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XM Satellite Radio: Home, Car And Portable
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Published: April 10, 2007
The next big step in radio entertainment is here. Since 2001, XM Satellite Radio has provided its customers with audio entertainment options vastly superior to those available on the standard radio dial.
XM Satellite Radio offers over 170 distinct, high-quality channels, including over 70 different unedited, commercial-free music channels, 40 news, entertainment, sports and talk channels, additional play-by-play channels for sporting events, and regional traffic and weather stations.
All of these channels are available in crystal-clear satellite audio.
Although there is a nominal monthly subscription fee, the benefit is clear. XM satellite radio programming has spared no expense to ensure the top quality product and variety, hiring famous DJ's and personalities to host their great variety of music and entertainment offerings. And, with the proposed upcoming merger with Sirius, their largest competitor, XM Satellite Radio is looking to virtually double their offerings and service options.
So, for the novice audio enthusiast looking to radically upgrade their radio experience, what is the best way to get into XM satellite radio? In reality, there are a variety of options, all dependent on exactly what an individual's specific needs and budget. The hardcore audiophile could consider investing in separate XM satellite radio units for the home and car.
A stand-alone XM satellite home radio is a set-top box with its own XM antenna designed either to connect to a pre-existing home speaker setup, or with its own set of speakers. When looking for high-end but less portable XM satellite home radio options, a stand-alone unit designed to fit into pre-existing speaker systems might be the best bet, guaranteeing more consistent quality reception and remote control operation. For a bathroom, bedroom, or some other similarly casual situation, someone looking to add XM satellite radio could also consider a boombox style semi-portable speaker-equipped device, which will offer less sound and reception quality but more ease of use and portability.
In the car, XM satellite radio options are similarly differentiated. There is the option of having a deck unit installed in the automobile that will function directly as an XM satellite car radio receiver. The major advantage to this option is that it is not necessary to purchase any additional equipment. However, the second option offers great adaptability: a portable receiver unit equipped with a car kit.
There are a variety of different car kits, from the simple and cheap (but often low-quality) FM transmitter kit that will broadcast the portable unit's XM satellite radio reception over an unused FM station, to perfect-quality direct plug-in units. The greatest benefit of this option is its extreme adaptability: a user can unplug the XM satellite portable radio and take it anywhere that has an adapter setup, or listen to it on headphones. You could even set it up to play as part of the home audio setup.
When choosing to switch to XM satellite radio, there's no such thing as a bad deal - the service, after all, is the main advantage and appeal. Nevertheless, to fully enjoy the product it's important that the consumer carefully considers options and needs. In the end, what little time must be spent doing the research will pay itself back in the hours of enjoyment from the perfect XM satellite radio experience.
Sources:
“XM Satellite Radio.” Wikipedia.13 Mar. 2007. 16 Mar 2007 . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xm_radio.
XM Satellite Radio. 2007. 16 March 2007.http://www.xmradio.com/
XM Satellite Radio offers over 170 distinct, high-quality channels, including over 70 different unedited, commercial-free music channels, 40 news, entertainment, sports and talk channels, additional play-by-play channels for sporting events, and regional traffic and weather stations.
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Although there is a nominal monthly subscription fee, the benefit is clear. XM satellite radio programming has spared no expense to ensure the top quality product and variety, hiring famous DJ's and personalities to host their great variety of music and entertainment offerings. And, with the proposed upcoming merger with Sirius, their largest competitor, XM Satellite Radio is looking to virtually double their offerings and service options.
So, for the novice audio enthusiast looking to radically upgrade their radio experience, what is the best way to get into XM satellite radio? In reality, there are a variety of options, all dependent on exactly what an individual's specific needs and budget. The hardcore audiophile could consider investing in separate XM satellite radio units for the home and car.
A stand-alone XM satellite home radio is a set-top box with its own XM antenna designed either to connect to a pre-existing home speaker setup, or with its own set of speakers. When looking for high-end but less portable XM satellite home radio options, a stand-alone unit designed to fit into pre-existing speaker systems might be the best bet, guaranteeing more consistent quality reception and remote control operation. For a bathroom, bedroom, or some other similarly casual situation, someone looking to add XM satellite radio could also consider a boombox style semi-portable speaker-equipped device, which will offer less sound and reception quality but more ease of use and portability.
In the car, XM satellite radio options are similarly differentiated. There is the option of having a deck unit installed in the automobile that will function directly as an XM satellite car radio receiver. The major advantage to this option is that it is not necessary to purchase any additional equipment. However, the second option offers great adaptability: a portable receiver unit equipped with a car kit.
There are a variety of different car kits, from the simple and cheap (but often low-quality) FM transmitter kit that will broadcast the portable unit's XM satellite radio reception over an unused FM station, to perfect-quality direct plug-in units. The greatest benefit of this option is its extreme adaptability: a user can unplug the XM satellite portable radio and take it anywhere that has an adapter setup, or listen to it on headphones. You could even set it up to play as part of the home audio setup.
When choosing to switch to XM satellite radio, there's no such thing as a bad deal - the service, after all, is the main advantage and appeal. Nevertheless, to fully enjoy the product it's important that the consumer carefully considers options and needs. In the end, what little time must be spent doing the research will pay itself back in the hours of enjoyment from the perfect XM satellite radio experience.
Sources:
“XM Satellite Radio.” Wikipedia.13 Mar. 2007. 16 Mar 2007 . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xm_radio.
XM Satellite Radio. 2007. 16 March 2007.http://www.xmradio.com/
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