View Poll Results: Which SAT?
I have Sirius
105
37.23%
I have XM
59
20.92%
I want Sirius
69
24.47%
I want XM
19
6.74%
Free radio is fine for me.
30
10.64%
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SAT radio
12-08-2004, 10:22 PM
#41
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 633
I have both XM and Sirius. I have a dedicated Pioneer XM tuner in my car, and a Sportster in my house. The only thing I don't like about XM is the playlists. Most of the music channels repeat on a cycle - that is most likely Clear Channel's doing. Sirius broadcasts are not run on a loop. XM and Sirius both rock my face though!!
Oh, by the way - I just got a Delphi MyFi for $0.00 from an employee accomodation deal through my company.
Oh, by the way - I just got a Delphi MyFi for $0.00 from an employee accomodation deal through my company.
12-09-2004, 01:11 AM
#42
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 494
I just ordered a SkyFi2 pre-activated with 3 months service and the car kit for $90 tax and shipping included.
Friend gave me a promotional code.
A little off-topic: Where the hell do you guys mount these things (in a 4th gen)???
I've got a week to decide, and right now a vent is the only place that sticks out to me. I'd permanently mount it, but I really don't want to mess up my dash or any noticeable part of the interior.
Also, I would like to have the unit somewhere that passengers can see & reach it too - since they use my stereo more than I do.
OH. And I need to find out if the delphi antenna can be mounted inside the trunk or decklid - since I also cannot find a real good way to conceal the wire without kinking it or making the weatherstripping useless.
Thanks if anyone can point me in the right direction.
Friend gave me a promotional code.
A little off-topic: Where the hell do you guys mount these things (in a 4th gen)???
I've got a week to decide, and right now a vent is the only place that sticks out to me. I'd permanently mount it, but I really don't want to mess up my dash or any noticeable part of the interior.
Also, I would like to have the unit somewhere that passengers can see & reach it too - since they use my stereo more than I do.
OH. And I need to find out if the delphi antenna can be mounted inside the trunk or decklid - since I also cannot find a real good way to conceal the wire without kinking it or making the weatherstripping useless.
Thanks if anyone can point me in the right direction.
12-09-2004, 02:54 PM
#43
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 633
Originally Posted by ScarfaceTHX
Also, I would like to have the unit somewhere that passengers can see & reach it too - since they use my stereo more than I do.
OH. And I need to find out if the delphi antenna can be mounted inside the trunk or decklid - since I also cannot find a real good way to conceal the wire without kinking it or making the weatherstripping useless.
Thanks if anyone can point me in the right direction.
OH. And I need to find out if the delphi antenna can be mounted inside the trunk or decklid - since I also cannot find a real good way to conceal the wire without kinking it or making the weatherstripping useless.
Thanks if anyone can point me in the right direction.
As for the antenna, you can place it on the rear decklid and it will receive signal just fine. You can remove the fabric on the rear decklid, drop the wire below and run it up front.
12-10-2004, 10:05 AM
#44
hey i wanna get a single din unit for xm from a honda or sumthign and wire it up.. to the stock bose through one of those connectors that turn the cd changer port into a aux port...
should i do this.. cause i hate those freaking mounted units.. im a sucker for a more OEMish look.. i dont liek to see those funky colored screens etc.
should i do this.. cause i hate those freaking mounted units.. im a sucker for a more OEMish look.. i dont liek to see those funky colored screens etc.
12-14-2004, 09:10 AM
#45
Newbie - Just Registered
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1
Sirius Rocks
I love Sirius...I'm a huge NFL fan and I can listen to any game from either point of view...IE This weekend I was listening to the Jets v Steelers game, from the Jets point of view cuz I was rooting for them to win ( I'm a Pats fan and I need the Steelers to Lose)... For some unknown reason Fox and the powers that be decided to broadcast the SD v TB on the east coast? Hello?
Well the music stations rock as well and I'm counting the days till Howard is on Sirius. he is making a folder of all the skits he wants to do,but is waiting until he goes to sirius to do them!!!! Will be the best Radio EVER!!
Another thing you have to consider is they say Stern has between 12-15 million fans...and this is true...IN THE MARKETS he's in....he was in over 60 now down to 40 something...The REAL number is more like 40-50 MILLION fans...u do the math...
