Navigation & Audio Is it time for me to get SIRIUS?

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Mar 18, 2005 | 08:19 PM

#26

mbabischkin

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From: Northeast Ohio

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Originally Posted by RawRats

So, if the head unit, for the Harmon Kardon option, is Alpine, shouldn't there be an aftermarket Sirius tuner solution for it?

Even though it's an Alpine, all the connectors are proprietary... There's probably something out there, but you may need to build a connector to make it work...

Mar 19, 2005 | 06:49 AM

#27

BigBrownDog

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From: Collinsville, IL (St. Louis)

Can you give us a quick rundown of the install process? I've got a 2005 with H/K if that matters. I'm mostly interested if the car is completely pre-wired, or if you have to remove a bunch of panels etc. to get to the antenna or other connections.

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Originally Posted by ebock

I installed the OEM unit last weekend. Works well. The display is not as good as an aftermarket unit, but I wanted the music, not a billboard in my car. The "clumsiest" part about it is there is no way to directly select a station. You have to hold the scan arrow down and go through them sequentially.

You do get 3 sets of memory slots, so you can program your favorite 18 stations and move through them easily. Reception is good, and I am loving having the variety.

Ed