Audiovox XMCK5P XPRESS-EZ XM Satellite Radio Receiver and Car Kit Combo
Large, easy-to-read LCD display shows artist name and song title / XM SureConnect with Optional Accessory / Plug & Play dock / Sleep Mode
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Audiovox XMCK5P XPRESS-EZ XM Satellite Radio Receiver and Car Kit Combo Reviews
This device works okay, but it definitely has major limitations. No wonder it's so cheap.as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Yes, it sets 10 of your favorite stations, but you can't just go straight to one of them. Even my 3-year-old Roady II did that. Note that there are no 1-10 buttons on the device; again, even my old Roady II had this, which finally bit the dust and I had to switch. You have to push the one button available (the middle one) and keep punching until you get there. Looks like I'll have to switch again.this thing barely makes the grade. For example, you cannot set your favorite artist or song so that it will let you know when another station plays them.
It works until I start moving, then static due to interference comes back - change dead channels. Next step is a direct connect cable. to see if I did anything wrong and so on. Overall I am very dissatisfied. I've been a XM subscriber for several years now, and added this as a second unit.
Static is a major issue, and I am using the FM Sureconnect cable system. It seems as though I can't find a true dead spot on my Alpine HU to no avail. Meanwhile, I am paying $7/mo for a gadget that is setting on the freezer in my garage. then down the road, static once again. If there was a remote control available, I'd swap it with the unit I have in the house. and unlike my normal way of doing things - I actually read the manual (don't tell anyone).
While I like the basic interface (keeping in mind that we SHOULD be keeing our eyes on the road)., I just about give up on the audio quality.
I use mine as a component to my home stereo, and I drag it out to the car for trips. Why anyone would buy anything but this model is a mystery to me. If you're looking for XM radio at home or car, this will fit the bill. It is important to note that XM service is equal no matter what receiver you use. The unit has not broken on me, and it seems rather hardy provided you handle with care. It works well both places. One bad thing about this product is that it does not come with a wall adapter, which makes its home use prohibitive without purchasing one a la carte.
I just bought 2 of these: One for home, one for office, both to be used with a docking station. I have no complaints at all, except for the fact that you cant manually enter in the station numbers, like I can do on my roady. Other than that, I really like this product.
Utilizing the Sure connect feature virtually eliminates any crackle in the transmitter. It has 10 preset favorites, bright lcd screen that displays artist and song (or baseball scores), built in fm broadcast if I'm not able to directly connect it to the car I'm in by auxilary jack, and fm sureconnect kit for better non aux connection. There is some fuzz using the fm transmitter at times, but that is a hazzard of that feature if you are traveling. This also uses many of the Xpress family accessories such as the boom boxes, bonus (Altec Lansing XM3120 Docking/Speaker System for Audiovox Express and Delphi Roady XT or Audiovox XMB-10 XM Boom Box for Xpress XM7 Satellite Radio Receiver). I have wanted XM for a long time, and I found that this unit may be inexpensive, but gives me the access and features I need. In some cities the fm frequency are more clean than others, so that also effects performance also. Overall, the most bang for your buck if you just want access to enjoy XM.
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