Deb G's 2001 Saab 9-3
Items installed:
- Dual XHD7714 CD receiver with HD Radio® tuner

Deb's Story
Deb, a Crutchfield Product Data Coordinator, has a blast listening to HD Radio broadcasts on the Dual XHD7714 CD receiver in her car. "Radio took a big jump up when I installed my new receiver with its built-in HD Radio tuner. The sound quality is great, and there's no static."
"Many radio stations broadcasting HD Radio signals offer extra programming — I love the variety of music and news. My Dual's tuner finds HD Radio stations with its scan feature, so I've got lots of great-sounding radio to listen to when I travel."
"Text info is a very nice feature — and there's no static on HD Radio channels. The sound quality and programming choices of HD Radio have made me a happy radio listener again."

Q&A Section
What made this stereo the right choice for you?
The low price and versatility. I can add my iPod®, satellite tuner, and any other portable easily. Plus, the built-in HD Radio is great. I also love the convenience of the built-in Bluetooth®. Driving a stick shift, you never want to hold a phone. Bluetooth just feels safer.
What's the first thing you show people about your car audio system?
The big volume knob.
What was the most difficult part of the installation?
The kit. My car is a "modify" fit, so the kit needed to be ground down a bit.
What plans, if any, do you have for future upgrades?
My next step will be to replace the factory speakers with new aftermarket models.
Meet Ken Nail
My name is Ken. I seek the Holy Grail of car audio excellence. My favorite color is blue.
I came to Crutchfield in 1999. During my six years as a Crutchfield Advisor, I learned a lot about the technology behind great car and home audio. I learned even more about what people wanted in their car stereo systems.
I've been a writer for car audio and fitness tech at Crutchfield since 2005. Over the last few years, I've also carved out a niche producing demo videos for our in-dash car stereos. The hands-on experience I get with car stereos while doing video production is an invaluable aid to me in learning about their exciting features. This helps me convey that information to our customers when I write about the stereo on our website.
Before coming to Crutchfield, I spent 10 years teaching music in Charlottesville area schools. I keep my musical interests satisfied by volunteering as a classical music DJ at a local community radio station, and I stay up to date with the latest in outdoor tech by cycling, running, and backpacking.
Fun facts: I've completed an Ironman triathlon, run the Boston Marathon, hiked 1150 miles of the Appalachian Trail, and lost on Jeopardy!
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