Input needed on satellite radio...

vinnysca · 03-22-2008, 06:55 PM

Hi all,

I am planning to add a satellite radio on my 2006 Prius. What I need input on is which one is the best? XM or Sirius? Are both integrated on the Prius' voice command? Such as saying "Satellite preset one", etc?

I already have Sirius on my other vehicle and I do like it. I just wanted to make sure that I pick the right one for the Prius.

Thanks so much.

Vince.

aaf709 · 03-22-2008, 08:15 PM

If you like Sirius, then stick with it. I'm sure both would work in the Prius, though.

problemchild · 03-23-2008, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinnysca

Hi all,

I am planning to add a satellite radio on my 2006 Prius. What I need input on is which one is the best? XM or Sirius? Are both integrated on the Prius' voice command? Such as saying "Satellite preset one", etc?

I already have Sirius on my other vehicle and I do like it. I just wanted to make sure that I pick the right one for the Prius.

Thanks so much.

Vince.

I have a factory serius for sale brand new and 9 months programming free. Serius cost more then xm.

lenjack · 03-23-2008, 09:24 PM

Go to the XM and Sirius websites and check out the programming. Much of it is similar, but there are significant differences. I am a baseball nut and get ALL the games on XM...not available on Sirius. One of them has NASCAR...I forget which.

Also consider posting in "Audio & Electronics".

JimboK · 03-24-2008, 07:14 AM

Are you asking which is better from a content standpoint, or from the standpoint of which bests integrates with the Prius?

If it's the former, I'd stick with what you have. I have XM, but if you're happy with Sirius, nothing will change when you listen in the Prius.

If it's the latter, either should work just fine. There are factory and aftermarket options for both, and numerous threads from users of both; consider searching if you need more details.

vinnysca · 03-25-2008, 09:26 AM

Thanks guys!

I just bought a sirius TOY-sc1 and SC-c1 on eBay for $110.00 new. It'll be my installation project this Spring.

Vince.

9G-man · 03-27-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vinnysca

Thanks guys!

I just bought a sirius TOY-sc1 and SC-c1 on eBay for $110.00 new. It'll be my installation project this Spring.

Vince.

I saw that on Ebay and thought it was a great deal. I was gonna bid and you must have done BUY IT NOW. Congrats/

I posted some good install photos in the Audio/Electronics forum.
http://priuschat.com/forums/audio-el...o-options.html

vinnysca · 03-28-2008, 09:38 PM

I got my Sirius in the mail today. I installed it in less than an hour! Thanks to the instructions on this site, I only had to remove the glove box, two of the right airvents and I didn't even have to remove the radio! Everything was within hand reach.

The only thing I didn't do was route and place the Sirius antenna in the back of the car as many of the posters have. Instead, I placed the antenna on the front right hand corner of the dashboard. I have no problem with exposed wires, since it's all tucked underneath my dashcover.

And all wires and Sirius box modules fit nicely snug on the right airvent housing!

Now I can enjoy uninterrupted music! Wooohooo!

Vince.

madddogg5252 · 07-30-2008, 07:21 PM

The the two companies just merged, I have Sirius, for now both will still work separately, includeing all equipment from both companies. Independantly for now, they just merged a few days ago..

03-22-2008, 06:55 PM	#1
vinnysca Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 196 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 1	Input needed on satellite radio... Hi all, I am planning to add a satellite radio on my 2006 Prius. What I need input on is which one is the best? XM or Sirius? Are both integrated on the Prius' voice command? Such as saying "Satellite preset one", etc? I already have Sirius on my other vehicle and I do like it. I just wanted to make sure that I pick the right one for the Prius. Thanks so much. Vince.

03-22-2008, 08:15 PM	#2
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,839 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Input needed on satellite radio... If you like Sirius, then stick with it. I'm sure both would work in the Prius, though.

03-23-2008, 09:24 PM	#4
lenjack Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pennsylvania USA Posts: 456 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: No Package Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Input needed on satellite radio... Go to the XM and Sirius websites and check out the programming. Much of it is similar, but there are significant differences. I am a baseball nut and get ALL the games on XM...not available on Sirius. One of them has NASCAR...I forget which. Also consider posting in "Audio & Electronics".

03-24-2008, 07:14 AM	#5
JimboK One owner, low mileage Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 2,548 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 4 Thanked 88 Times in 69 Posts Friends: 6	Re: Input needed on satellite radio... Are you asking which is better from a content standpoint, or from the standpoint of which bests integrates with the Prius? If it's the former, I'd stick with what you have. I have XM, but if you're happy with Sirius, nothing will change when you listen in the Prius. If it's the latter, either should work just fine. There are factory and aftermarket options for both, and numerous threads from users of both; consider searching if you need more details.

03-25-2008, 09:26 AM	#6
vinnysca Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 196 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Input needed on satellite radio... Thanks guys! I just bought a sirius TOY-sc1 and SC-c1 on eBay for $110.00 new. It'll be my installation project this Spring. Vince.

03-28-2008, 09:38 PM	#8
vinnysca Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 196 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Input needed on satellite radio... I got my Sirius in the mail today. I installed it in less than an hour! Thanks to the instructions on this site, I only had to remove the glove box, two of the right airvents and I didn't even have to remove the radio! Everything was within hand reach. The only thing I didn't do was route and place the Sirius antenna in the back of the car as many of the posters have. Instead, I placed the antenna on the front right hand corner of the dashboard. I have no problem with exposed wires, since it's all tucked underneath my dashcover. And all wires and Sirius box modules fit nicely snug on the right airvent housing! Now I can enjoy uninterrupted music! Wooohooo! Vince. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by vinnysca; 03-30-2008 at 06:33 PM. Reason: Added picture

07-30-2008, 07:21 PM	#9
madddogg5252 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reynoldsburg, Oh Posts: 2 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Input needed on satellite radio... The the two companies just merged, I have Sirius, for now both will still work separately, includeing all equipment from both companies. Independantly for now, they just merged a few days ago..