XM Radio - cassette adapter or FM modulator

[ISBPilot]

My wife gave me a Delphi XM Radio last night for Valentine's Day. Gotta love a woman like that! Anyway, was just wondering if there is any sound quality difference between the cassette adapter and the FM modulator. I just have temporary install done for the moment and wanted to use the best route when I do the finished install in a few days. Thanks for any input.



Todd

 

[outlawram]

i would go with the modulator. It seems like when i used the tape the sound was more muffled.

 

[mbaston]

I purchased the FM mod for my sirius system. I don't like all the wires. Outlawram, if you are getting muffled sound with the tape, have you turned off the dolby?

 

[outlawram]

yes, i turned it off. I have the infinity also. I also think it looks better with no wires running all over the face of the radio from the tape.

 

[fredflinstone]

In my family we now have put XM in several vehicles some with the modulator and some with direct connection to a pioneer deck. I would say the modulator is the way to go. It's deffinatelly much more clear than a standard radio signal and enables you to have a much cleaner install. The tape adapter doesn't have the sound clarity that the modulator does. Good luck Seth

 

[ISBPilot]

Thanks...........

That's what I was thinking, just wanted to verify before buying any other parts. I love this thing, think I even talked my secretary into getting one for her husband. Thanks again.



Todd

 

[Ol'TrailDog]

I use the modulator and like it. I also keep the tape thing in the g-box in case I'm near a big city with a plethora of FM stations.



Don't tell no one but at work I also hook the FM modulator to the back of my computer so I can listen to Rush. Everyone thinks its XM radio. Someday I'll get busted by the IT police - but until then

 

[stevegeorge]

Another question about the xm radio. I use the cassette tape instead of the fm modulator. Sometimes the cassette will switch from forward to reverse ( I hope you know what I mean) and then try switching back and forth, like it is at the end of a tape. What gives?

 

[C Schomer]

I just finished putting my Delphi XM in about 2 hrs. ago. I've been listening to it since. I have a Pioneer 1. 5 din radio and Infinity speakers. I couldn't believe how clear it is. I used the FM modulator. I tried a portable CD years ago when they came out and I was told that the sound will only be as good as the tape head can produce (with the tape input). Craig