcasts on an unused FM station. Also, what else would I need? I assume a tuner and antenna, right?

thanks.

 

[Anubis]

one of teh pioneers 7500 or whatever teh current model is called

 

[dartworth]

TheAlpine CDA-9820XM

Alpine is the first to take the next step in the satellite radio revolution ? the CDA-9820XM CD receiver features a built-in XM Satellite Radio tuner! That means no more "black box" for you to buy and install to get 100 channels of entertainment at your fingertips. Just add an XM antenna and subscribe! Surfing the XM dial is easy with Alpine's Quick Search keys: dedicated buttons for XM enable you to find the channel you want fast ? search by category or channel.

Alpine's Bass Engine® lets you pick which bass and treble frequencies get adjusted, choose how wide or narrow the bass boost is, and adjust the subwoofer level. Read more

Key Features:

» detachable face
» built-in XM tuner (requires antenna and service subscription)
» MaxTune tuner
» 12 FM/6 AM presets
» plays audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs
» Bass Engine (bass center frequency, width, and level, plus treble center frequency and level adjustments)
» MediaXpander
» source tone memory
» CD changer controls for Alpine Ai-NET changers only
» optional auxiliary input
» front and rear preamp outputs
» MOSFET internal amp
» clock
» optional remote
» 18 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels (CEA-2006 Compliant)
» CD frequency response 5-20,000 Hz
» CD signal-to-noise ratio 105 dB
» FM sensitivity 9.3 dBf
» warranty: 1 year

 

[Anubis]

dartworth: thats pretty sweet which they did that when i got XM i have the black box

but you can get a 200$ HU and but the 100$ black box or but a 350$ HU and no box

doesnt really save you any money tho

 

[dartworth]

I thought this was a nice head unit. Just plug it in and add the antenna...good to go