anyone have sirius satelite radio?

explorermike94 · 11-11-2003, 06:38 PM

was just curious how it is and if it sounds good. I just picked up a kenwood head unit with satelite radio on it so I wondered if anyone has it and likes it.

Mike

izackary · 11-11-2003, 06:57 PM

i'm sure you'll find anyone who has it (and a few here do) loves it. myself, i have xm and i'm lovin it

i'm listening to sevendust and smothers brothers.

explorermike94 · 11-11-2003, 07:01 PM

im gonna install my radio tomorrow hoepfully if i get a chance that is but I cant wait to get it hooked up and try it out

izackary · 11-11-2003, 07:27 PM

are you sure it has an integrated tuner? usually you have to buy an outboard tuner and antenna (often between 2 and 3 hundred bucks). then you have to subscribe. sirius has different payment options to check out too. but it's a blast, trust me

explorermike94 · 11-11-2003, 07:54 PM

i bought the head unit, antenna , and the tuner box all in all it cost me 260 bucks with the protection plan. best buy had a deal if you buy a kenwood radio and an antenna and subscribe for a year you get the tuner for free so i thought what the heck I will try it out

izackary · 11-11-2003, 07:56 PM

awesome!! you're on your way, then! you'll love it, trust me. and welcome to the site!

blackmagic has sirius in his sirius-ly custom sport.

ask him about it. i'm sure he'll find this post sooner than later anyways

brendan · 11-11-2003, 10:32 PM

My buddy has sirius and it really makes listening to the radio enjoyable again. No fuzz, all kinds of channels to choose from. My next deck will definitely be capable in the event that I ever travel and get to listen to radio!

*jrgaylor* · 11-12-2003, 07:20 AM

I have the kenwood sirius add on tuner and antenna and really like it, I hardly ever listen to cds' now.
Joe

odxtoxic · 11-12-2003, 07:34 AM

in many ways XM is a much better company and provider....but im not going to go into fine points, ive had my xm for about 8 months

for more info visit these forums:

http://www.xmfan.com/

http://www.siriusbackstage.com/

izackary · 11-12-2003, 09:15 AM

yes they each have strong and weak points when compared to each other, but since this isn't a comparison, just enjoy!

I also second odxtopic's suggestions of sites to visit. I've visited both, and they are excellent boards to visit.

In my opinion, though, I think XM has a stronger future. They've passed the one million subscriber mark, and their stock is just going up and up and up. Sirius is still getting off the ground i think, but they have plenty of potential as well. Someone's gotta compete

Black Magic · 11-12-2003, 09:23 AM

I have Sirius Satellite Radio and LOVE IT! I have had it since it was introduced. I love the stations and the sound quality is awesome! I very rarly ever have connectivty problem. Mostly just sitting under overpasses or in parking gurages.

explorermike94 · 11-12-2003, 03:49 PM

Black Magic, I visited your site and saw how you installed your satelite reciever unit, well I noticed that your receiver has 2 antenna plugs on it but mine only has one yellow plug whats the difference in the unit you have and mine? by the way i got everything hooked up and activated I love it so far. I went from a sony head unit to a kenwood so will I notice any difference in quality or anything? thanks for your time guys,

Mike

Black Magic · 11-12-2003, 03:59 PM

Not sure what the difference is. Maybe antenna type or HU type. They could have changed too. I am really not sure?!?

izackary · 11-12-2003, 04:04 PM

i believe more and more antenna manufacturers are going to a single-connector wire rather than the dual...maybe that's it. do you have the large connector? or a smaller circular one?

explorermike94 · 11-12-2003, 04:29 PM

im pretty sure its a small circle one its a single wire maybe that explains it

izackary · 11-12-2003, 04:37 PM

yes it looks to me from crutchfield's site (*ahem*

) that your tuner in fact has the newer single connector. as long as your antenna has a matching one, you're all set!!

rgiles · 11-20-2003, 04:01 PM

I've had Sirius since June and would never consider listening to a commercial on my music channels again (sorry XM)! I now have 3 subscriptions. I'm also buying a couple for Christmas presents.

The music selection is great, the sound quality is very good and just enough DJ involvement to remind you you aren't listening to Musak or a juke box.

