Originally Posted By: DBMaster
Originally Posted By: OilyWaterMIXER
Yes, I have experienced this progression as well. Just as long as some yahoo does not randomly smash and steal the radio. It does happen sometimes. With OEM head units less, but sometimes with those too.
In fact, some yahoo did try to steal the first CD deck I installed. It was a $150 Aiwa unit I installed in 1999. Really!? They wanted to steal that? Since I always used the metal grounding bracket they only managed to get it pried out partway and gave up. The hole they pried under the door handle and broken window were the things that upset me more. Since they couldn't make off with the whole stereo they just stole the detachable faceplate; like that would do any good. They did it in broad daylight just a couple of spaces away from the outdoor smoking area at my office.
I don't purchase downloads, btw. I still buy the CD's and rip the music myself. Seems like I have more control that way and the cost is about the same.
Same here. That is how sad the state of society is today. The thieves intentionally do as much damage as possible, almost like they had some kind of personal problem with you. And they will steal anything. They are too stupid to just even take the whole .car. They even got EricTheCarGuy's OEM radio from his 1991 Acura Vigor. Car thieves are the most hated, and special breed of psychopath.
I also do not pay for music. I back up songs, as you do. I listen to iHeartRadio for free but I view iTunes users as "not smart." Some spend $200+ a month on it. And that's not Apple's fault, though they help. Much money there.
That said, iTunes audio quality is usually pretty darn good.