View Full Version : Sirius Satellite Radio Worth It?
minibronco
09-01-2005, 07:59 AM
I need some help and guidance from existing Sirius Satellite radio owners. I already have a receiver, but I want to know if the $12.95 monthly fee is worth it.
I did a lot of research and all the marketing gimmick sounds good (no static, commercial-free, lively DJ's) and I see that there's good Bronco's coverage. Since I live in Los Angeles and it's hard to see all the games without going to the bars all the time, the home and away stations might help me.
Any opinions?
Rulon Velvet Jones
09-01-2005, 08:00 AM
I've got it.
You should,too.
The answer is 'yes'. Move on.
-Slap-
09-01-2005, 08:01 AM
Why is it better than XM?
ak1971
09-01-2005, 08:03 AM
I have Sirius and I love it.
Billy Clyde Puckett
09-01-2005, 08:06 AM
Why is it better than XM?
It is all about content. Their federal licenses mandate that they need to have a common chipset by late this year so that you could use the same hardware for both and switch back and forth. That deadline will get extended.
Why is it better than XM?
The Wisdom Channel
Yes. XM does not have the NFL (Most obvious reason). I spend a lot of time in my car for business travel and there's nothing like listening to the same station as you drive across an entire state. It siriusly rocks. Oh, and you can tune in most of the stations on your home computer over the internet once you have an account. Makes it easy to listen indoors.
i4jelway7
09-01-2005, 08:46 AM
personally I've had it since christmas and hardly ever use it, I have the adaptor for the home & car but I've never even got the one for the car installed... If I listen to the radio it's usually only on the way to work in the morning and I like to listen to the local radio show, then when I get in to work I like to listen to Lex & Terry on the feed from www.wzzr.com ... so for me it's not worth it... I usually only listen in the house if there are Broncos preseason games on, other than that it only gets turned on when I'm cleaning or doing stuff around the house..
Meck77
09-01-2005, 08:51 AM
My radio reception sucks in of1. I was thinking about adding a Sirius also. Does it work everywhere or will it not work in the plains of Kansas and other worthless spots in America.
i4jelway7
09-01-2005, 08:55 AM
My radio reception sucks in of1. I was thinking about addding a Sirius also. Does it work everywhere or will it not work in the planes of Kansas and other worthless spots in America.
since I don't have it installed in the car I can only tell you about the home docking station, it picks up ok, but it seems the satellites rotate and I lose the signal often and have to move the antenna around every 30 mins or so to find the satellites again.. it can be a pain in the ass
Nuggets4
09-01-2005, 08:58 AM
Why is it better than XM?
It's not. Give me XM 54 Lucy any day of the week. Honestly, it just depends on your tastes. XM has a little more rock than Sirius, but Sirius has better pop/hip hop stations from what I've heard. I can't stand listening to football on the radio (just not the same) so that's not a selling point for me either.
My radio reception sucks in of1. I was thinking about addding a Sirius also. Does it work everywhere or will it not work in the planes of Kansas and other worthless spots in America.
My XM radio does not give out in the state of Colorado except at teh midway point of Eisenhower tunnel.
Taco John
09-01-2005, 09:13 AM
Why is it better than XM?
Because I own stock in it... :)
Hogan11
09-01-2005, 09:17 AM
24 hours of Little Steven's Underground Garage makes it worth it.
Dr. Broncenstein
09-01-2005, 09:42 AM
NFL coverage... perfect reception no matter where you are...
GSRelyea
09-01-2005, 09:44 AM
HOWARD STERN 1/1/06 that is why it is worth it.
Billy Clyde Puckett
09-01-2005, 09:45 AM
My radio reception sucks in of1. I was thinking about adding a Sirius also. Does it work everywhere or will it not work in the plains of Kansas and other worthless spots in America.
Just be sure to have someone who knows what they are doing install the radio. I guess they are more touchy than a regular radio.
You should not have to move the antenna on a stationary unit once it is set. Point it toward North Dakota is what their VP told me. The coverage should hit all of US except parts of northern alaska and Hawaii. Should also get proper reception in southern Canada, Mexico, Central America and most of South America. The Satellites are not in a stationary orbit like weather or GPS satellites, but has an eliptical orbit theat makes a figure eight over the western hemisphere.
TheReverend
09-01-2005, 10:03 AM
Yes buy Siri and make me money.
GoHAM
09-01-2005, 10:09 AM
I bought mine in April and I love it. Of course I only get three radio stations over the air where I live so I have a bit of a skewed perception. The NFL Radio is what I listen to most of the time. The music stations are okay, but they have playlists just like every other radio station and you wind up hearing the same songs over and over again. At least there is a wide selection of channels to change to if you want to hear a different song.
For me it's worth the yearly subscription fee.
Rulon Velvet Jones
09-01-2005, 12:27 PM
Has that stock even budged in the past year? It's been hovering between $6-$7 for some time now. XM is at $34. Hmmmm...
