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Who has XM Radio? |
Kerrys914 |
Jun 30 2004, 02:22 PM
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Dear, the parts I just sold paid for that part ;) Group: Members Posts: 1,568 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Williamsburg, VA Member No.: 16 |
I got one for father's day and took my first road trip with it this past weekend..I was very impressed by it. We hit some nasty traffic in DC and Baltimore area and the local traffic channels helped a lot.
I listened to the same station from Richmond to Philly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) I have it in our daily driver but will add a mount in the teener very soon. Cheers Kerry |
Qarl |
Jun 30 2004, 02:40 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
Everyone should buy it. Tell your friends. Buy it as a gift!!!!
That way my stock will go up! Yes, most radio is free... but not hundres of chanel with crystal clear reception, many without commercials. |
LawRand01 |
Jun 30 2004, 02:52 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 7-June 04 From: South of STL Member No.: 2,173 |
I got XM a month or so ago and it is great. My wife liked it so much she made me get one for her car as well. It sure makes road trips much more enjoyable. I would highly recommend it.
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Toast |
Jun 30 2004, 03:20 PM
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Not bad for carrying sway bars. Group: Members Posts: 3,377 Joined: 20-January 04 From: Las Vegas Member No.: 1,580 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I have XM and I love it!! I listen to it constantly. Have had it for about a year now. I have the car adapter and boom box. Its great for road trips because it never cuts out. Plus dont have the comercials or have to deal with the same songs over, and over, and over. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stfu.gif)
My favorite channels are Boneyard, Squizz, X Comedy, Top Trax, VH1, Fox News, XM Music Lab........ awww hell. I just love it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
STL914 |
Jun 30 2004, 03:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 22-October 03 From: O'Fallon, MO Member No.: 1,271 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I have XM installed in our SUV and ny 914 as well as a boom box for use in the house or by the pool. Absolutely love it.
Only drawback is when driving in the 914 with the roof off, it's a bit difficult to hear. Then again, can't hear my stereo system with roof off either. |
gskinner |
Jun 30 2004, 03:58 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 15-July 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 5,907 |
We got a 3-month free subscription when we bought our SUV. It was a no-brainer to renew once the trial period was up. It's nice not to have to listen to the same songs, etc. over and over again - local radio sucks.
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David_S |
Jun 30 2004, 06:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 430 Joined: 11-May 03 From: Dimmitt, Tx Member No.: 680 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The place where I work is an XM dealer (we sell the receivers and installation). I haven't personally gotten one yet, but am planning on it soon.
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Gary |
Jun 30 2004, 10:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 744 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Mount Airy, MD Member No.: 134 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
XM rocks! It's great for long trips. The fidelity is great too. We got a Sony kit with both home and car kits, so the unit lives in both places. We're where FM selection is pretty meager, so it's really cool.
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Lou W |
Jun 30 2004, 11:05 PM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
Our Chevy Tahoe came with it new, 16 months old now. Can't imagine being without it. Im going to have it installed in my new Silverado. I never thought I would be paying to listen to the radio. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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BraunSC |
Jul 1 2004, 05:56 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 7-June 04 From: Virginia Member No.: 2,171 |
I have had it in my Jeep Cherokee since Feb 2002, so I'm a long time listener. I have the old Sony plug and play unit, which I can take in the house. I really like it. I thought it would be like musak (no DJs, etc) but it's not. It sounds like regular radio with a better playlist and no commercials on the stations I listen to (Fred, Lucy, Deep Tracks, X Country, the Rhyme (really!)) and no stupid DJ banter, just a bit of "backselling" the songs.
My only complaint is that sometimes after listening a long time, it seems to sounds funny after a few hours. I can't explain it, someone told me once that it was the compression they use - especially on the talk stations. Again, I have old school equipment (1st gen) so that may be part of it. Won't install it in the P-car, I wouldn't be able to hear it anyway - and I'm always listening for parts falling off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
roundboy914 |
Jul 1 2004, 06:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 16-October 03 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 1,251 |
I have had a Delphi unit for around a year. Overall, i like it, and like others, i never imagined that i would pay for radio that is normally free. Comedy XL by itself more than changed my mind. Two complaints.
