like the title says, the reason is that i currently did a new install in my truck and now my alpine iva-d310 isnt picking up my xm well it picks it up but no sound any how since i guess i need to switch out the xm im think i might try Sirius. what do you guys think?

 

Check the channel lineups for each and see which is more to your liking. The major differences are the sports packages, Stern, and talk shows. If you are looking for a certain genre of music, tell us -- someone will chime in on how well either of them support that genre.

Someone will also mention that the services have merged (true). However, the current receivers are not inter-operable (i.e. an XM receiver can not receive Sirius signals). They will offer ala-carte packages, but that, from what I hear, will also require a new receiver.

 

sirius has a better hip hop and sports selection. oh and a few stern channels that are good. i like siruis better (i have both, i also own a 08 Malibu LTZ) but i like the radio usability of the chevy/XM set up. i think XM has better "mix/top 40 style" channels

 

thanks for the input guys im ordering the recievers from ebay there dirt cheap like 50 for the xm so i might just get both see what happends..

 

Sirius has Hardcore Sports which is a great channel. Also Sirius has the Playboy channel, which is F'n funny to listen to sometimes. I think XM has a better metal station though (liquid metal). All in preference to what you listen to.

 

yeah, I'd have to have both. XM for NHL and Sirius for NASCAR.

 

that's because they're doing away with XM now that the merger finally got okayed. it'll all be under the Sirius name soon.

 

Sirius all the way

 

I have sirius so i can listen the BBC Radio One.

 

i understand that after the merger is completed that the same programing will be available on either receiver. they will then have packages to pick from, much like the cable companies. so instead of one price and you get all of the sirius you will need to upgrade to get something you may want

 

No, it won't, as far as all existing receivers are concerned, only the original programming service plus a small portion of the other's will be available. You will have to wait for new interoperable receivers in order to get everything or to make ala carte selections.

The merger is already completed. Integration of the two operations will still take awhile. Existing customers won't see much difference for a few months, at the earliest. After that, you still won't see a great deal of difference in your service if you do nothing with your subscription.

Steve

 

the jason ellis show makes sirius the best channel 28 12-4 pacific time

 

^ what he said, I loved my sirius when I had it. Just need to renew my subscription.

 

I purchased a Sirius Stilleto 12 months ago with the "Lifetime" fee option.
I'm curious about one thing with regards to the merger...

You know how the lifetime subscription is good for 3 hardware changes, so I'm curious if and when a receiver becomes available to pick up the new "merged" channels; will they count that hardware swap as using up one of your allotments.

Know what I mean?

Any of you guys hear anything?

And to the OP, sorry, I can't say which is better because this is the only one i've ever had, but I am very satisfied with it.

Regards
Habibi

 

I am well satisified with my Sirius. I had renewed for a year in June 08 for my subscription in my Ford Edge. Couple weeks ago I traded the Edge for my 2008 Ford F-150. It has Sirius free for 6 month's. I called Sirius and told them about my trading for the F-150. They were very nice and said they would put my Ford Edge account on inactive list for the time being and 2 or 3 days before the time trial runs out on the F-150 or when I get the renewal notice, to call them and they would reactivate and transfer the old Edge account to the F-150, so I would not loose any money I had renewed for the Edge and that there would not be an activation fee for the truck.