Fired XM today

[wvgasguy]

Originally Posted by codybigdog123

Over-compressed? Far, far better than anything available on FM. To my ears, XM is very close to my MPEG audio files I hear on the Prius' JBL speakers.

But if one is most concerned about the quality, and not the variety of continual streaming of music, then NO car audio system is going to do justice to that requirement.

In some areas (like mine) the XM didn't sound as good as a 1960's AM radio. Besides that it cut out everywhere there was a tall tree (in areas my Sirius does not). The FM is only marginally better.

I got a free iPod Touch with my Prius and playing via bluetooth it delivers outstanding sound. I'm spending my monthy $8 on the newest songs on iTunes

[eglmainz]

Originally Posted by Butcher

You got lifetime XM with the Sirius premiums that include Howard for $500?

Yes, that is also the same deal I opted for back in June when I activated. $499.99, activated for lifetime, with Best of Sirius (Could not go without my Stern either!)

[Sneezy]

I love my XM. I have a lifetime for my house. I should convert my wifes Prius to lifetime.

Terestrial radio sucks. While my wife & I both have iPhones, we are more than happy with XM and the variety offered.

80's
Classic Rock (defined by 2 era's of it)
Hair Bands
The Blend (good family pop music, play alot with the kids around)
Deep Tracks
Christian
Cinemagic ( love this)
Classical Pops
Jazz
and this time of year, my wife loves the Christmas music.

These are the favorites of ours.

Our music collection, while it is extensive just does not encompass the sheer amount that XM plays for us. It's obvious by the list that we have a very eclectic taste in music.
To each their own though. You like XM or you don't.

[dc202]

Originally Posted by bwilson4web

After getting my iPod Touch, I soon all but stopped listening to XM:

• podcasts - provide the content missing from XM
• schedule - I no longer dance to XM's scheduling schemes
• music - I like the CDs bought over the years and now can carry around the tunes I like and leave the space fillers on the CDs
• portable - get out of the car, plug in the headphones and enjoy

Now I realize to some extent I'm self-selecting my news and tunes. This can become an intellectual ghetto but it is a risk I'm willing to take. There are 'popular' podcasts around and even internet radio. Regardless, I've pulled one plug and plugged in another.

Life can change and if I spent more time in the car with less time to load the iPod content, I might go back. But for now, iPod is the answer.

Bob Wilson

Congratulations. XM/Sirius is not a company that I want to provide revenue to and I was a subscriber from the early years. Unscrupulous business practices don't knowingly get my support.

[bps]

I know it's not for some, but I really like XM so far. My 3-month trial just ended and I subscribed for another 5 months for $24 after taxes and fees. I travel ALOT and I really enjoy having this much choice everywhere I go. I have already traveled several times across Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas in the last 3 months and I have never had a problem with reception or the quality of the sound. I'm loving it!

Bryan

[Bobsprius]

I too have had XM for some time. I have a whole house Audio system with a XM unit for that as well, and with the discounts on 2 cars and the house, I pay 64.99/Quarter, which is fine. If I want to change I can. I am just used to it now. Don't care to hook up this and that device, cables, then download music and copy to a device....

My down time is precious to me, and don't want to be sitting at my computer to do "work" when I don't have to....plus I hate carrying more crud than I need.

My work Cell is not a blackberry so maybe then I would consider it...they remain frugal...

Probably why the company has not laid anyone off in it's history!

[Indyking]

I just fired bloody XM/Sirius radio as well... Customer service person was surprisingly polite and professional today with me (not always the case) but the wait for a live person took the traditional 10-20 minutes... The main reason for the cancellation was cost. I don't think it is that expensive for its content but as I manage to cut off some expenses with "luxuries" based on overall value, I decided that satellite radio should go... I always found the quality of satellite radio less than ideal... my local digital FM stations (not HD) have better broadcasting quality. Also, I have over 10,000 songs in my IPod (much better quality) plus have been listening a lot to audio books that I get for free in my local library... I do also have the Insignia HD radio (paid less than 50 bucks for it) which is handy for local FM stations on better quality….plus my iPhone can broadcast Pandora radio, which I love... so too many cheaper or free options to justify satellite radio.. I won't miss it.

[wvgasguy]

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[Indyking]

Originally Posted by wvgasguy

XM quality sucked in my area_not nearly as good as Sirius that I had previously)

Was the better Sirius with another car? If yes, it may not be XM but your Prius!

XM was of better quality in all of my previous or current cars compared to the Prius... I think it has to do with poor reception by the Prius antenna since it goes off from time to time... XM simply would never work near one side of my house for some reason unlike my other cars…

[zeke]

We have enjoyed a portable Sirius unit to use daily (me) and on trips (both), but now I will be dropping that to switch over to XM in our 2010 Prius. Based on the threads on PC, I am interested to see what customer service will offer when the 90 trial runs out. $99 sounds like the way to go for a year. I am a little nervous about $499 lifetime--my life or theirs?