Sat radio, OEM or Aftermarket and why? - Page 2 - Nissan Murano

MpodMan · 02-25-2005, 09:12 PM

Had XM installed in my 2004 SE. I went OEM, but talked to 6 Nissan dealers / service managers before I had the install work completed at North Bay Nissan. They had the most experience with installing SAT on Muranos and were the most professional on the phone and answered all my questions. Most dealers had not installed SAT in a Murano. I was concerned that the XM satellite antenna would be really noticeable, but the new kit is very low in profile, almost flat, and is hardly noticeable.

I am amazed at the sound quality of XM with the Bose, and the integration is what I wanted. I did not want to have any other "add on" visual stuff on the dash or console. Wanted to keep it clean and pristine. I think the sound quality is sometimes better than my CDs.

The only complaint I have is that the read out of what is playing on the display screen is short, but you can usually fingure out what the artist and / or song is.

EdMPT · 02-25-2005, 10:51 PM

I would think the oem would get better reception...

GripperDon · 02-25-2005, 11:14 PM

WHY?

GRIP

**jaak** · 02-26-2005, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EdMPT
I would think the oem would get better reception...

It would have better audio quality.

GripperDon · 02-27-2005, 12:50 AM

WHY?

**jaak** · 02-27-2005, 12:56 AM

Better impedance matching and driver amplifiers than the Pac Audio unit.

GripperDon · 02-27-2005, 12:57 AM

I might accept the premise if I Had heard any difference between listening to the same music at the same location with XM Roady2 vs OEM XM but I didn't, If the difference is negligible or undetectable then I' go with the aftermarket for the portability and display features and the added aux input and the lower cost. The hidden antenna gives great reception. GRIP

bdubs9 · 10-08-2006, 11:48 AM

i went with aftermarket for two reasons:

1. already had the hardware.

2. have two cars and have installed antennae on both. it's just a matter of moving the XM receiver from one car to another depending on which one I'm driving. (and only paying for one account)

-- i use the tape casette adapter so i don't have to deal with the fm modulation.

**zebelkhan** · 10-08-2006, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bdubs9
-- i use the tape casette adapter so i don't have to deal with the fm modulation.

Why not use PAC aux for much better sound quality than a tape adaptor?

GripperDon · 10-09-2006, 02:32 AM

I bet it's so he can only buy one and take it car to car.

**zebelkhan** · 10-09-2006, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GripperDon
I bet it's so he can only buy one and take it car to car.

You are right. I should have read the post more carfully....

chria_craft · 10-09-2006, 08:06 PM

GripperDon, do you have a step-by-step of your after market install?

bdubs9 · 10-10-2006, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by zebelkhan

You are right. I should have read the post more carfully....

yup...that's why...so i can move it from one car to the other. the integrated would be better sound...but the tape is better than the fm modulation.

View Poll Results: I have/want in my Murano,
OEM integrated SAT	26	78.79%
Aftermarket SAT	7	21.21%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

02-25-2005, 09:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
MpodMan Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 11	Had XM OEM installed 12/04 Had XM installed in my 2004 SE. I went OEM, but talked to 6 Nissan dealers / service managers before I had the install work completed at North Bay Nissan. They had the most experience with installing SAT on Muranos and were the most professional on the phone and answered all my questions. Most dealers had not installed SAT in a Murano. I was concerned that the XM satellite antenna would be really noticeable, but the new kit is very low in profile, almost flat, and is hardly noticeable. I am amazed at the sound quality of XM with the Bose, and the integration is what I wanted. I did not want to have any other "add on" visual stuff on the dash or console. Wanted to keep it clean and pristine. I think the sound quality is sometimes better than my CDs. The only complaint I have is that the read out of what is playing on the display screen is short, but you can usually fingure out what the artist and / or song is.

02-25-2005, 10:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
EdMPT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 161	I would think the oem would get better reception... __________________ 2003 SE AWD

02-25-2005, 11:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	WHY? GRIP __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

02-27-2005, 12:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	WHY? __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

02-27-2005, 12:56 AM	#21 (permalink)
jaak Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Toronto, Eh! Posts: 4,662	Better impedance matching and driver amplifiers than the Pac Audio unit. __________________ The Nissan Murano... Love at first drive! But this is what I drive these days... Does a 12 second 1/4 mile @117 mph.

02-27-2005, 12:57 AM	#22 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	I might accept the premise if I Had heard any difference between listening to the same music at the same location with XM Roady2 vs OEM XM but I didn't, If the difference is negligible or undetectable then I' go with the aftermarket for the portability and display features and the added aux input and the lower cost. The hidden antenna gives great reception. GRIP __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

10-08-2006, 11:48 AM	#23 (permalink)
bdubs9 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 26	aftermarket i went with aftermarket for two reasons: 1. already had the hardware. 2. have two cars and have installed antennae on both. it's just a matter of moving the XM receiver from one car to another depending on which one I'm driving. (and only paying for one account) -- i use the tape casette adapter so i don't have to deal with the fm modulation. __________________ 2006 SL AWD Touring Package Platinum w/caffe latte leather Cross bars, Curt hitch, K&N filter

10-09-2006, 02:32 AM	#25 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	Hi Mr. Z I bet it's so he can only buy one and take it car to car. __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

10-09-2006, 08:06 PM	#27 (permalink)
chria_craft Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 21	GripperDon, do you have a step-by-step of your after market install? __________________ 2006 SL AWD

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