stock (non bose) radio

kevin8086 · 10-08-2010, 08:48 AM

Quote:

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.

SophiaZ · 10-08-2010, 10:27 AM

I had the base stereo. When I bought it w/o tint, it sounded ok. ( Just saying that since we don't get rear speakers) Even after I got all the windows tinted, it sounded ok still. I would just take it to Nissan and have them check it out.

CBRich · 10-08-2010, 04:53 PM

People still use FM radio?

kevin8086 · 10-08-2010, 05:54 PM

yeah since my girl decided that my Iphone is now going to be hers. maybe i just need an ipod i guess.

CBRich · 10-08-2010, 07:28 PM

iPod + Pandora = Game Over FM

90 ST · 10-10-2010, 01:41 AM

the car should still be under warrenty, take it in and tell 'em the FM is crap!! that way if it is the antenna they can deal with it.

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10-08-2010, 10:27 AM	#17 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	I had the base stereo. When I bought it w/o tint, it sounded ok. ( Just saying that since we don't get rear speakers) Even after I got all the windows tinted, it sounded ok still. I would just take it to Nissan and have them check it out.

10-08-2010, 04:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	People still use FM radio?

10-08-2010, 05:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
kevin8086 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Austin Posts: 228 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	yeah since my girl decided that my Iphone is now going to be hers. maybe i just need an ipod i guess.

10-08-2010, 07:28 PM	#20 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	iPod + Pandora = Game Over FM

10-10-2010, 01:41 AM	#21 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	the car should still be under warrenty, take it in and tell 'em the FM is crap!! that way if it is the antenna they can deal with it.