Just installed Satellite Radio
12-04-2002, 07:34 AM
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Just installed Satellite Radio
Just had the Sirius Satellite Radio installed in my 2KSE with Bose. I left the head unit in and just had it installed via FM modulation. I know, I know, you would think the sound would be bad, but it isn't. It sounds as good as my CDs in my car. I had the controller custom mounted where the sunglass holder was...looks sweet. I would recommend it to you guys...seriously. About $450 installed - including the custom mounting.
BTW, I have like 7 different rap stations - including ol' school.
BTW, I have like 7 different rap stations - including ol' school.
12-04-2002, 07:54 AM
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Re: Just installed Satellite Radio
Originally posted by Texasguy
Just had the Sirius Satellite Radio installed in my 2KSE with Bose. I left the head unit in and just had it installed via FM modulation. I know, I know, you would think the sound would be bad, but it isn't. It sounds as good as my CDs in my car. I had the controller custom mounted where the sunglass holder was...looks sweet. I would recommend it to you guys...seriously. About $450 installed - including the custom mounting.
BTW, I have like 7 different rap stations - including ol' school.
Just had the Sirius Satellite Radio installed in my 2KSE with Bose. I left the head unit in and just had it installed via FM modulation. I know, I know, you would think the sound would be bad, but it isn't. It sounds as good as my CDs in my car. I had the controller custom mounted where the sunglass holder was...looks sweet. I would recommend it to you guys...seriously. About $450 installed - including the custom mounting.
BTW, I have like 7 different rap stations - including ol' school.
12-04-2002, 08:03 AM
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Re: Re: Just installed Satellite Radio
Originally posted by T-bone
I wouldn't mind having that installed, but I don't want to drop that kind of cash right now. How much is the monthly subscription?
I wouldn't mind having that installed, but I don't want to drop that kind of cash right now. How much is the monthly subscription?
12-04-2002, 10:47 AM
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stay tuned.. I'm gonna rock your world with a CD Changer cable hack write up soon. No modulation needed if you have a trunk mounted changer..
yeah.. Siruis or XM.. definately. I've got XM. The Rhyme XL and Raw XL, good stuff... Also like the Jungle/Drum&Bass on sat channels. Never going back to FM and the ClearChannel crap.
I wish they would stop trying to sell Sat Radio on quality/clarity. People can argue that all day long.. and now with Digital FM, they wont win that arguement. They need to compare themselves to Cable TV. Like ABC (free) vs HBO (subscription) programming. Thats where sat radio rocks.
yeah.. Siruis or XM.. definately. I've got XM. The Rhyme XL and Raw XL, good stuff... Also like the Jungle/Drum&Bass on sat channels. Never going back to FM and the ClearChannel crap.
I wish they would stop trying to sell Sat Radio on quality/clarity. People can argue that all day long.. and now with Digital FM, they wont win that arguement. They need to compare themselves to Cable TV. Like ABC (free) vs HBO (subscription) programming. Thats where sat radio rocks.
12-04-2002, 11:21 AM
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Re: Just installed Satellite Radio
Originally posted by Texasguy
Just had the Sirius Satellite Radio installed in my 2KSE with Bose. I left the head unit in and just had it installed via FM modulation. I know, I know, you would think the sound would be bad, but it isn't. It sounds as good as my CDs in my car. I had the controller custom mounted where the sunglass holder was...looks sweet. I would recommend it to you guys...seriously. About $450 installed - including the custom mounting.
BTW, I have like 7 different rap stations - including ol' school.
Just had the Sirius Satellite Radio installed in my 2KSE with Bose. I left the head unit in and just had it installed via FM modulation. I know, I know, you would think the sound would be bad, but it isn't. It sounds as good as my CDs in my car. I had the controller custom mounted where the sunglass holder was...looks sweet. I would recommend it to you guys...seriously. About $450 installed - including the custom mounting.
BTW, I have like 7 different rap stations - including ol' school.
