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Old 10-13-2009, 10:42 AM
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Sirius sound quality

Am I the only one that thinks the sound quality stinks on Sirius? I have an '06 w/ the factory 6-disk HU. I've found several old threads on other random forums where people complain about the SQ, but I cant find anything recent. Is it just a matter of having a poor satellite reciever? Will upgrading to an aftermarket receiver/tuner improve the sound quality in my vehicle?

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Old 10-13-2009, 07:01 PM
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I don't think it sucks, but it isn't as good as CD. Mine is all hardwired to my Alpine IVA-W200
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Old 10-13-2009, 09:20 PM
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The quality of the Sirius satellite radio really depends on the other audio components... Quality speakers and amps plus a good HU will produce great sounds...
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Old 10-14-2009, 10:28 AM
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So I guess it IS just me then. Well, I'm currently in the process of piecing together a complete sound system upgrade (subs, amps, components), so I guess I need to add an aftermarket satellite receiver to the list now as well.
The sound I'm getting now sounds more like an AM broadcast. Like a low bit-rate signal.
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Old 10-16-2009, 05:33 PM
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I think it sounds fine. I wish I had a built in receiver instead of the add on unit, I'm running RCA cables into the back of my W200, I can get my iPod louder than the Sirius. but it sounds great regardless.
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Old 10-16-2009, 06:52 PM
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Mine sounds great but then again I'm running an alpine HU, component JL in the front, 6x9 in rear and 1 12inch under rear seat.
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mine sounds great as long as you hardwire into your stereo, running through any fm transmitter or tape deck is very poor quality compared to hardwire.
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Old 10-18-2009, 12:37 PM
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Mine sounds good. Since it isn't built into my radio, I have the actual Sirius radio that plugs into the trucks radio through the auxilary plug on the radio. At higher RPM's it makes a high pitch screech. For instance, at the top of 1st gear it screeches, top of 2nd, top of 3rd, then OD you can't hear it. It's not very loud but it's still there and annoying.
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