Is XM Radio worth the monthly fee?

Question

I first heard XM radio while on a plane and I enjoyed it so when I got home I tried the free online trial and I liked it as well. However I am not sure if its worth $14 a month.

Any advise? Do you feel its worth the monthly fee?

Answer 1

If I Was You I'd Rather Go To Sirius Radio Than XM.

It Is By Far Better And I'm Told It's Cheaper, Not By Much But Still Cheaper.

But Do Some Research On It Before You Make Any Choices.

Hope That Helps You Some.

Answer 2

I've had XM for years , I love it.

I used to drive for work , 12 hours + a day , and it was a welcome change to the hillbilly local stations.

I had no problem with cut outs or lost signals (except in the mountains)

I no longer drive for a living , but still love the service.

So , of course I would reccomend XM , but I will admit , I know little about sirius.

The way I explain it to people is , when cable TV came out people scoffed at paying for what was they considered free.

Also , I can't stand commercials anymore , I'm spoiled .

I also have the opportunity to explore music styles I'm not familiar with. 20 year old music may be new to me.

I also love the XM exclusives like O&A 202 ron & fez , and Bob Dillon .

Answer 3

im sure that if you like it it is worth the rate. My mother uses it in her car and likes it, but i myself prefer sirius radio. Sirius i think has a greater variety, but you should research the two before making decisions

Answer 4

If you live in an area with a lot of overhead obstructions (tunnels, dense tree foliage, over-passes) you we be frustrated with the signal cutting out.

To justify the cost I also listen to it live on my PC.

Channel 150 XM Comedy is the best!!!!

Answer 5

I bought a new car & xm radio came with it, I loved it so much, I bought another radio & put it in my other car, I can take it out of the car & plug it into a docking station that looks like a boom box.

Answer 6

For the programming, I'd say yes. I have Sirius Satellite Radio, paying 12 bucks a month and enjoy everything it offers. For one, Satellie Radio can be picked up pretty much everywhere in the US, meaning you're never channel surfing while on the road. Also, with the possibility of Sirius buying out XM, you'll have even more selection of programming to choose from. :)

Answer 7

are you willing to pay to hear someone talk..do you spend more time in your car then at home? the wave of the future is not XM radio..they pray on people who think they need it, it's over-hyped and none of the stations are even worth paying for.  if that's your thing then go for it, it's only 14 a month that's 168 a year. if you have the money (I don't) then go for it, become the person you so much want to be.