12-04-2002, 12:13 PM
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Re: Just installed Satellite Radio
Originally posted by Texasguy
Just had the Sirius Satellite Radio installed in my 2KSE with Bose. I left the head unit in and just had it installed via FM modulation. I know, I know, you would think the sound would be bad, but it isn't. It sounds as good as my CDs in my car. I had the controller custom mounted where the sunglass holder was...looks sweet. I would recommend it to you guys...seriously. About $450 installed - including the custom mounting.
BTW, I have like 7 different rap stations - including ol' school.
Just had the Sirius Satellite Radio installed in my 2KSE with Bose. I left the head unit in and just had it installed via FM modulation. I know, I know, you would think the sound would be bad, but it isn't. It sounds as good as my CDs in my car. I had the controller custom mounted where the sunglass holder was...looks sweet. I would recommend it to you guys...seriously. About $450 installed - including the custom mounting.
BTW, I have like 7 different rap stations - including ol' school.
"sounds of the seasons" (money around the holidays!)
Reggae (digital plays all Jamaican music from 60's - today, which is too broad).
what are some of the oddest and worst sat stations?
12-04-2002, 03:25 PM
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Originally posted by TimW
stay tuned.. I'm gonna rock your world with a CD Changer cable hack write up soon. No modulation needed if you have a trunk mounted changer..
stay tuned.. I'm gonna rock your world with a CD Changer cable hack write up soon. No modulation needed if you have a trunk mounted changer..
That's exactly what I was planning on doing!
PLEASE KEEP US POSTED!
Thanks,
G
12-04-2002, 06:00 PM
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I have satellite radio and it is def. worth the 13$ a month. it is even better if you listen to all kinds of music because they have so many different stations! including my personal favorite, the blues/jazz category. No im kidding, i'm only 16. To me it is a waste of stations.
12-04-2002, 06:41 PM
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Do you get Sports Radio ????
Just wondering .... ever since I moved, I can't get to see my home NBA/NFL teams play.
Does satellite radio atleast broadcast the radio version of the game ???
I would drop the 450 into it, if I can get that !!!
Does satellite radio atleast broadcast the radio version of the game ???
I would drop the 450 into it, if I can get that !!!
12-05-2002, 09:21 AM
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Re: Re: Just installed Satellite Radio
Originally posted by kronnman
That was a great idea to mount it up there. Do you have any pics of the controller mounted up there? I am considering the satellite radio for my Max and any ideas would be appreciated.
That was a great idea to mount it up there. Do you have any pics of the controller mounted up there? I am considering the satellite radio for my Max and any ideas would be appreciated.
12-05-2002, 09:23 AM
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Originally posted by jeremy96gase
450? Damn Thats how much it was for Bestbuy to install a new HU and everything else in to my car.
XM is tight. The antena looks kinda dumb, but it works
450? Damn Thats how much it was for Bestbuy to install a new HU and everything else in to my car.
XM is tight. The antena looks kinda dumb, but it works
Also, be weary of the teenagers that install at Bestbuy. Better to go to a reputable shop.
12-05-2002, 09:25 AM
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Re: Do you get Sports Radio ????
Originally posted by max2k1SE
Just wondering .... ever since I moved, I can't get to see my home NBA/NFL teams play.
Does satellite radio atleast broadcast the radio version of the game ???
I would drop the 450 into it, if I can get that !!!
Just wondering .... ever since I moved, I can't get to see my home NBA/NFL teams play.
Does satellite radio atleast broadcast the radio version of the game ???
I would drop the 450 into it, if I can get that !!!
12-05-2002, 09:28 AM
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Originally posted by TimW
check out xmradio.com
you can preview many of the stations.
btw, my antenna works great under the glass on the rear deck. very stealth
check out xmradio.com
you can preview many of the stations.
btw, my antenna works great under the glass on the rear deck. very stealth
12-05-2002, 10:47 AM
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Originally posted by Texasguy
Dang, I was told that it had to mount to something metal for reception quality. It is on my truck deck lid. I have a black car so it doesn't really look bad - plus people are always asking what it is.
