PAC On-Star ® Ready Compatible Auxiliary Audio Input GM Vehicles - PAC AAIGM-9 Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered this for a 96 GMC Truck. All I wanted was something I could plug an iPod into so I could listen to music and some podcasts going to and from work. I have a radio / cassette head unit with a slave(separate) single cd player.
One mistake I made when hooking the whole thing up is that the interface istalls at the head unit not at the end of the cd wiring harness... once I got the order right, it worked great.
Be aware that you have to have a cd in the player and playing for this to work. Don't ask me why. Once you have it going, you just flip the switch and you are on the iPod input. I simply plugged in a 3.5mm/split RCA cable into the headphone jack and then into the aux inputs on the pac unit and voilla. Volume was lower than either the cd or the radio, but not a ton.
Overall I am very pleased with this. I had a $25 rewards coupon so the whole thing cost me less than $25. Way better sound and way less expensive than an FM modulator.
There are additional interfaces available that plug into this unit and allow on the go charging as well.

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Audiovox XC9 XM Satellite Radio Car Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)Easy to install and set up. Very useful if you alternate between two cars and don't want to buy two receivers. Have seen other receivers and I think the Audiovox reciever and docking bay is the best. Does not need to be hardwired into the car (although it can be) and very user-friendly. I would recommend this brand receiver and docking bay.

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The Audiovox XC9 XM Satellite Radio Vehicle Kit is a sleek, low-profile home desktop docking station intended for use with various XM satellite radio receivers, such as the XR9. This kit is equipped with a cigarette lighter power adapter and an adjustable mounting bracket for easy, convenient placement in your vehicle. It also includes a small magnetic roof mount antenna, guaranteeing exception reception of XM's 150-channel satellite radio network.
For additional connectivity, the SIR-CK3 features a 3.5-millimeter jack for direct connect to aftermarket radios via RCA input. This connectivity requires an optional SATRCA cable that is not included with the SIR-CK3.
What's in the Box XC9 docking station, mounting base, DC power adapter, antenna, hardware kit, and installation manual.

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AudioVox FMDA25 FM Direct Audio Relay Review

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(More customer reviews)I must say I was pleasantly surprised by how well this product works.
I have an 07 Accord so it was a bit of a PITA figuring out how to get to the radio antenna in the dash. If you google around for your car and "remove radio" you will undoubtedly find directions for accessing it. That was the most difficult part and it only took me about 30 minutes from start to finish.
I recently got the Starmate 4 for my car. I had one of the old original Audiovox units from when Sirius was first starting up. It was huge, bulky, I had lost the mount for it, and it got VERY hot when in operation. Almost so hot that you couldn't touch it. Hence I decided to upgrade to a newer model. When I received and installed the Starmate I was surprised to see that the built-in FM modulator was horrible. And when I connected the FM antenna extender it came with, it made the sound WORSE. The static made it almost unlistenable through my radio. I googled around and found that the FCC had stepped in and regulated the amount of power the FM modulators were allowed to emit. So my Audiovox unit was better in that fashion since it was built before the FCC rules were established.
To fix the problem I got this Wired Relay Adapter. Basically you plug your car's antenna into it, then plug the wire into your radio. The other end routes through your dash and goes into your Sirius radio. The reception is 100% clear now. No more static. The downside is that you have to a) remember to turn off the Sirius radio if you want to listen to FM because it kills all of the stations, and b) regardless of whether it is on or off it kills AM reception. I don't often listen to AM and guess I don't have a need now (except for local TV stations).
All in all I am VERY happy with this product. It took a Starmate that sounded worse than an old Audiovox I had, and made it MUCH better in the end. 100% worth the $19.99 for this item if you have the know-how to get into your dash.

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Tired of relying on your FM transmitter to send your Sirius satellite radiosignal to your car stereo? Turn instead to this wired FM adapter, which provides a directconnection to produce a crisper overall sound. Unlike FM transmitters--which oftensuffer from static and interference, as with traditional FM stations--the FM adapter plugsdirectly into the rear of your factory or after-market stereo, thus requiring a bit ofinstallation expertise. But once connected, you can tune to your favorite Sirius channelsin seconds without searching for unused FM frequencies. More importantly, the signalwill be clean and uninterrupted, with no pops or fizzes as you drive from one part of thecity to another. The FM adapter, which works with all Sirius plug 'n' play and personalradios, includes plugs and wires for most installations, although antenna adapters may berequired for select car stereos. It's also backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box Direct FM adapter, plugs and wires, user's manual.

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