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Ziggy
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DUAL XM Direct Ready Radios

DUAL has shown their latest car stereo head units which are XM Direct Ready. What does this mean? Its simple. As with most existing XM Radio Ready headunits, not only do they require the XM Direct tuner box, but they will also need a smart adapter (usually costing another $50) to connect between the XM Direct tuner and the actual radio head unit to translate the communication protocols.

DUAL has created three new radios that will connect DIRECTLY to the XM Direct tuner boxes without any other components needed!

The XM Direct Ready DUAL head units will start as low as $129, and with the additon of just a $49 XM Direct tuner, you will have a completely integrated XM Radio in your front dash for under $180!

Check out these pictures of the new head units.

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Thu Aug 19, 2004 5:38 pm

bendee
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So do these HUs require another cable in addition to the $50 XMDirect box? If so, how much will that be?
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Thu Aug 19, 2004 6:37 pm

KTMC
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just gotta wait for the xm direct units to come out Confused
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Thu Aug 19, 2004 7:49 pm

s25843
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quote:
Originally posted by bendee:
So do these HUs require another cable in addition to the $50 XMDirect box? If so, how much will that be?

No, it was mentioned right in the review

Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:11 pm

KTMC
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oh i was prob thinking of another hardware
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Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:14 pm

DesertRat
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quote:
Originally posted by bendee:
So do these HUs require another cable in addition to the $50 XMDirect box? If so, how much will that be?

Probably a inexpensive cable if the receiver doesn't come with one standard. In the picture it looks like the extension cable that comes with the XM Commander.

Fri Aug 20, 2004 12:32 am

Ziggy
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That's correct.
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Fri Aug 20, 2004 6:11 am

supamasta
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Dual Head unit

I just recieved the Dual XMP7000 unit for Christmas. It seemed to come with just about every cable needed to properly set up the unit to recieve XM out of the box. There is even an Aux RCA input in case you want to add an iPod or what ever to firther increase the capabilities of the unit. I will let you know about the quality of the unit when I get it installed later this week. I am looking forward to my first XM experience, though I have never had any experience with any Dual brand equipment before (and I used to sell car stereos, so that is saying a lot).

Sun Dec 26, 2004 3:45 am

mandirigma01
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Re: Dual Head unit

quote:
Originally posted by supamasta:
I just recieved the Dual XMP7000 unit for Christmas. It seemed to come with just about every cable needed to properly set up the unit to recieve XM out of the box. There is even an Aux RCA input in case you want to add an iPod or what ever to firther increase the capabilities of the unit. I will let you know about the quality of the unit when I get it installed later this week. I am looking forward to my first XM experience, though I have never had any experience with any Dual brand equipment before (and I used to sell car stereos, so that is saying a lot).

Anyone know where someone can purchase this radio online?
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Sun Dec 26, 2004 2:12 pm

mike_46350
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i just had a Dual XD 7500 installed not to long ago with the motorized face...it said on the box it came with that its (satellite ready) and ive looked online even duals website to see if its (xm) ready..no such luck ...would any of you know if i can use it with my xm roady2 tuner (not the wireless fm thing) the audio on that sucks.

Thu Dec 30, 2004 5:43 am

smurfe
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Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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So anyone tried this unit? I was in Best Buy today and saw them. I was going to get another XM Commander but was wondering if this was any better, same or not worth the time. Anyone know? Does MyRadioStore sell them? Also, from what I saw, it had everything in the box except your subscription to get you going. Had the xm bow, cables, the works.

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Mon Feb 28, 2005 2:51 pm

jduawa
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I too am wondering if anyone tried this unit...I already have one XM sub and if this unit comes with everything except the sub, i will add it to the car, plus it will be able to play my dell DJ through the aux port...

Fri Mar 11, 2005 12:36 pm

MikeV
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The DUAL XM Direct-ready head units don't come with everything. They still need the XM Direct tuner box (available for $50) and an antenna (not sure if one comes with the XM Direct tuner or not)... then you'd be all set!

- Mike

Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:08 pm

jduawa
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So is the best buy site incorrect
well apparently the link doesnt work
but this is what it says
Dual 52W x 4 XM-Ready CD Deck with XM DirectTuner and XM Antenna

they say it comes with the xmdirect tuner and antennae[/quote]

Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:27 pm

MikeV
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That looks like a bundle Best Buy has worked... because I don't believe the head units themselves come with the XM Direct receiver normally.