Dang, I was told that it had to mount to something metal for reception quality. It is on my truck deck lid. I have a black car so it doesn't really look bad - plus people are always asking what it is.
you do.. you go to home depot and get a small metal sheet for $3. Cut it to about 8 inches by 8 inches (round edges, make it look nice). paint to match interior, affix antenna. although mine worked great before doing the metal piece.. just did it to make sure it doesnt drop out.. not that it was before tho.
you can paint the Terk. Just cant use metallic paint.
12-05-2002, 02:58 PM
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Originally posted by TimW
you do.. you go to home depot and get a small metal sheet for $3. Cut it to about 8 inches by 8 inches (round edges, make it look nice). paint to match interior, affix antenna.
although mine worked great before doing the metal piece.. just did it to make sure it doesnt drop out.. not that it was before tho.
you can paint the Terk. Just cant use metallic paint.
you do.. you go to home depot and get a small metal sheet for $3. Cut it to about 8 inches by 8 inches (round edges, make it look nice). paint to match interior, affix antenna. although mine worked great before doing the metal piece.. just did it to make sure it doesnt drop out.. not that it was before tho.
you can paint the Terk. Just cant use metallic paint.
Enough talk damn it!
Writeup, pics, writeup, pics,......
01-31-2003, 11:25 AM
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Originally posted by TimW
stay tuned.. I'm gonna rock your world with a CD Changer cable hack write up soon. No modulation needed if you have a trunk mounted changer..
yeah.. Siruis or XM.. definately. I've got XM. The Rhyme XL and Raw XL, good stuff... Also like the Jungle/Drum&Bass on sat channels. Never going back to FM and the ClearChannel crap.
I wish they would stop trying to sell Sat Radio on quality/clarity. People can argue that all day long.. and now with Digital FM, they wont win that arguement. They need to compare themselves to Cable TV. Like ABC (free) vs HBO (subscription) programming. Thats where sat radio rocks.
stay tuned.. I'm gonna rock your world with a CD Changer cable hack write up soon. No modulation needed if you have a trunk mounted changer..
yeah.. Siruis or XM.. definately. I've got XM. The Rhyme XL and Raw XL, good stuff... Also like the Jungle/Drum&Bass on sat channels. Never going back to FM and the ClearChannel crap.
I wish they would stop trying to sell Sat Radio on quality/clarity. People can argue that all day long.. and now with Digital FM, they wont win that arguement. They need to compare themselves to Cable TV. Like ABC (free) vs HBO (subscription) programming. Thats where sat radio rocks.
Internet Radio is where it's at for the house. A little OT but if you're into home theater, get an Audiotron. It will stream MP3s and Internet Radio to your home theater (displays tags and station info). Digital quality, commercial free, TONS more stations than XM or Sirrus (30 in my "Dance" category alone) and FREEEEEEE!!!!! I swear by it! Makes satelite radio look like a joke.
Now, next thing is to drag a REALLY long Cat6 cable to my Max
01-31-2003, 12:23 PM
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Originally posted by spta97
Now, next thing is to drag a REALLY long Cat6 cable to my Max
Now, next thing is to drag a REALLY long Cat6 cable to my Max
01-31-2003, 03:11 PM
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Some dumbazz said it wasn't available anymore and I did't check back to find out it was still happening until too late.
01-31-2003, 07:44 PM
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I've have XM radio since Ocotber and it is by far the best thing to happen to radio. I have the Adelphi unit with the antenna in the read deck and paid only $250 installed w/ the tape deck adapter at Circuit City. Haven't listen to regular radio since. I get a little static every now and then but not significantly noticeable. I don't really recognize any difference in sound quality, although the base is a little more profound on some stations compared to radio.
03-12-2003, 11:28 AM
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