Factory Satellite Radio vs. Aftermarket (Aux Port) XM- Sound Quality Difference??

drew4392 · 09-08-2010, 10:58 PM

I bought an e90 with Navi, thinking it had satellite radio because one of the options was "sat radio prep". Well, turns out it was just wired for satellite radio. I actually need to buy $500 in parts and another $200 in labor to get working satellite radio.

Wondering if there is a sound quality difference between factory installed satellite radio vs. aftermarket Satellite radio (hooked up via aux port in armrest).

Thanks!!

Noxious_ · 09-09-2010, 03:53 PM

I have a stiletto in the arm rest but i also use it with a bose soundlink at home. I dont really notice the difference but Im not a music expert by any means. Plus I only listen to howard stern which is the only good thing on sirius

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drew4392 Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 238 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Factory Satellite Radio vs. Aftermarket (Aux Port) XM- Sound Quality Difference?? I bought an e90 with Navi, thinking it had satellite radio because one of the options was "sat radio prep". Well, turns out it was just wired for satellite radio. I actually need to buy $500 in parts and another $200 in labor to get working satellite radio. Wondering if there is a sound quality difference between factory installed satellite radio vs. aftermarket Satellite radio (hooked up via aux port in armrest). Thanks!!
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Noxious_ Banned 28 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (4)	I have a stiletto in the arm rest but i also use it with a bose soundlink at home. I dont really notice the difference but Im not a music expert by any means. Plus I only listen to howard stern which is the only good thing on sirius
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