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Old 12-31-2006, 06:37 PM
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Unfortunately this web site will not let you search for HD. How do you guys like HD Radio? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by pharding' post='372693' date='Dec 31 2006, 10:37 PM
Unfortunately this web site will not let you search for HD. How do you guys like HD Radio? Thanks.
Save the $500. <_<

Unless you really like the content of FM then it's not worth it. And the current offering from BMW won't let you tune into HD2 channels.
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I like it.

I listen to quite a bit of AM radio and it makes a huge difference. I agree, it would be nice to have the other HD channel (which BMW doesn't support) so if the $500 is an issue, it may not be worth it.

I am glad I got it though. AM = Much, much better sound quality; FM = Noticable difference.
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Originally Posted by pharding' post='372693' date='Dec 31 2006, 10:37 PM
Unfortunately this web site will not let you search for HD. How do you guys like HD Radio? Thanks.
Just remember that if you get the HD radio, you can't get Real Time Traffic Information through the NAV. It really depends on how much you listen to AM/FM. I don't miss it because I basically listen to either Sirius or my IPOD through the I-Drive system.
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It entirely depends on where you live. In Boston, almost every channel comes in HD so it is well worth it. I use the SAT radio for trips.

I wish I had known upon ordering that it would negate RTTI, but I think it would be a toss-up between them for me if I had to choose again since I use HD Radio every day but would only use RTTI in traffic situations (which I am not in as much anymore). With the L7 audio, it rocks!
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