POLL: Do you have (or want) satelite radio?

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Lifer
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I don't drive enough for it to be worth it for me, but would consider it if I commuted. I bike to work. :)

Rob
 

Lifer

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Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN
could some please explain the benefits on Sattelite Radio to me?

crystal clear, hifi/cd quality music, anywhere across the nation, no commercials.

downside? monthly subscription fee.

Originally posted by: Entity
I don't drive enough for it to be worth it for me, but would consider it if I commuted. I bike to work. :)

Rob

it's not just for cars. they have detachable units for your home.
 

Entity

Lifer
Oct 11, 1999
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Originally posted by: Lifer
Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN
could some please explain the benefits on Sattelite Radio to me?

crystal clear, hifi/cd quality music, anywhere across the nation, no commercials.

downside? monthly subscription fee.

Originally posted by: Entity
I don't drive enough for it to be worth it for me, but would consider it if I commuted. I bike to work. :)

Rob

it's not just for cars. they have detachable units for your home.
Yeah, I know, but I don't listen to radio at home. Isn't Sirius commercial free, but XM isn't?

Rob
 

mAdD INDIAN

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Originally posted by: Lifer
Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN
could some please explain the benefits on Sattelite Radio to me?

crystal clear, hifi/cd quality music, anywhere across the nation, no commercials.

downside? monthly subscription fee.

Originally posted by: Entity
I don't drive enough for it to be worth it for me, but would consider it if I commuted. I bike to work. :)

Rob

it's not just for cars. they have detachable units for your home.


So its kinda like those digital audio stations u get with satelltite tv or digital cable?? Why not just use audio CDs or MP3s instead?
 

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Lifer
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Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN


So its kinda like those digital audio stations u get with satelltite tv or digital cable?? Why not just use audio CDs or MP3s instead?

Yeah, kinda like those digital audio stations. You get a better selection from radio than you would from CDs (unless you've got a ton of money), and you'll only get as good of a selection with MP3s if you don't have certain moral scruples. :)

Rob
 

Thegonagle

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Wow, another thing to pay monthly for. I'm not going to do it. Maybe I would if I was a truck-driver, but otherwise, no.
 
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I have XM and it freaking rocks.

The "XM has commericals, it sux" concept is a joke. I have had it since last Saturday and have heard a whopping 3 commercials after about 25 hours of listening. The commercials are really short, and only a few stations have them. This obviously excludes shows that have their own commericals like Mike Regan, CNN, Fox, etc.

I love channel 150, the only thing I listen to now. XM Comedy. Uncut bits from comedians stand up acts. Holy crap, that's how I'm going to die. I've been doubled over laughing and unable to see the road on more than a few occasions. Too damn funny. Rodney Carrington is the master of comedy.

Well worth the $10 a month to me.
 

BurnItDwn

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Oct 10, 1999
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no, not unless they had 1 channel of 24x7 death metal, 1 channel of 24x7 black metal, 1 channel of 24x7 power metal, 1 channel of 24x7 doom metal, 1 channel of 24x7 thrash metal and 1 channel 24x7 of stoner rock. The so called "metal" channels on the radio play nu-crap which has overly simplified guitar and crappy vocals. and does not resemble metal in any way, shape, or form.
 

KingNothing

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Originally posted by: BurnItDwn
no, not unless they had 1 channel of 24x7 death metal, 1 channel of 24x7 black metal, 1 channel of 24x7 power metal, 1 channel of 24x7 doom metal, 1 channel of 24x7 thrash metal and 1 channel 24x7 of stoner rock. The so called "metal" channels on the radio play nu-crap which has overly simplified guitar and crappy vocals. and does not resemble metal in any way, shape, or form.

That's a lot of metal.
 

EvilYoda

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Apr 1, 2001
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I currently don't have it, but might subscribe when I have a steady income...it'd be nice to have, I suppose, and I always enjoy having the nicest of toys, but another monthly charge is the last thing I need right now.
 

tokamak

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i don't have it but it seems kinda cool. i would like to be able to listen to something other than my cd's over and over again, but most FM radio stations in this part of the country suck. i might take a look at it once i get out of school and actually start driving my car regularly and have a steady income.
 

Freejack2

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Kenwood Sirius Satellite Radio Tuner - $129.99
Car docking kit - $69.99
Installation - $35 or so.
Adapter to convert cd changer to line in on car stereo - $25
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$259.98 + tax

The equipment isn't cheap. I might think twice though if that deal was say $300 including 1 year of service.

Edit: Spelling error.
 

Chaotic42

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Jun 15, 2001
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No, and I don't plan to. I work at a local station and I don't need to support that crap. Who the hell would pay for radio anyway?
 

rudeguy

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Originally posted by: Freejack2
Kenwood Sirius Satellite Radio Tuner - $129.99
Car docking kit - $69.99
Installation - $35 or so.
Adapter to convert cd changer to line in on car stereo - $25
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$259.98 + tax

The equipment isn't cheap. I might think twice though if that deal was say $300 including 1 year of service.

Edit: Spelling error.

ummm.....

xm satelite tuner - $0.00
Installation - varies on car, usually $35.00
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free if you do it yourself

channel 150 rocks, you will be laughing your butt off going down the road!