Satellite Radio - who's got it?

ErickSaint · 10-11-2007, 08:25 PM

I think the companies are technically merged, but there is some sort of FCC thing keeping them from combining the programming. I got an email from XM quite some time ago stating this, haven't heard anything about it since.

nscarnati · 10-17-2007, 02:18 PM

SIRIUS - their talk stations are great (and I'm not just talking about Howard), and the music is great too

Have it through my Kenwood head unit (SIR-KEN1 add-on)

Exploderpilot · 10-17-2007, 03:19 PM

I have XM because i bought the handheld unit with a car kit and a home kit for less than 100 bucks. it's also an MP3 player, so i use it constantly. and wherever i am, i just stick it in the corresponding cradle and it's hooked up.

pierce79 · 10-18-2007, 06:57 PM

I see that Sirius is coming out with backseat TV, is XM doing the same?

MountainRanger · 10-19-2007, 01:50 AM

I have sirius right now. Mostly for Nascar and Bubba The Love Sponge. If Bubba doesn't re-sign with them, I am going to cancel.

gomach1 · 10-21-2007, 06:10 PM

i have the capability and am considering getting it, just dont feel like paying

Irish Explorer · 10-21-2007, 07:39 PM

I have XM for the last two months............love it......I'm hooked

aldive · 10-21-2007, 07:41 PM

I am amazed that more do not have sat radio.

**MountaineerGreen** · 10-21-2007, 07:52 PM

I have XM, listen to it all the time, once I found my favorite channel, I never turn it. No commercials is great

*frickea86* · 10-21-2007, 09:27 PM

i have xm and like it alot, although i think sirius has much better song selection.

number one pet peave, xm has commercials!!! bahhhh!!!

TheJackal · 10-21-2007, 10:08 PM

Sirius, because XM and FM sucks.

Flandry · 10-21-2007, 11:53 PM

I don't have either because I don't like the way compressed audio sounds. I don't have an MP3 player for the same reason. Though now that storage capacities are getting large enough to be useful with uncompressed audio, I'm considering one. My Alpine system will control an iPod and I've had a connection cable for one run to the center console. Admittedly, sat. radio might not be so bad in a car, given the other limitations already inherent in car audio.

calisoundmix · 10-22-2007, 03:21 AM

as for compression in sat radio, if you have a decent receiver you'll be fine. i'm a very discerning audiophile and my now 4 year old alpine h/u and tuner still sound amazing. part of this is probably due to the fact that xm spent loads more money than sirius in developing their own proprietary compression algorithms.

*gloomis* · 10-24-2007, 09:11 PM

Sirius. NASCAR.

Short and sweet.

When NASCAR was on the X, I had it. When they moved, so did I.

foamerdave · 12-08-2007, 11:05 PM

XM, Opie & Anthony the main reason I have XM. sounds real good that they will merge soon so I don't think it matter much soon

Infinity08 · 12-08-2007, 11:13 PM

Since the Sirius came with 6 months free, of course I listen. Even though it is compressed, the signal quality is leaps and bounds over FM, and there is MUCH more from which to choose (Hair Nation and Hard Attack FTW!). That said, I ordered the Sirius add-on for my new Kenwood head unit.

Donner · 12-09-2007, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by aldive

I am amazed that more do not have sat radio.

It seems like the same time pay radio started taking off, gas prices did too... and then iPods hit the automotive scene... I would say that most talk radio is still free on AM and with iPod you choose your own music and can do podcasts (80gb worth of music?) Radio was on it's way out - if it weren't for El Rushbo, Rush, "Radio, what was that like?" our grandkids would ask. And then there are those that don't feel paying for radio serves any purpose unless what you specifically want is there... none for me.

*frickea86* · 12-10-2007, 10:46 PM

Well no more XM for me, killed the subscription last week. Actually the whole family did, 3 cars total. I have it through my mom's account just because its cheaper, well they pissed her off about the bill and she said cancel it then. So now were all slowly moving over to Sirius.

