Because HD radio is a relatively new technology, the cost of HD radios is a bit on the high side. For example, the Radiosophy Web site lists its MultiStream radio for 9. This compact, tabletop radio has a 4" x 8" , removable receiver (it can be removed from its speakers) that can be easily taken from room to room. It also has a large, easy-to-read LCD monitor that can be read from across the room. Radiosophy also says the MultiStream HD radio receives everything - analog AM and FM, HD AM and FM and sub channels.
The suggested retail price of Boston Acoustics' Recepter radio HD is 9 but there is a rebate offer at this time, bringing the price to a more reasonable 9.. You can get more information on Boston Acoustics HD Radio prices and availability, by visiting the Boston Acoustics Web site.
Cambridge Soundworks recently announced its Radio 820HD, also with a price of 9.99 and, again a rebate.
On an even higher-end, there is the Polk Audio I-Sonic HD Entertainments System at 9 before a rebate.
Two lower-cost units are now available. They are the Accurian HD Radio from RadioShack (9 before a rebate) and the Sangeon HDR-1 for 1.95 which is available through amazon.com.
HD radio for car owners
Car owners who would like to get into HD Technology radio have a broader range of HD radio prices from which to choose.
As examples of HD radio prices for car decks, Best Buy has the Kenwood EZ500 for 9.99, the KDC-MP228 for 9.99 and the KDC-MP528 for 9.99. All three of these decks are multi-functional with MP3 playback as well as HD reception.
Another example of HD Radio prices is Circuit City with the Panasonic CO-C9701U In-Dash CD Player at 5.99. Plus, Crutchfield.com has the Kenwood KTC-HR100MC HD-compatible tuner for 9.99 and the Eclipse HDR-105 tuner for 9.99.
HD tuners for component systems
The only four companies currently offering HD tuners for use in component systems are Sangeon, Audio Design Associates, Yamaha and Day-Sequerra.
Sangeon's HDT-1 HD Radio component tuner has a suggested retail price of 9, but is currently available on a pre-order basis.
The ADA Quadri-tune receiver is expected to release during the fourth quarter of this year and, of this writing, the company has not announced a price. Day-Sequerra has announced its M2 and M4 receivers will start at 95.
Yamaha's high-end RX-V600 Home Theater Receiver with HD Radio currently sells for ,899.
Day-Seguerra is yet to announce details and pricing of its HD component tuners.
But as you can see, the good news is there are now more choices in HD Radio ... and more to come in the near future.
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