GSRelyea
09-01-2005, 12:35 PM
Has that stock even budged in the past year? It's been hovering between $6-$7 for some time now. XM is at $34. Hmmmm...
It hasn't moved in a while, I got in on 6/28/04 at $3.08. Hopefully there will be a decent jump in the upcoming holiday season and after Stern starts up. Highly doubt it will ever touch the $34 mark, but it would be nice.
Meck77
09-01-2005, 12:36 PM
It's a two horse race. Personally I wouldn't invest in one or the other. I would hedge myself and buy some of both. One of them is going to pop.
http://www.thestreet.com/_yahoo/tech/scottmoritz/10240720.html?cm_ven=YAHOO&cm_cat=FREE&cm_ite=NA
GSRelyea
09-01-2005, 12:41 PM
It's a two horse race. Personally I wouldn't invest in one or the other. I would hedge myself and buy some of both. One of them is going to pop.
http://www.thestreet.com/_yahoo/tech/scottmoritz/10240720.html?cm_ven=YAHOO&cm_cat=FREE&cm_ite=NA
Got in on XMSR 12/17/03 at $22.92 but it is alot easier to buy at $3 than $22 so needless to say I have more Sirus. I don't think Satelite radio will become a common thing, and XM seems to be offered in a lot more in new cars than Sirius is.
BMF Bronco
09-01-2005, 12:59 PM
Hell yeah it's worth it, I have had mine for over a year now and I have not listened to the "radio" since, nor have I bought a CD, investment paid right there! If you buy the entire year you only have to pay for 10 months or something like that, better value.
TheReverend
09-01-2005, 02:16 PM
Got in on XMSR 12/17/03 at $22.92 but it is alot easier to buy at $3 than $22 so needless to say I have more Sirus. I don't think Satelite radio will become a common thing, and XM seems to be offered in a lot more in new cars than Sirius is.
Thats an uniformed statement. Sirius is dominating the automobile contract industry and in 2006 will be rolling factory installed in just about everything but Hyundai.
TheReverend
09-01-2005, 02:18 PM
Has that stock even budged in the past year? It's been hovering between $6-$7 for some time now. XM is at $34. Hmmmm...
This time last year it was 3.80, right now it hovers around 7. When the Christmas/Football/Howard Stern pop comes, uninformed investors will send the price flying to 15-20 pts... thats when you dump. Go to Yahoo Finance and follow everyday... when the insiders get out, you get out.
Spider
09-01-2005, 02:18 PM
I need some help and guidance from existing Sirius Satellite radio owners. I already have a receiver, but I want to know if the $12.95 monthly fee is worth it.
I did a lot of research and all the marketing gimmick sounds good (no static, commercial-free, lively DJ's) and I see that there's good Bronco's coverage. Since I live in Los Angeles and it's hard to see all the games without going to the bars all the time, the home and away stations might help me.
Any opinions?
Hell yes Sirius is worth it . the NFL Channel alone is nice ....... Raw Dog comedy will leave you in stitches .......
BMF Bronco
09-01-2005, 02:34 PM
I bought mine in April and I love it. Of course I only get three radio stations over the air where I live so I have a bit of a skewed perception. The NFL Radio is what I listen to most of the time. The music stations are okay, but they have playlists just like every other radio station and you wind up hearing the same songs over and over again. At least there is a wide selection of channels to change to if you want to hear a different song.
For me it's worth the yearly subscription fee.
Nice AV! That's the PJ cover isn't it?
BMF Bronco
09-01-2005, 02:35 PM
two words, MITCH HEDBERG!
Billy Clyde Puckett
09-01-2005, 03:29 PM
Thats an uniformed statement. Sirius is dominating the automobile contract industry and in 2006 will be rolling factory installed in just about everything but Hyundai.
No No - Sirius does not have a contract with GM or Honda.
BMF Bronco
09-01-2005, 03:44 PM
I think XM is with GM
Ray Finkle
09-01-2005, 05:22 PM
I own a butt load of Sirus stock (bought it at @ 3.00 and then some more @ 5.30) but think that XM is better. You can get both on your computer if you have a subscription but the XM interface is better. Can't go wrong with either but as of right now, I prefer XM.....
ant1999e
09-01-2005, 06:32 PM
My radio reception sucks in of1. I was thinking about adding a Sirius also. Does it work everywhere or will it not work in the plains of Kansas and other worthless spots in America.
It works everywhere except in tunnels. I live in miserable Kansas and it works fine. I don't listen to FM radio anymore. NFL channel is awsome. Nonstop football all year round. Somehow they can keep talking about it and keep you interested. I highly recommend sirius.
ant1999e
09-01-2005, 06:35 PM
since I don't have it installed in the car I can only tell you about the home docking station, it picks up ok, but it seems the satellites rotate and I lose the signal often and have to move the antenna around every 30 mins or so to find the satellites again.. it can be a pain in the ass
It is a little difficult inside, but once you find the right spot it works.
