XM versus Ipod
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XM versus Ipod
I have a 2012 GS and have the free one year subscription to XM radio. I have been using it for a several months and frankly have been less that enamered with the sound. If sounds compressed and just missing any detail. My daily driver happens to be a Dodge Dakota pickup that has a bit of a upgraded stereo system in it that is actually pretty darn nice. I won't go into details on that other than to say that when I connect my Ipod up to that the results are excellent for what it is..
Anyway, I took the Ipod out of the Dodge this morning and plugged it into the vette. Wow! What a difference..... This is not to say that an Ipod is that great to begin with but the difference is much more than I expected. Not to say I won't upgrade the Bose system in the vette in the future, but I can live with the Ipod until then. What I won't do is ever extend the XM after the first free year.
Anyway, I took the Ipod out of the Dodge this morning and plugged it into the vette. Wow! What a difference..... This is not to say that an Ipod is that great to begin with but the difference is much more than I expected. Not to say I won't upgrade the Bose system in the vette in the future, but I can live with the Ipod until then. What I won't do is ever extend the XM after the first free year.
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Just make sure you cancel XM BEFORE your subscribed time runs out or you will automatically be renewed.
I personally find the sound in my vehicle (GMC Yukon) much better than the sound in my wife's '08 Corvette (I transferred from hers to mine), but XM is so very convenient with no devices to plug in and many channels available. As long as you stay ahead of the renew game...remember, cancel BEFORE your subscription expires, XM is an enjoyable addition to the vehicle. If you should want to extend, make sure you cancel before the end of your subscribed period of time and you can bargain for a reduced renew rate.
I personally find the sound in my vehicle (GMC Yukon) much better than the sound in my wife's '08 Corvette (I transferred from hers to mine), but XM is so very convenient with no devices to plug in and many channels available. As long as you stay ahead of the renew game...remember, cancel BEFORE your subscription expires, XM is an enjoyable addition to the vehicle. If you should want to extend, make sure you cancel before the end of your subscribed period of time and you can bargain for a reduced renew rate.
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We installed the GM PAL with Kawal's cable, and an Ipod, two years ago.
It cost some money for the parts, plus whatever extra songs I buy from Itunes. But I get the songs I like, no annoying DJs or commercials, better audio quality (still not great) and no billing hassles. For me, worth every penny. If you like multiple stations on XM, maybe not worth it to you.
It cost some money for the parts, plus whatever extra songs I buy from Itunes. But I get the songs I like, no annoying DJs or commercials, better audio quality (still not great) and no billing hassles. For me, worth every penny. If you like multiple stations on XM, maybe not worth it to you.
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I'd say you're pretty spot on Paul. I usually switch between the Ipod nano (in console) and the XM in the '12gs.
I can certainly tell the difference between my Ipod and Xm. I usually will have to turn it down for the stuff I've converted from cd at 148hz. Some the lower quality mp3's will really pronouce the sound degradation. Which honestly, I think is the first time it's been noticeable enough to bug me. - Point is; The sound system and speakers are pretty rockin for a factory system. I have the 2lt, with the nav and bose speakers and I don't think I'll be doing much to the current setup.
XM won't be continued. I appreciate the tip though. I've been so busy since buying her, I haven't even loaded the Nav cd's, much less read XM's 'gotcha' print.
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bil
I can certainly tell the difference between my Ipod and Xm. I usually will have to turn it down for the stuff I've converted from cd at 148hz. Some the lower quality mp3's will really pronouce the sound degradation. Which honestly, I think is the first time it's been noticeable enough to bug me. - Point is; The sound system and speakers are pretty rockin for a factory system. I have the 2lt, with the nav and bose speakers and I don't think I'll be doing much to the current setup.
XM won't be continued. I appreciate the tip though. I've been so busy since buying her, I haven't even loaded the Nav cd's, much less read XM's 'gotcha' print.
Thanks
Stay Safe
bil
