Will HD Radio Make You A Happy Listener?
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How HD Radio Works
The Advantages of HD Radio: Sound Quality
Just as an HD signal on your television provides a crisper, clearer picture so does HD radio provide a crisper, clearer sound. HD radio operates off of digital signals which virtually eliminate the hissing, popping, and fading that are associated with traditional radio signals. The Advantages of HD Radio: The Stations
HD Radio increases the number of radio stations available to listeners; it can as much as triple your options.HD radio is often compared to satellite radio when consumers are looking for higher quality listening and a greater selection of stations. HD radio has the benefit of allowing listeners to hear local stations and radio personalities; something that satellite fans don't get.
HD radio however will have a more limited signal range than satellite radio as users must be within listening distance of the broadcasting station. Although users can always tune in HD stations where there are at any given time, they will not have the ability to listen to a single station when they travel too far from the station.
The Advantages of HD Radio: Fewer Interruptions
Many HD radio channels are offered commercial free. HD2 channels are designated as free from advertisements giving listeners non-stop entertainment. The Advantages of HD Radio: Long Term Costs Lower Than Satellite Radio
Traditional radio is of course free once you have a radio on which to play it. Satellite radio, on the other hand, charges a monthly fee. HD radio like traditional radio requires the purchase of an HD capable receiver/tuner but charges no subscription fee. It is important to realize that the typical radio cannot pick up HD signals thus an HD capable radio is necessary. Prices vary widely but can be as low as $100. HD Radio Stations
Looking for an HD Radio Station? There's a handy dandy tool at HDRadio.com that will let you search them out in your area. Just enter your state and you'll get an entire list. You can also check iBiquity or Clear Channel Music. Home HD Radio Tuners and Receivers
Sangean HDT-1 HD Radio Component Tuner
Amazon Price: $158.61 (as of 01/05/2010) 
Sangean HDT-1X HD Radio Component Tuner
Amazon Price: $189.00 (as of 01/05/2010)
Onkyo T-4555 Multi Platform Tuner (Black)
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 01/05/2010)
Sangean HDR-1 Table Top HD Radio Receiver
Amazon Price: $149.88 (as of 01/05/2010)
Sony XDR-S3HD HD Radio
Amazon Price: (as of 01/05/2010)
Radiosophy HD100 Digital HD Radio Receiver
Amazon Price: $99.95 (as of 01/05/2010)
HD Radio in the News
- 2010, The Year of HD Radio? « Radio 2020
- According an article in RadioWorld last December, sales of HD radio receivers doubled in 2009. There were 140000 sold in 2007 while in 2009 there were 366000 units sold. The more portable units become available, the more we will see the ...
- Truckblog - Ford Adds iTunes Tagging With HD Radio Option To Vehicles
- iTunes Tagging and crystal-clear radio sound through HD Radio technology are the latest features on Ford's growing list of factory-installed customer conveniences and technologies that will be newly available in 2010. ...
- Muscle Car Blog - Ford Adds iTunes Tagging With HD Radio Option To ...
- ?iTunes Tagging and HD Radio technology are strong new additions to the growing collection of Ford convenience features and technology we're offering customers to make driving even more enjoyable,? said Mark Fields, president of The ...
- All The Excess!: HD Radio receivers see record sales
- HD Radio receivers see record sales. Inequity Labs president Stu Bobble has reason to smile today - HD Radio receivers sold at a record clip over the holiday season. Bobble claims that six of the units were purchased by American ...
