Satellite Radio

ace · Post by **ace** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 1:03 pm

Who has it and do you like it? Also do you think the price is to much? I just picked up the RoadyXT and am in love with it. Took it up north with me last weekend and it was nice to not search for radio stations when I was out of range. And the selection is very nice, I can always find something to listen to and love the comedy stations.
I will be using it alot in my work van which is the main reason for buying it. I drive roughly 100 miles a day in my van so I listen to radio alot.

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 7:34 pm

I have Sirius radio and I definitely like it. I think the year package if I recall was about $140 dollars or so.

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:55 pm

I have XM, factory installed, paid $60 for 1 year subscription. I let my free 3 month subscription run out, they sent me a bill for like 100+ to continue the subscription for another year. I declined, waited about a month, got an offer in the mail for previous subscribers to come in at a lower rate, so I bit

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:58 pm

XM still running some commercials?

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:36 pm

YARDofSTUF wrote:XM still running some commercials?

Don't really listen to it enough to remember, my wife listens to it more, I'll look out for it next time.

David · Post by **David** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:50 pm

YARDofSTUF wrote:XM still running some commercials?

Only on a few channels

ace · Post by **ace** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:05 pm

A couple channels do have commercials but they arent really long like regular radio, and I know you wouldnt buy it yos but its worth it to me.

I also tried the free three days trials online through sirius and xm and chose xm because of the programming. I liked it alot better than sirius but I am sure both have there good and bad.

Sava700 · Post by **Sava700** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 1:36 am

I'd go with XM than Sirus..mostly cause of the college football.

Jamie_R · Post by **Jamie_R** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:14 am

Sava700 wrote:I'd go with XM than Sirus..mostly cause of the college football.

but with Sirius you get pro football

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:53 am

As I understand it DirecTV has XM with their service now? I am bringing DirecTV back for the first time in 5 years next week.

Illini25 · Post by **Illini25** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:29 am

I have Sirius and absolutely love it! One of the best purchases I've made...honestly. You can't go wrong with either of the two companies if you ask me. 100% better than terrestrial radio!!

I have a plug and play unit. I take it out of my car and then just plug it into my boombox at work.

If you like Stern...get Sirius. His show's are better than ever! They also have his show's streaming on his site and through sirius.com. You will need to use your sirius username / pass to log in though.

Price is fine, which I pay quarterly. Best money I spend every month just about.

J-high · Post by **J-high** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 2:09 pm

I dont know about sirius as i have never used it let alone heard it. But i do love my XM! I heard it once in my bosses vehicle and was astounded by the clarity of the music didnt particularly care for the music he had it set too.

When i bought my latest car it came with XM from the factory. I thoroughly enjoy it when i am driving down the road minus the tunnels.

Illini25 · Post by **Illini25** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:16 pm

Roody wrote:I have Sirius radio and I definitely like it. I think the year package if I recall was about $140 dollars or so.

Roody,

What are your favorite channels for Sirius?

Mine are:

-Classic Rewind
-Buzzsaw
-Faction
-Sirius Hits 1
-H100
-The Pulse

Few others from time to time...depends on my mood, ect.

Bastid · Post by **Bastid** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 11:45 am

/me currently waiting on hd radio to see what thats all about...

Rivas · Post by **Rivas** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 1:24 pm

i have 40 years old radio and im happy with it

ace · Post by **ace** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:25 am

rivas wrote:i have 40 years old radio and im happy with it

Yea but I drive alot and hate regular radio so this is PERFECT for me. I cant beleive I waited so long to get it.

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:50 am

I love my local stations, so XM is useless for me. Only reason I have it is cuz it came installed from the factory.