03-22-2010, 10:59 AM | #1 |
Can I change XM receiver to Sirius?
Hey guys. My current car comes with Sirius radio, to which I subscribe. The sound quality is excellent, and I am also familiar with all of the channels (a minor point).
I know the 2010 Camaro comes with XM connectivity. My parents both drive Hondas, which I am familiar with. Both have XM radio. They cut out frequently (clouds, overpasses, etc.) and the sound quality isn't that good. I know that XM and Sirius are essentially the same company now, so my question is, can the Camaro be modified to receive Sirius radio WITHOUT buying a new, aftermarket Sirius receiver that you plug into the lighter or something? Can the stock radio be re-programmed somehow? |
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03-22-2010, 11:07 AM | #2 |
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Aren't Sirius and XM the same company now?
As far as I'm aware, you cannot change out the XM receiver with a Sirius one. |
03-22-2010, 11:23 AM | #3 |
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I can't remember who did but its basically been confirmed the XM receiver is new and integrated in this car and can't be replaced with any of the Sirius replacement modules.
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03-22-2010, 11:26 AM | #4 |
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xm and sirius is the same,they murged.they advertise as xm on sirius.
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03-22-2010, 11:29 AM | #5 |
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sirius bought xm
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03-22-2010, 11:29 AM | #6 |
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They maybe under the same ownership, but the DJ's and channels are different and you cant listen to XM stations on Sirius receivers or Sirius on XM receivers. I know on Sirius you can get a subscription to "The Best of XM" which are their most popular stations. My guess is that you might be able to get a subscription to the "Best of Sirius".
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03-22-2010, 11:31 AM | #7 |
The businesses are the same...
But the fact that the channels are different if you have XM versus Sirius, or that all channels aren't available across both, indicates that there are TWO separate signals still for XM and Sirius. There are two satellites--one for each feed. I was wondering if my car could receive the Sirius *signal* instead of XM *signal* because XM blows in comparison to Sirius. It's a satellite receiver, how hard could it be to modify or change it? |
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03-22-2010, 11:33 AM | #8 |
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They merged but the technology for XM and Sirius radios have not.
You still need to get "The Best of XM" if you have Sirius or "The Best of Sirius" if you have XM.
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03-22-2010, 11:34 AM | #9 |
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Do what I did. Got a mobile adapter for my sirius radio and plugged it into the cig lighter, audio input and threw the antenna on the dash. Works great, kind of. I am getting some static through the audio plug in the car. I think its loose or something. Gotta have it looked at.
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03-22-2010, 11:35 AM | #10 |
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I heard the signal quality was better on Sirius too...(less compression)
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Like I said, check with XM and see if they have a "Best of Sirius" subscription option. |
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03-22-2010, 11:36 AM | #12 |
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I think you can subscribe to Sirius channels through XM though.
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03-22-2010, 11:39 AM | #13 |
Okay, I'm glad you guys are reading my original question, false hahaha.
1) Yes, I know that Sirius and XM are the same company . Several of you have backed me up on that. 2) Yes, I know I can get channels via the "Best Of" packages. I'm not worried about the 3 or 4 channels I won't get on XM. I am worried about the SOUND QUALITY. Sirius is simply better than XM. I don't have to worry about interference or not getting a signal every time I pass under an overpass or cloud. I can blast the music without getting static/buzz/blaring. I do NOT want to buy an aftermarket adapter and plug it into my cigarette lighter and just throw it on the dash . I said that specifically. I want my current audio system to receive the Sirius SIGNAL instead of the XM SIGNAL. Who or how can I program that? |
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1.) IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR THE XM ANTENNA TO RECEIVE A SIRIUS SIGNAL 2.) IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR THE XM RECEIVER TO DECODE THE SIRIUS SIGNAL Hope this clears is up. |
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