The diversity antenna system is this:
Two different antenna inputs, one a fender mount mast (standard) and the other built into the rear window. The radio's electronics discriminate between the two input signals, choosing the better of the two to feed the sound system. The system constantly re-evaluates and switches over seamlessly so the listener doesn't know it's happening.
Recent experience convinces me that the diversity system is MUCH superior to the FM reception of aftermarket head units. I tried to put new head units in my wife's car, a brand new Chrysler Sebring with the lowest model factory system. I tried a Pioneer with Supertuner IIID, an Eclipse, and a top-end Blaupunkt Los Angeles with its new Digiceiver technology. None of them could match the base Chrysler factory unit in FM reception, and the Nissan/Bose diversity system was very much superior to all the rest. And by very much I mean VERY much.
I tested them all under the same conditions, driving the same route and in some cases within a few minutes of each other. There is really no question in my mind that modern receivers are developing in the areas of display graphics (all the rage, but who listens to a display???), MP3 and satellite playback... but NOT in FM reception. So it makes sense to keep the Nissan/Bose and NOT put in a factory head to replace it.
By the way, based on everything I had read on groups like this one, I had convinced my wife that a new high-end replacement unit would murder a low-end factory system for FM reception. Boy was I surprised. All three of the new ones sucked, and they all sucked equally badly.
-- Best wishes,
Richard Galli
| > > Would like to know if there is a reasonable way to get MP3 function into | > the | > > system. There's no accessory port in the front, and as far as I know the | > > only accessory input in the rear is for a remote CD changer. | > >
| > > If anyone has a solution that provides reasonable sound quality and | > > convenience, please let me know. | > >
| > > -- | > > Best wishes, | > >
| > > Richard Galli | > >
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