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05-16-2006, 03:06 PM | #1 |
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Satellite Radio
I am thinking about buying a Yaris. Has anyone added sat. radio? Is the factory radio Sat. Ready?
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05-16-2006, 03:33 PM | #2 |
not sure if its sat ready. i know mines has a aux input for my ipod. but it shouldnt be a problem if you have a clear radio signal u can use. here in florida we use 88.9.
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05-18-2006, 10:05 PM | #3 |
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I have XM Sat Radio in my truck, had it since it came out. I can't live without it now... laughing.... What is normal radio? ha!
You can use any clear radio station to get the signal from If you go and get it installed at a radio store they will program a clear station in for you. No worries there.... I'm going to guess and say that it isn't Sat Radio ready. |
05-18-2006, 10:54 PM | #4 |
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bikergal, did you look at Sirius before choosing XM?
I'm looking at both right now & it's a tough call. Stern's ok, but not a deciding factor for me. I've read about some western Canadians getting better reception with Sirius over XM (mountains), but again not really a deciding factor for me where I live. What brand/type of hardware do you have? Of course I want hardware I can use in the car & in the house. |
05-19-2006, 09:26 AM | #5 |
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Hi Dylanby... nope, I went right for XM. When I got it over 4 years ago XM was cheaper than Sirius. That is why I chose XM. I still wouldn't switch to Sirius. I like XM's lineup way better.
I have it going through my Pioneer head unit. I have a little box (Pioneer also) under my seat that has the antenna going out of it and then another wire going to the head unit. The antenna is a little black magnet that sits on the roof. I get great reception. Only time it cuts out is in tunnels or if you go under the overhang of a bank |
05-19-2006, 10:10 AM | #6 |
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I have 3 vehicles with XM Satellite. Would'nt even consider Sirius. XM is far better!
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05-19-2006, 10:27 AM | #7 |
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My xB's stereo is satelite ready and I was thinking about getting that option. However, I don't know if I should go through the dealer for that or through a store, such as Best Buy or Circuit City.
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05-19-2006, 11:00 AM | #8 |
hey if you wanna listen to a bunch of music with alot of options for music then get a xm. if you want a couple music stations with alot of sports then go with surius. surius has NFL and the NBA so if your a sports junkie like me get that one.
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05-19-2006, 11:18 AM | #9 |
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XM has Nascar, Hockey and Baseball... GO YANKEES!!!!!
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05-19-2006, 11:31 AM | #10 |
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I'm going to look deeper into what content each offers & how they differ.
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05-20-2006, 01:26 AM | #11 |
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Oooh, Nascar vs NFL.
Sorry, that is easy. Nascar is great to watch, but listen too? No thanks. Of course, I don't ever expect to be anywhere but in front of a tv during NFL Sundays.
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05-20-2006, 08:30 AM | #12 |
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Ha! I would rather listen to a Yankees game instead of Football
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05-20-2006, 12:14 PM | #13 |
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I'd rather listen to the yankees team all being slaughtered than baseball.
That is truly how much I hate that team.
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05-20-2006, 01:06 PM | #14 | |
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I bought a portable Sirus radio and it sounds great with the FM transmitter. My opinion is that I would never consider an XM radio because of so many amazing choices with Sirius. Just compare the lineup of both and decide which one to go with. |
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Ouch! Don't be a hater.. hahahaha |
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05-21-2006, 08:30 PM | #16 | |
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My question would be prices. I know they are both $10 a month, but isn't the hardware mega expensive?
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They are $13 a month for either one. XM used to be $10 but the price went up. As for the hardware no it isn't expensive. I think if you looked into it you will see it isn't as bad as you think. I just put a new head unit in my truck which is XM ready, so all I needed to do was buy the little box with antenna which was a around $110 bucks. Thats it.... cake If you don't have an XM ready head unit you will need to buy a different set up which has a little screen that you can see the channels through instead of using your head unit to do that. I paid to have it installed since I have no clue how to do it myself |
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05-22-2006, 01:59 PM | #18 |
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I just bought a RoadyXT and added the antenna myself. You can't see the wires and the Roady's head unit thing isn't that noticable. I just put it on the little tray underneath the heating controls. Until I find a good place to put it, that's where it stays.
Although, I think getting a headunit with XM/Sirrius already in it would be the best choice for a clean setup. |
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