Does anyone know where I can buy the car Kit for my 2004 Maxima cheap, so i can use my Sat button ?
LOOK!! For those of you that are thinking about the satellite radio...well you can get it for free
goto www.sirius.com click on get sirius
and then click on sirius direct enter Promo code 035 you get a nice JVC pda style reciever and a car or home kit FREE with a one year paid subscription Type in "siriusbackstage" for the refferal ID $150 of free Equipment WooHoo!!
Good luck
Well the music stations rock as well and I'm counting the days till Howard is on Sirius. he is making a folder of all the skits he wants to do,but is waiting until he goes to sirius to do them!!!! Will be the best Radio EVER!!
Another thing you have to consider is they say Stern has between 12-15 million fans...and this is true...IN THE MARKETS he's in....he was in over 60 now down to 40 something...The REAL number is more like 40-50 MILLION fans...u do the math...
Does anyone know where I can buy the car Kit for my 2004 Maxima cheap, so i can use my Sat button ?
LOOK!! For those of you that are thinking about the satellite radio...well you can get it for free
goto www.sirius.com click on get sirius
and then click on sirius direct enter Promo code 035 you get a nice JVC pda style reciever and a car or home kit FREE with a one year paid subscription Type in "siriusbackstage" for the refferal ID $150 of free Equipment WooHoo!!
Good luck
12-30-2004, 07:45 AM
#47
Newbie - Just Registered
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 10
Anyone have any info to back up their statement that XM compresses equally across the board? I've had XM for about 6 months now and I can tell you from listening that that doesn't appear to be the case. If you tune to traffic you can tell that the peoples voices are compressed to maybe 16-24kb/sec. There's information on how XM gives more bandwidth to other channels on xmfan.com if you'd like to go look.
It seems like a wash but people on boards claim that XM has less repeats, more selection, and deep playlists. I had to make the decision 6 months ago and I demo'd sirius which seemed ok but I didn't like the repeats. At the time XM had no way of sampling their stuff but now you can get 3 days of online streaming for free to find out for yourself if you like them.
It seems like a wash but people on boards claim that XM has less repeats, more selection, and deep playlists. I had to make the decision 6 months ago and I demo'd sirius which seemed ok but I didn't like the repeats. At the time XM had no way of sampling their stuff but now you can get 3 days of online streaming for free to find out for yourself if you like them.
01-03-2005, 11:26 AM
#48
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 1,701
Just intalled my sirius radio and I am amazed at how much music I have to choose form. Wow. Its worther the $12/month. I'll never buy another CD again. Plus I have the music even out in the boonies where there are no radio stations.
01-03-2005, 04:22 PM
#49
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 171
I've been wanting XM for a long time. But there was a lot of BS behind getting the XM tuner for an Alpine HU. So I got the Sirius one because it was just one piece. And I tested it out when I drove to New Orleans...and I never played one CD. Best thing since Slice Bread!!! It is to me cause I am so tired of listening to the darn Radio stations all they do is talk, talk, talk!!!!! I love Sirius selections of music and talk stations. And they only stations, which are a few, that loop their music are the ones that play the popular music. All the other ones I haven't heard the same song yet!!!!
02-17-2005, 08:29 PM
#51
Originally Posted by NJMAX
I am Puerto Rican and have XM in my 2000 max and Sirius in my 2005 max. I listen to the Latin stations on both, however, I like the Tropical station # 92 on Sirius more than the Caliete station # 94 on XM.
03-01-2005, 06:39 PM
#52
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 207
Originally Posted by Micah95GLE
Last time I checked, XM was $2.00 less per month and was commercial-free on the music channels. I don't care about Howard Stern. Sirius is partly owned by Sony. I hate Sony. My preference is XM.
03-05-2005, 10:27 AM
#53
I finally have SIRIUS installed an oem unit off an 05. have the mini Terk on my rear deck. if i'm on thick wooded roads, it does do a seldom split sec. "skip" since it's not on my roof. these same roads cause major static for FM radio though. but last night i was in a parking garage and held a strong signal (the sides were open but there wasn't much clearance) and no interruption.
I love SIRIUS! so many stations...
