What is the general feeling about satalite radio? Which system seems to be better? XM or Sirrius? Thinking about getting a system and would like somr feedback.

I have XM and love it. Only time recepition cuts out is when I am under an over pass or in a parking garage.

I have the XM also and love it.....i nevr listen to the regular radio..........great that you can listen to tunes while jeepin......

Check out the programming lists on both, and see which shows you think you'd listen to more. XM FREAK here!!

I am putting in my Sirius vote. LOVE IT!!!!!

Jason

I have XM and Love it.

XM here

I believe both offer a way to listen to them online for a small fee. I would subcribe to both online, listen too them and see which you like better.

Thanks for the info. I was kinda leaning toward XM... but always nice to have some good input!

i have xm and really like it.

Ok, what is the set-up? What is the gear needed? Basically what do i need to buy?

Get a roady 2. It is a complete unit that has a built in fm modulator so it plays on your fm radio. Cost is about $130. It is complete with antenna.

I highly recommend against anything that use an fm modulator, defeats the entire purpose. XM is a digital high quality service, why make it sound like normal FM?

Then again, you might not even care about that so just ignore me :D

I went with an Alpine CD 9847, and XM Direct kit with Alpine adapter. Cost was $300 from Crutchfield.

I want in in-dash solution (or should say in-dash and glovebox as thats where most of the xtra stuff is).

Just my $.02

I'm a big fan of the XM myself. I have an in-dash Alpine unit. It rocks. :)

Thanks guys, just the stuff i was looking for! :)

Thanks guys, just the stuff i was looking for! :)
Curious to know what you pick out :)

I have an in-dash Alpine unit.

Which one did you get? I wanted the 9820 with the built in XM received but went with the 9847 so I could add on the iPod controller.

I will be picking up the roady 2 this weekend.

I will be picking up the roady 2 this weekend.
Yay! If i haven't already said it before, get the home kit!! It's worth the extra $40.

What does that do? :confused:

What does that do? :confused:
It gives you a home antenna with a base, a home power unit and a stand for your Roady2. It basically makes it so you can take it straight from your car to your living room, without having to move any wires. Plus, most living rooms don't have a cigarette lighter plug thing :D hehe

Cool! :). You are right, no lighter thingy in the house...

Something to keep in mind. A good friend is an aerospace engineer SS Loral, and he says Sirius. Also I read an article on it a while back, and Sirius has the better coverage due to the paths of their satellites.