Is $25 for 5 Months worth it for XM? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

UT-Engineer · 06-10-2011, 10:43 AM

As title says... in your opinion is it worth it? I enjoyed it when it was free for the 1st 3 months and then again these past 2 weeks... but I only listen to a few stations on XM... i guess $25 isnt so much lol

craigk777 · 06-10-2011, 10:48 AM

I got 5 months for $20.

nancygrl · 06-10-2011, 10:55 AM

Got a whole year for $77

vart · 06-10-2011, 11:01 AM

I think it costs me about $20 a month for 2 cars, 1 portable deck, and XM online.

Is it worth it? Yes, because local radio SUCKS ASS!!!! Plus the last three bands to play on Liquid Metal were Pantera, Dark Angel and Slayer. That is worth the price of admission right there!

Padre · 06-10-2011, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UT-Engineer

As title says... in your opinion is it worth it? I enjoyed it when it was free for the 1st 3 months and then again these past 2 weeks... but I only listen to a few stations on XM... i guess $25 isnt so much lol

Yes. Buy they will raise prices. They were already sued for doing so against the merger agreement. But under $10 is good if you're tired of listening to commercial cr*p.

Padre

Iwantone2 · 06-10-2011, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nancygrl

Got a whole year for $77

+1

v6needluv2 · 06-10-2011, 11:07 AM

I dont even listen to the radio, i use my ipod

PETRA · 06-10-2011, 11:10 AM

Depends on how much you like your music. For me? I'd pay more than that.

nancygrl · 06-10-2011, 11:56 AM

My subscription is up at the end of this month. I will probably not renew (unless they make me a killer offer) now that I have Pandora and Tune-in-Radio on my iphone.

JohnnyComeLately · 06-10-2011, 11:57 AM

In my opinion no. I've got a few reasons why:

1) Sound quality. I've just upgraded to Hertz $499 components (HSK 165) which are mid grade SQ type speakers and I can now easily pick out compressed music vs CD and even MP3 vs Apples better qual downloads. The clincher was when I selected higher quality on Pandora for streamed music. The Pandora stream uses much less compression, and hence sounds better. I "donated" $35 for a year of Pandora so it's higher quality and no ads. I can listen in the car, on computer or on home stereo (blu ray player has Pandora stream app built in)

2) Pandora plays better songs in my opinion and music doesn't cut out when I go under bridge. I can mashup artists to get better control, e g lady gaga, xzibit,'eminem, and accept (british style 90s heavy metal rock) plays a nice combination for me. I constantly hunted between Liquid Metal, classic rewind and a few others. Also, I can stream Pandora via Bluetooth from my iPhone to my helmets bluetooth chatterbox. XM wants to charge me more to add streaming to an iPhone app.

3) another out of control pricing scheme. The fact they heavily push reduced and multi level fees for intro periods puts them into the same category as cable TV companies. I hate cable but I dont have a choice there. Here I do.

Those are my basic reasons. I did notice I had it free last week but I was right back to Pandora, my iPod and CDs.

UT-Engineer · 06-10-2011, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyComeLately

In my opinion no. I've got a few reasons why:

1) Sound quality. I've just upgraded to Hertz $499 components (HSK 165) which are mid grade EQ type speakers and I can now easily pick out compressed music vs CD and even MP3 vs Apples better qual downloads. The clincher was when I selected higher quality on Pandora for streamed music. The Pandora stream uses much less compression, and hence sounds better. I "donated" $35 for anyway of Pandora so it's higher quality and no ads. I can listen in the car, on computer or on home stereo (blu ray player has Pandora stream app built in)

2) Pandora plays better songs in my opinion. I can mashup artists to get better control, e g lady gaga, xzibit,'eminem, and accept (british style 90s heavy metal rock) plays a nice combination for me. I constantly hunted between Liquid Metal, classic rewind and a few others. Also, I can stream Pandora via Bluetooth from my iPhone to my helmets bluetooth chatterbox. XM wants to charge me more to add streaming to an iPhone app.

