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#4946 - 05/09/04 02:33 PM
Which sat radio to buy? Sirius or XM
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I am going to be buying a satellite radio and was wondering if anyone could give me some feedback on which format they like best. Also what brand and features to look for. Is the fm modulator better or worse than the tape deck adaptor?
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#4948 - 05/10/04 02:10 AM
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I think I am going to get the sirius format. With the audiovox pnp system. I will try it with the fm modulator just because I can take it anywhere then. I heard that hardwireing into your car audio gives the best sound. I will let you know how I make out.
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#4950 - 05/10/04 05:58 PM
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XM sounds so much better than sirius. Go to the store and here for yourself.
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#4951 - 05/11/04 12:46 AM
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One buddy has sirius and one has xm, they both like em but I think I wan't to borrow both units and listen to them in the ramcharger and see how they sound and get a feel for the channels I prefer.
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#4953 - 05/13/04 04:23 PM
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Cheaper subscription you mean? I just ordered a sirius car unit for 50 bucks
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#4955 - 05/14/04 07:45 AM
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I love and completely swear by my Pioneer fm modulated XM Radio in my truck... It totally kicks ass... Squizz is my fav channel, and then some of the urban (rap shit) channels afterwards...
Love the way that, since its subscriber based, you hear em swearing and stuff all the time. Its REAL radio man...
Check out channel 152 - It's the "Real Radio" channel. It's a radio station from my old home town. I used to listen to them all the time. Check out the "Monsters of the Morning" from 6 am until 11. Funny ass shit!!!
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#4958 - 05/17/04 10:52 PM
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I got a Delphi SkyFi w/ FM modulator... screw that adapter crap. Didn't wanna phuck with the factory setup, so I didn't start with an XM-ready unit. The modulator seems to do the job, though. Add to that the micro-antennae... I dig it, guys... Music WHEN I want it; news WHEN I want it... WHATEVER WHEN I want it.  I'm going to get an XM Commander, I think... anyone got any good things (or bad) to say about the unit? Of course, the little shit behind the counter was all, "It's the shizzle!" But... he would, wouldn't he, lol? 
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#4959 - 05/19/04 11:55 PM
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My cousin has an xm delphi roadie with the fm modulator and was having sound quality issues, he was using an alpine head unit. He switched to a jvc unit with a input on the front so he can hard wire the xm into it and he says it made such a difference its unbelievable. He said he used someones cassette adaptor and it helped also. My sirius should be here anyday, I'll let you know how it works.
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#4960 - 05/27/04 12:11 AM
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Had the Sirius audiovox system for a few days now and love it! Laugh my ass off listening to the Raw Dog comedy channel. I haven't heard it with the tape adaptor but the fm modulator seems to sound fine to me. After listening to mine for an evening a buddy with a xm system seems to like the sirius channel lineup better, but its hard to tell unless you listen for a few days at least I'd imagine. The only complaint I have is that the quick detachable base seems a little flimsy. One the plus side, if size isn't an issue I find the larger buttons and dial handier to use over a delphi roadie. Better display also.
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#4961 - 11/24/04 10:12 PM
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OK 6 months later and it looks like stern is going to make that jump at any time. They are saying he might get booted at any time from the provider he is with,. Probably getting pissed at all his free advertising and lots of people will jump ship!
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#4962 - 11/28/04 07:25 PM
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I have Sirius and I love it.  BUT Xm has Nascar and Playboy. so thats something u might wanna think about. Tom
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#4963 - 11/29/04 05:39 PM
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I have Sirius and I love it. BUT Xm has Nascar and Playboy. so thats something u might wanna think about.
Tom
Sirius has the Playboy channel too. 
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#4967 - 02/07/05 08:03 PM
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There's no Playboy on Sirius... I have it and I LOVE it!
If you like sports, get Sirius. If you like music, get XM.
- J*
I beg to differ with you green man.
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#4968 - 03/06/05 11:50 AM
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I want to make a tivo for radio...
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#4970 - 03/06/05 11:54 AM
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I want to make a tivo for radio...
XM has one, it's called a MyFi.
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#4974 - 03/06/05 09:38 PM
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Man I have some of the greatest ideas, and no capial....
Damn it Jim....
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#4977 - 03/13/06 04:57 PM
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sirius is the way to go
Starting in 2007 it will be.
