johndc Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I recently purchased a 2005 Outback and want to have an XM radio installed. I'm told that the configuration of the electronics with the Outback radio does not allow for an XM radio to be directly connected, but that an FM modulator hookup is possible. I'm also told that the fidelity with an FM modulator arrangement won't be as good as a direct hookup. Does anyone know if Subaru plans to provide some kind of adapter that would allow a direct connection? Failing that, does anyone have any experience with the 2005 OUtback using an FM modulator connection ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I'm told the SEARCH button will do wonders for you Ahahahahahahahaahahahah /evil welcome to a n00bie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken S Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Yes, an FM modulator will allow you to create a way to get an outside audio source to the headunit. An FM modulator will only sound as good as a strong radio station. Not great, but bearable considering there are no other easy alternatives. Subaru will probably never create an adapter for a direct aux-in. Some very ingenious people on this forum are designing a way to hack into the headunit using their own PCB design. For now an FM modulator is your best bet. There are many, many threads on this topic. Do a search on "FM modulator" or "XM radio". It can be a DIY installation with some time and patience. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndc Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 Thanks, Ken, I'll start browsing those topics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I'm told the SEARCH button will do wonders for you Ahahahahahahahaahahahah /evil welcome to a n00bie search? what's that? I've go the xm hooked up to the modulator. its pretty good. not as loud as I like, but it'll do 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogdog Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 This may be the devil to XM devotees, but I have sirius using an wired FM modulator, which is indeed far better than one that just picks up the freq. over the air. You can get the same thing for XM. I am really happy, and was pleasantly surprised at the quality I have with Sirius and the wired modulator. Sure do, it's called the Delphi FM Direct, about $20.00. Plug your XM antenna and FM radio into this box, it blocks all FM signals to the radio when the XM unit is powered up. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndc Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 Thanks, I think I'll go with the wired FM modulator and see how it sounds. Maybe someday Subaru and XM will get on the same page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked4Life Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 The Delphi XM wired FM Modulator works VERY well. I have a MyFi in my LGT and my girlfriend has a roady 2. We both use the Wired FM Modulator because in NJ there are way to many FM stations. I have no interferance since I switched to the wired modulator. If you havent already seen on this forum.. you will need antenna adapters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndc Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 Glad you have had a good experience with the wired mod. My '98 Outback was able to accept an XM Direct Pioneer unit and sounds great. I wish Subaru kept capability that for the 2005, but c'est la vie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacy_y_tu Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 +1 for the wired FM modulator! Sounds way better than the over the air one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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