XM or Sirius????

[smokey982]

I've been looking to subscribe to satellite radio but I can't seem to make up my mind on which company to go with. I know Sirius has Nascar and Howard, but other than that, what are the major differences between the two company's? As far as the music stations go, are they basically the same but with different names?

My wife currently has XM built into her Chevrolet. So it would be cheaper to add an account to hers. But I don't mind paying for both subscriptions if Sirius is the better choice. Has anyone tried both? What do you think?

 

[Peter Parker]

You might want to look at the various polls here . Sirius won in a walk because there are more Sirius proponents here but you may see aht everyone like abouteach.

 

[raiden]

It depends on what you want to hear Howard or Opie?

http://www.xmradio.com/whatisxm/programming/xm-vs-sirius.xmc

http://buy.sirius.com/resources/sirius-vs-xm-radio.html

Its all on taste and some more channels, I hope they merge soon. Otherwise your best bet is to stick with XM since you wife has it in her car. Unless your a big howard fan.

 

[smokey982]

I'm not a Howard fan, but I love NASCAR and NFL.

What's the latest on the merge??

 

[digiblur]

I've been looking to subscribe to satellite radio but I can't seem to make up my mind on which company to go with. I know Sirius has Nascar and Howard, but other than that, what are the major differences between the two company's? As far as the music stations go, are they basically the same but with different names?

My wife currently has XM built into her Chevrolet. So it would be cheaper to add an account to hers. But I don't mind paying for both subscriptions if Sirius is the better choice. Has anyone tried both? What do you think?

Dude! You can't forget about Bubba. http://www.btls.com

 

[mbetts]

I'll be surprised if the merger goes through. It should, but politics and heavy lobbying by the National Association of Broadcasters are screwing things up. I've heard both XM and Sirius and definitely prefer Sirius. But that's just me.

 

[Peter Parker]

Most analysts feel it ill not go through. But we will see.

 

[meStevo]

If you're huge on Nascar and NFL i'm not sure XM is even competition then for what you are looking for. Sirius would be the easy winner.

 

[philhu]

Do what I do....

Buy both, install both, never have time to listen to either one

 

[HCI]

On the music side if you like more mainstream music go with Sirius. I prefer XM myself Ron and Fez 202. Its time those guys got more attention.

 

[smokey982]

Which Sirius receiver is most reliable? I like the idea of the Sportster 4, but some of the reviews I've read online have not been very good.

 

[Sirius_Rich]

The Sportster is the most popular, but the Starmate is close. I like the Starmate better because of price and I do not use the replay features.

 

[stimpson]

I have the Sportser 4. I am on my 3 rd one becuase of various issues. If this one craps out, I'll get a different model. I would suggest the starmate.

 

[smokey982]

Does the starmate have the scrolling sports scores and will it notify you when your favorite artists comes on another channel?
I also saw where one receiver (I can't remember which one) lets you see what artist are playing on other channels without changing the station. Does anyone know which one that was. I've looked at so many lately between Sirius and XM that I can't remember which one does what.

 

[digiblur]

Does the starmate have the scrolling sports scores and will it notify you when your favorite artists comes on another channel?
I also saw where one receiver (I can't remember which one) lets you see what artist are playing on other channels without changing the station. Does anyone know which one that was. I've looked at so many lately between Sirius and XM that I can't remember which one does what.

I have the Starmate Replay 3 and love it. Yes you can set your favorite artists/songs to notify you. Love that feature! I also love the pause and rewind features.

You can also set your favorite teams.

 

[smokey982]

I have the Starmate Replay 3 and love it. Yes you can set your favorite artists/songs to notify you. Love that feature! I also love the pause and rewind features.

You can also set your favorite teams.

So if that's the case, what's the difference between the Sportster and the Starmate, besides the physical size?

 

[smokey982]

Well after much research I'm now leaning toward the XM Delphi SkyFi2. Has anyone had any experience with this unit?
All of the websites I have found that sells this unit says it comes with a Cassette adapter. Is this the only way it can be used? I do not have a cassette player in my truck.

 

[digiblur]

Enjoy... I have access to both and never listen to XM.

 

[Peter Parker]

I have the SkyFi2. a good receiver. I also use the boombox. the boom box itself has a problem with ejecting but I have learned to manage it. An employee has the Inno he swears by it.

 

[smokey982]

I have the SkyFi2. a good receiver. I also use the boombox. the boom box itself has a problem with ejecting but I have learned to manage it. An employee has the Inno he swears by it.

Do you use the cassette adapter in your car?