- Mike

Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:57 pm

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		Author	Thread
		Ziggy XM Freak! Joined: 06 Feb 2004 Posts: 7409 Location: New York, NY Primary Radio: Pioneer Inno	DUAL XM Direct Ready Radios DUAL has shown their latest car stereo head units which are XM Direct Ready. What does this mean? Its simple. As with most existing XM Radio Ready headunits, not only do they require the XM Direct tuner box, but they will also need a smart adapter (usually costing another $50) to connect between the XM Direct tuner and the actual radio head unit to translate the communication protocols. DUAL has created three new radios that will connect DIRECTLY to the XM Direct tuner boxes without any other components needed! The XM Direct Ready DUAL head units will start as low as $129, and with the additon of just a $49 XM Direct tuner, you will have a completely integrated XM Radio in your front dash for under $180! Check out these pictures of the new head units. _________________ www.MyRadioStore.com - XM Radio & Opie & Anthony Hats/Shirts. The latest XM Hardware and ALL Accessories! Pioneer Inno, Skyfi 3, Samsung Helix, and More! Last edited by Ziggy on Tue Jan 04, 2005 11:06 pm; edited 1 time in total
		Thu Aug 19, 2004 5:38 pm
		bendee XM Rules my life Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 894	So do these HUs require another cable in addition to the $50 XMDirect box? If so, how much will that be? _________________ Zipcar & Carsharing fansite with news and discussion
		Thu Aug 19, 2004 6:37 pm
		KTMC XM411 Community Leader Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Posts: 5653 Location: ALBUQERQUE NM Primary Radio: SKYFI2/BOOMBOX HELIX SL100	just gotta wait for the xm direct units to come out _________________ SLACKER
		Thu Aug 19, 2004 7:49 pm
		s25843 XM411 Regular Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 53	quote: Originally posted by bendee: So do these HUs require another cable in addition to the $50 XMDirect box? If so, how much will that be? No, it was mentioned right in the review
		Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:11 pm
		KTMC XM411 Community Leader Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Posts: 5653 Location: ALBUQERQUE NM Primary Radio: SKYFI2/BOOMBOX HELIX SL100	oh i was prob thinking of another hardware item _________________ SLACKER
		Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:14 pm
		DesertRat XM411 Community Leader Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 2044 Primary Radio: SkyFi2	quote: Originally posted by bendee: So do these HUs require another cable in addition to the $50 XMDirect box? If so, how much will that be? Probably a inexpensive cable if the receiver doesn't come with one standard. In the picture it looks like the extension cable that comes with the XM Commander.
		Fri Aug 20, 2004 12:32 am
		Ziggy XM Freak! Joined: 06 Feb 2004 Posts: 7409 Location: New York, NY Primary Radio: Pioneer Inno	That's correct. _________________ www.MyRadioStore.com - XM Radio & Opie & Anthony Hats/Shirts. The latest XM Hardware and ALL Accessories! Pioneer Inno, Skyfi 3, Samsung Helix, and More!
		Fri Aug 20, 2004 6:11 am
		supamasta XM411 Newbie Joined: 26 Dec 2004 Posts: 1 Location: San Diego, CA	Dual Head unit I just recieved the Dual XMP7000 unit for Christmas. It seemed to come with just about every cable needed to properly set up the unit to recieve XM out of the box. There is even an Aux RCA input in case you want to add an iPod or what ever to firther increase the capabilities of the unit. I will let you know about the quality of the unit when I get it installed later this week. I am looking forward to my first XM experience, though I have never had any experience with any Dual brand equipment before (and I used to sell car stereos, so that is saying a lot).
		Sun Dec 26, 2004 3:45 am
		mandirigma01 XM411 Freshman Joined: 26 Nov 2004 Posts: 10	Re: Dual Head unit quote: Originally posted by supamasta: I just recieved the Dual XMP7000 unit for Christmas. It seemed to come with just about every cable needed to properly set up the unit to recieve XM out of the box. There is even an Aux RCA input in case you want to add an iPod or what ever to firther increase the capabilities of the unit. I will let you know about the quality of the unit when I get it installed later this week. I am looking forward to my first XM experience, though I have never had any experience with any Dual brand equipment before (and I used to sell car stereos, so that is saying a lot). Anyone know where someone can purchase this radio online? _________________ Member #: 8454 Alpine XM Tuner SkyFi2 DirectPCR
		Sun Dec 26, 2004 2:12 pm
		mike_46350 XM411 Newbie Joined: 30 Dec 2004 Posts: 4 Location: IN	i just had a Dual XD 7500 installed not to long ago with the motorized face...it said on the box it came with that its (satellite ready) and ive looked online even duals website to see if its (xm) ready..no such luck ...would any of you know if i can use it with my xm roady2 tuner (not the wireless fm thing) the audio on that sucks.
		Thu Dec 30, 2004 5:43 am
		smurfe XM411 Freshman Joined: 21 Dec 2004 Posts: 15 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Primary Radio: Alpine CDA-9820XM CD receiver with built-in XM Radio tuner	So anyone tried this unit? I was in Best Buy today and saw them. I was going to get another XM Commander but was wondering if this was any better, same or not worth the time. Anyone know? Does MyRadioStore sell them? Also, from what I saw, it had everything in the box except your subscription to get you going. Had the xm bow, cables, the works. Smurfe _________________ ....I work hard because millions on welfare depend on me....
		Mon Feb 28, 2005 2:51 pm
		jduawa XM411 Freshman Joined: 11 Mar 2005 Posts: 11	I too am wondering if anyone tried this unit...I already have one XM sub and if this unit comes with everything except the sub, i will add it to the car, plus it will be able to play my dell DJ through the aux port...
		Fri Mar 11, 2005 12:36 pm
		MikeV Moderator Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 6222 Location: Leesburg, VA	The DUAL XM Direct-ready head units don't come with everything. They still need the XM Direct tuner box (available for $50) and an antenna (not sure if one comes with the XM Direct tuner or not)... then you'd be all set! - Mike
		Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:08 pm
		jduawa XM411 Freshman Joined: 11 Mar 2005 Posts: 11	So is the best buy site incorrect well apparently the link doesnt work but this is what it says Dual 52W x 4 XM-Ready CD Deck with XM DirectTuner and XM Antenna they say it comes with the xmdirect tuner and antennae[/quote]
		Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:27 pm
		MikeV Moderator Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 6222 Location: Leesburg, VA	That looks like a bundle Best Buy has worked... because I don't believe the head units themselves come with the XM Direct receiver normally. - Mike
		Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:57 pm