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What Do HD Radios Cost?
Because HD radio is a relatively new technology, the cost of HD radios is a bit on the high side. For example, the Radiosophy Web site lists its MultiStream radio for $269. This compact, tabletop radio has a 4″ x 8″ , removable receiver (it can be removed from its speakers) that can be easily taken from room to room. It also has a large, easy-to-read LCD monitor that can be read from across the room. Radiosophy also says the MultiStream HD radio receives everything - analog AM and FM, HD AM and FM and sub channels.
The suggested retail price of Boston Acoustics’ Recepter radio HD is $299 but there is a $50 rebate offer at this time, bringing the price to a more reasonable $249.. You can get more information on Boston Acoustics HD Radio prices and availability, by visiting the Boston Acoustics Web site.
Cambridge Soundworks recently announced its Radio 820HD, also with a price of $299.99 and, again a $50 rebate.
On an even higher-end, there is the Polk Audio I-Sonic HD Entertainments System at $599 before a $50 rebate.
Two lower-cost units are now available. They are the Accurian HD Radio from RadioShack ($199 before a $15 rebate) and the Sangeon HDR-1 for $151.95 which is available through amazon.com.
HD radio for car owners
Car owners who would like to get into HD Technology radio have a broader range of HD radio prices from which to choose.
As examples of HD radio prices for car decks, Best Buy has the Kenwood EZ500 for $249.99, the KDC-MP228 for $149.99 and the KDC-MP528 for $199.99. All three of these decks are multi-functional with MP3 playback as well as HD reception.
Another example of HD Radio prices is Circuit City with the Panasonic CO-C9701U In-Dash CD Player at $455.99. Plus, Crutchfield.com has the Kenwood KTC-HR100MC HD-compatible tuner for $399.99 and the Eclipse HDR-105 tuner for $449.99.
HD tuners for component systems
The only four companies currently offering HD tuners for use in component systems are Sangeon, Audio Design Associates, Yamaha and Day-Sequerra.
Sangeon’s HDT-1 HD Radio component tuner has a suggested retail price of $199, but is currently available on a pre-order basis.
The ADA Quadri-tune receiver is expected to release during the fourth quarter of this year and, of this writing, the company has not announced a price. Day-Sequerra has announced its M2 and M4 receivers will start at $2995.
Yamaha’s high-end RX-V600 Home Theater Receiver with HD Radio currently sells for $1,899.
Day-Seguerra is yet to announce details and pricing of its HD component tuners.
But as you can see, the good news is there are now more choices in HD Radio … and more to come in the near future.
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