Pioneer GEX-XMP3 Portable XM Satellite Radio vs The Inno
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Both of these radios are pretty much the same, although the XMP3 has a few cool features that you won't find on the Inno. The Inno however, is less expensive and has been around longer, so most of the bugs have been worked out. The XMP3 is brand new and there are some reported bugs that need software upgrades. I've owned the Inno for almost two years now and use it in my car, as a portable and in my home with a portable boom box. The car kit and boom box are optional items that can get expensive when you add in the cost of the actual radio itself. One good option is to purchase a refurbished Inno at around $100. I recommend you research on one of the satellite radio forums to get more info. Try www.xmfan.com. There is tons of information on the site and there is even a store that sells refurbs at great prices. Good luck! Either way, you won't be disappointed with XM satellite radio. I've been a subscriber for 4+ years now and have 3 radios total that receive the service.
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I agree with Tom - the portable radioXMP3i (XM subscription) is best used outside in the open with the external antenna ear phone accessory. If you have a Sirius subscription the Lynx portable with vehicle accessories would be your best bet. Be forewarned satellite radio requires direct line of site to connect with the service! However, we do have the radio and have stuck the radio in our sunroof and as long as there is a direct line of site, it works.
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It works with most XM satellite radio receivers. It's designed for Use with Delphi Roady Xt, Delphi Roady2, Audiovox Xpress, Delphi Myfi, Tao Xm2Go, Pioneer Airware, Delphi Skyfi2, Pioneer Inno. Samsung Helix & Samsung Nexus.
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I'm not sure what you mean because I own an Inno, not an XMP3. But search at the below link where you may find others with the similar problem. At least they can point you in the right direction if you ask. Good luck!http://www.xmfan.com/viewforum.php?f=4&to;picdays=0&start;=35
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I was wondering the same thing. I did a line by line comparison of the specs from the Pioneer site and noticed very minor differences between the two. It could be that other than for an extra connector or two they are the same under the cover.
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Unfortunately, the satellite reception and lock by the Nuvi 260 will vary widely depending upon the receiving technology Garmin put in it. Basically, there are two different receivers (originally there were three, one being the SiRF Star III very early on). They have (or had) either the Bravo chip (not well received), or the MTK chip (highly received), but who knows today? Garmin has a tendency to shoot from the hip, so there may be a 3rd or even a 4th receiver vendor. My 260 came with the MTK chip, and I found it to be a surprisingly good performer. So, if you can find one that has the MTK chip, you should have solid reception and decent acquisition times (rarely over 1-1/2 minutes on cold starts ... but it can happen), and usually 30-45 seconds on warm starts.
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Dear Thomas,Thanks so much for your inqiury. Speakers are such an individual choice--both the Energy and Definitive are excellent choices. Definitive satellites may be a tad larger and a little fuller sound, but everyone's ear is different! Let me know if I can be of any additional assistance. Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo
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I own and X2 and an X3. In terms of reception and function they're pretty much identical, with two differences: For my configuration, the fixed post is better than the flexible one of my X2 and I like the way the X3 automatically turns on when you crank the car (the X2 requires you to start it up each time).
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I bought the GEC8 live instead...very reliable with more functionality (midi, etc). Love it
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I have XM radio. However we used to it in some pretty remote areas of the Northwoods. The weather band was already used. There were a couple that came in pretty clear the rest were pretty staticky but I could still hear the forecast and I could still prepare for any income at weather. They work great for 18 bucks.
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I believe you need both.. I checked on the Pioneer website. The XM support on Pioneer is far superior to Sirius.. I opted to get XM rather than keep the bus adapter and Sirius connect module from the AVIC-D1 that I am replacing.
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My experience with cheap digital radios (and this is not an expensive such) is that they're often about 0.1 MHz off in one direction or another, so (to use your example) 92.3 or 92.1 would probably serve to get 92.2 unless there were another station very close to the better choice. And, for what it's worth, the Grundig/Eton digital radio I've bought had the 0.1MHz mesh you appear to want, though this is far from a guaranty. I'm sorry I can't be of more assistance.
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I have never owned a 660, so I can't really help you as to the specifics between the two. I thought the only difference is the 660 doesn't use XM for sat radio, weather and traffic. I will say, I have had 3 665's. The first 2 failed under warranty. My current one still shuts down, maybe once on a long ride, for no particular reason. I assume you've read my review of the 665 on Amazon. The 550 was a much better unit, but didn't have the NEXRAD radar.
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Mark, I believe Sirus is a pay for use product. The Grundig you are looking at is only AM/FM/Shorwave. You need a Sirus dedicated radio to receive paid programing.
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Thank you all for your thorough responses! I bought the X1 because it has similar functionality to the X5 and is much cheaper (I also obviously get less). If I like it I will definitely upgrade. The majority of my music and books on tape are .mp3 format- so I want to make sure it all transfers well. Also the X1 is smaller and since I run a lot I didn't want a bulky mp3 player. Some said the X5 is rather large and heavy compared to other mp3 players.
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I have no idea. I purchased something else and installed the XM satellite antenna on the top of my 2005 Ford Focus. It now works great for my 2010 Sirius Starmate 5 radio. The unit I received was intended for an home installation of the satellite radio. Back in 2005 (as far as I know) there were not factory installed satellite radios or antennas.
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This is Kevin From ReplacementRadios. Satellite capability is required for this particular interface. You must have a button with SAT or XM on it to use this.