I Finally Got Sirius
Early B.
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I've been holding out for quite some time on getting satellite radio. I'm old enough to remember the days when TV used to be free -- you know, the era before cable television and premium channels. So the idea of paying for TV was preposterous to me. It's a similar thing with radio. However, I realized that to get to the good stuff, you gotta pay for it.
So I'm lovin' my Sirius setup in the car. I get it on-line, too (it's "free" with subscription). Great stations, clear reception, and no 'effin' commercials. Very nice sound quality, too. I bought a low end Sirius radio because I didn't need all of those useless extra features found on the more expensive models. The radio unit, installation of the antenna, and $50 prepaid card cost me $112 at BB with in-store discounts.
So I'm lovin' my Sirius setup in the car. I get it on-line, too (it's "free" with subscription). Great stations, clear reception, and no 'effin' commercials. Very nice sound quality, too. I bought a low end Sirius radio because I didn't need all of those useless extra features found on the more expensive models. The radio unit, installation of the antenna, and $50 prepaid card cost me $112 at BB with in-store discounts.
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Really comes in handy for long road trips too. Enjoy!Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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I hear ya!! My wife just bought a new Ford Fusion that came with SYNC & Sirius radio. The radio is a free service for 6 months, just long enough to hook you. We're really enjoying it & will probably get addicted to it & belly up at the 6 months period. She loves her "all Elvis" station. I'm enjoying it also."2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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I've had it for about 9 months, six of those were free with the new car. I'm going to cancel it.If...
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byesounds cool mate, where do you suppose i can get one?
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splooshWell, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all
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The greatest addition to the automobile since air conditioning.
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ive had it for almost 3 years now and wont think twice about getting rid of it. I mainly got for Howard and Bubba but enjoy it in my car and in my house for music when you dont feel like picking anything, just pick a channel and be done with it. Cant wait for them to do the Ala Carte programming.Life without music would♭
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I'm old enough to remember the days when TV used to be free -- you know, the era before cable television and premium channels. So the idea of paying for TV was preposterous to me. It's a similar thing with radio.
Just how old are you? Cable started to take off in the 50's, and it wasn't free. I know my family had it before I was born, well over 40 years ago.
But like you, I do have a problem with radio not being free, especially when it is compressed, and sounds horrible (Satellite). -
Just how old are you? Cable started to take off in the 50's, and it wasn't free. I know my family had it before I was born, well over 40 years ago.
I'm over 40, but we didn't even know cable TV existed before the late 70's. We had rabbit ears until then.HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50 LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub
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I just added Sirius to my home six weeks ago, I'm watching for a deal similar to my 77.00 per year XM deal that I've been on and renewing since 2005. Also in June I switched from cable to OTA free TV since I found out I was in a signal and channel hot spot.
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We just signed up for XM and Sirius recently. I know I'm loving my XM radio Nothing beats satellite radio.
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Glad to hear you are liking Sirius, I love it as well. It will be interesting to see exactly how the merger goes. Nonetheless, I am covered with my Sirius radio and XM is included with my Directv service, not quite as portable though. Haha// Panasonic AE8000 // Pioneer SC-57 // Polk Audio RTi A9 // Polk Audio CSiA6 //
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I love me some sirius. I have had it since Howrd Stern came over. But I listen more to other stuff now. The content on bothe services is just awesome. And the lack of commercials just makes it that much better.
Like Mute I have a Sirius in the car and Directv XM at home.
Can't wait to see what the merger will mean to us consumers.