11-11-2003, 06:38 PM	#1
explorermike94 Wannabe Elite Explorer Indiana 94xlt Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 42 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	anyone have sirius satelite radio? was just curious how it is and if it sounds good. I just picked up a kenwood head unit with satelite radio on it so I wondered if anyone has it and likes it. Mike __________________ 1994 xlt 3in body lift, coil spacers, aal, full sound system

11-11-2003, 06:57 PM	#2
izackary Wannabe Elite Explorer AZ '06 Mazdaspeed6 GT Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,033 Vehicle Specs	i'm sure you'll find anyone who has it (and a few here do) loves it. myself, i have xm and i'm lovin it i'm listening to sevendust and smothers brothers. __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT AEM cold-air intake, HKS SSQV bypass valve, 2.5" race pipe...246/305 awhp/tq Sparkling white like a toothpaste commercial!

11-11-2003, 07:01 PM	#3
explorermike94 Wannabe Elite Explorer Indiana 94xlt Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 42 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	im gonna install my radio tomorrow hoepfully if i get a chance that is but I cant wait to get it hooked up and try it out __________________ 1994 xlt 3in body lift, coil spacers, aal, full sound system

11-11-2003, 07:27 PM	#4
izackary Wannabe Elite Explorer AZ '06 Mazdaspeed6 GT Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,033 Vehicle Specs	are you sure it has an integrated tuner? usually you have to buy an outboard tuner and antenna (often between 2 and 3 hundred bucks). then you have to subscribe. sirius has different payment options to check out too. but it's a blast, trust me __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT AEM cold-air intake, HKS SSQV bypass valve, 2.5" race pipe...246/305 awhp/tq Sparkling white like a toothpaste commercial!

11-11-2003, 07:54 PM	#5
explorermike94 Wannabe Elite Explorer Indiana 94xlt Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 42 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	i bought the head unit, antenna , and the tuner box all in all it cost me 260 bucks with the protection plan. best buy had a deal if you buy a kenwood radio and an antenna and subscribe for a year you get the tuner for free so i thought what the heck I will try it out __________________ 1994 xlt 3in body lift, coil spacers, aal, full sound system

11-11-2003, 07:56 PM	#6
izackary Wannabe Elite Explorer AZ '06 Mazdaspeed6 GT Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,033 Vehicle Specs	awesome!! you're on your way, then! you'll love it, trust me. and welcome to the site! blackmagic has sirius in his sirius-ly custom sport. ask him about it. i'm sure he'll find this post sooner than later anyways __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT AEM cold-air intake, HKS SSQV bypass valve, 2.5" race pipe...246/305 awhp/tq Sparkling white like a toothpaste commercial!

11-11-2003, 10:32 PM	#7
brendan Wannabe Elite Explorer {Home:}Iron Mountain, MI {School:}MTU Houghton, MI {Co-op:}Appleton, WI '00 XLS Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 384 Vehicle Specs	My buddy has sirius and it really makes listening to the radio enjoyable again. No fuzz, all kinds of channels to choose from. My next deck will definitely be capable in the event that I ever travel and get to listen to radio! __________________ '00 Explorer XLS... Old Clarion Deck and EQ, Rockford 400a4 and Pioneer GMX524, JL 12W1 pair, Focal 165K, JL 51/4s That's about it! Oh yeah, lifesaver V1!

11-12-2003, 07:20 AM	#8
jrgaylor Power through it! onalaska, Washington 1988 BroncoII Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,482 Vehicle Specs	I have the kenwood sirius add on tuner and antenna and really like it, I hardly ever listen to cds' now. Joe __________________ 88 BroncoII 4.0/C5/1350/1354/D44/9" 72 Bronco 302 I have a matched set of early bronco axles for sale D44 and 9" for sale PM me for price and details.

