HD radio standaard in 2009

[Ben]

Better sound in Volvos: HD radio standard in 2009

Since the debut of the original C70, and even before, Volvo's had a hi-fi fetish. That first C70 debuted the idea of in-car surround, running a Pro Logic head unit with available Dynaudio drivers arranged around the cabin. Volvo wants to continue offering its customers a euphonic experience, so they're equipping virtually all 2009 models with HD Radio receivers beginning in late 2008. HD Radio offers expanded programming, like the satellite services, but there's no fee. The selection may vary by geographic location, and variety may be spotty, but that's not as bad as it seems. Rather than blanket the country with the very same show from Atlantic to Pacific, HD offerings vary by locale, just like good old radio. Volvo's effort will give their vehicle fleet the largest base of standard-equipment HD receivers in the world, though the base S40 and V50 will not be available with the head units.

Bron: Autoblog

[menjo]

Dat is toch gewoon IBOC? Op sterven na dood, slechte kwaliteit, slechte ontvangst (vooral in auto's en tussen gebouwen), dure en meestal slechte receivers, etc.

En sowieso niet voor Europa, want daar worden wel internationale standaarden gebruikt (niet dat die veel beter zijn dan IBOC).

[Okke]

Lijkt mij idd iets voor de Amerikaanse markt. Tja, met DAB schiet het ook niet echt op!