Bigbird Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 I'm thinking about getting a new head unit for my car, and I would like all the sweet stuff (nav, BT, HD and satellite radio). I've heard that if you've got a promotional price you can haggle with them and get to keep that price, but what about someone that's new to the game? How would I go about getting a good deal on it? One thought was to just sign up for like 3 months or so of satellite radio at regular price, and then at the end call up to cancel because I "can't afford it". Any (real) input would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 I'm thinking about getting a new head unit for my car, and I would like all the sweet stuff (nav, BT, HD and satellite radio). I've heard that if you've got a promotional price you can haggle with them and get to keep that price, but what about someone that's new to the game? How would I go about getting a good deal on it? One thought was to just sign up for like 3 months or so of satellite radio at regular price, and then at the end call up to cancel because I "can't afford it". Any (real) input would be appreciated. I've tried, they never budge for me so I wait until I get a new lease and enjoy it for a year. After, it goes off and I try again to get ANY "special" and it never works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Don't waste your money. I'm about to cancel my subscription for the second time. It's just not worth it. I really don't get how people can claim it is so much better than FM when all they do is play the same 10 songs on repeat, on every single station. I'm willing to bet that there is an Adele song on at least 1 station every minute of the day and I hate that bitch. The rock stations suck (I'm pretty sure they're playing Adele now, too). Country selection is limited to about 3 stations, of which, they mostly play new country (which sucks). Rap/hip hop/R&B stations..........suck. I don't listen to Stern and I'm not sure why anybody would. At this point, I'm going back to FM and CDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Don't waste your money. I'm about to cancel my subscription for the second time. It's just not worth it. I really don't get how people can claim it is so much better than FM when all they do is play the same 10 songs on repeat, on every single station. I'm willing to bet that there is an Adele song on at least 1 station every minute of the day and I hate that bitch. The rock stations suck (I'm pretty sure they're playing Adele now, too). Country selection is limited to about 3 stations, of which, they mostly play new country (which sucks). Rap/hip hop/R&B stations..........suck. I don't listen to Stern and I'm not sure why anybody would. At this point, I'm going back to FM and CDs. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011SVT Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 I am liking the HD radio channels which are available free on the newer radios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattKatz Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 I have satellite, I've had it for years, I always haggle deals, but IMO, I agree with what said about the selection sucking...but i still buy a yearly subscription each year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airwg2189 Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Satellite is a waste IMO - not worth the subscription money. HD radio is awesome though, and most (every channel I've listened to in Columbus) is commercial free, and obviously way higher quality than "normal" radio, not to mention totally free. WNCI has a 24/7 club mix show channel, 105.7 and 106.7 both have alternate endless music stations, and AM channels are tons clearer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Satellite is a waste IMO - not worth the subscription money. HD radio is awesome though, and most (every channel I've listened to in Columbus) is commercial free, and obviously way higher quality than "normal" radio, not to mention totally free. WNCI has a 24/7 club mix show channel, 105.7 and 106.7 both have alternate endless music stations, and AM channels are tons clearer. I wouldn't mind for a deal but full price? Never. Stern is on 3 days a week at most, seems like even less usually so even he isn't a draw like he used to be. Most stations are on a loop. I listen EARLY in the morning and when i'm on my way home, I can list off the songs in order since it's just on repeat. Seems like they don't change up the "loop" for about a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Had my dads car for a week with XM. I found one talk show I liked while driving to class, that's it. Bluetooth + pandora through your phone are far superior. You can also get most of the big name shows through phones too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl1647545488 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I did subscribe to Sirius each year. I listen to it all day at work. I mostly listen to First Wave and Lithium. If I need to concentrate, I'll listen to Spa. Blue Collar Comedy is also pretty good. I'm pretty happy with the selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Hahaha the thread is called "Satellite Radio FANS" But seriously, thanks for the input guys. I still want to get a new head unit, buy this gives me a bit to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furloaf Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 How does HD radio work if there isn't a subscription or advertisements? BTW HD radio is a retarded term. I hate marketing gimmicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Don't waste your money. I'm about to cancel my subscription for the second time. It's just not worth it. I really don't get how people can claim it is so much better than FM when all they do is play the same 10 songs on repeat, on every single station. I'm willing to bet that there is an Adele song on at least 1 station every minute of the day and I hate that bitch. The rock stations suck (I'm pretty sure they're playing Adele now, too). Country selection is limited to about 3 stations, of which, they mostly play new country (which sucks). Rap/hip hop/R&B stations..........suck. I don't listen to Stern and I'm not sure why anybody would. At this point, I'm going back to FM and CDs. ^^ this x2 here. I've had it on several cars including a free 3yr subscription on my company car that I"m in most all the time during the day and I still never use it. The quality sucks really and the content is bullshit in terms of music. I do jump between 3-4 comedy channels now and then but even there the content is re-run so much that if I listen to it more than once a month, it's all repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 do the 3 month thing and then call and cancel and say its too expensive, they will offer you something like $70-$75 for a year. This happened to me with Sirius and then when i did finally cancel they keep sending me coupons for 5 months for $25. not a bad deal, thinking about getting it again just cause its only $5 a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 My truck came with 3 free months of XM.. any recommendations on rock stations? I most likely won't renew it since I'm subscribed to Pandora, which costs half as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I just ordered the Sony BT4000 unit for my Jeep. I recently locked in 5 years for a discount on my girlfriends headunit. Sirius might not be worth it completely but it comes in handy. I listen to all the classic rock, rap and sports channels. My girl likes the techno/electronic stations. Im planning on streaming Sirius over BT to my new headunit instead of linking the headunit up to another account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Octane is a good rock station Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I've had sirius for years now. I have the "music only" package which is $9.99 a month and pretty much only listen to Octane. I just hate listening to commercials when I want to listen to music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 My truck came with 3 free months of XM.. any recommendations on rock stations? I most likely won't renew it since I'm subscribed to Pandora, which costs half as much. Octane and Faction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 just call and threaten to cancel... That's what I always do and I either get 6 months for free, or I just get it for free period. (like right now I'm on a free period) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyall86 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Ryan just get Spotify Premium and call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 I have it in my Ram. Came with a year free and every year since, I wait until the last minute to renew. The longer you wait, the better the deals are. Just renewed for $94, which is about 50% off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Ryan just get Spotify Premium and call it a day. Spoti-who? Is it like Pandora? The head unit I got allows me to control my iPod through it (double din touch screen, so it isn't janky) and its got a micro-sd slot so I might just go with that and bluetooth streaming for a while, maybe an HD radio receiver so I can hear Paul Keels in his true glory. I'd still like to get satellite, just because, but I'll listen to my girlfriends a bit more and think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyall86 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Ryan download it on your PC http://www.spotify.com and try it out with a free account. The Premium account allows you to get the mobile app and have no ads. You can build playlists that go between your phone and computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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