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Boat Stereo Questions
1. Anybody got "HD" FM radio? Would you rate the difference in sound
quality as indistinguishable, marginal, or substantial? HD FM isn't about better fidelity as much as it's about more programming. Many stations are broadcasting more than one HD stream. But I don't have an HD radio gear at this point. 2. Anybody using "memory cards" for music storage? I've never seen any car stereo head units (the radio) with memory card slots. I've seen some that have a USB socket. You can plug a regular USB 'thumbdrive' into them. You can also plug a USB card reader and use memory cards. The little cards are easy to lose or get stolen. 3. What are the pros and cons of memory cards, mp3 CD's, CD changers, separate iPod's etc? There's a real smorgasbord og choices now available. Then there's the hassle of having to use the stereo's controls to access the tracks. This is true whether you're using USB or a connected iPod. Make SURE TO TRY USING IT before buying it. Some systems have HORRIBLE user interfaces for dealing with the iPod. 4. Any general advice on this subject? It depends on your boat and listening habits. I greatly prefer having the head unit in the cabin and a waterproof remote at the helm (and on the transom but I don't use it that often). But the Clarion setup I've got isn't very friendly with how it lets you control things. You may want to consider a unit that supports remote control. I also run the DVD player through the AUX input on the back of the radio. This lets us watch movies using the full speaker setup instead of just the little ones on the TV itself. -Bill Kearney |
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