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Old 01-11-2004, 06:44 AM
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Is the satellite radio option on the 2004 A6 in addition to the traditional AM/FM radio or a substitute for it?

Do any of you have strong views on Sirius vs. XM service?

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XM has better comedy, but prefer Sirius for the lack of commercials
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It is in addition to it. I prefer XM due to the programming.
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XM will drop commercials 2/04. Sat radio is in addition to AM/FM
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Default Slight advantage to XM, but either one is awesome

I guarantee you will barely ever listen to FM after you get sat radio.

I got a SkiFi, so I also use it at home and at work for one subscription. Ten bucks a month--awesome value.
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Default Sirius was included in the A6 Avant I leased ...

didn't expect to use it, but my wife always has it tuned in - reception is great, commercials to a minimum, and music/entertainment selection is good. When our 3 month trial expires, I'll do a year's subscription - well worth it.
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Default Similar discussion in B5 S4 forum. Think I'd prefer XM.

<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1511615.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1511615.phtml</a</li></ul>
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Default Massive Advantage to XM, giong commercial Free & has Traffic for major cities coming next month.

<ul><li><a href="http://www.xmradio.com/lineup/index.jsp">Xm's new stuff.</a></li></ul>
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