sirius or xm? im looking at sat radio and was wondering which one is prefered/ better

 

I have XM. No complaints

 

I have had XM for about a yr now and Im sick of it.. They are just like a radio station. They play the same **** over and over and over. You just have more **** to choose from. The commercials or getting out of control also. When it started it was cool (no commercials and diff music ) I recomend a MP3 changer. Play your own stuff all the time.


Peace!

 

We must be listening to different XM broadcasts. I do not experience anything like what you described.

 

how does sirius compare?

 

My opinion on this doesn't mean sh!t since I don't subscribe to either. What I'm giving you is my take on the concept.

I find satellite radio to be similar to satellite TV and cable TV. You'll have a buttload of channels but always have trouble finding something you're interested in at any given time. I have satellite AND cable TV due to the sports restrictions between them. I still can flip through hundreds of channels and not see a friggin thing I really want to watch. Thank God for DVD players.

I'm in a different boat musically since I pretty much listen to heavy metal only. I've checked both companies and they only have a couple of channels that I would even consider listenable. As such, I'm opting for an mp3 disc changer so I can hear what I want to hear when I want to hear it. So, I'm following the advice of ComptechType-S. Stick 6 or 12 discs of mp3s in your changer and set it on random.

I don't see how any radio station could compare.

Just a thought.

 

I've worked in FM radio for many years. It's junk.

1) Pay for play. The stations play crappy music because the record labels pay them to.
2) Quick rotation. Some turn-around times on songs are less than 90 minutes.
3) No requests. Requests are a scam. No station takes requests anymore.
4) Automation. You thought the jock was live? Bwahahaha, silly child.
5) Commercials. 9 minute stop sets. Need I say more?

I haven't listened to FM since I quit. XM is great.

 

I've been on XM since last summer. The only FM station I listen to now is my local NPR affiliate, which I also support. The choice was easy for me. Sirius has fewer customers, a later start, and less money. Its existence was not assured as of mid-summer, when I had my install done. XM has more subscribers and is backed by more auto manufacturers (including Honda of America)--in fact, some Acura dealers will install for you if you're willing to pay. Given that the dash of our TL is fairly complicated, a dealer is really the best way to at least guarantee that the installation won't lead to squeaks etc., or that they'll get fixed if they do happen. (in theory).

The only advantage to Sirius for me is that it has a nationwide NPR feed. I'd be able to listen to "Car Talk" anywhere in the U.S.

 

thanks for the coments !!!

 

I guess if you want a comparison, speak to those that have heard both on a regular basis. I have XM and have enjoyed it, and even found stations (like Luna for latin jazz) I didn't think I would like (try that with FM!) so in that respect it is awesome.

With that said, I primarily listen to BPM (mainstream dance) and the 80's and 90's stations. BPM tends to repeat more often than necessary but they are responsive to requests for music plan. I was surprised by the DJ chatter on the 90's station, but it is not unpleasant.

The stations I listen to do have commercials, but heck with 100 stations to flip around (and I never have flipped from one station with a commercial to another with a commercial--again, try that with FM. The commercials are very limited.

My hesitations were with (1) installation, and (2) upfront cost, but for $10 a month (think about it, that's a salad and a drink a month) I get a lot of enjoyment from it.

Sorry to make this so long!

 

im going with sirius because they have much better techno/dance stations...