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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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Question Question on Sirius....Install Dock & Play or NEW head unit

Need some help here everyone. I want to have Sirius in the 4S, so that being said, have been directed towards installing a SIRIUS - Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit w/ the FM Modulator hardwired so I don't have to worry about FM Air Transmission Signal Loss. So, I'd like to keep costs down (no need for Navigation or back up camera or anything). Seriously, I'd like to stick to about a budget of $150-200 for the Unit (whether dock & play or a new head unit) plus the installation obviously. I don't need anything too crazy, just get me my SIRIUS....

That being said, I was also considering the following, so thoughts here everyone.....what would you go with???? #1, #2 or #3?????

1.) Kenwood - 50W x 4 AppleŽ iPodŽ-Ready In-Dash CD Deck with Detachable Faceplate for like $110.00 and has some pretty strong reviews!!!
Model: KDC-MP242 | SKU: 9198628


2.) Alpine - 50 x 4 AppleŽ iPodŽ/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Deck for $200 with about the SAME great reviews as the Kenwood above.
Model: iDA-X303 | SKU: 9212318




3.) SIRIUS - Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit This one basically is $150 + the FM Modulator ($35), so about $185 with GREAT reviews like the first two and is a dock and play model that can be used at home too with a speaker dock for home Model: SP5TK1 | SKU: 8548057



Thoughts everyone????? #1, #2 or #3????
 
Old Feb 14, 2010 | 04:04 AM
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I put an alpine head unit in my old '03 996 with a 5 channel Alpine amp and focal speakers. Loved it. Would go with #1 or #2 if other audio mods are in your future, otherwise, #3
 
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Thanks Steven. I'm probably not going to pursue much of an audio upgrade on the car b/c she's waaaayyyyyy too loud in her current set-up so it will take significant investment to hear more. Hahahaha. So, I'm thinking the dock & play will be the way to go. Thanks Steven!


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I put an alpine head unit in my old '03 996 with a 5 channel Alpine amp and focal speakers. Loved it. Would go with #1 or #2 if other audio mods are in your future, otherwise, #3
 
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