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GadgetSniper · 05-02-06, 03:55 AM

Is there anyone out there who's tried both services? Which is better? I'm thinking about getting one for my car (once I get it insured again). I know XM radio works in Canada, does Sirrus too? I mean it should, it's satellite radio...

I found a comparison chart on the two... but it doesn't tell me if they both pick up in Canada well.

http://radio.about.com/od/satelliter...comparecht.htm

kellijosudz · 29-03-06, 06:35 PM

Hey...I was thinking of doing this also. Do you know if the reception is constantly good? I live in the back hills of Indiana......no so sure if it'd be worth the money if it was bad resp...... Any experiences?

WOLF · 29-03-06, 06:50 PM

hey guys, Im in Canada- i have SIRIUS and its AWSOME!!!!!!:buttrock:
i bearly listen to regular radio anymore now, the only complaint i have is that when Im Down town Toronto i loose the signal, which is stupid, even if i go under a bridge it cuts out for a second.:complain:

kellijosudz · 29-03-06, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by WOLF

hey guys, Im in Canada- i have SIRIUS and its AWSOME!!!!!!:buttrock:
i bearly listen to regular radio anymore now, the only complaint i have is that when Im Down town Toronto i loose the signal, which is stupid, even if i go under a bridge it cuts out for a second.:complain:

I was wondering about that. Since I live in the country w/lots of surrounding trees.....I was curious about reception. When you talk to the company...they say it's no problem...but I do question that.

By the way..I love CANADA!:buttrock:

WOLF · 29-03-06, 07:12 PM

you'll be fine in the country, but sirius is the way to go, its gaining popularity, and is taking all of the cool contracts away from XM

kellijosudz · 29-03-06, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by WOLF

you'll be fine in the country, but sirius is the way to go, its gaining popularity, and is taking all of the cool contracts away from XM

How many stations do you get? Or is it like a selective package?:dunno:

49ocsiDRL · 31-03-06, 09:23 PM

My Sis had the XM for about 2 3 weeks and she did not like it -- she ended up getting Sirus and she loves it and says it is way better then XM

49ocsiDRL · 31-03-06, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kellijosudz

How many stations do you get? Or is it like a selective package?:dunno:

You get a lot of stations im not sure about packages but i could find out

kellijosudz · 03-04-06, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 49ocsiDRL

You get a lot of stations im not sure about packages but i could find out

I suppose I could do more research.....but I would enjoy the headstart...thanks!

49ocsiDRL · 04-04-06, 04:33 AM

Well, Sis said there is about 150 channels, as far as they know there are no packages u can buy... that about it

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GadgetSniper Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	XM vs Sirus Is there anyone out there who's tried both services? Which is better? I'm thinking about getting one for my car (once I get it insured again). I know XM radio works in Canada, does Sirrus too? I mean it should, it's satellite radio... I found a comparison chart on the two... but it doesn't tell me if they both pick up in Canada well. http://radio.about.com/od/satelliter...comparecht.htm


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29-03-06, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
kellijosudz Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey...I was thinking of doing this also. Do you know if the reception is constantly good? I live in the back hills of Indiana......no so sure if it'd be worth the money if it was bad resp...... Any experiences?

29-03-06, 06:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
WOLF Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oakville Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hey guys, Im in Canada- i have SIRIUS and its AWSOME!!!!!!:buttrock: i bearly listen to regular radio anymore now, the only complaint i have is that when Im Down town Toronto i loose the signal, which is stupid, even if i go under a bridge it cuts out for a second.:complain:

29-03-06, 07:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
WOLF Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oakville Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	you'll be fine in the country, but sirius is the way to go, its gaining popularity, and is taking all of the cool contracts away from XM

31-03-06, 09:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
49ocsiDRL Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My Sis had the XM for about 2 3 weeks and she did not like it -- she ended up getting Sirus and she loves it and says it is way better then XM

04-04-06, 04:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
49ocsiDRL Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, Sis said there is about 150 channels, as far as they know there are no packages u can buy... that about it