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Is it worth it to get an HD Radio?
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I’m wondering if it will make a huge difference. Maybe it sounds way better than I expect.
I’m wondering if it will make a huge difference. Maybe it sounds way better than I expect.
Is it worth the cost?
4 Responses on Is it worth it to get an HD Radio?
In my opinion, no. I don’t think the industry is going to continue to support it.
There is a definite quality difference, but not enough support to provide content other than what is already available on the air. Many of the big groups are putting lesser formats on the HD channels in order to switch their terrestrial signal. Many of the Smooth Jazz stations have been changed to pop/rock and SJ moved to HD. That way they can say they still offer the format, but it requires a new radio to hear it.
-a guy named duh
I like free, but I have a friend who loves it!
I don’t think so YET. The station I work for has made the switch to HD, and our parent company is supportive of it, but I don’t think the receiver cost, is worth it with so few stations making the switch. I’d wait for prices to come down, and for more stations to flip to HD.
No. satellite radio would be better.Or just stay with regular radio.
There aren’t many HD stations around…yet.
HD radio does not mean High definition.
I know , it should , but it doesn’t.
It is just a “buzz” phrase.
HD radio , splits a signal and transmits it simultaneously , allowing stations to broadcast several stations on one location on the dial.
this is kinda like HBO 1 2 & 3.
The sound is not “definetly different” from XM or regular radio.Or dramatically different”.
A regular radio will only pick up the first station. If you have a HD radio , you can switch between 1 , 2 , etc.
I gave a link explaining the various possibilities of “digital” vs “analog” broadcasts , but it is a bit confusing , but bottom line , it is an attempt to “battle” XM and Sirius. IT IS NOT an issue with quality.
When you hear someone say HD radio , you really could substitute “extreme” for HD. Its just to make it sound cool , yet people fall for it . DUH .
“HD Radio” is the proprietary trademark for iBiquity’s in-band on-channel (IBOC) technology, which was selected by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 2002 as the only digital audio broadcasting technology for AM and FM broadcasting in the United States.[3]
According to iBiquity, the name “HD Radio” is simply the company’s brand for its digital radio technology,[4] and does not stand for “Hybrid Digital” or “High Definition” as commonly believed.
Duh.
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