stock (non bose) radio

butdamnbrian · 10-07-2010, 07:19 PM

my stock non-touring head unit also gets terrrrrrible FM reception. no tint on the z.

as a test, i plugged my ipod nano into aux and used its FM tuner function just to compare quality.

the ipod nano's FM reception (basically using only the patch cable as an antenna) is FAR superior to the head unit's FM reception.

so sad. aftermarket head units plug into the car's existing antenna, right? i wonder if the poor FM reception issue is a function of the antenna or the stock head unit.

it would be a shame to replace the head unit only to have the same terrible FM reception.

kevin8086 · 10-08-2010, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by butdamnbrian

my stock non-touring head unit also gets terrrrrrible FM reception. no tint on the z.

as a test, i plugged my ipod nano into aux and used its FM tuner function just to compare quality.

the ipod nano's FM reception (basically using only the patch cable as an antenna) is FAR superior to the head unit's FM reception.

so sad. aftermarket head units plug into the car's existing antenna, right? i wonder if the poor FM reception issue is a function of the antenna or the stock head unit.

it would be a shame to replace the head unit only to have the same terrible FM reception.

thats exactly what im worried about. i dont want to go and spend money on a new HU just to still have horrible FM reception. i know its a sports car but damn. All i want is clear reception.

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10-07-2010, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
butdamnbrian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 254 Drives: the ladies wild Rep Power: 15	my stock non-touring head unit also gets terrrrrrible FM reception. no tint on the z. as a test, i plugged my ipod nano into aux and used its FM tuner function just to compare quality. the ipod nano's FM reception (basically using only the patch cable as an antenna) is FAR superior to the head unit's FM reception. so sad. aftermarket head units plug into the car's existing antenna, right? i wonder if the poor FM reception issue is a function of the antenna or the stock head unit. it would be a shame to replace the head unit only to have the same terrible FM reception.