AudioVox XM XAPV2 PowerConnect Vehicle Kit for the XMp3i

by Audiovox

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 6.3 x 22.2 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003DZ7ZU2
• Item model number: XAPV2
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,388 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Take your portable experience on the road. now you can enjoy live or recorded xm programming, plus your personal music library, directly through your vehicle's stereo - all with a single satellite radio subscription. installation is easy with sirius|xm powerconnect and the color-coded vehicle dock - you'll be up and running in a flash.features: enjoy your xmp3i on the road: listen to live or recorded xm programming, plus your mp3s, directly through your vehicle's stereo system. easy to install: revolutionary sirius|xm powerconnect fm transmitter works through your vehicle's radio* with easy do-it-yourself installation. the color-coded vehicle dock makes it simple to connect. get a charge out of your vehicle: charges your xmp3i radio while docked. easily change channels and volume: included remote control means passengers can adjust the radio, even from the back seat. aux in connection option: connect your xmp3i directly through your vehicle's aux in jack.

Customer Reviews

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Has everything you need and is easy to install., August 4, 2010

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Douglas Waski (Boise, ID USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AudioVox XM XAPV2 PowerConnect Vehicle Kit for the XMp3i (Electronics)

(UPDATED) This kit comes with 2 methods to connect to your car stereo: 1) using an AUX jack or 2) using the PowerConnect feature (FM transmitter) built in to the XMp3i player itself.

After receiving the XMp3i for my birthday, I ordered the car kit so I could enjoy satellite radio in my vehicle (2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer). The cable for the antenna is nice and long, so you can run it from your dash, all the way to the top/rear of the car, with a little leftover. All of the cables plug into the dock, so you can remove your XMp3i and hide it or take it with you without any hassle. It comes with a remote control, which I thought was silly at first, but after using it, I realized that it's much easier to use the remote when driving, than to use the buttons on the player. As long as you position the antenna like the instructions describe, the reception is just as good as a factory installed XM radio (I've had both).

It comes with two mounting methods (dashboard mount or clips for your air conditioning vent). If you use the adhesive dashboard mount, make sure you know exactly where you want it, since it only comes supplied with a single adhesive strip. Otherwise, you'll have to go buy some of those super-adhesive foam strips made by 3M. Certainly not a deal-killer, but a little annoying.

Overall, the car kit from XM was easy to install. Now I can listen to satellite radio on those long road trips! Hooray!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple to install. Works great., August 29, 2010

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Mike Frerkes "Mike" (Bettendorf, IA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: AudioVox XM XAPV2 PowerConnect Vehicle Kit for the XMp3i (Electronics)

I am not the most mechanically-inclined indivdual on the planet, so the idea of installing an external antenna on the roof of my car and running a wire through the trunk to the dash was a little intimidating. However, the installation kit has everything you need to get the job done and its instructions were easy to follow. It only took me 15 minutes to get everything properly connected. I was very pleased with the end result. The sound quality from the PowerConnect FM transmitter was better than expected. It's so nice to have Live XM programming in my vehicle with absolutely no interruptions. In fact, I still had a reliable signal even when going under a large freeway overpass.

There is one gripe I have with this device, however. It requires that you run power to the dock at all times, even if your XMp3i is already fully charged. I tried running it without the power adapter connected and the XMp3i would not work very consistently. You'll probably want to invest in a 12-volt socket splitter if you run multiple devices (cell phone charger, GPS, etc.) on a frequent basis. Without a constant power source to the dock, you'll find it challenging to keep the XM receiver working. This is a minor complaint, but I don't understand why a fully-charged unit is not allowed to run off its own battery power.

The easy installation and included remote control make this kit well worth the price. Having the ability to take an XMp3i on the road now adds even more value to my Sirius/XM subscription.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First Look, July 22, 2010

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David O. Dennett (Central Arkansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AudioVox XM XAPV2 PowerConnect Vehicle Kit for the XMp3i (Electronics)

Installed this to replace an XpressRC kit. The mounting holes matched up, as did the antenna plug, so swapping out was simple stuff... Everything included you could want, stick on mount, screw on, and a/c vent mount. Even has a remote so the kids in the back seat can control the radio and drive you crazy. The units best feature is the power connect. It transmits the FM signal through the vehicle power system, which ultimately ends up transmitting INSIDE you in dash FM receiver, and provides great signal strength. Much better than the previous clip on the antenna kit. Works well, and is simple to install with a great quick install guide.