Satellite Radio Reviews

In the old days it was clear, both XM and Sirius were two separate entities each with a certain selection of talk and music options that fit the various needs of different listeners.  XM had more channels and was cheaper for those on a budget.  Sirius, on the other hand had higher end sound quality and offered internet listening at no additional charge, bringing the total price of the package for those who enjoy streaming their radio over the web.  A primary difference in the two services also boiled down to personality. Not just the personality of each would be listener, but the radio personalities prominently featured on either Sirius or XM.  For example, Sirius held exclusive rights to talk radio bad boy Howard Stern on his own uncensored station.  For some it boiled down to baseball vs. football, as XM struck a deal with Major League Baseball to broadcast every game, while Sirius listeners enjoyed limitless NFL coverage.  Now that the two major radio providers have merged to form a satellite super-company, a lot of potential subscribers are left wondering, “Sure the same stockholders will benefit from my subscription, but is there a difference between XM and Sirius?” (more…)

With over 19 million Sirius XM listeners tuning out the traditional AM and FM radio, is satellite radio all it is hyped up to be? For generations, radio was a free commodity, symbolizing a sense of freedom both in the music played and the ease of accessibility for everybody.  Then again, water was free for hundreds of years but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t money to be made by bottling it, putting bubbles it in or further purifying it well beyond drinkable requirements.  While many can’t claim to tell the difference between the finest bottle of Evian and what leaks out of their faucet on in the morning, the benefits of satellite radio programming sing out loud and clear. (more…)

The SCV1 satellite radio tuner is the first of its kind, bringing suddenly silent and well behaved backseats to appreciated moms and dads across the country.  By connecting with Sirius Backseat TV, the SCV1 is able to offer the three biggest names in family friendly programming suitable for children of all ages: Nickelodeon, the Disney Channel and Cartoon Network.  Sirius Backseat Television content is live 24 hours and 7 days, so even on long, overnight car trips, the front seat can enjoy care free ride while the backseat is intensely glued to their favorite TV shows, such as “Spongebob Squarepants” and “Hannah Montana.” (more…)

Over the past few years internet radio companies such as Pandora have risen in popularity, especially with the younger crowd, with their ability to offer streaming radio content for a wide variety of stations with no charge to the listener.  You might be stuck listening to a brief 15 second commercial or two and can only skip a certain number of songs due to licensing constraints, but Pandora’s free radio platform has exceeded 48 million users in an amazingly short time frame.  (more…)

Satellite radio has revolutionized the way we listened to music, not only in our car but when we are on the move as well.  Portable satellite radio receivers allow you to take your limited commercial, limitless option listening experience with you, wherever you go, but can be pricy.  Here is a look at two older satellite radio receivers reviewers have loved for years now that might be best to get you started: (more…)

While satellite radio is often thought of as a primarily in-car luxury, its sound can be enjoyed outside at the beach or a friend’s barbecue just as you would a vintage portable boom box.  This isn’t a endorsement to pull a John Cusack in Say Anything, but you should know there’s still technology available to make full blast front lawn serenades a realistic option. (more…)