| XM Radio is one of the leaders in the new digital | | | | satellite radio-ready, they will need a |
| age, bringing music, news, sports, talk, | | | | BMW-compatible adaptor for their XM Direct. |
| entertainment, news and weather to millions of | | | | The adaptor may sound complicated, but once |
| North American consumers. One of the few | | | | this satellite radio system is out of the box it's |
| drawbacks to their satellite radio services has | | | | quite easy to install. The XM Direct satellite radio |
| been the complication of XM satellite radio | | | | tuner box installs quickly and invisibly in any |
| installation in the car and the expensive | | | | vehicle. It can be out of sight behind a dashboard |
| equipment, but that's no longer a problem. One of | | | | or other convenient location, because of its small |
| the most popular new satellite radio tuners is both | | | | size. The XM Direct integral mounting brackets |
| affordable and easy to connect to any vehicle. | | | | enable it to be secured using fasteners. The |
| One of the newest products from the most | | | | satellite radio tuner box also includes a satellite |
| popular satellite radio service is the XM Direct, | | | | radio antenna input, plus all other necessary |
| which allows consumers to use their XM satellite | | | | connections to connect any of the smart digital |
| radio subscription in practically any vehicle. As long | | | | adapters. |
| as a car or truck has either an aftermarket | | | | The universal satellite radio tuner comes with an |
| stereo system or a satellite-radio equipped OEM, it | | | | XM satellite radio antenna and a 23-foot |
| can connect with the XM Direct. The connection | | | | micro-coax cable. This cable is long enough for |
| to a car stereo gives consumers access to | | | | SUVs, vans and trucks. The satellite radio antenna |
| numerous music channels, live concerts, sporting | | | | is small enough to be mounted effortlessly on a |
| events, exclusive programs, and other broadcasts. | | | | vehicle with its magnetic mounting base. The XM |
| The XM Direct is actually a two-part satellite radio | | | | Direct satellite radio tuner and smart digital |
| system comprised of a universal tuner box and a | | | | adapter sell together for just under $100, which is |
| smart digital adapter. The satellite radio adaptors | | | | much lower than a more complicated satellite |
| will work with specific aftermarket stereos or | | | | radio system. XM Direct for auto brands is |
| vehicle models, so they are not universal. The XM | | | | available through automobile dealerships for $299 |
| Direct satellite radio tuner may be connected to a | | | | plus satellite radio installation, which many drivers |
| Pioneer stereo with an adaptor meant specifically | | | | may find worthwhile with heavy commutes and |
| for Pioneer products, for example. If the | | | | travel. |
| consumer has a newer vehicle like a BMW that is | | | | |