HD Radio

[wiging19]

Alot of radio stations are going to HD.  I was wondering if anyone has bought a radio with this capability and any problems getting it to fit in the stock radio slot.

[MJS73]

Most HD radios are standard radios (single DIN).  The HD comes from a box about 5" x 5" x 1.5" that plugs into the back, like the Sirius boxes.  You just have to find a place to stash the HD box.

BTW, HD Radio does NOT stand for hi-def. It's the same fidelity as FM, they just copped HD to cash in on the hi-def hype.

Mike

[go-fish]

BTW, HD Radio does NOT stand for hi-def. It's the same fidelity as FM, they just copped HD to cash in on the hi-def hype.

Mike

Then what's the diff? I have Sirius and it sounds better than regular. I'll have it forever.

[FY1Cuda]

HD is "hybrid digital" but you're probably right that it's no accident they chose those initials.

[Bullitt-]

any single din radio fits the e-body opening....where you must be careful is not to get one with "motorized" fronts that must open to insert a disk as the lower dash trim is in the way.
I have been studying HD & Ipod ready radios for a while......here is one of the lowest priced pieces I have found....most higher end brands require a separate HD box be added for $100-200   Also they sometimes ask $25-50 for Ipod interface cables....this unit includes both
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Ab1htUzdjzy/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=110HD5212


I have a source I can get them for around $100. if your interested

[wiging19]

That sounds like a really good deal.  What would the shipping costs be for that to Seattle Washington?  I'm probably going to buy something in mid september since it looks like I won't begin to put my engine in until August.  They hopefully will start building my transmission this weekend and will have it available the second week into the month.  I was promised I'd be driving by now and I've been having a hard time getting ahold of my engine builder for the last month.   

It is going into a convertible and I know it will start raining here when I finally can drive the car after two years of sitting.  It will be worth it but it has been a long two years.

[Bullitt-]

My source show back ordered today, w/shipping would come to about $125.
I see some good prices on line, Circuit City has it for $139 w/free shipping, see if your local store stocks it
this place runs $120 shipped, I don't know anything about them
http://www.cartronixplus.com/templates/detailnf_price.cfm?zq=45677887&uas=N&globaldesc=na&rnumb=2114&wherefrom=SEARCH&whichord=780082&department=ALL&class=N&special=R&sold=N&nextrow=Jensen%20HD5212hd5212&prevrow=Jensen%20HD5212hd5212&nextprev=0&subclass=ALL&subname=na&pagename=Online%20Store%20%3E%20%20ALL%20%3E%20
You could contact Crutchfield with this &  see if the will "meet comp", that's what I'd try

They have a decent price on a pair of 6.5" speakers if your doing the kick panels (depth may be a problem @ 2.5")
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-CxrWJQ3yOxE/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?I=500SPS17C2
or 3.5"s for the dash
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-CxrWJQ3yOxE/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?I=2068KS350

I used these for my kick panels for their shallow depth 1 3/4" but they don't sound that great
http://www.soundoffaudio.com/item.cfm/id/1070

[Bullitt-]

Saw this $50 rebate at one e-seller & thought it was bogus...buuuuuut would be worth giving a try if you don't mind using your cell phone to register. The HD5212 + other model & brands qualify.


http://www.hdradio.com/rebate/rebate.php