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  1. 01-09-2006, 02:57 PM #1
    KEXPMF
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    Thinking of getting Sirius

    I haven't been posting in a while, although I check in often.

    Does anyone have any advice on Sirius satelllite radios/subscriptions?
    I'm thinking of getting this but am getting frustrated/confused with the large number of radios to choose from, the widely ranging prices that I don't understand, how exactly does it hook up to the car and what would that cost?

    The ipod buying experience was a billion times easier than this.
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  2. 01-09-2006, 05:33 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by KEXPMF
    I haven't been posting in a while, although I check in often.

    Does anyone have any advice on Sirius satelllite radios/subscriptions?
    I'm thinking of getting this but am getting frustrated/confused with the large number of radios to choose from, the widely ranging prices that I don't understand, how exactly does it hook up to the car and what would that cost?

    The ipod buying experience was a billion times easier than this.
    The difference in the ones that I know:
    -Some have a larger screen than others
    -Some have home and car docking stations, others are one or other
    Most will be hard wire and/or FM modulated but that could also be a difference

    They hook up to your car by hardwiring through an auxiliary in(best option), or sending an FM signal to an unused FM radio station. The power is usually lighter for car, or wall adaptor for home. You will need an antenna either way. Find one that will have a good mounting solution for your car or it will be a mess. Subscription and programming arre always the same for your country.
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  3. 01-09-2006, 05:34 PM #3
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    Are you set on Sirius? I can't speak for that service, but I have been hearing some pretty good things on XM since direct inputting a little $25 Roady2 to my car head unit last November. Two stations in particular, XMU and Unsigned, seem to be pretty far out front with new tunes from Rogue Wave, LCD Soundsystem, Hockey Night, Bloc Party, M.I.A,, Archer Prewitt, Aquaduct, Styrofoam, The Decemberists, Joy Zipper, etc., etc..

    If the music variety is important, you'd be wise to canvas the web for feedback on the two differnt services.
    I didn't change my mind. It changed all by itself.
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  4. 01-09-2006, 05:35 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by jasn
    Are you set on Sirius? I can't speak for that service, but I have been hearing some pretty good things on XM since direct inputting a little $25 Roady2 to my car head unit last November. Two stations in particular, XMU and Unsigned, seem to be pretty far out front with new tunes from Rogue Wave, LCD Soundsystem, Hockey Night, Bloc Party, M.I.A,, Archer Prewitt, Aquaduct, Styrofoam, The Decemberists, Joy Zipper, etc., etc..

    If the music variety is important, you'd be wise to canvas the web for feedback on the two differnt services.
    They have very similar music programs. It will probably come down to if you like Stern, NFL, or NASCAR
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  5. 01-09-2006, 11:15 PM #5
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  6. 01-10-2006, 12:23 PM #6
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    I just decided on Sirius because of BBCRadio1 (new music from the UK) the EPL (English Premier League football- I'm a Fulham supporter), and their NBA coverage. I bought the XACT XTR3CK (visor mount pnp portable) with home and car kit for about $70. I am unable to get signal in my home or at work so it looks like it is going back. It's a shame because I was REALLY looking forward to it!!

    Now listening: A Certain Trigger from Maximo Park...
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  7. 01-10-2006, 12:21 PM #7
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    The antenna has to be on an outside window for most of the indoor kits, if you haven't already tried this.
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  8. 01-10-2006, 06:27 PM #8
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    Here's an article...

    ...in the SF Chronicle from yesterday that will confuse you even more.

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  9. 01-10-2006, 08:42 PM #9
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    I also hear better things about XM however I want to listen to Howard.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KEXPMF
    My name isn't Jane.
    (That was a Jon Astley reference -- he had a one-hit wonder with "Jane's Getting Serious" -- sorry, really bad joke. That is all.)
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  11. 01-11-2006, 12:29 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dusty Chalk
    (That was a Jon Astley reference -- he had a one-hit wonder with "Jane's Getting Serious" -- sorry, really bad joke. That is all.)
    C'mon, admitt it...you own his CD
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  12. 01-11-2006, 10:41 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by 3-LockBox
    C'mon, admitt it...you own his CD
    Alright, I own both his CD's.
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  13. 01-11-2006, 11:14 AM #13
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    Question for Sirius subscribers..

    does Sirius have any stand-up comedy channels like XM?
    My old, crusty Home Theater page which is way outdated now.
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