Changed to Sirius
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Genoa Nevada
Changed to Sirius
I had intended to dump XM for some time and today I finally did it. It started with my call to XM as they had "discontinued" my service. I was using the paid up portion from the original owner of the car and it has expired.
The people at XM are as bad as the music they play. Perhaps they "pipe in" their music which in turn puts them in an altered state. I asked if they are going to grant a discount (I have 3 other cars on Sirius) since they have merged the two company's. The all but told me to pi-- off.
So, I called our local car stereo store and as luck would have it, they had 1 SIR GM unit left. I headed over after I hung up, paid slightly too much, and was out in 40 minutes.
They located the Sirius antenna in the channel on the left side of my coupes back glass, in clear site with the glass open, out of site with it closed.
Now the best part, the quality of the Bose system
has improved so much it's as though I replaced the entire stereo. I actually had to back off the bass because of the improved quality. I am convinced that my disappointment with the Bose system can be primarily attributed to the unacceptable tinny XM sound.
I could not be more pleased with this "mod" if any of you have been on the fence on this do it, you will have no regrets.
The people at XM are as bad as the music they play. Perhaps they "pipe in" their music which in turn puts them in an altered state. I asked if they are going to grant a discount (I have 3 other cars on Sirius) since they have merged the two company's. The all but told me to pi-- off.
So, I called our local car stereo store and as luck would have it, they had 1 SIR GM unit left. I headed over after I hung up, paid slightly too much, and was out in 40 minutes.
They located the Sirius antenna in the channel on the left side of my coupes back glass, in clear site with the glass open, out of site with it closed.
Now the best part, the quality of the Bose system
has improved so much it's as though I replaced the entire stereo. I actually had to back off the bass because of the improved quality. I am convinced that my disappointment with the Bose system can be primarily attributed to the unacceptable tinny XM sound.I could not be more pleased with this "mod" if any of you have been on the fence on this do it, you will have no regrets.
Racer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 333
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From: Stillwater MN
St. Jude Donor '09
Totally!!!!!!!I also swapped out my XM for Sirius and couldn't be happier. I thought it was just in my mind .. but, after the swap, I noticed that I had to back off on the bass too.
Thanks for sharing.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 3,644
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From: South of Boston MA
Aren't these two companies becoming one? Anyway, I'm using up the free 30-day trial period and so far, the reception is pretty bad. Not sure what the car ('08 coupe) should have for an antenna but I have a black bar on the inside top of the windshield.
I've already got one call from XM trying to set up an account and offering me another three months of service for $20.95. I declined.
I've already got one call from XM trying to set up an account and offering me another three months of service for $20.95. I declined.