11-12-2003, 07:34 AM	#9
odxtoxic Wannabe Elite Explorer Windom, MN '00 Merc. Mounty Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 239 Vehicle Specs	in many ways XM is a much better company and provider....but im not going to go into fine points, ive had my xm for about 8 months for more info visit these forums: http://www.xmfan.com/ http://www.siriusbackstage.com/ __________________ TOXIC <-- My siggy graphic Blaupunkt San Francisco CD70 / Delphi Skyfi XM Reciever / Alpine SPR-136A R-Series 2-way Components / Alpine SPS-570A S-Series 2-way Speakers / Rockford Fosgate 301M Amp / Infinity Kappa Perfect 10.1 10" / Custom Sealed Box / Custom XM Mount / Ultra Start 4560 2-way Remote Starer with Alarm R.I.P.- '98 Limited (rolled and totaled)

11-12-2003, 09:15 AM	#10
izackary Wannabe Elite Explorer AZ '06 Mazdaspeed6 GT Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,033 Vehicle Specs	yes they each have strong and weak points when compared to each other, but since this isn't a comparison, just enjoy! I also second odxtopic's suggestions of sites to visit. I've visited both, and they are excellent boards to visit. In my opinion, though, I think XM has a stronger future. They've passed the one million subscriber mark, and their stock is just going up and up and up. Sirius is still getting off the ground i think, but they have plenty of potential as well. Someone's gotta compete __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT AEM cold-air intake, HKS SSQV bypass valve, 2.5" race pipe...246/305 awhp/tq Sparkling white like a toothpaste commercial!

11-12-2003, 09:23 AM	#11
Black Magic Moderator Emeritus St. Louis, MO Explorer Street Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 6,289 Vehicle Specs	I have Sirius Satellite Radio and LOVE IT! I have had it since it was introduced. I love the stations and the sound quality is awesome! I very rarly ever have connectivty problem. Mostly just sitting under overpasses or in parking gurages. __________________ Matt _________ 2OO1 Explorer Street Click here to see my home page... www.ExplorerStreet.com Moderator: Explorer Sport Trucks & Street Performance

11-12-2003, 03:49 PM	#12
explorermike94 Wannabe Elite Explorer Indiana 94xlt Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 42 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Black Magic, I visited your site and saw how you installed your satelite reciever unit, well I noticed that your receiver has 2 antenna plugs on it but mine only has one yellow plug whats the difference in the unit you have and mine? by the way i got everything hooked up and activated I love it so far. I went from a sony head unit to a kenwood so will I notice any difference in quality or anything? thanks for your time guys, Mike __________________ 1994 xlt 3in body lift, coil spacers, aal, full sound system

11-12-2003, 03:59 PM	#13
Black Magic Moderator Emeritus St. Louis, MO Explorer Street Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 6,289 Vehicle Specs	Not sure what the difference is. Maybe antenna type or HU type. They could have changed too. I am really not sure?!? __________________ Matt _________ 2OO1 Explorer Street Click here to see my home page... www.ExplorerStreet.com Moderator: Explorer Sport Trucks & Street Performance

11-12-2003, 04:04 PM	#14
izackary Wannabe Elite Explorer AZ '06 Mazdaspeed6 GT Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,033 Vehicle Specs	i believe more and more antenna manufacturers are going to a single-connector wire rather than the dual...maybe that's it. do you have the large connector? or a smaller circular one? __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT AEM cold-air intake, HKS SSQV bypass valve, 2.5" race pipe...246/305 awhp/tq Sparkling white like a toothpaste commercial!

11-12-2003, 04:29 PM	#15
explorermike94 Wannabe Elite Explorer Indiana 94xlt Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 42 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	im pretty sure its a small circle one its a single wire maybe that explains it __________________ 1994 xlt 3in body lift, coil spacers, aal, full sound system

11-12-2003, 04:37 PM	#16
izackary Wannabe Elite Explorer AZ '06 Mazdaspeed6 GT Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,033 Vehicle Specs	yes it looks to me from crutchfield's site (ahem ) that your tuner in fact has the newer single connector. as long as your antenna has a matching one, you're all set!! __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT AEM cold-air intake, HKS SSQV bypass valve, 2.5" race pipe...246/305 awhp/tq Sparkling white like a toothpaste commercial!

11-20-2003, 04:01 PM	#17
rgiles Wannabe Elite Explorer San Jose '91 XLT, '02 Limited V6 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 230 Vehicle Specs	I've had Sirius since June and would never consider listening to a commercial on my music channels again (sorry XM)! I now have 3 subscriptions. I'm also buying a couple for Christmas presents. The music selection is great, the sound quality is very good and just enough DJ involvement to remind you you aren't listening to Musak or a juke box. __________________ '02 Explorer Limited 4.0 V6, Perma-Cool External Transmission Filter '91 Explorer XLT (Stock, original owner, 89k miles) "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler " -- Einstein