HD radio is lossy digital. The way it's used in the US, the main HD channel ("HD-1") is limited to around 120 kbps and if there are multiple subchannels the limit on HD-1 is 64 kbps. The quality on the other subchannels is even less. So if you like the quiet that digital can offer, so-called "HD radio" can offer that. But it comes at the price of much lower overall resolution.
What is Wrong With HD Radio & Why Aren't HD Tuners Being Made?
I have HD radio in my car and I like some of the sub-stations that I am able to pick up. I would like to listen to radio in my house, but audio manufacturers aren't making HD capable tuners. Isn't it suppose to sound better?
Why don't people like HD radio? I'm in the market for a good tuner and I'm confused as to what I should be looking for in a modern tuner.
Please help me understand.
THANKS