XM vs Sirius
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Ohio
I have XM and find the music choices excellent.
The key for me, however, is that XM has MLB. I can listen to the Tigers any day, from home or the car.
So, check out the content you want, and make your decision.
The key for me, however, is that XM has MLB. I can listen to the Tigers any day, from home or the car.
So, check out the content you want, and make your decision.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Lower Lake Ca
XM in both the Vette and the truck for 5 years. I love it!! I opted to install XM-ready radio head units and then the XM components tuck in the dash, out of sight. The radio head controls the XM. Sirius probably just as good, but I too am a baseball nut-Go Giants!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Shelby Township Michigan
If you go with XM you can call and tell them you got a coupon with your new GM vehicle to get XM for a year for only $77. You don't actually need the coupon just tell them you got and they'll say OK. I just did it in April with no problem and once they merge you'll still be on the cheapest plan.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Spring, TX
Sirius! Have it in all three cars and the house. The home unit I have from Kenwood also has a car kit that I have in my Vette and wife's MDX. My daily driver Volvo has Sirius factory installed.
I never listen to the local radio anymore.
I never listen to the local radio anymore.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Don't taze me 'Bro! VA
XM for 2 years and never a single problem or issue. I have a buddy who has Sirius and I really don't see a big difference in program choices. If you can't find something you like with over 60 music channels, neither one is going to make you happy!
I have the XM Roady 2 which I switch between 3 cars. Mounted an antenna on each car and just plug into lighter or aux outlet. Roady 2 also has the song save feature which alerts you when a saved song comes on.
I'm just worried if they merge, we will ALL have to buy new radios
I have the XM Roady 2 which I switch between 3 cars. Mounted an antenna on each car and just plug into lighter or aux outlet. Roady 2 also has the song save feature which alerts you when a saved song comes on.
I'm just worried if they merge, we will ALL have to buy new radios
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: NJ
I'm an XM guy only cuz I've had it for years. Car kits for either are easy to come by- online at the xm or sirrius sites, online vendors, big box stores, etc. Here's a link to info re: the merger... http://www.xmradio.com/merger/news.xmc
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: NJ
I'm just worried if they merge, we will ALL have to buy new radios[/QUOTE]
they're saying no, existing hardware will work... http://www.xmradio.com/merger/news.xmc
[/QUOTE]they're saying no, existing hardware will work... http://www.xmradio.com/merger/news.xmc
Drifting
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From: Peoples Republik of Kalifornia Ka
Burning Brakes
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From: Long Island New York
its a matter of components, it will cost you more if you go with XM the receiver will need to be changed to a Sirius tuner if in fact the merger goes through. So that means the audio shop will have to replace the wires and receiver and that will cost hourly. I personally have Sirius and am very satisfied with the customer service. I had my car up for 2 months they were very accommodating and credit every time you stop service for any reason. They were not the smartest bunch of C.S reps.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Toms Brook Va
I have 3 Sirius recievers.
1 in the Vette,
1 that goes back and forth between my commuter car and the house,
and 1 in my girl's car.
... so you can guess my vote.
Also, like someone else said, it looks like that smaller one will fit behind your ashtray door.
1 in the Vette,
1 that goes back and forth between my commuter car and the house,
and 1 in my girl's car.
... so you can guess my vote.
Also, like someone else said, it looks like that smaller one will fit behind your ashtray door.
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2007
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After the merger both XM and Sirius receivers will still work.
The best content will be broadcasted to both.
XM and Sirius had to agree (brfore congess and the FCC) that all the systems would work after the merger takes palce.
The best content will be broadcasted to both.
XM and Sirius had to agree (brfore congess and the FCC) that all the systems would work after the merger takes palce.
Drifting
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From: Flowery Branch GA
Had both, XM sucks, too much talk talk talk, Sirius 5 the 50s, 6 the 60s 7 70s 8 the 80s daaa Sirius in my opinion is much better, have it at home in the vette & on the Harley. 
Drifting
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From: Flowery Branch GA
That ain't going to happen, PRIOR the obtaining their lic. from FCC both had to agree they would NEVER merger. FCC turned them down on merger for that reason.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: U S A
If XM and Sirius merge there will be no competition and you will no longer see deals like $77 / year (XM) or lifetime subcription for $400 (Sirius had this a couple/few years back). Regular subscription rates will rise at a faster rate and programming quality will probably suffer as there will be no need to be the 'better' satellite provider. Definitely NOT a good thing on both counts.
If the above happens I may try HD radio for the price of hardware only and no longer give satellite my hard earned money. I've heard it and the sound quality is better but the music has commercials.
IMO, XM currently is the better content provider and in the past has had the better hardware. The content differences will of course appeal to your subjective tastes in music, talk, comedy, sports, etc... so listen to them both if you can before making a decision if you don't want to wait if/when there may be a merger.
If the above happens I may try HD radio for the price of hardware only and no longer give satellite my hard earned money. I've heard it and the sound quality is better but the music has commercials.
IMO, XM currently is the better content provider and in the past has had the better hardware. The content differences will of course appeal to your subjective tastes in music, talk, comedy, sports, etc... so listen to them both if you can before making a decision if you don't want to wait if/when there may be a merger.