Car and Marine HD Radios
JVC Deck with Built-In HD Radio Tuner
Amazon Price: $106.37 (as of 01/05/2010)
Alpine IVA-W205 2-DIN DVD/CD/MP3/WMA Receiver/AV Head Unit (Black)
Amazon Price: $1,008.99 (as of 01/05/2010)
Kenwood DDX512 6.1-Inch-Wide In-Dash Monitor with USB/iPod Direct Control/DVD Receiver
Amazon Price: $499.99 (as of 01/05/2010)
Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X692 - Radio / CD / MP3 player / digital player - Full-DIN - in-dash - 50 Watts x 4
Amazon Price: $169.95 (as of 01/05/2010)
Additional Car HD Radio
JVC KT-HDP1 Transportable HD Radio Tuner (Black)
Amazon Price: $34.88 (as of 01/05/2010)
Dual XHD6420 4X50 Watt Hd Radio and Mp3/WMA Player
Amazon Price: $64.99 (as of 01/05/2010)
JVC Car KDDV5400 50Wx4 DVD/CD Receiver iPod and SAT Radio Ready
Amazon Price: $142.89 (as of 01/05/2010)
Dual XHD6425 4X50 Watt Bluetooth-Ready HD Radio and MP3 Player
Amazon Price: $77.49 (as of 01/05/2010)
How to Install HD Radio in Your Car
HD Radio Kits
HD Radio Antenna
Terk Outdoor HD Radio Antenna
Amazon Price: $75.70 (as of 01/05/2010)
JVC KV-K1019 Home Kit for KT-HDP1 Transportable HD Radio Tuner
Amazon Price: $24.94 (as of 01/05/2010)
Channel Master 3026 Omnidirectional HD Radio Antenna
Amazon Price: (as of 01/05/2010)
Terk Hdr-I High-Definition Indoor Radio Antenna
Amazon Price: $30.48 (as of 01/05/2010)
Add-on HD Radio Tuners
Sony XT100HD HD Radio Tuner
Amazon Price: $136.14 (as of 01/05/2010)
Pioneer GEX-P10HD HD Radio Tuner for Pioneer HD Radio-Ready Head Units
Amazon Price: $94.95 (as of 01/05/2010)
Home Theater/HD Radio Receivers
Denon DRA-697CIHD Premier AM/FM Stereo Multi-Source/Multi-Zone Stereo Receiver with HD Radio
Amazon Price: $899.00 (as of 01/05/2010)
Sony XDR-S3HD HD Radio
Amazon Price: (as of 01/05/2010)
Onkyo TX-SR705 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)
Amazon Price: (as of 01/05/2010)
Onkyo TX-SR605S 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver)
Amazon Price: (as of 01/05/2010)
Onkyo TX-SR705S 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver)
Amazon Price: (as of 01/05/2010)
Denon AVR-2808CI 7.1-Channel Multizone Home Theater Receiver
Amazon Price: (as of 01/05/2010)
Denon AVR-3808CI 7.1-Channel Multizone Home Theater Receiver with Networking
Amazon Price: $1,199.95 (as of 01/05/2010)
Yamaha YHT-690BL Home Theater in a Box (Black)
Amazon Price: (as of 01/05/2010)
Yamaha RX-V563BL 630 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver
Amazon Price: (as of 01/05/2010)
Yamaha RX-V663BL 665 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver
Amazon Price: (as of 01/05/2010)
Yamaha RX-V463BL 525 Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver
Amazon Price: $229.88 (as of 01/05/2010)
Yamaha RX-V863BL 735 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver
Amazon Price: $500.04 (as of 01/05/2010)
Onkyo TX-SR805S 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver)
Amazon Price: (as of 01/05/2010)
HD Radio Reviews
- CNET
- Ratings and Reviews from CNET.com.
- Radioks.com
- Brief reviews on a small selection of HD radios.
- PC Mag
- A handful of ratings and reviews by PC Magazine
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- ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Jun 20, 2008 @ 10:45 pm
- My son has a HD radio in his car. He loves to listen to talk radio while driving back to Charleston every weekend and couldn't pick up the station with a regular radio.
My husband wants one. I may get him one for his birthday. I don't know.
Me. Unless I'm driving a long distance, I drive in silence. Its my best thinking time.
Great lens.
5*
Lizzy
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie May 31, 2008 @ 9:10 am
- Good morning my friend! You know I just looked at Ryan's lens about HD photography and here's your lens on HD radio. What a great complement ... we have become an HD household ... now we only need HD eyes. ;-)
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