![]() That is one of six HD tuners I own and rarely use for HD - the two in the cars being an exception I am still in the process of deciding whether to just sell them or put them in storage for the time when all digital AM becomes common … if ever.Īnd that creates a problem. Inside the house I usually use the smart speaker. I can still hear radio outside, but rarely use the tuner. I handle it by just not listening to those stations at home, but I digress. ![]() Additionally, due to greed on the part of station owners who want to monetize their own apps, not all stations are available on any of the apps. Of course if you have an HD tuner in your car or home it would be technically easier to use than having to make sure you’re connected to the internet and knowing how to run the app. Interference between stations aside, I think AM via HD sounds tremendously better than typical analog, and the extra channels on FM - when done right as with Saul Levine’s HD stations at 105.1 - add a great entertainment source.īut over the past few years, various smart phone apps and smart speakers have come on the scene, and many stations stream their programming there, making HD tuners duplicative and perhaps unnecessary. I actually think it has the potential to be a good platform. As I did it, I looked at my HD tuner, and wondered why I have it.ĭon’t get me wrong … I am not against HD radio per se. I have had a stereo in my back yard for many years the other day I was doing some work outside and thought I’d simplify a few things … get rid of the broken cassette deck, for example. What brought on my thinking is actually opposite of what Rick is thinking. But I was already planning about talking about HD radios and tuners this week anyway … the planets must be aligning in some way. I do have some recommendations, which I will get to in a minute. Do you have any recommendations?” - Rick Adams Visit a brick-and-mortar store to check out the latest selection and ask about certified professional installation.“I read your column each week and many thanks for the radio stations you have turned me on to, most recently KHUG ( I’ve been looking into replacing my home stereo with one that has HD digital reception. Order one from and get free shipping on great brands at great prices. Whenever you’re in range of a great radio station, your car radio HD tuner will make it sound even better. You don’t need to waste your smartphone data and battery or hook up 10 different cables to enjoy high-quality audio on the road. Many of these receivers have other advanced multimedia features such as Bluetooth, smartphone pairing, CD players and USB connections so you’ll always have a good audio option. By using digital car radio, FM stations will rival CD-quality sound, and the radio will automatically switch back to analog mode if no digital signal is present. Find vehicle-specific or universal HD radio units from Kenwood and other leading brands that are the affordable alternative to satellite radio and streaming radio. has a growing selection of in-dash receivers with HD radio tuners. If you like checking out local radio, adding a vehicle stereo HD radio tuner lets you do so in a whole new way. You’ll have access to a wealth of music, news and sports programs at your fingertips - all with no subscription fees or data usage. ![]() This means they broadcast multiple signals at the same time, giving you more listening options. ![]() A car HD radio tuner displays all station and song information on the receiver screen along with local weather and traffic alerts.įurthermore, some local radio stations multicast on digital sub-channels. The high-quality digital signal rides on the traditional AM/FM frequencies for greatly improved audio quality with no static, crackling or fading. After using an HD radio, you’ll wonder how you ever listened to analog radio. Take your road trip listening experience into the modern age with our HD radio tuners for vehicles. ![]()
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