What happened to HD Radio and how do I get it back?

[RRINN]

My 2023 Platinum always had HD FM radio until a recent software update (I'm not sure which one). Now, no more HD radio. Has anyone else experienced this, and how do I get it back?

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[jwrezz]

I've had a couple or 3 updates in the past weeks. HD radio is still there. I even swapped in a shorter antenna. No issue.

 

[MaintGrl]

Um, stupid question looking for a smart answer. Is the HD only on the premium lines I have a XLT and have not seen were HD is available...

 

[RLXXI]

I've been streaming music for years due to all the garbage (adverts) and other bs ota.

Um, stupid question looking for a smart answer. Is the HD only on the premium lines I have a XLT and have not seen were HD is available...

Good question, I have no idea if I have it or not, been streaming music for years as the sound quality is so much better, or was better compared to regular FM.

 

[jwrezz]

If you're looking for audio quality, CDs or ripping them yourself is way better than any streaming service. Unless Tidal is still around.

 

[priceb]

HD radio is tied to the premium B&O sound which is not available on XLT or PRO. Some people have swapped out the ACM (audio control module) in order to gain access to HD.

 

[jwrezz]

What's ACM?

 

[MaintGrl]

What's ACM?

Audio Control Module

 

[jwrezz]

Audio Control Module

I'd love to see how it's replaced. Google to the rescue!

 

[jwrezz]

It's old, but...

 

[RLXXI]

HD radio is tied to the premium B&O sound which is not available on XLT or PRO. Some people have swapped out the ACM (audio control module) in order to gain access to HD.

I guess I have it then, my truck has the 7 speaker B&O system with 15.5" screen.

 

[RLXXI]

If you're looking for audio quality, CDs or ripping them yourself is way better than any streaming service. Unless Tidal is still around.

Pandora has excellent sound quality, you have to tick the box in settings for higher quality sound though, it's turned off by default. This is for paid subs, no idea if it's available on the free version.

No cd player on the system I have, I do have experience ripping mp3's. Sure do miss those days of dialing into Napster (56k) and waking up to a bunch of new tunes lol.

 

[jwrezz]

Oh, the days of the iPod

 

[jwrezz]

Pandora has excellent sound quality, you have to tick the box in settings for higher quality sound though, it's turned off by default. This is for paid subs, no idea if it's available on the free version.

No cd player on the system I have, I do have experience ripping mp3's. Sure do miss those days of dialing into Napster (56k) and waking up to a bunch of new tunes lol.

Haven't played with Pandora in a while. I wonder how good it is. YTMusic is usually what I use. It's fine especially if you're driving with road noise.

 

[RLXXI]

Oh, the days of the iPod

That little jewel is the ONLY thing Apple made that I actually liked.

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