We've always regarded Bob as some sort of Oracle ..handing down themes to the masses
Recently XM gave Bob his "radio time theme hour". Turns out he is just as corny and superficial as everyone else ( including me). I know he is reading a script , don't know if he wrote it or just approves it , but WOW . Maybe he is just enjoying a second childhood.
Actually he is kinda funny sometimes and his choice of music is really eclectic.
Some kind of happiness is measured out in miles
bob has given us so much great music that i dont mind the odd eccentricity.how do you rate the xm,playlist wise, reception,content, bull....,etc?
XM reception is outstanding , although in a moving vehicle - it is essentially "line of sight" - you can lose signal in a tunnel or even under a tree. For home use , with the antenna properly located, beats the heck out of FM. In the car, you can circle the country and never have to change station.Originally Posted by jim campbell
playlist ? content ? well there are 140+ channels. 40s,50s,60s,70s etc. My favs are 60s , top tracks, and deep tracks.
Top tracks is what you would hear on a good FM rock station. Deep tracks are where I think the jewels are. Many many tracks I've never heard before.
XM studio does "LIVE" concerts, which are really nice. Eric Burdon concert was superlative.
A subscription also get you a streaming account, so you get the same content over broadband.
$12.95 mo. , better deals if you lock in longer periods. Don't think I can go back to commercial supported FM.
Oh yeah , Tom Petty has his show too.
kinda like cable vs. dialup.
Some kind of happiness is measured out in miles
What kinds of jazz do they have on XM? Do they hit on the 70s fusion thing at all?
Thanks!
I've heard XM has started airing commercials on their most popular channels - is this true?
John
sorry , dont really know, check this
http://xmro.xmradio.com/xstream/channel_lineup.jsp
they can give you a 3 day online trial to see if you like the channels.
Some kind of happiness is measured out in miles
No, not that I've heard. Mine is on 6 hours a day and never experienced a non-XM commercial. there are promos for XM events and shows
Some kind of happiness is measured out in miles
is stern on xm or the other one.i dont know if i could take paying for that.
Stern is on Sirius. I just ordered a radio. There's soemthing like 130 channels....your not paying for just Howard Stern.
You Get all kinds on music, comedy...uncut....news, NFL football, Nascar.
www.sirius.com
Check out the line-up.
Edgewound...JBL Pro Authorized...since 1988
Upland Loudspeaker Service, Upland, CA
which one do you think best for a serious music listener (all genres except top 40 and rap)
They both have both, Jim.
Take a look at both services. Sirius has a 7 day internet trial that doesn't include Stern, but all the music channels...I'm not sure about XM.
Full disclosure here....I own stock in Sirius and I decided to support my investment. I know people that have both services and like both...and will never go back to regular radio.
This I know...Terrestrial radio content is awful. I don't have an Ipod, though my kids do. The music content on satellite radio is very deep, broad and eclectic; the stations are tuned in no matter what town or boondocks you're in; The comedy channels can have a great effect on road boredom.
The free trial is great way to test the product.
With a Sirius subscription you also get an internet subscription...good for the home.
Edgewound...JBL Pro Authorized...since 1988
Upland Loudspeaker Service, Upland, CA
we have 2 college stations here that can be pretty good but you have to pick your times and be close to the city. regular fm bites.i think i will try the freebies from xm and sirius
Has Sirius caught up to XM in terms of fidelity? It was common knowledge in the early years that XM was using a much better codec and consistently beat Sirius in listening tests, but more recent reviews seem to say that is no longer the case.
I did a bunch of internet searches, but couldn't really find anything that clearly demonstrates the technical differences - it seems both companies want to keep the technical details secret...
'Anyone have any experience with both, hopefully under the same conditions?
John
discussions on these questions and link to great XM deal
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/mess...hreadid=689646
Some kind of happiness is measured out in miles
Thanks SEA...that a useful link...
....and it proves that the internet forums all over are full of jerks. Seems no one can just discuss things without trying to get into a fight.
Edgewound...JBL Pro Authorized...since 1988
Upland Loudspeaker Service, Upland, CA
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