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It was just as easy to install as the cheesy unit and has the added benefit of being hidden away, and integrated into the display of my Pioneer Head Unit.What I had not counted on was the improvement in sound quality. The GEX-P920XM puts all that behind you.Now I have XM as another sound source on my main stereo, all the info displays through the main unit, I have 18 presets, can search by category or station, and there's nothing blocking my air vent.Get this - you will not regret it.
Even directly wired through the AUX connection of my stereo, the cheesy XM radio had some sound limitations. With FM Modulation (wired or wireless), it was horrid.
I was really tired of the cheesy little XM receiver that I had - it clipped on to the vent and had three wires (antenna, power, and sound to the head unit). Even if you already have something plugged into your IP-BUS port on your Pioneer Stereo, you can add this - they string together like a network so you are not limited to just one unit.
It was time to change.My Pioneer DEH-P980BT is Satellite Radio ready and this unit is compatible. So I ordered it and installed it.
I use this together with the CD-IB100II iPod Adapter and it's bliss.
Warning to others interested: do your research, car manufacturers are not so forthcoming. We opted for the Pioneer after market since Ford's XM Ready Factory set is not really XM Ready. After a great deal of difficulty with 2 other online radio resources, we finally found the right equipment for our new car. We just wanted to enjoy XM radio on our XM 'ready' car stereo. Thanks Amazon.com.
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