Is Satelite Radio Dead?

FricFrac · 07-25-2009, 01:09 PM

Just curious what you guys think about Satelite radio and the threat of wireless internet on phones, etc. I just set up my HTC Touch Pro to stream audio off the net as well as the gazillion internet stations. Since you can set up Shoutcast at home, etc as well you could be streaming your own audio from home onto your car radio system too. I'm assuming you can stream audio with the iPhones as well.

The only place I could see wanting to have Satelite radio is if you are in a remote location where its difficult to get cellular coverage. I know my internet connection is better than the Satelite - every time I go under some trees, buildings, bridges, etc it cuts out but not the internet....

frost · 07-25-2009, 01:12 PM

It's probably dead for a couple reasons. I didn't renew because I started hearing commercials. I mean, what's the point if you're going to have commercials?

cow · 07-25-2009, 01:34 PM

I stream ESPN radio & Air America over my phone at work every day. I want satellite radio, but at this point, there doesn't seem to be a reason to pay.

dad · 07-25-2009, 01:35 PM

I had Sirius for a year. The advertisements lead me to believe, The Stones and The Who were played 24/7/364. No way, they played them two weeks at the most. I felt deceived and ripped off!
It's not wroth the money, I had it turned off 98% of the time I had a subscription! "I found better music and news on the car radio"!

dad · 07-25-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cow

I stream ESPN radio & Air America over my phone at work every day. I want satellite radio, but at this point, there doesn't seem to be a reason to pay.

Air America?

cow · 07-25-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Air America?

Air America Media

I do NPR too, lol.

FuszNissan · 07-25-2009, 02:36 PM

Pandora on my Iphone!!!!!

frost · 07-25-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Pandora on my Iphone!!!!!

^ seems to be a popular choice with people I know

bigaudiofanat · 07-25-2009, 02:44 PM

Satellite radio is by no means dead, HD radio will never have the amount of channels nor the quality of sat radio. I had it in my last vehicle I have it at home and I will have it in my vehicle now, I love it there is nothing like driving anywhere you want and not have to worry about static, looking for stations and all that jazz. I love my Sirius and I will always have it.

bluzman · 07-25-2009, 03:04 PM

frost · 07-25-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Satellite radio is by no means dead, HD radio will never have the amount of channels nor the quality of sat radio. I had it in my last vehicle I have it at home and I will have it in my vehicle now, I love it there is nothing like driving anywhere you want and not have to worry about static, looking for stations and all that jazz. I love my Sirius and I will always have it.

I dont really consider HD radio to be "alive"

cow · 07-25-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Pandora on my Iphone!!!!!

I wish it could run in the background.

bigaudiofanat · 07-25-2009, 03:34 PM

Ya pandora is rely nice but still I am not going to buy a cell phone and by internet subscription just to listen to pandora, I will stick to my Sat Radio

FricFrac · 07-25-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Satellite radio is by no means dead, HD radio will never have the amount of channels nor the quality of sat radio. I had it in my last vehicle I have it at home and I will have it in my vehicle now, I love it there is nothing like driving anywhere you want and not have to worry about static, looking for stations and all that jazz. I love my Sirius and I will always have it.

uh we weren't talking about HD radio - we were talking about streaming off the net. If channel comparison is your argument you better switch over now with tens of thousands of internet radio stations broadcasting.... oh and the BW is lower on Satelite radio too...

bigaudiofanat · 07-25-2009, 04:35 PM

I am not arguing with HD radio SAT radio is what I am comparing and your internet radio is like 94-128kbps some are better but sat radio is like 256 I believe I am not arguing just think it is to much of a hassle just to get internet radio in your car.

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cow Lounge Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,441 Drives: Toyota Avalon Rep Power: 268	I stream ESPN radio & Air America over my phone at work every day. I want satellite radio, but at this point, there doesn't seem to be a reason to pay. __________________ I never bought a 370Z

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dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	I had Sirius for a year. The advertisements lead me to believe, The Stones and The Who were played 24/7/364. No way, they played them two weeks at the most. I felt deceived and ripped off! It's not wroth the money, I had it turned off 98% of the time I had a subscription! "I found better music and news on the car radio"! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Pandora on my Iphone!!!!! __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Satellite radio is by no means dead, HD radio will never have the amount of channels nor the quality of sat radio. I had it in my last vehicle I have it at home and I will have it in my vehicle now, I love it there is nothing like driving anywhere you want and not have to worry about static, looking for stations and all that jazz. I love my Sirius and I will always have it. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	It's probably dead for a couple reasons. I didn't renew because I started hearing commercials. I mean, what's the point if you're going to have commercials?

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bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Ya pandora is rely nice but still I am not going to buy a cell phone and by internet subscription just to listen to pandora, I will stick to my Sat Radio __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I am not arguing with HD radio SAT radio is what I am comparing and your internet radio is like 94-128kbps some are better but sat radio is like 256 I believe I am not arguing just think it is to much of a hassle just to get internet radio in your car. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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