1. They do not 'normalize the volume levels, so some times you have to crank the volume, then they go to a commercial, and it is booming. 2. They got rid of the commercials on the music channels, but still exist on the comedy/talk/news stations - i thought that was why i was paying $10/month. I imagine/hope, that as there are more and more subscribers, that the commercials will continue to disapear. |
worktheweb |
Jul 1 2004, 06:58 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 18-May 04 From: Springfield, VA Member No.: 2,079 |
XM Fing rocks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
I have a Roady (ask me how to make a cool Roady-bandolier, I'll tell ya) and an in-dash in the Eurovan. We drove from VA to MN last summer and the only dropouts I had on the whole trip were Western Wisconsin and the PA mountains. The antenna in the Eurovan is just casually tossed up on the dash too, no fancy mounting required. The actual XM unit is mounted under the cup holder in front of the shifter in case there's another 914/Eurovan owner paying attention. Local DC radio bites. The best station is the damn news channel and all they play is bad news and the wrong weather. The next best station is classical followed by the classic rock station which only has 74 albums. That's quantity, not the year... |
majkos |
Jul 1 2004, 07:29 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
XM!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Unf*k-believeabl!
Toast! You're the man,you know what you like! I listen to Boneyard,and to Boneyard,and on sunday?-BONEYARD!I've a Roadie,which is great for my Milwakee-Boombox ,it's has Fosgate speakers which three level of bass,which goes-BOOM! 'nough for this deaf child! BTW I'm a kid in this 40+ year body! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif) |
BraunSC |
Jul 1 2004, 09:17 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 7-June 04 From: Virginia Member No.: 2,171 |
QUOTE(roundboy914 @ Jul 1 2004, 07:02 AM) 2. They got rid of the commercials on the music channels, but still exist on the comedy/talk/news stations - As far as the news stations, I think it's usually a live feed from the TV. When the TV goes to commercial, they need something to play. Sometimes it's ads, sometimes is promos for their other channels. What's annoying is how they pimp up the service, but you can only hear that if you're a subscriber (or listening to someone else's subscription) QUOTE Local DC radio bites. The best station is the damn news channel and all they play is bad news and the wrong weather. The next best station is classical followed by the classic rock station which only has 74 albums. That's quantity, not the year... So true. So True. I miss WCXR for classic rock! |
siverson |
Jul 1 2004, 10:26 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
So where do you mount the XM antenna on a 914? (new this this...)
-Steve |
STL914 |
Jul 1 2004, 10:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 22-October 03 From: O'Fallon, MO Member No.: 1,271 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE So where do you mount the XM antenna on a 914? My antenna is mounted at the rear edge of the trunk lid, nead the engine compartment lid. |
Toast |
Jul 1 2004, 10:47 AM
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Not bad for carrying sway bars. Group: Members Posts: 3,377 Joined: 20-January 04 From: Las Vegas Member No.: 1,580 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(majkos @ Jul 1 2004, 06:29 AM) Toast! You're the man,you know what you like! I listen to Boneyard,and to Boneyard,and on sunday?-BONEYARD! Just FYI, I am a woman. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I have a Delphi that I take between car and boom box. It is on Boneyard 98% of the time! Ballad Salad, Stoneheadge, I love the 420 jingles (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Virgin Bone...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
majkos |
Jul 1 2004, 09:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Toast a gal! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) I'm so stupid! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
Sorry,Love,but you got to me when ya mention Ballad salad ! but lost me when you like the 4:20 jingles (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) I listen to Boneyard,75% a day,how about octive hr? |
Kerrys914 |
Jul 2 2004, 05:45 AM
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Dear, the parts I just sold paid for that part ;) Group: Members Posts: 1,568 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Williamsburg, VA Member No.: 16 |
Cool guys and gal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)
Has anyone found a station with old school STP and Nirvanna type music on it. The boneyard is good just not then best in traffic for me. Gets me a little strung out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) I am picking up the Delphi FM mod this weekend to do a nice and clean install. Lets hope the sound remains clear and crisp Cheers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) Kerry |
majkos |
Jul 2 2004, 08:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Alright! You have to listen to a variety of station to find what you like.I'm thinking you might start out on "Fred"? or Deep Track.The sounds only comes out as nice as what your speakers puts out.I've two 8-inch sub woofers to get my bass! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Ha-ha-ha! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Can you say "Boom!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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