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.

 

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?

 

$12.95 a month. I have a bunch of road trips coming up and I am not a big CD buyer as I have hundreds now that I never listen to. It just made more sense for me this way.

 

u have any pics of that?????

 

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.

 

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.

 

does it have channels like digital cables'
"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?

 

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

 

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

 

Pics would be great!!

 

Tim, I can't wait to be "rocked"

That's exactly what I was planning on doing!

PLEASE KEEP US POSTED!

Thanks,
G

 

Perhaps I exaggerated alittle

 

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.

 

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 !!!

 

I remember when NYC had 3

Might be worth it just for that

B

 

Thanks. I am in NYC on business this week, but will post a pic when I get back.

 

Well, you can get a cheapo HU with controls, but you also have to buy the antenna and box to get it to work. For a sweet Alpine HU and the Sirius package it was close to $900.

Also, be weary of the teenagers that install at Bestbuy. Better to go to a reputable shop.

 

Well, not exactly sure yet. I know they have ESPN, ESPN news, FOX Sports...so I have listened to the game of the week etc. Not sure about the football games though. Sorry.

 

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.

 

Enough talk damn it!


Writeup, pics, writeup, pics,......

 

Tim we are still waiting to be rocked!

 

errr, I froze my rocks off doing the tweeter mod.. as soon as my rocks thaw, you'll have some goods..

 

So the quality isn't what you expected? Hmmmf.... Oh well, they only have one Trance statation and I only drive my Max about once a week so it doesn't seem worth the subscription (even though my Kenwood head has got controls for Sirrus).

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

 

Cables are a thing of the past. Get a wireless receiver... oh wait, that's what satellite radio is. My bad. Now, wireless satellite internet connections... that's where the money is at. Put that in my car (DirectWay from Directv) without a 18-24" dish on top, and I'll be set. Which makes you think... if you could mount the receiver/antenna in the back seat of the car, and put it on a traditional satellite locator system, then couldn't you travel coast-to-coase with Directv AND DirectWay? I know motorhomes do this already. Come on TimW, hook us up with a mod for that too!!!!

 

You guys obviously missed out on this deal.

 

Yes, and no!

Some dumbazz said it wasn't available anymore and I did't check back to find out it was still happening until too late.

 

WHY DIDN'T I SEE THIS??????

 

I didn't miss it. My equipment is on the way and should be here any day.

 

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.

 

same here, i have xm sat. radio. 9.99 month.

 

Sorry to bring this back to life, but any pics yet???

 

I have an xm receiver and you can see pics of it on my cardomain profile....just a simple basic add-on and I get hours and hours and hours of quality jams.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=195666