On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 11:42:29 -0500, andy levy <andy-dml@levyclan.us> wrote:
>
> Bill Pitz wrote:
>
>> If you don't want to go with an FM modulation unit, your only choice
>> without replacing the head unit is probably the Mopar Sirius unit -- and
>> even that's questionable, since I'm not sure if the non-Infinity system
>> will support it.
>
> I'd like to avoid FM modulation. Pretty much figured I'd be going
> aftermarket if I couldn't tap right into the factory stereo I have.
>
>> Since you don't have the steering wheel audio controls to lose if you
>> change head units, I'd look for a new head unit and tuner. You can
>> probably get a new head unit + xm/sirius tuner + antenna for the same
>> price as the mopar unit ;)
>>
>> The other advantage is that you get the choice between xm and sirius --
>> Mopar only has a sirius unit. You should definitely take a close look
>> at the lineup for both before deciding.
>
>> From what I've seen, I think they're both great technologies and great
>> services -- you just have to decide which one fits you better. I've
>> been an XM subscriber for two years now. I bought my XM tuner because
>> it was compatible with the Pioneer head unit that I already had. I
>> haven't looked back, especially since it went commercial free. The
>> broadcast radio around here really stinks, anyway. Too many commercials
>> and too much static driving around town.
>
> Well, my move (if there is one) to satellite will be driven primarily by
> one program. If that program is on both networks, then I'll have to look
> again at the lineups. If it's only on one network, I'll go with that
> network or none at all. Reception is spotty around here, even for local
> stations and I do enough cross-state driving that having one station with
> me all the way will be nice.
>
>
XM just added traffic and weather stations which are badass if you are
actually in one of the areas covered.
-- -Droo
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