Satellite Radio Question

[carfixer_07]

I am currently wanting to go with satellite radio but i want to know if yall can help me with which one is better?? i dont really care to much about sports i just want music and something that is commerical free.

i have some more questions about it as well:

1. is it hard to setup
2. does it go with your existing car speakers or how does it work

any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[charper1]

They are both relatively the same, so you can't go wrong either way; I am in the Sirius camp.

1. Setup? Well are you going to get a plug and Play type or hardwire?

2. Speakers? You will have nothing to do with your speakers, they are just output.

A plug and play simply is installed by you in minutes. It transmits via FM and you can tune your current radio to that FM and receive.

A hard wire is likely something you would want a pro to do for you; more time and more cost; better sound.

 

[Bijou Media]

I agree it doesn't matter. I have XM, thought there is some comercials on the popular channels. The thing I like the most about Satellite radio is the amount of choice I listen to anything from Classical, Jazz to Rock so it's the best.

 

[charper1]

"The thing I like the most about Satellite radio is the amount of choice I listen to anything from Classical, Jazz to Rock so it's the best.

Agree 110% along with being UNCENCORED!

 

[stimpson]

Sirius camp here. Have to have my Nascar, and Luv me some Classic Rewind.

 

[chicagofilms]

I've had both and prefer Sirius' music channels. They are both more or less the same though.

With the merger hopefully imminent, it won't matter which you choose anyway.

 

[Remilk]

I have XM and I love it. I know many folks love Sirius. I recommend that you do the following before you make a decision:

1. Review the channel lineups of both services to see which may serve you better.

2. Both XM and Sirius have free 3-day online trials. You listen through the internet. This gives you the opportunity to try before you buy. Though not all channels are available, you can get a good feel for each service.

Optionally, review the radio/device choices. These may also influence you, but this should be secondary.

Make a decision and go for it.

Enjoy,
Bob

 

[LER]

I've now got both XM and Sirius. The Sirius is built into my new car, and I've had an XM Roady2 that I used in my old car.

As far as the stations I listen to, the playlist (so far) seems to be similar.

I do like having it built in.

Just another opinion.

LER

 

[sobonefnet]

XM here. Love MLB. XM does offer nice portable units. Not sure if Sirius has them yet. Have had my Pioneer unit for 2 years... and have beat the hell out of it.

 

[thiggin2]

I could care less about sports so I went for the better music channels since at the time I listened to those the most. I couldn't stand O&A, but I liked The Monsters in the Morning show. The music sucked (IMO) on XM. I switched over to Sirius for the music, but when Stern and BTLS got added that made it even better. I now have my truck, wifes van ,the boat and the house all hooked up to Sirius.

 

[cybok0]

I just bought a Suzuki Grand Vitara and the radio is XM ready, but I don't want to pay $300 for the head unit(I was shocked when I realized it didn't come with it). I'm thinking about getting a Sirius radio, I was woundering if the SIRIUS Stratus Radio was a good radio?

 

[Sirius_Rich]

I think so, but you might want to read product reviews on the Circuit City and Cnet sites. I have no problem recommending the Stratus to my friends.