Thread: Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB radio) retro fit for D4

If you upgrade the Meridian system in the MY14+ D4 do you loose AM????
Shame if you do,90% of my driving is in the land of no FM
Andrew

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

If you upgrade the Meridian system in the MY14+ D4 do you loose AM????
Shame if you do,90% of my driving is in the land of no FM
Andrew

No of course not. The factory systems have AM and FM, and if you want DAB as well. The aftermarket system NavyDiver put in doesn't have AM in it. The factory systems have all.

COOL.
I will add it to the bucket list.
Andrew

I seem to have bought the only D4 V8 without DAB. I will definitely be looking into this. It is such a great stereo it really needs it, plus in Brisbane Smooth FM seems to be only available in DAB.

Pity most DAB+ stations are still transmitting below FM quality and definitely below CD quality..

I get better quality from my phone through my stereo and much better playlists....

I found in the Freelander that the DAB is definitely a better sound quality than FM. Switching between FM & DAB on a station that is simulcast, it's a very noticeable improvement. I won't say CD quality but not too far off it. I guess it depends on which station you listen too, some are definitely broadcasting only in mono, and at low bitrates, and they aren't that great.

We got a brand new Pajero work car with DAB and whilst in and around Brisbane I found it to be brilliant. Unfortunately I have to drive to Oakey regularly and at about Redbank Plains it's gone.

Originally Posted by PeterJ

Hi Martin, I think NavyDiver was refering to the Pioneer unit he just had installed..........Peter

Thanks Peter.

I did realize that but wondered why the oem version doesn't get the extra features. I was told by the dealer that LR refuse to pay for the facility but someone on this forum (can't remember who but it was a couple of months ago) said that it's simply not available which prompted my post.

My experience with DAB radio is that it's a lot better but reception can be patchy at times and you lose reception far more easily than FM. I notice it especially in building car parks. Swapping from FM to DAB I notice a much fuller dynamic range. It's like taking cotton wool out of your ears, you can hear so much more detail.

Martin