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sirius fm modulator???

Old Apr 1, 2003 | 09:19 AM
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sirius fm modulator???

does using the fm modulator degrade sound quality? I notice a diffinite absence of highs in my music. Is this because of the modulator, or is it just the way satelite radio is?
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 09:55 AM
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I hope someone chimes in cause I'm debating on whether to install this system or get a tuner to go with my HU.
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 11:08 AM
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just get the aux in connection u can get them for oem hu and most after market ones
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 11:10 AM
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Im installing the Kenwood Reciever so it will hook right into the Sirius ready unit.

Ill let u know how it sounds
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 12:17 PM
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My Alpine doesn't have an aux in. Does somebody make some kind
of adapter for it?


Originally posted by kingrye
just get the aux in connection u can get them for oem hu and most after market ones
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 03:13 PM
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It shouldnt cause any difference in sound quality. The only time FM will not tune well is when the Sirius unit is on. When it is off the FM signal passes stright through the modulator.
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 03:34 PM
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i got the alpine connector it cost me 20 from etronics.com
which deck do u have i use the kca-121b from ai-net ready deck
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 03:38 PM
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Originally posted by kingrye
i got the alpine connector it cost me 20 from etronics.com
which deck do u have i use the kca-121b from ai-net ready deck
I have the 7894 with ai-net. Can you send me the link?
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 03:45 PM
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Nevermind, found it! You're the bomb! Thanks!
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 05:31 PM
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Re: sirius fm modulator???

Originally posted by mb1
does using the fm modulator degrade sound quality? I notice a diffinite absence of highs in my music. Is this because of the modulator, or is it just the way satelite radio is?
Yes the FM mod degrades the quality. I have tweaked my EQ setting to eliminate most of the problems, but not all.

There is a noticable difference between the FM mod and going directly into a Sirius ready HU. I'm going to set mine up to use AUX in as soon as I get the right adapters.
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 09:02 PM
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Originally posted by kingrye
i got the alpine connector it cost me 20 from etronics.com
which deck do u have i use the kca-121b from ai-net ready deck
If anybody cares I bought this adapter from Crutchfield for $14.99. Just a little bit cheaper than buying a XM tuner!
Old Apr 2, 2003 | 10:27 AM
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will this effect CD play?
can you give me a pic of the aux connector i want to know what you guys are talking about
Old Apr 2, 2003 | 12:40 PM
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Originally posted by Nore474
will this effect CD play?
can you give me a pic of the aux connector i want to know what you guys are talking about
Link
Old Apr 3, 2003 | 01:13 AM
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there is some product similar for oem nissan decks that adds aux
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