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i got 3 months free on seriusxm when i bought my new to me car recently...
anyone with experience listening to it?
just curious what your thoughts on it might be.
anyone with experience listening to it?
just curious what your thoughts on it might be.
Kenj8246
Well-known
The best thing is: it's a LOT of radio. The worst thing is: it's a LOT of radio.
it works. If you end up signing up, say 'no' to their sales teams several times and you'll end up getting a much better deal.
css9450
Veteran
Pick a channel, any channel, and you'll find it terribly repetitive.
If that's a problem, the only solution I could think of is to listen to as many channels as you can.
If that's a problem, the only solution I could think of is to listen to as many channels as you can.
CVickery
Established
Like it...particularly the (almost) lack of commercials. Set up different presets for different styles of music to suit the mood. Still on the fence though, if it's worth the $$
Chuck Albertson
Well-known
Worth it for the BBC World Service.
Mackinaw
Think Different
It can be great, especially if you send a lot of time in your vehicle. I find it especially useful on long trips.
That being said, I doubt I’ll renew my subscription next year. I'm thinking I can get by just fine with all the music that is stored on my phone.
Jim B.
That being said, I doubt I’ll renew my subscription next year. I'm thinking I can get by just fine with all the music that is stored on my phone.
Jim B.
jszokoli
Well-known
Sirius is without a doubt the most over-compressed audio you will ever hear. It's painful to my ears.
And the catch, often other services are delivered via Sirius, traffic for the navigation system, etc...
Joe
And the catch, often other services are delivered via Sirius, traffic for the navigation system, etc...
Joe
Thardy
Veteran
I have it in my cars. Like it so much I added it to my home audio system. There are so many stations/genre I think there is something for everyone.
taemo
eat sleep shoot
i listen to it when im editing pictures from the web browser
i don't have it on my car but i linked my account to a portable siriusxm player that my sister gave to me as i figured it would be more versatile as i can use it on any cars or while im going for a walk or riding my bike.
i don't have it on my car but i linked my account to a portable siriusxm player that my sister gave to me as i figured it would be more versatile as i can use it on any cars or while im going for a walk or riding my bike.
marcr1230
Well-known
It is great when you drive out west, it is over compressed.
if you threaten to cancel every time you are up for renewal - they often will give you a special rate, essentially indefinitely.
if you threaten to cancel every time you are up for renewal - they often will give you a special rate, essentially indefinitely.
We have had free introductory use of SiriusXM twice in new vehicles in the past few years, but have chosen not to subscribe. I don't recall any contact with sales agents to renew. I used to listen to radio while driving, not any more. I guess it may relate to my serious hearing loss that merges all sound sources into one mushy mess... I cannot ignore some sound sources while concentrating on one. So the radio is simply distracting. But, traffic radio can be useful when heading into a metro area.
Tim Murphy
Well-known
SiriusXM
SiriusXM
This is the correct answer. If you listen to commercial radio on the East Coast you know that the commercials are the prime message in the programming.
I switched my daily driver to Sirius the moment my trial expired. I have since bought another vehicle that came with a trial and set that up to convert when it expires.
They doubled the price for my first vehicle when it came time to renew. I complained and they set up both vehicles for less than the price they wanted for the first one's renewal.
It's not cheap, but for $ 20.00 a month I can listen to what I want to listen to all the time, and anything is better than the crap they have here in Central PA.
I've got the Dead 24/7/365 in two cars so I'm all set.
Regards,
Tim Murphy
SiriusXM
This is the correct answer. If you listen to commercial radio on the East Coast you know that the commercials are the prime message in the programming.
I switched my daily driver to Sirius the moment my trial expired. I have since bought another vehicle that came with a trial and set that up to convert when it expires.
They doubled the price for my first vehicle when it came time to renew. I complained and they set up both vehicles for less than the price they wanted for the first one's renewal.
It's not cheap, but for $ 20.00 a month I can listen to what I want to listen to all the time, and anything is better than the crap they have here in Central PA.
I've got the Dead 24/7/365 in two cars so I'm all set.
Regards,
Tim Murphy
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think i'll start listening tomorrow and see where that goes...thanks for all the comments.
JoeV
Thin Air, Bright Sun
I listen to Bluesville, Jazz and Classic Vinyl as my main channels. Great for those times you're stuck for long stretches in the car. I have a portable unit and an extra antenna, one device subscription, that I can use in any of my cars, even at home. We'll worth the money.
~Joe
~Joe
willie_901
Veteran
SIRIUSXM is my least favorite media company. First, their business model is insane. You pay a bucket of money each month for satellite to your car and you still have to pay even more to stream the same content over the internet. Compared to other home internet options the extra cost for SIRIUS home internet streaming is crazy.
Some SIRIUS stations are well-curated. However I have about 160 GB of music in my library. I do my own curation using iTunes. In one car I have an iPhone 4 I just use for music and emergencies. It is essentially an iPod now that can make a 911 call. Since it's connected with a USB cable in a storage compartment it charges whenever the car is in use. In the other car I have a 128 GB USB thumbnail drive. This car can play ACC compressed files. In both cases I have some control over the compression. Both of these cars came with a SIRIUS radio.
The worst thing is if you don't renew your subscription SIRIUS harasses you with phone calls. All their phone sales are outsourced. It took months, but after repeated requests they stopped phoning me. It was easier to opt out of emails. They still send me snail mail though.
Some SIRIUS stations are well-curated. However I have about 160 GB of music in my library. I do my own curation using iTunes. In one car I have an iPhone 4 I just use for music and emergencies. It is essentially an iPod now that can make a 911 call. Since it's connected with a USB cable in a storage compartment it charges whenever the car is in use. In the other car I have a 128 GB USB thumbnail drive. This car can play ACC compressed files. In both cases I have some control over the compression. Both of these cars came with a SIRIUS radio.
The worst thing is if you don't renew your subscription SIRIUS harasses you with phone calls. All their phone sales are outsourced. It took months, but after repeated requests they stopped phoning me. It was easier to opt out of emails. They still send me snail mail though.
x-ray
Veteran
Had XM years ago. It's nearly impossible to u subscribe once you give them a credit card number. Never again!
x-ray
Veteran
Google seriusxm complaints and research it before paying.
Crazy Fedya
Well-known
I had Sirius radio for 5 years before their merge with XM. I liked it very much, even though it was very repetitive. I decided not to renew once "Congress allows us to pass royalty fees to our customers now" was included with my renewal. Never looked back. These days I wouldn't even consider it, mostly enjoying Spotify, Pandora and various radio apps.
ferider
Veteran
I'm a fan: have it the car and in the motorcycle. Listen mostly to classic rock stations (not repetitive) and to news.
Roland.
Roland.