Satellite Radio. XM vs Sirius - Blu-ray Forum

Slackr89 · 06-04-2008, 09:35 PM

I'm thinking about getting Satellite Radio since it'll be cheaper than buying a new deck for my car. Anyone own one and how do you like it? Kinda leaning towards XM because it has more Rock stations than Sirius.

Also anyone know when the merger will happen? because 6.99/mo is better than 12.95/mo any day

Go Blue · 06-04-2008, 10:10 PM

I went with the last option!

I am interested in both of them though. I remember hearing about them merging a while back and was waiting for that to happen before I jumped in the pool.

Slackr89 · 06-04-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by schultz

I went with the last option!

I am interested in both of them though. I remember hearing about them merging a while back and was waiting for that to happen before I jumped in the pool.

this is why im kinda on the edge right now, if the merger will happen soon, ill just wait for it to happen before i buy

inuyashalover21 · 06-04-2008, 11:52 PM

I went for sirius. I love love love sirius. NFL, hockey and the faction channel

Nicky-D · 06-05-2008, 02:01 AM

Sirius all the way. I have it and love it. My buddy has XM and most of the stations have flippin commercials! Oh, and with Sirius you get... Howard. That's reason enough to make up your mind.

Slec · 06-05-2008, 02:07 AM

Sirius is the way to go. I travel quite a bit for my job and have had the opportunity to use both (rental cars). With the exception of not getting ACC sports, I felt that Sirius had the edge on everything, so I subscribed. No regrets what-so-ever.

Beta Man · 06-05-2008, 02:11 AM

Sirius b/c of Howard, but the "Jam On" station is great!

MrKenSebben · 06-05-2008, 02:36 AM

I would have picked Sirius even if Howard was the only thing they had.

JasonR · 06-05-2008, 03:21 AM

Sirius is awesome!! Howard and commercial free awesome music!!!

Spankey · 06-05-2008, 09:55 AM

XM, Originally because of the greater depth of music, and now O&A. Howard doesn't do it for me the way he used to. I find O&A to be edgier these days.

That being said, I would wait to see if the merger is approved. It's close. As soon as that happens, see what is being offered and make the leap.

Psychonaut · 06-05-2008, 11:03 AM

Either would be a bazillion times better then standard radio but I went with Sirius because of Howard. No regrets.

Bigwayne · 06-05-2008, 11:41 AM

I have 3 Sirius subscriptions (Two cars, and a Stilletto) I love it. If you going to make a decision before the merger, I would go with Sirius.

jsteinhauer · 06-05-2008, 11:50 AM

Two years ago got my wife a Sirius for her vehicle for her birthday. She still says it's the best gift she ever got. Her 40 minute commute used to have only NPR. Now she listens to Martha Stewart radio.

Mxr5150 · 06-05-2008, 12:00 PM

I like the channels on XM better.

inuyashalover21 · 06-05-2008, 03:04 PM

which sub did you get for sirius? I bought the lifetime subscription.

savage1984 · 06-05-2008, 03:06 PM

I have XM. I have it for one reason. Baseball.

Supposedly, the two are to merge. But when that happens, hell may have frozen over... or at least Narnia.

Go Blue · 06-05-2008, 03:15 PM

I'm a big fan of British bands like the Arctic Monkeys. Do either have a station for UK bands like this?

inuyashalover21 · 06-05-2008, 03:17 PM

sirius does. its hardcore punk music. The play sex pistols and other UK punk music like the screaming weasels.

Here is a link:

http://www.sirius.com/punk

rebfandan · 06-05-2008, 03:28 PM

I was given a year of XM for a Christmas gift. Satellite radio was the best gift I ever got. But, yes, some stations on XM do have commercials. Hopefully that will be the first fix after the merger, as both company's hardware is supposed to work post-merger.

WJ007 · 06-05-2008, 03:35 PM

I got XM for Opie and Anthony and yes the rock/metal channels ROCK!!!
I love NFL but thats what directv is for. I would rather watch then listen.

My wife has Sirius for Howard and I kinda like their Hair nation channel.

If the merger goes thru your choice will be easy

If you wait you can get the best of both worlds.

