Pioneer CD-XMPCAR1 XMp3 Car Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I got the XMP3 radio for Christmas '08 ( a LOT cheaper now if you're thinking about it, and about the best Sat Radio available!) and I wanted to get the car kit for it also. I just waited a few months for the price to come down and now I have one. If you want to listen to your new XMP3 Radio in your vehicle you'll probably need this too! If you've had previous XM radio car kits this includes the same stuff, extra remote (good thing), antenna etc., except no cassette adapter this time, just a stereo to stereo adapter cable for direct input, if you have that in your car. The owners manual says that if don't have an input into your radio or are still using a cassette player stereo and don't have a cassette adapter, you need one of the two FM modulators for XM to hear it as the FM modulator capabilities are supposed to be in the base for this car kit, not in the radio. I actually got this car kit for my Gold Wing motorcycle. I already had my SkyFi2 set up on it and it was just swap it out for this base and change the power adapter for the 5 Volt XMP3. I already have the in line FM modulator on the motorcycle and it all works great. To be honest though the SkyFi2 display is easier to read in the bright sunlight, and it's a bigger display. In a car/truck the XMP3 color display would be fine though.

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Pioneer Cd-Xmpcar1 Xmp3 Car Kitincludes Everything Needed To Play Xmp3 Radio Through Vehicles Stereo System; Charges Your Xmp3 Radio While Docked; Compatible With All Vehicles That Have In-Dash Audio/Auxiliary Input Capability; Includes Remote, Car Cradle, Power Adapter, Mounting Accessories, Vehicle Antenna & Audio Cable.

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AudioVox XM XAPV2 PowerConnect Vehicle Kit for the XMp3i Review

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(More customer reviews)(UPDATED) This kit comes with 2 methods to connect to your car stereo: 1) using an AUX jack or 2) using the PowerConnect feature (FM transmitter) built in to the XMp3i player itself.
After receiving the XMp3i for my birthday, I ordered the car kit so I could enjoy satellite radio in my vehicle (2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer). The cable for the antenna is nice and long, so you can run it from your dash, all the way to the top/rear of the car, with a little leftover. All of the cables plug into the dock, so you can remove your XMp3i and hide it or take it with you without any hassle. It comes with a remote control, which I thought was silly at first, but after using it, I realized that it's much easier to use the remote when driving, than to use the buttons on the player. As long as you position the antenna like the instructions describe, the reception is just as good as a factory installed XM radio (I've had both).
It comes with two mounting methods (dashboard mount or clips for your air conditioning vent). If you use the adhesive dashboard mount, make sure you know exactly where you want it, since it only comes supplied with a single adhesive strip. Otherwise, you'll have to go buy some of those super-adhesive foam strips made by 3M. Certainly not a deal-killer, but a little annoying.
Overall, the car kit from XM was easy to install. Now I can listen to satellite radio on those long road trips! Hooray!

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Take your portable experience on the road. now you can enjoy live or recorded xm programming, plus your personal music library, directly through your vehicle's stereo - all with a single satellite radio subscription. installation is easy with sirius|xm powerconnect and the color-coded vehicle dock - you'll be up and running in a flash.features: enjoy your xmp3i on the road: listen to live or recorded xm programming, plus your mp3s, directly through your vehicle's stereo system. easy to install: revolutionary sirius|xm powerconnect fm transmitter works through your vehicle's radio* with easy do-it-yourself installation. the color-coded vehicle dock makes it simple to connect. get a charge out of your vehicle: charges your xmp3i radio while docked. easily change channels and volume: included remote control means passengers can adjust the radio, even from the back seat. aux in connection option: connect your xmp3i directly through your vehicle's aux in jack.

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