Radio comes in next week!!

jordan23 · 12-11-2007, 10:24 AM

I have Sirius and I must say, it's great! I have 4 radios on my account (not all mine) so I'm only paying like $8 a month (if that).

aldive · 12-11-2007, 10:27 AM

I love my Sirius, radio not the stock. I just made a 1400 mile road trip and listened to it all the way.

View Poll Results: Satellite Radio - who's got it?
I have Sirius	35	41.18%
I have XM	28	32.94%
I have both	2	2.35%
I don't have it	20	23.53%
Voters: 85. You may not vote on this poll

10-17-2007, 02:18 PM	#22
nscarnati Wannabe Elite Explorer Baltimore, MD '98 XLT SOHC Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64 Vehicle Specs	SIRIUS - their talk stations are great (and I'm not just talking about Howard), and the music is great too Have it through my Kenwood head unit (SIR-KEN1 add-on) __________________ '98 Explorer XLT - 208k and counting... KKM Intake, Flowmaster 70 w/ 2.5" pipe, Jacobs wires, Dbl Plat Plugs, all Synthetic Fluids, Powerslot Rotors, Hawke Pads Up next: Black Magic Fan & a Tune

10-17-2007, 03:19 PM	#23
Exploderpilot Wannabe Elite Explorer Nuevo, CA (where?) 07 Titan SE Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,119 Vehicle Specs	I have XM because i bought the handheld unit with a car kit and a home kit for less than 100 bucks. it's also an MP3 player, so i use it constantly. and wherever i am, i just stick it in the corresponding cradle and it's hooked up. __________________ Member of IAVA Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Association 03 ranger (Traded in for 07 Titan) 92 blazer (The one with all the horsepower)

10-18-2007, 06:57 PM	#24
pierce79 Wannabe Elite Explorer Iraq 1997 XLT Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 17 Vehicle Specs	I see that Sirius is coming out with backseat TV, is XM doing the same? __________________ Go Huskers!!! 1997 Explorer XLT SOHC. No mods as of yet. 2006 Mercury Milan V6 Premier The wife's car

10-19-2007, 01:50 AM	#25
MountainRanger Wannabe Elite Explorer Boiling Springs, SC 2003 Custom Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 45 Vehicle Specs	I have sirius right now. Mostly for Nascar and Bubba The Love Sponge. If Bubba doesn't re-sign with them, I am going to cancel. __________________ 2003 Ford Ranger 4x4 2001 Mercury Mounaineer Front End Conversion 1997 5.0 V8 and Auto Trans Shaved and Lambo Doors Sport bed, Shaved with Caddy Tails

10-11-2007, 08:25 PM	#21
ErickSaint Wannabe Elite Explorer Milwaukee, WI '94 XLT Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 290 Vehicle Specs	I think the companies are technically merged, but there is some sort of FCC thing keeping them from combining the programming. I got an email from XM quite some time ago stating this, haven't heard anything about it since.

10-21-2007, 06:10 PM	#26
gomach1 Wannabe Elite Explorer Charlotte, NC 1995 Explorer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 139 Vehicle Specs	i have the capability and am considering getting it, just dont feel like paying __________________ FOR SALE 1995 Ford Explorer 4.0 OHV Blacked out, Euro black diamond cut lights, Pilot Fog lights, tinted tails, kenwood system, 8in underseat sub, K&N drop in filter

10-21-2007, 07:39 PM	#27
Irish Explorer Wannabe Elite Explorer NYC NY 1997 Explorer XLT Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs	I have XM for the last two months............love it......I'm hooked

10-21-2007, 07:41 PM	#28
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,270 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I am amazed that more do not have sat radio. __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(

10-21-2007, 07:52 PM	#29
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,589 Vehicle Specs	I have XM, listen to it all the time, once I found my favorite channel, I never turn it. No commercials is great __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

10-21-2007, 09:27 PM	#30
frickea86 Rust? You mean character! Pittsburgh, PA '97 XLT SOHC Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,440 Vehicle Specs	i have xm and like it alot, although i think sirius has much better song selection. number one pet peave, xm has commercials!!! bahhhh!!! __________________ Adam 4.0 SOHC Modified w/ Magnaflow Exhaust... '10 Edge Sport

10-21-2007, 10:08 PM	#31
TheJackal Wannabe Elite Explorer Mandeville, LA 1999 Explorer XL 2WD Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,067 Vehicle Specs	Sirius, because XM and FM sucks.