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06-04-2008, 09:35 PM	#1
Slackr89 Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Edmonton, Alberta PSN: Slackr Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:2	Satellite Radio. XM vs Sirius I'm thinking about getting Satellite Radio since it'll be cheaper than buying a new deck for my car. Anyone own one and how do you like it? Kinda leaning towards XM because it has more Rock stations than Sirius. Also anyone know when the merger will happen? because 6.99/mo is better than 12.95/mo any day Last edited by Slackr89; 06-04-2008 at 09:38 PM.

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06-04-2008, 10:10 PM	#2
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	I went with the last option! I am interested in both of them though. I remember hearing about them merging a while back and was waiting for that to happen before I jumped in the pool.

06-04-2008, 11:52 PM	#4
inuyashalover21 Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I went for sirius. I love love love sirius. NFL, hockey and the faction channel

06-05-2008, 02:01 AM	#5
Nicky-D Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:MN Trading Score:1	Sirius all the way. I have it and love it. My buddy has XM and most of the stations have flippin commercials! Oh, and with Sirius you get... Howard. That's reason enough to make up your mind.

06-05-2008, 02:07 AM	#6
Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:30	Sirius is the way to go. I travel quite a bit for my job and have had the opportunity to use both (rental cars). With the exception of not getting ACC sports, I felt that Sirius had the edge on everything, so I subscribed. No regrets what-so-ever.

06-05-2008, 02:11 AM	#7
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Sirius b/c of Howard, but the "Jam On" station is great!

06-05-2008, 02:36 AM	#8
MrKenSebben Active Member Member since:Mar 2008	I would have picked Sirius even if Howard was the only thing they had.

06-05-2008, 03:21 AM	#9
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Sirius is awesome!! Howard and commercial free awesome music!!!

06-05-2008, 09:55 AM	#10
Spankey Power Member Member since:Oct 2006	XM, Originally because of the greater depth of music, and now O&A. Howard doesn't do it for me the way he used to. I find O&A to be edgier these days. That being said, I would wait to see if the merger is approved. It's close. As soon as that happens, see what is being offered and make the leap.

06-05-2008, 11:03 AM	#11
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	Either would be a bazillion times better then standard radio but I went with Sirius because of Howard. No regrets.

06-05-2008, 11:41 AM	#12
Bigwayne Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Indian Trail, NC USA 4K collection:339 Blu-ray collection:1150 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	I have 3 Sirius subscriptions (Two cars, and a Stilletto) I love it. If you going to make a decision before the merger, I would go with Sirius.

06-05-2008, 11:50 AM	#13
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	Two years ago got my wife a Sirius for her vehicle for her birthday. She still says it's the best gift she ever got. Her 40 minute commute used to have only NPR. Now she listens to Martha Stewart radio.

06-05-2008, 12:00 PM	#14
Mxr5150 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews:10	I like the channels on XM better.

06-05-2008, 03:04 PM	#15
inuyashalover21 Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	which sub did you get for sirius? I bought the lifetime subscription.

06-05-2008, 03:06 PM	#16
savage1984 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Los Angeles	I have XM. I have it for one reason. Baseball. Supposedly, the two are to merge. But when that happens, hell may have frozen over... or at least Narnia.

06-05-2008, 03:15 PM	#17
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	I'm a big fan of British bands like the Arctic Monkeys. Do either have a station for UK bands like this?

06-05-2008, 03:17 PM	#18
inuyashalover21 Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	sirius does. its hardcore punk music. The play sex pistols and other UK punk music like the screaming weasels. Here is a link: http://www.sirius.com/punk

06-05-2008, 03:28 PM	#19
rebfandan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Memphis, TN Blu-ray collection:135	I was given a year of XM for a Christmas gift. Satellite radio was the best gift I ever got. But, yes, some stations on XM do have commercials. Hopefully that will be the first fix after the merger, as both company's hardware is supposed to work post-merger.

06-05-2008, 03:35 PM	#20
WJ007 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Trading Score:6	I got XM for Opie and Anthony and yes the rock/metal channels ROCK!!! I love NFL but thats what directv is for. I would rather watch then listen. My wife has Sirius for Howard and I kinda like their Hair nation channel. If the merger goes thru your choice will be easy If you wait you can get the best of both worlds.

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