Since it is impossible to search for XM in this forum (not enough letters), I had to write on here, although I'm sure such threads exist on here. I want an integrated (not FM modulator) solution for my wife's 06 RX330 (no Mark Levinson) and Lexus doesn't offer it for that model yet, as we know.

SoundLinQ has come up as an integrated solution, but I saw a thread here that explained something from Lexus Store or the like, but the site does not list exactly what it is. SoundLinQ looks to be pretty great - http://www.vaistech.com/slx.html - but is $300 just for the converter, plus one needs to purchase a receiver for XM, so it's rather pricey. The solution posted here was significantly less, but even though I emailed the company I have not heard back.

Any input is appreciated.

 

I had the VAISTech SoundLinq XM adapter installed in my 2006 RX400h and it works great. There was a Group Buy for the adapter in June, so it only cost $210. The Terk XM adapter costs about $40. Installation at my local Magnolia Audio/Video was about $200. It integrates perfectly with the Lexus head unit and the performance is great. The only goofy thing is that the head unit displays "TAT" instead "SAT" for Satellite radio mode, which is supposedly a problem with the Lexus head unit software.

 

Darn, I missed it. I've heard the Lexus system for the ES330 works with a little bit of splicing, and that might be less expensive, only requiring self-installation. Any chance of another group buy on the SoundLinq unit?

 

Don't know about another VAISTech Group Buy. But they have a forum at their web site, and they're active in the Vendor Forum here at ClubLexus.