ScottyDont
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So I bought my wife a 2015 CX-9 GT without the Tech package. Very disappointed to find out that the Sirius/XM module was not included (brochure said "XM Ready", I assumed that meant I just needed a subscription). Call the dealer to find out that the XM module is $550 installed. That's highway robbery, I figured we would get by without it.
The problem is that the "HD" radio is absolutely awful. Sounds like it's playing in a mud-filled hole most of the time, until "HD" kicks on, at which point it sounds fairly decent. Unfortunately, this accounts for maybe 1% of the time the radio is on. The rest of the time, it's terrible.
I can change the speakers, assuming that's going to help anything. But the real question is, is there a better head unit available that will maintain the factory look as well as the Bluetooth capability and rear backup camera and give me better audio quality? I am also hoping for a cheaper Sirius/XM alternative than the factory setup.
Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.
The problem is that the "HD" radio is absolutely awful. Sounds like it's playing in a mud-filled hole most of the time, until "HD" kicks on, at which point it sounds fairly decent. Unfortunately, this accounts for maybe 1% of the time the radio is on. The rest of the time, it's terrible.
I can change the speakers, assuming that's going to help anything. But the real question is, is there a better head unit available that will maintain the factory look as well as the Bluetooth capability and rear backup camera and give me better audio quality? I am also hoping for a cheaper Sirius/XM alternative than the factory setup.
Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.