HD radio owners, worth it?

Sideshow · 09-22-2007, 10:12 AM

I nailed down an order on an 08 335. I have a little time to play with the options. I was originally gonna get the HD radio, but I figured I should check with those who have it to see if they'd buy it again. Opinions plz!

tia

dinkoh · 09-22-2007, 07:34 PM

No, its not. Get satelite. HD Radio isn't even High Def, whatever that means. ""HD" originally stood for "Hybrid Digital/analog", not "high-definition" (as in HDTV). Presently "HD" is simply part of the trademarked name, not officially standing for anything" From wikipedia.

cvc 22349a · 09-22-2007, 10:17 PM

Alot of stations in Bay Area broadcast in HD. I got the HD radio option, and it sounds great-when the signal is strong. If the signal isn't strong enough, the receiver will just switch to the normal (analogue?) signal. I didn't want to pay a monthly subscription to Sirrius, so I chose this option and am happy w/it.

speedgod · 09-22-2007, 10:32 PM

It is ok. Still have commercials and it does get old after using Sirius and Ipod. I do think it is more clearer than standard radio but not many stations out here in Utah using it.

SG

jmonier · 09-23-2007, 07:19 AM

For some stations there are additional channels not available on analog.

inthemiddle · 09-24-2007, 09:34 AM

i have it.. it sounds a lot better than normal radio if you get a good signal...

I hate sirius and xm cause they both have crap sound quality... so HD was the way I went...

I'm happy with it, but i live in an area where I get several stations with HD... the 2nd channel is nice too (note to access that, you have to press the 'next track' button on the wheel or dash, you can't tune to it with the idrive wheel for some reason)

Rodrigo · 09-24-2007, 10:11 AM

I guess it depends on the additional channels you'll be getting in your area, but I really don't think it was worth the money. I get a few additonal channels here in South Florida, but none are any better than the usual channels I would get without HD Radio. Thank God for the 6FL option and my iPod. What really makes HD Radio practically useless to me is the that tuning into an HD station is such a mission and that you can't save the additional HD channels (such as 93.1 - 2) as presets or into one of your six programmable buttons.

Crimson92 · 09-24-2007, 10:59 AM

get sirrius, its lifetime for free now

09-22-2007, 10:12 AM	#1
Sideshow Captain 269 Rep 630 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S.F. Bay Area iTrader: (0)	HD radio owners, worth it? I nailed down an order on an 08 335. I have a little time to play with the options. I was originally gonna get the HD radio, but I figured I should check with those who have it to see if they'd buy it again. Opinions plz! tia
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09-22-2007, 07:34 PM	#2
dinkoh Captain 21 Rep 877 Posts Drives: 07 e90 lemon/black Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: charm city --> bay area iTrader: (4)	No, its not. Get satelite. HD Radio isn't even High Def, whatever that means. ""HD" originally stood for "Hybrid Digital/analog", not "high-definition" (as in HDTV). Presently "HD" is simply part of the trademarked name, not officially standing for anything" From wikipedia.
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09-22-2007, 10:17 PM	#3
cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	Alot of stations in Bay Area broadcast in HD. I got the HD radio option, and it sounds great-when the signal is strong. If the signal isn't strong enough, the receiver will just switch to the normal (analogue?) signal. I didn't want to pay a monthly subscription to Sirrius, so I chose this option and am happy w/it.
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09-22-2007, 10:32 PM	#4
speedgod First Lieutenant 14 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salt Lake City iTrader: (1)	It is ok. Still have commercials and it does get old after using Sirius and Ipod. I do think it is more clearer than standard radio but not many stations out here in Utah using it. SG __________________ The will to do - The soul to dare -Taylor Knox
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09-23-2007, 07:19 AM	#5
jmonier Captain 11 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E92, 2002 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	For some stations there are additional channels not available on analog.
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09-24-2007, 09:34 AM	#6
inthemiddle Lieutenant 37 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	i have it.. it sounds a lot better than normal radio if you get a good signal... I hate sirius and xm cause they both have crap sound quality... so HD was the way I went... I'm happy with it, but i live in an area where I get several stations with HD... the 2nd channel is nice too (note to access that, you have to press the 'next track' button on the wheel or dash, you can't tune to it with the idrive wheel for some reason)
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09-24-2007, 10:11 AM	#7
Rodrigo First Lieutenant 15 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 335i Convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami, FL (Kendall) iTrader: (1)	I guess it depends on the additional channels you'll be getting in your area, but I really don't think it was worth the money. I get a few additonal channels here in South Florida, but none are any better than the usual channels I would get without HD Radio. Thank God for the 6FL option and my iPod. What really makes HD Radio practically useless to me is the that tuning into an HD station is such a mission and that you can't save the additional HD channels (such as 93.1 - 2) as presets or into one of your six programmable buttons. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i Convertible Black Sapphire Metallic / Coral Red / Gray Poplar
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