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Old 01-02-2008 | 03:08 PM
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Hey All,
I got a Sirius for X-mas.
Do I keep it or trade it in on a XM.
I'm totally green this one.
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Old 01-02-2008 | 05:47 PM
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It all depends on your preference of the channel lineup. I have more experience with XM, and XM does seem to be more popular, but Sirius carries CBC, which for me would be big if I travelled more outside Canada (where I can't get it over the air).

But as I understand it the 2 are merging soon anyway, so it might not matter too much.
Old 01-02-2008 | 06:19 PM
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I use Sirius so I can't speak for the XM channels. I do know that with either carrier there are more stations than you can shake a stick at. Sound quality is tops. Music selection is amazing. Preset your favourites and drive!
Old 01-02-2008 | 07:56 PM
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Easy decision, Sirius has Howard Stern and XM has the Oprah. Other than that, the programming is pretty much the same.
Old 01-03-2008 | 06:11 AM
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Sirius - AREA 33 is all you need
Old 01-03-2008 | 06:37 AM
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Since you already have Sirius, it's easier just to go with that one, since they are very similar anyways.
Old 01-03-2008 | 02:30 PM
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Thanks guys.
At a glance I saw a bunch of different types of receivers at Future Shop.
Which one is the best?
I also need to mount this in both my cars, home and office.
Anyone doing this?
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Old 01-03-2008 | 02:37 PM
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I use Sirius and have car mounts in all the vehicles and one home hook up in the garage. I just carry the unit and plug it in where ever I happen to be at the time.

Simple and great programming.
Old 01-03-2008 | 08:26 PM
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I use Sirius too; house, boat and car. Love it.
Old 01-03-2008 | 09:12 PM
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If you're into sports, Sirius is the one to go with. They have all sports except MLB.
Howard Stern is 100 times better then Oral and ****!
Old 01-03-2008 | 09:21 PM
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I have both and I could not live with out Howard and BTLS (Sirius) but XM has an all Zeppelin Channel....
Old 01-04-2008 | 12:23 AM
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i hear they will soon be merging into one company soon anyway.
Old 01-04-2008 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Zookie
Sirius - AREA 33 is all you need
My S4 came with Sirius. Area 33 is one of my preset stations along with Strobe. Disco station, one of the DJ's is Denny Terrio of Dance Fever. Since you told me you were a closet disco polyester dude, I thought you might be interested in this station.
Old 01-04-2008 | 04:29 AM
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^^^^ im Bollywood and Progressive Trancy guy :P
Old 01-04-2008 | 11:07 AM
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Now the install dilemma.
There's NFW I'm going to drill holes in my 911 or M3.
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