I think the Max will get more miles now. gotta love my display screen showing sport scores, station #, name, song artist and title all at once 
installed an oem unit off an 05. have the mini Terk on my rear deck. if i'm on thick wooded roads, it does do a seldom split sec. "skip" since it's not on my roof. these same roads cause major static for FM radio though. but last night i was in a parking garage and held a strong signal (the sides were open but there wasn't much clearance) and no interruption.I love SIRIUS! so many stations...
I think the Max will get more miles now. gotta love my display screen showing sport scores, station #, name, song artist and title all at once
03-05-2005, 10:31 PM
#54
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 2,108
Yup...Got the official letter from XM today. Its service is goin up to $12.95. But you get the online stuff free and you get some premium channels free. Who cares really, thats why theres two. One for either of your tastes.
03-12-2005, 08:44 PM
#58
oh I'm LOVIN' the free online music streaming! hooked my PC to my Stereo system and I have SAT radio at home too! Since my tuner is integrated in my 04, which I plan to keep 4EvAr, I got the lifetime for $500 subscription. Think about it, I basically paid ahead for about 3 years worth and got free service for the life of my car!
SIRIUS =
oh and the Bass and clarity is amazing. you would swear my oem Bose unit included 10"s instead of only 8"s
SIRIUS =
oh and the Bass and clarity is amazing. you would swear my oem Bose unit included 10"s instead of only 8"s
05-21-2005, 07:25 AM
#61
Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 39
Hey MismoMax80, what kind of Sirius radio unit did u get, adn were exact did u place ur antenna.
Were would anyone say woudl be a good place to place the antenna on a 99 MAx with no sunroof. A place to conceal it but also maximize its frequency and get good reception.
Were would anyone say woudl be a good place to place the antenna on a 99 MAx with no sunroof. A place to conceal it but also maximize its frequency and get good reception.
05-24-2005, 11:08 AM
#62
Originally Posted by Javy_MaxGLE
Hey MismoMax80, what kind of Sirius radio unit did u get, adn were exact did u place ur antenna.
Were would anyone say woudl be a good place to place the antenna on a 99 MAx with no sunroof. A place to conceal it but also maximize its frequency and get good reception.
Were would anyone say woudl be a good place to place the antenna on a 99 MAx with no sunroof. A place to conceal it but also maximize its frequency and get good reception.
but I placed my antenna on my rear deck with velcro. It works well since my seats fold down and my tuner is under my rear deck. I get a minor interruption seldomly when in wooded areas. this hasn't been bad so far, but if it gets worse I will place on my roof on the rear or maybe glue it to the trunk (aluminum).
I installed the Sporster in my friend's truck. I searched for promo codes and found it for $100 on the Sirius site. It sells for up to $200 elsewhere. That's nice if you want to spend $50 more for the home adapter to get all stations inside work or home. It work well and the display scrolls. it comes with a built in FM modulator. around here there was always a little static so he got the cassette adapter at RadioShck for like $10.
06-29-2005, 08:56 PM
#69
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Jackson, MS
Posts: 20
My first post also... same request: I have an Audiovox PNP and am looking for suggestions on where to install the tuner in my new (to me) '02 SE.
And if you want, feel free to throw out comments/opinions on FM Modulators vs. direct line. I don't have the BOSE system or the "CD/CHG" button (only "CD"), so to get a direct line, I think I'd need an aftermarket head unit. Lots more $$, but it might just be a good excuse to integrate my ipod as well...
Thanks all!
And if you want, feel free to throw out comments/opinions on FM Modulators vs. direct line. I don't have the BOSE system or the "CD/CHG" button (only "CD"), so to get a direct line, I think I'd need an aftermarket head unit. Lots more $$, but it might just be a good excuse to integrate my ipod as well...
Thanks all!
