salejel

Just checking out a headunit to replace the stock deck so I can finally get some real sound out of my speakers and I've have run into a few questions. Primarily I am looking at two HU's to install, the Alpine CDA-9853 and the Alpine CDA-9857. I originally was thinking the 9853 because it's a relatively decent price and has enough bells & whistles to keep me happy. Mostly the iPod & Sat Radio ready functions and removable faceplate. However the 9857 has all that plus the HD radio capability. My problem is that I dont know much about HD Radio and whether or not it is worth it or going to be worth it. That being said I'm worried about settling for Satellite radio since they are starting to air commercials now which is annoying and was one of my main reasons for being interested. I know this is the case with XM Radio, maybe Sirius is different.

Can anyone give me an opinion on the two decks and some input on the HD Radio vs. Sat. Radio issue?

Lisacameron

I never heard this kind of sound you can change equalizer mode is very essay. It is make my mood happy.

hornbm

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HD radio is great. Imagine radio that never has static, and sounds better than any terrestrial radio signal you have ever heard. Plus more stations. My old car had HD radio, and once I moved to the rx8, I found I missed it greatly.

tjbourgoyne

I use to love Sirius. I got the lifetime subscription years ago but since then they have taken away things in the original contract...listening online for free, and the NFL network. Two main reasons I signed up. Once my sat receiver dies I'm done with Sirius. And your right, every year it has been more and more commercials.