I bought a XM reciever from Best Buy:
Pioneer
GEX-FM903XM
Universal XM Satellite Digital Tuner System
(may no longer be available)
I converted the CD-CHANGER port on the Monsson headunit
to RCA-INPUT with the GM9-AUX adapter from PIE.
I converted the Pioneer IP-BUS OUTPUT to RCA-OUTPUT
with the PIO/P-RCA adapter from PIE.
To connect the two, I just used a 12 foot RCA patch cable I bought at Best Buy.
I also installed an Install Edge IECALD Adjustable Line Driver "Pre-Amp" that I bought
at BestBuy's install garage to boost the audio signal to match the CD and FM volume output.
| Cost Breakdown: | |
| Pionner receiver | $100 |
| Terk slim XM antenna | $50 |
| Adapter Cables | $110 |
| 12ft RCA Patch Cable | $20 |
| Pre-Amp/Line-Driver | $20? |
| Total | $300 |
I did it in stages to break up the cost. I installed the receiver using the built-in FM transmitter for a while, but eventually got fed-up with the static and noise that would creap-in over FM. Then I bought the adapter cables. The sound quality is much better because it is a direct connection.
There are other (cheaper) setups available now. A great place to buy XM stuff and Adapter Cables is http://www.myradiostore.com. You can find installation kits there now instead of piecing it together like I did.
Bellow are pictures of the items...
Pioneer XM Receiver Display
Pioneer XM Receiver
(before the adapter cables)
Current (hidden) location
Terk XM Antenna
(Hidden inside Formula Wing)
GM9-AUX
PIO/P-RCA
Install Edge IECALD Adjustable Line Driver "Pre-Amp"