07-06-2005, 08:41 PM
#70
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 17
Factory unit install
NismoMax80,
I'm interested in using the OEM unit in my 2004 Max but the dealership want $450 to install either Sirius or XM. Could you send me some information on how you installed the factory unit (tuner/adapter to buy, antenna to buy, installation instructions, etc.)? For $450, seems worth my time to see if I can install it myself. Thanks.
bar7597@yahoo.com
I'm interested in using the OEM unit in my 2004 Max but the dealership want $450 to install either Sirius or XM. Could you send me some information on how you installed the factory unit (tuner/adapter to buy, antenna to buy, installation instructions, etc.)? For $450, seems worth my time to see if I can install it myself. Thanks.
bar7597@yahoo.com
07-07-2005, 02:42 AM
#71
Newbie - Just Registered
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 3
Sportster in 98 Max with Bose
I have the SIRIUS Sportster in a 98 MAx with the Stock Bose System. It sounds great and I haven't listened to a CD since. I currently use a Cassette adapter. It sounds great, but it really makes for a unprofessional looking interior. Does any body have any information on connecting directly to the CD changer input?
Thanks
Thanks
08-04-2005, 12:39 PM
#72
Back from Hibernation
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,100
I want to throw my Sirius out the window. Just my experience that it sounds horrible/staticy, distorted, with ambient noise. Some songs/stations sound better than other at different times. I'm pretty confident I installed it correctly. Either a bad unit, or a nice stereo brings it out. Mine is hooked up through the aux inputs. The same one I use for my DVd signal, which doesn't sound crappy....
Just my one negative experience.....
Just my one negative experience.....
08-04-2005, 02:27 PM
#74
Originally Posted by Metal Maxima
Stevie, what kind of HU do you have? I know that Alpine's 1st gen sirius tuners were all bad news...
I hope my 8455 is a diff story...
08-04-2005, 02:46 PM
#75
Donating Maxima.org Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 72
Originally Posted by BBOYSTEVIE
I want to throw my Sirius out the window. Just my experience that it sounds horrible/staticy, distorted, with ambient noise. Some songs/stations sound better than other at different times. I'm pretty confident I installed it correctly. Either a bad unit, or a nice stereo brings it out. Mine is hooked up through the aux inputs. The same one I use for my DVd signal, which doesn't sound crappy....
Just my one negative experience.....
Just my one negative experience.....
10-16-2005, 04:11 PM
#77
Originally Posted by NismoMax80
Yes XM is cheaper, more customers and commercial free Music. But it has been out a lot longer than Sirius, meaning most of that audience did not have a choice when they joined. Sirius is growing faster customer, technology, and service wise than XM has. It is now offered by more auto manuacturers and is completely commercial free. It also is totally original SAT broadcasts. XM recycles some old broadcasts heard on "regular" radio. Plus Sirius sat dishes revole instead of staying static (XM) in one loaction above the earth, resulting in less dropped/faded service.
Now with exclusive rights to the NFL, NBA, NHL, and Stern, it's only going to grow faster aquiring more exclusive services.
Now with exclusive rights to the NFL, NBA, NHL, and Stern, it's only going to grow faster aquiring more exclusive services.
) they lost some repeaters and had no idea how long it would be until they got it back online. Im getting the sireeus from don when i get back and calling it a day.
10-27-2005, 06:41 AM
#79
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 342
I have sirius through my Alpine HU. I love it even though they recently dumped one of my favorite channels (Wax 42). Friend of mine drives an Escalade w/ XM...the channel selection on XM is good but not as extensive as Sirius IMHO. I NEVer lose the signal unless I am in an underground garage (and even then sometimes it still comes through) or under a heavy metal structure (like at the pump at a large gas station). I do alot of road trips to some pretty remote places where regular FM doesn't stand a chance but the SAT comes in loud and clear. I also like the fact that I can listen to Sirius online. If I had it to do all over again I would go with Sirius again.
P.S. looking at buying the stock too.....what's the current price? (lol)
P.S. looking at buying the stock too.....what's the current price? (lol)
10-30-2005, 10:44 PM
#80
quick question????
anyone have the starmate replay? or the sportster replay? im in the market for sirius and ive narrowed it down to those two models. or you recommend a certain receiver.
also if i were to purchase the home kit do i have to pay the extra $6.99 or just the $12.95 for the one receiver and be able to use it at home too?
thanks to the org for helping me make my decision.
anyone have the starmate replay? or the sportster replay? im in the market for sirius and ive narrowed it down to those two models. or you recommend a certain receiver.
also if i were to purchase the home kit do i have to pay the extra $6.99 or just the $12.95 for the one receiver and be able to use it at home too?
thanks to the org for helping me make my decision.