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#4984 - 03/15/06 02:38 PM
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Best thing that like about satellite radio no commercials the 2 assholes i work with  hate my selection of music  ( rage against the machine -slipknot-taproot-fly leaf -white zombie rob zombie) I do all 3D Programming convert all DXF files make all 3D models cad/cam all 3D surfaces and all they do is cut your throat because they don't KNOW SHIT so i play it very load  ( got my own stereo system here) when Friday's roll around you could land a jet within a hundred feet and i would not hear it you can't get that with fm station
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#4986 - 05/14/06 07:57 PM
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The audio system is satellite capable so I'm guessing I just need to get a module installed...
It plugs into your existing radio unit and mounted out of site, no ugly head units mounted on your dash.
A little pricey but worth it.
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#4993 - 05/15/06 05:44 PM
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But then again I like new toys so I'm still considering doing it.....
I know whatcha mean. Kinda wish I'd of gotten it stock in my last car.
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#4994 - 05/15/06 07:37 PM
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Prime Rib
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Yup... and this is actually the first I've heard of allowing you to xfer to a new radio... soooo, sell you car, lose your sub. Kinda weak IMO.
Well not if you want to pay the $75 transfer fee... So you can actually use the subscription for an additional 3 vehicles when and if you go and buy them... You just transfer the sub to the new radio in the new car....
I'm now sort of hedging on getting satellite radio.... If I go to my Ford dealer to get the module kit installed for my current audio system it's going to cost me around $450 installed. Then tack on whatever subscription I decide to go with.... Seems a bit steep to me for just radio.... I have to re-think this a bit... 
Would you be interested in installing it yourself, they ain't that hard to install.
It has a central location it gets mounted to, the plugin is taped to a harness by the mounting location.
Plug that into the head unit, mount your antenna and run the antenna wire to the head unit. Done.
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#5001 - 05/24/06 10:43 AM
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#5013 - 07/18/06 11:47 PM
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Magnusson Moss verdict ...
Thats the united states..
he's in Canadia eh?
I just noticed this.
I can guarantee you he is not in Canada.
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#86344 - 04/09/07 11:46 AM
Re: Which sat radio to buy? Sirius or XM
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Prime Rib
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Don't hold your breath. XM & Sirius "merging" has about the same chance DirecTV and DishNetwork had of "merging". I have both Sirius and XM in my car as well as the wipe's, and I've already gotten a few "important notices" from both regarding the proposed deal. The fine print isn't nearly as optimistic as the main sales pitch. They seem to think that by calling this a "merger of two equals" they can get around the antitrust issues that sank the DTV/Dish deal. I doubt that's going to get very far with the regulatory powers-that-be. No matter what they call it, it's still taking two and making one, and eliminating the competition that typically keeps consumer pricing affordable......
As for which is better, the wipe prefers XM's music selections, I prefer Sirius'. The only real benefit I've noticed with having both in the same car is that there's always something playing that I want to hear. The drawback is that I rarely actually listen to the entire songs, lol. Still, they both beat FM radio hands down......
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#88739 - 05/18/07 04:12 AM
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They are getting killed now with people canceling their subs because of this suspension. I had to wait over 30 min to actually talk to someone to cancel and the lady on the phone actually told me they were overwhelmed today by people canceling because of this whole thing. Cancelling because they were only suspended? As opposed to fired outright? Or because they were suspended at all? Personally, I didn't find the bit funny at all. In fact, I was somewhat disgusted by it. But that's nothing new; I outgrew their idea of comedy when I graduated high school, and I very rarely waste any of my time listening to them now. Or Howard, for that matter. I just changed the channel. So whether or not they should have been punished for what they did isn't really an issue for me. But I could see where the advertisers that sponsor their show might have a problem with it, even though they had to know something was bound to happen sooner or later.....
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#95125 - 10/02/07 12:20 AM
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Prime Rib
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WTF dude, that's like watching a concert with the speakers muted... Or watching a porno without video....... Oh, wait, that's the playboy channel on Sirius...... 
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#96934 - 11/26/07 05:51 PM
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Prime Rib
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I just sirus hooked up over the weekend. So for I love it. Got it in the car and the hooked up to my stereo in the house. Nice choice of music and YES a big reason I got it was to listen to NASCAR races in the summer when I'm away from the tv.  .....
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#100279 - 03/26/08 02:19 PM
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#100947 - 04/26/08 04:16 PM
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Prime Rib
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So when do I get my NASCAR back?  A couple of years ago I almost bought XM so I could get the races while out town on weekends. I didn't really have the money so I waited. Sure glad I did. I've had Sirius for months now and love it. Better luck next time DE 
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