What other hardware do I need when my stereo is XM Ready?

February 8, 2008 3:47 PM

Car Audio Filter: If I have a Pioneer deck that is "XM ready," what other hardware do I need when subscribing to XM Radio? The more basic, the better. And will I need a professional to connect this stuff to my existing deck? Thanks!
posted by jackypaper to travel & transportation (4 comments total)

you need an XM tuner and a direct connect kit for pioneer. Ill look for more details when I'm not on my iPhone.

You don't have to have a pro do it, but routing the antenna to the outside can be tricky, especially from behind the head unit.
posted by shinynewnick at 4:02 PM on February 8

The XM tuner will often be set up within your dash, behind your radio, and will be invisible.

Will you need a professional? If you have to ask, then yes.
posted by megatherium at 4:10 PM on February 8

"Ready" is car-audio-speak for "buy extra adapters." In your case, you need either:
A: This and this

or

B: This

Which one you need depends on the model of your radio, but either option should run about $100 and able to be purchased at your favorite retailer/etailer.

It doesn't take a professional to install, but running the antenna properly (which means outside the car) can be tricky. Professional installation should run in the $50 range.
posted by BiffSlamkovich at 4:17 PM on February 8

ctutchfield.com - call them. nuff said.
posted by idzyn at 5:54 AM on February 9