TheReverend
09-01-2005, 07:04 PM
I own a butt load of Sirus stock (bought it at @ 3.00 and then some more @ 5.30) but think that XM is better. You can get both on your computer if you have a subscription but the XM interface is better. Can't go wrong with either but as of right now, I prefer XM.....
So you care more about technology than content?
Nuggets4
09-01-2005, 07:44 PM
So you care more about technology than content?
What content? If you can listen to NFL games on the radio, go with Sirius then. Personally, I have to watch it, listening doesn't do it for me. Howard Stern? Please. I can get fart jokes anywhere. Most overrated show since "Friends" went off the air.
For those that want to check out XM with an open mind, check out XMTestDrive.com. You can find out which stations play your favorite bands. You can get station suggestions. It's good stuff.
Kaylore
09-01-2005, 07:52 PM
This thread is also in the wrong forum.
Billy Clyde Puckett
09-01-2005, 07:53 PM
What content? If you can listen to NFL games on the radio, go with Sirius then. Personally, I have to watch it, listening doesn't do it for me. Howard Stern? Please. I can get fart jokes anywhere. Most overrated show since "Friends" went off the air.
For those that want to check out XM with an open mind, check out XMTestDrive.com. You can find out which stations play your favorite bands. You can get station suggestions. It's good stuff.
and all along I had you figured for a Martha fan. :)
El Guapo
09-01-2005, 07:55 PM
Ive owned both.. and sirius kicks some serious butt. The NFL channel alone I could listen too for hours at a time.
minibronco
09-01-2005, 08:01 PM
This thread is also in the wrong forum.
Thank you much.
Nuggets4
09-01-2005, 08:20 PM
This thread is also in the wrong forum.
Thank you much.
Wait, didn't you start the thread?
It is a little difficult inside, but once you find the right spot it works.
I have Sirius in my house and in my car in Cabo and enjoy perfect reception always.
Though I use my I Pod more and more.
Ray Finkle
09-02-2005, 03:29 AM
So you care more about technology than content?
if you have both to listen to music, XM is better....now if you bought it for Football/Stern, I think Sirus is better even though XM has Opie and Anthony....
minibronco
09-02-2005, 05:21 AM
Wait, didn't you start the thread?
yeah. i meant i'm sorry :vermeil:
GSRelyea
09-02-2005, 06:01 AM
No No - Sirius does not have a contract with GM or Honda.
THANK YOU
It is a little difficult inside, but once you find the right spot it works.
What does this have to do with radio.
Nuggets4
09-02-2005, 09:59 AM
yeah. i meant i'm sorry :vermeil:
Gotcha. I was just really confused.
ant1999e
09-02-2005, 10:03 AM
What does this have to do with radio.
You have a dirty mind. tsk tsk Shame on you.
broncobum6162
09-04-2005, 08:58 AM
My radio reception sucks in of1. I was thinking about adding a Sirius also. Does it work everywhere or will it not work in the plains of Kansas and other worthless spots in America.
Hey Meck,
It works everywhere, I just got mine the other week and love it. I got Sirius because of the NFL coverage. There is one channel devoted to NFL coverage and at least 4-5 others that have tons of NFL coverage from time to time. Plus you can listen to every NFL game. I've heard some college games too even tho they don't promote the College game. The only place I've heard where coverage is bad is in Southern FL because of the Satellite angle and that was withe XM satellite. Siriously.... Sirius rocks.
Looking forward to seeing you in Denver on the 24th.
Ken
slatimer
09-04-2005, 09:22 AM
I have it and love it...If you like 80s hair bands...Hair nation 23 is the best
NFL Channel, all NFL Games, NBA games, HairNation, Shade45, RawComedy.
Also you can listen online at work with internet connection. All you need is you account number. So now worries with not getting a signal in doors in an office.
Well worth the price of $12.95.
I need some help and guidance from existing Sirius Satellite radio owners. I already have a receiver, but I want to know if the $12.95 monthly fee is worth it.
I did a lot of research and all the marketing gimmick sounds good (no static, commercial-free, lively DJ's) and I see that there's good Bronco's coverage. Since I live in Los Angeles and it's hard to see all the games without going to the bars all the time, the home and away stations might help me.
Any opinions?
I've had sirius radio for 2 years and I couldn't be more satisfied. The coverage of the nfl is excellent, you get both broadcasts the home team and the away team on different channels. Plus, you get the nfl channel which starts at 7am CST and goes with live call in shows untill 6pm CST and then nfl total access goes untill 7pmCST. Then they replay the programs over again for the second and third shifts. All the music channels are commercial free, most have live DJ's. The comedy and news channels are pretty good, but some of the syndicated channels do have commercials. Weather channel and traffic channels are nice, all channels are digital quality with absolutely no static. Final Grade A- I travel a lot and I couldn't live without mine.