 xm vs. sirius |
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| xm vs. sirius |
 Jan 3 2007, 12:02 PM
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 From Atlantis to Interzone Group: Global Moderators Posts: 2,512 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Somewhere in space and time Member No.: 65  |
I'm considering getting XM or Sirius for my car once my financial aid comes in. My question is: is there any difference between the services BESIDES the channels you get? (like in terms of reception, etc)
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Jan 3 2007, 01:14 PM
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 Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
i've never had either, but know several people with XM who love it. my guess is XM probably has better performance in general, as they have "HD" versions now as well as support from high end audio products (aka recievers come equipped with XM, cars come equipped with XM, etc, you don't see sirius nearly as much).
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Jan 5 2007, 09:11 AM
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 Decepticon Commander Group: Members Posts: 269 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Lubbock Member No.: 44 |
I've had Sirius for a couple years, I really like it, the only real thing that I dont like is sometimes when going under overpasses or any structure for that matter, the signal cuts out for a second or two, thats really the only gripe. I've not had XM, but I've heard its also good, but perfer the music selection on Sirius vs. XM.
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Jan 5 2007, 09:16 AM
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  Group: Agents Posts: 4,026 Joined: 23-February 06 From: lu-bok Member No.: 41 |
QUOTE (TeK @ Jan 5 2007, 09:11 AM) I've had Sirius for a couple years, I really like it, the only real thing that I dont like is sometimes when going under overpasses or any structure for that matter, the signal cuts out for a second or two, thats really the only gripe. I've not had XM, but I've heard its also good, but perfer the music selection on Sirius vs. XM. lies. there are no overpasses in lubbock. -------------------- 32-bit whore
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Jan 5 2007, 12:07 PM
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 Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 |
i wonder if it would be possible to stream custom streams or even from your own pc, media-center-style, using wimax (obviously once it becomes more popular) to the car?
edit: there, NOW this thread belongs in the Nerdery. This post has been edited by zetec: Jan 5 2007, 12:08 PM -------------------- WAIT. I'm not finished.
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Jan 5 2007, 02:14 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
i'd highly doubt that... i mean you could maybe set up your own transmitter and reciever, but i doubt you could duplicate the XM signal and get it to your car.
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Jan 5 2007, 10:35 PM
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 Amber Group: Members Posts: 533 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Birmingham, Al Member No.: 6 |
QUOTE (TeK @ Jan 5 2007, 10:11 AM) I've had Sirius for a couple years, I really like it, the only real thing that I dont like is sometimes when going under overpasses or any structure for that matter, the signal cuts out for a second or two, thats really the only gripe. I've not had XM, but I've heard its also good, but perfer the music selection on Sirius vs. XM. this happens with XM as well... LOVE LOVE LOVE my XM  I think it really just depends on what channels you prefer. |
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Jan 6 2007, 03:50 AM
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Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 |
QUOTE (impala454 @ Jan 5 2007, 02:14 PM) i'd highly doubt that... i mean you could maybe set up your own transmitter and reciever, but i doubt you could duplicate the XM signal and get it to your car. wasn't referring to the xm stream, just streaming music either from your pc or from a server, like DI.fm -------------------- WAIT. I'm not finished.
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