froggg Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 What do people think of it, is reception reasonable out on the roads? My car audio is on the blink and was wondering whether to go DAB, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I'm thinking about doing the same and would welcome any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 This got best buy, seems cheap. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_910721_langId_-1_categoryId_165655#tab4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I th...........yo...........mig... regre................wh ....he....ard.......... good luck with it tho , look forward to your opinion.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 I th...........yo...........mig... regre................wh ....he....ard.......... good luck with it tho , look forward to your opinion.. Have you got it or had it (DAB before you start) in your car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Have you got it or had it (DAB before you start) in your car? no mate , just some report saying the 'switchover' is unlikely to be as smooth as the TV one .. (and that can be carp sometimes) and yes , watched the planes landing at donny airport , thru' the sunroof .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 no mate , just some report saying the 'switchover' is unlikely to be as smooth as the TV one .. (and that can be carp sometimes) and yes , watched the planes landing at donny airport , thru' the sunroof .. DAB switch over for radios has been put back - sort of http://www.techradar.com/news/audio/hi-fi-radio/digital-radio-switchover-what-you-need-to-know-1208563 After rumour followed speculation followed rumour, it has been announced in typically laborious fashion that no firm date has been set for the digital radio switchover in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I've got DAB in my car and 99% of the time it is fine. Plenty of stations to choose from (currently listening to absolute 80s) And although the cricket has been ****, At least i've been able to listen to the Ashes games on my drive home from work in the mornings. 2 places in Derby where i lose the signal for a couple of seconds are the junction of Asbourne Rd and Uttoxeter Rd and by the Cockpit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardifframs Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I've had dab in the car for a good while now. I mainly listen to talk sport ,which on normal radio is mw Sounds brilliant on dab,as does five live,plus lots of other stations . Good,crisp reception. I currently have the halfords own make,in my car,which is "sonichi" Has USB port,aux port,plays mp3/cd,sd cards ,also has Bluetooth phone operation,complete with microphone,etc etc.Good in built amp too,about 50 watts per channel Definitely recommend this unit,and approx £120 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 I've got DAB in my car and 99% of the time it is fine. Plenty of stations to choose from (currently listening to absolute 80s) And although the cricket has been ****, At least i've been able to listen to the Ashes games on my drive home from work in the mornings. 2 places in Derby where i lose the signal for a couple of seconds are the junction of Asbourne Rd and Uttoxeter Rd and by the Cockpit. I've had dab in the car for a good while now. I mainly listen to talk sport ,which on normal radio is mw Sounds brilliant on dab,as does five live,plus lots of other stations . Good,crisp reception. I currently have the halfords own make,in my car,which is "sonichi" Has USB port,aux port,plays mp3/cd,sd cards ,also has Bluetooth phone operation,complete with microphone,etc etc.Good in built amp too,about 50 watts per channel Definitely recommend this unit,and approx £120 Thanks chaps will go for it on Friday then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rezner Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I've had a Pure Highway in the car for years.Bleddy awesome they are. Been all over the country with it on and it only ever drops out in the valley area heading into Matlock. Couldn't listen to the radio in the car on fm or am,it just isn't all that. Oh I upgraded the aerial £20 well spent. Planet Rock and Talk Sport are the first 2 presets it doesn't often change from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 No point upgrading. Radio Derby isn't on DAB yet is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 No point upgrading. Radio Derby isn't on DAB yet is it? Yeah but you still get FM AM and LW as well as DAB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Well all I can say is it's flipping brilliant, great reception on DAB and phone, and my spotify coming through the car speakers is awesome £129 including the DAB arial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Didn't know anyone listened to the radio other than for away games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Teale Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Didn't know anyone listened to the radio other than for away games. Dont you ever have it on after the game on your way home, or at 2 to hear the music and team news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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