XM or Sirius?

[PointlesS]

ever since I moved to Houston I found one thing: the rock stations here SUCK! I can only find one station that's dedicated to rock but even still they can play some really bad songs at times...I thought there would be more stations here but I was way off...so I was pondering the possibility of getting satelite radio...but I don't know what is better...xm or sirius...so I ask you guys...do any of you have it? and if so or heard it then how is it? is the quality good? how expensive is it? I was looking at some of the receivers and I'm looking for one that can connect to my car and computer...if it could work like a portable walkman or something then that'd be cool too but not necessary...

 

[MichaelD]

Before I give my recommendation, I'll say this: Commercial FM Radio is DEAD. Three songs and 10 minutes of commercials; that's the format ALL FM radio stations have these days and it sucks, no matter what kind of music you like.

I have Sirius in my truck; have had it since Feb 04 and I LOVE IT. Don't know why I didn't do it sooner.

My buddy has XM and he likes Sirius better. XM is cheaper by about $4/mo; but Sirius has superior programming and DJs; very experienced and polished people.

I like Sirius very much and will be singing up for another year come Feb 05.

Comm FM is dead, and the ironic thing is that they KILLED THEMSELEVES!!!!! It's all about commercials and self-promotion.

 

[Shawn]

XM

 

[dawks]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
Before I give my recommendation, I'll say this: Commercial FM Radio is DEAD. Three songs and 10 minutes of commercials; that's the format ALL FM radio stations have these days and it sucks, no matter what kind of music you like.

I have Sirius in my truck; have had it since Feb 04 and I LOVE IT. Don't know why I didn't do it sooner.

My buddy has XM and he likes Sirius better. XM is cheaper by about $4/mo; but Sirius has superior programming and DJs; very experienced and polished people.

I like Sirius very much and will be singing up for another year come Feb 05.

Comm FM is dead, and the ironic thing is that they KILLED THEMSELEVES!!!!! It's all about commercials and self-promotion.

Yea, I was working out one night and actually paid attention to the "number 1 radio station" in our city, and for one hour, there was litterally 4 three minute songs then entire hour. the rest was some idiot dj rambling, and commercials.. thats typical on that station, and accross its company, which ones like 4 of the stations in our city.