I was thinking about getting a shark fin antenna for my prius, but I'm worried that I will lose radio reception. I've seen two different brands, Beat Sonic and VG Garage, and from what I've seen the VG garage one has a lot of people complaining about large reception loses. Although I've heard only pretty good things about the Beat Sonic one. I know they both use different kinds of antennas. The VG garage one uses a straight up fractal antenna, while the beat sonic antenna is a helical coil. i was wondering if anyone had a beat sonic shark fin and what is their opinion on it. Also I was looking at Elbrus 15" wheels on tire rack that weight about 17.2 lbs. which is not too bad. The only thing that I was concerned with was the tire pressure monitor sensors. So I was just wondering what people do when they buy they wheel from tire rack.
Hi kp, I'm also looking for one and need advice or opinion of which one should buy. Anybody have idea?? Thanks.:mod:
I went with the VG antenna, as most people do. Aesthetically, the VG antenna is a little smaller and lower profile than the Beat Sonic. Reception will depend on your location. If you live on the outskirts you might develop more static. I live in a medium-sized city and reception went down a little. It was very noticeable at first, but its hardly noticeable anymore and certainly nothing that discourages me from using the radio.
kp3649, I am using Beat Sonic Shark Fin Antenna. http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-modifications/93859-kenstyle-body-kits.html I have just changed it since last week. I worried about the reception before changing it as well. However, I found that the reception is better than I expected and even better than the original one! I could receive FM signal in some car park basements where I could not before! (although the signal was weak) So, no worry! Go ahead! :rockon:
That sounds awesome I hope I'm lucky too and I don't lose reception! I went ahead and ordered the Beat Sonic antenna, Ill let everyone know how it is when it comes in.
When my Beat Sonic shark fin antenna comes in I will let you know how it is. A little off topic here, but where did you get the chrome door trim and how much were they?
So I installed the Beat Sonic shark fin...looks great and the reception isn't too bad either. Overall I am pretty impressed with it. Now I'm just waiting to get my windows tinted...