10-21-2007, 11:53 PM	#32
Flandry Wannabe Elite Explorer Birmingham, AL 1993 Sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 611 Vehicle Specs	I don't have either because I don't like the way compressed audio sounds. I don't have an MP3 player for the same reason. Though now that storage capacities are getting large enough to be useful with uncompressed audio, I'm considering one. My Alpine system will control an iPod and I've had a connection cable for one run to the center console. Admittedly, sat. radio might not be so bad in a car, given the other limitations already inherent in car audio.

10-22-2007, 03:21 AM	#33
calisoundmix Wannabe Elite Explorer san jose, ca '98 XLT SOHC Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 200 Vehicle Specs	as for compression in sat radio, if you have a decent receiver you'll be fine. i'm a very discerning audiophile and my now 4 year old alpine h/u and tuner still sound amazing. part of this is probably due to the fact that xm spent loads more money than sirius in developing their own proprietary compression algorithms. __________________ 1998 Ford Explorer XLT V6 SOHC 2WD - 152,000 Miles JL Audio/Alpine Audiophile System

10-24-2007, 09:11 PM	#34
gloomis Elite Explorer Camden, AR ‘94 EB & '94 Limited Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 144 Vehicle Specs	Sirius. NASCAR. Short and sweet. When NASCAR was on the X, I had it. When they moved, so did I.

12-08-2007, 11:05 PM	#35
foamerdave Wannabe Elite Explorer quakertown pa 97 5.0 awd EB Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 30 Vehicle Specs	XM, Opie & Anthony the main reason I have XM. sounds real good that they will merge soon so I don't think it matter much soon

12-08-2007, 11:13 PM	#36
Infinity08 Wannabe Elite Explorer Charlestown, IN '08 Sport Trac LTD Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 555 Vehicle Specs	Since the Sirius came with 6 months free, of course I listen. Even though it is compressed, the signal quality is leaps and bounds over FM, and there is MUCH more from which to choose (Hair Nation and Hard Attack FTW!). That said, I ordered the Sirius add-on for my new Kenwood head unit. __________________ 2002 Mounty 4.6 AWD stock

12-10-2007, 10:46 PM	#38
frickea86 Rust? You mean character! Pittsburgh, PA '97 XLT SOHC Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,440 Vehicle Specs	Well no more XM for me, killed the subscription last week. Actually the whole family did, 3 cars total. I have it through my mom's account just because its cheaper, well they pissed her off about the bill and she said cancel it then. So now were all slowly moving over to Sirius. Radio comes in next week!! __________________ Adam 4.0 SOHC Modified w/ Magnaflow Exhaust... '10 Edge Sport

12-11-2007, 10:24 AM	#39
jordan23 Wannabe Elite Explorer Madison, WI 2001 Explorer Sport 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 571 Vehicle Specs	I have Sirius and I must say, it's great! I have 4 radios on my account (not all mine) so I'm only paying like $8 a month (if that). __________________ 01 Black Sport...TT...AAL...Warrior...Rancho 5000...MAC Intake...Magnaflow...EE antisway...Westin Safari and sidesteps...Hella...Pilot...HU: Kenwood touchscreen/Nav/5.1/Sirius...Kappas...DD...Viper 791XV...tinted 30% in front Last edited by jordan23; 12-11-2007 at 10:25 AM. Reason: added comments

12-11-2007, 10:27 AM	#40
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,270 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I love my Sirius, radio not the stock. I just made a 1400 mile road trip and listened to it all the way. __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(