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Will HD Radio Make You A Happy Listener?

HD Radio provides digital radio giving consumers a higher quality listening experience and a greater selection than traditional radio all at an affordable price. For those who aren't acquainted with such services, this page will help.

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How HD Radio Works 

HD Radio multicast tuning (HD2 & HD3 channels)

Operations Manager Steve Sisson demonstrates tuning in the Sheridan Media HD Multicast channels using a Boston Recepter HD Radio

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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) Buy Now

Sangean HDT-1X HD Radio Component Tuner

Amazon Price: $189.00 (as of 01/05/2010) Buy Now

Onkyo T-4555 Multi Platform Tuner (Black)

Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 01/05/2010) Buy Now

 

Sangean HDR-1 Table Top HD Radio Receiver

Amazon Price: $149.88 (as of 01/05/2010) Buy Now

Sony XDR-S3HD HD Radio

Amazon Price: (as of 01/05/2010) Buy Now

Radiosophy HD100 Digital HD Radio Receiver

Amazon Price: $99.95 (as of 01/05/2010) Buy Now

HD Radio Reviews and Demos 


HD Radio with Sangean HDT-1 Tuner

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Sangean HDR-1 HD Radio Demo

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JVC Car CD PLayer w/HD Radio

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HD Radio multicast tuning (HD2 & HD3 channels)

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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 ...

Additional Car HD Radio 

JVC KT-HDP1 Transportable HD Radio Tuner (Black)

Amazon Price: $34.88 (as of 01/05/2010) Buy Now

Dual XHD6420 4X50 Watt Hd Radio and Mp3/WMA Player

Amazon Price: $64.99 (as of 01/05/2010) Buy Now

 

How to Install HD Radio in Your Car 

Professional installation is generally recommended but for those confident in such DYI tasks here is an example of a HD Radio/iPod integration installation.

DICE BMW iPod Kit Install E46 3 Series: 1/8, Trunk Prep

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DICE BMW iPod Kit Install E46 3 Series: 2/8, Cable Route

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BMW E46 Speakers Install Guide, E46 3 Series, 3 of 5

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DICE BMW iPod Kit Install E46 3 Series: 4/8, Glovebox Rem

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DICE BMW iPod Kit Install E46 3 Series: 5/8, Operations

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BMW HD Radio iPod Kit by DICE E46 3 Series: 6/8 Antenna Mnt

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DICE BMW iPod Kit Install E39 5 Series: 6 of 7, Ctr. Console

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BMW HD Radio iPod Kit by DICE E46 3 Series: 8/8, Final

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HD Radio Antenna 

Terk Outdoor HD Radio Antenna

Amazon Price: $75.70 (as of 01/05/2010) Buy Now

Terk Hdr-I High-Definition Indoor Radio Antenna

Amazon Price: $30.48 (as of 01/05/2010) Buy Now

Add-on HD Radio Tuners 

Sony XT100HD HD Radio Tuner

Amazon Price: $136.14 (as of 01/05/2010) Buy Now

Home Theater/HD Radio Receivers 

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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