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Smegma · 09-30-2002, 07:35 AM

Hey folks - so the wife.. (okay..okay.. and me too) wants to give Satellite Radio a try. We're not the types to drop in 3K in speakers, amps, eq's, and other shit like that. I just want a Satellite Radio that fits nicely in the deck space in the new ride (Suburnban Z71) and uses the existing Bose speakers that came with the truck.

The space is 2X the height of a normal deck.

So - Any suggestions on units? Brands? Place to Buy?

Schwick · 09-30-2002, 08:12 AM

Hit Pure Meds up. I think I read a while back that he bought one and loves it.

SextrafficPete · 09-30-2002, 09:27 AM

kenwood has a new deck / satellite reciever for your car

its called SIRRUS
http://www.kenwoodusa.com/excelon/excelonSatRadio.jsp

pretty nice, check it out

BJ · 09-30-2002, 09:55 AM

Dont go with Sirrius, It is inferior to www.xmradio.com and is rumored to file bankruptcy. XM radio is a different technology where you receive the signal directly from the satellite and has true nationwide coverage whereas Sirrius relies on a serious of transponders on the ground to deliver the signal.

XM also has better programming, most of which is commercial free.
Check out there site to see all the different units you can buy.

Definately the best gadget I ever bought.

BJ · 09-30-2002, 10:03 AM

here is a good list of XM ready receivers

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-dknFLKe...est=&search=xm

frankfortuna · 09-30-2002, 08:31 PM

I installed the Pioneer FM modulated unit in my Audi, as I didn't want to replace the stock Bose system. I was a bit reluctant at first, but the quality is exceptionally good. The iinstallation is super clean, as we hid the control module neatly in the console ashtray, which can still be closed to completely conceal the unit.

The only pitfall with the current systems is the lack of discreet antennas in my opinion. I had the Terk surface mount unit installed on the rear deck, inside the car. It only fades on rare occasions.

steffie · 09-30-2002, 08:47 PM

I love our XM radio, expecially since we travel so much and I don't want to loose my comedy channel..

we have xmradio

09-30-2002, 07:35 AM	#1
Smegma Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,751	Satellite Radio? Hey folks - so the wife.. (okay..okay.. and me too) wants to give Satellite Radio a try. We're not the types to drop in 3K in speakers, amps, eq's, and other shit like that. I just want a Satellite Radio that fits nicely in the deck space in the new ride (Suburnban Z71) and uses the existing Bose speakers that came with the truck. The space is 2X the height of a normal deck. So - Any suggestions on units? Brands? Place to Buy?

09-30-2002, 08:31 PM	#6
frankfortuna Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,504	I installed the Pioneer FM modulated unit in my Audi, as I didn't want to replace the stock Bose system. I was a bit reluctant at first, but the quality is exceptionally good. The iinstallation is super clean, as we hid the control module neatly in the console ashtray, which can still be closed to completely conceal the unit. The only pitfall with the current systems is the lack of discreet antennas in my opinion. I had the Terk surface mount unit installed on the rear deck, inside the car. It only fades on rare occasions. Last edited by frankfortuna; 09-30-2002 at 08:35 PM..

09-30-2002, 08:47 PM	#7
steffie Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains, far far away Posts: 2,422	I love our XM radio, expecially since we travel so much and I don't want to loose my comedy channel.. we have xmradio __________________ Partying since '96 and not going anywhere Anna's Dorm

09-30-2002, 08:12 AM	#2
Schwick Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Right here, right now. Posts: 543	Hit Pure Meds up. I think I read a while back that he bought one and loves it.

09-30-2002, 09:27 AM	#3
SextrafficPete Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 660	kenwood has a new deck / satellite reciever for your car its called SIRRUS http://www.kenwoodusa.com/excelon/excelonSatRadio.jsp pretty nice, check it out

09-30-2002, 09:55 AM	#4
BJ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: asia Posts: 5,590	Dont go with Sirrius, It is inferior to www.xmradio.com and is rumored to file bankruptcy. XM radio is a different technology where you receive the signal directly from the satellite and has true nationwide coverage whereas Sirrius relies on a serious of transponders on the ground to deliver the signal. XM also has better programming, most of which is commercial free. Check out there site to see all the different units you can buy. Definately the best gadget I ever bought.

09-30-2002, 10:03 AM	#5
BJ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: asia Posts: 5,590	here is a good list of XM ready receivers http://www.crutchfield.com/S-dknFLKe...est=&search=xm