3) another out of control pricing scheme. The fact they heavily push reduced and multi level fees for intro periods puts them into the same category as cable TV companies. I hate cable but I dont have a choice there. Here I do.

Those are my basic reasons. I did notice I had it free last week but I was right back to Pandora, my iPod and CDs.

Really like ur info and facts here. I didnt know u could sync up pandora via bluetooth from the iPhone. Can u give some details on this...

JohnnyComeLately · 06-10-2011, 12:14 PM

I have a 2010 Camaro and an older 3G iPhone. I use the USB to stream,however a friend of mine who also has a 2010 said a 4G streamed via bluetooth (BT) without any problems on his car.

To fool an older iPhone to stream to BT you go into voicemail and "select" BT for audio (should be an icon on lower right corner). However I'm on the older firmware in my Camaro and so for whatever reason my Camaro will do BT phone but not stereo music.

In the Camaro, I plug in my iPhone and dismiss the "unsupported accessory" nag. I start the iPod player and then hit the "home" button to go back to my app menu on the iPhone. I then select the Pandora app and about 10 seconds later I'm good. Downside is I'm stuck but if you have an iPhone 4 it will play in the background while you pull up other apps.

Edit: my friend said in the iPhone 4 he saw "GM music" (or similar) for pairing BT and it automatically streamed without a problem. Since this is 3rd hand I can't vouch for accuracy since he might have misunderstood or not really known what was happening

not a slam on my friend but sometimes I'm skeptical of "it just worked!"

Hope that made sense and helped.

UT-Engineer · 06-10-2011, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyComeLately

I have a 2010 Camaro and an older 3G iPhone. I use the USB to stream,however a friend of mine who also has a 2010 said a 4G streamed via bluetooth (BT) without any problems on his car.

To fool an older iPhone to stream to BT you go into voicemail and "select" BT for audio (should be an icon on lower right corner). However I'm on the older firmware in my Camaro and so for whatever reason my Camaro will do BT phone but not stereo music.

In the Camaro, I plug in my iPhone and dismiss the "unsupported accessory" nag. I start the iPod player and then hit the "home" button to go back to my app menu on the iPhone. I then select the Pandora app and about 10 seconds later I'm good. Downside is I'm stuck but if you have an iPhone 4 it will play in the background while you pull up other apps.

Hope that made sense and helped.

I think that made sense. i too have the 3G and a 2010 so I'll check it out when I get back in the car. Thanks for the help.

AngeloVEnforcer · 06-10-2011, 01:29 PM

I got 6 months for $33, worth it because the channels are great, clear signal, and it introduced me to new bands and artists I would've never listened to.

06-10-2011, 10:43 AM	#1
UT-Engineer Just Cruisin' Drives: 2010 Synergy Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	Is $25 for 5 Months worth it for XM? As title says... in your opinion is it worth it? I enjoyed it when it was free for the 1st 3 months and then again these past 2 weeks... but I only listen to a few stations on XM... i guess $25 isnt so much lol __________________ 2010 Synergy Green Camaro 25% Tint - CGM Painted GM GFX - 20" Niche M102 Wheels

06-10-2011, 11:01 AM	#4
vart Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 164 View My Garage	I think it costs me about $20 a month for 2 cars, 1 portable deck, and XM online. Is it worth it? Yes, because local radio SUCKS ASS!!!! Plus the last three bands to play on Liquid Metal were Pantera, Dark Angel and Slayer. That is worth the price of admission right there! __________________ . . Got: Volant CAI. Stealth splash guards. Stainless Works 1-7/8" long tube headers and cat back exhaust. Pfadt coilovers, sway bars, rear trailing arms, street differential mounts and solid subframe bushings. Custom tuned by Davenport Motorsports. Want: Everything else!!!

06-10-2011, 11:57 AM	#10
JohnnyComeLately Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 311	In my opinion no. I've got a few reasons why: 1) Sound quality. I've just upgraded to Hertz $499 components (HSK 165) which are mid grade SQ type speakers and I can now easily pick out compressed music vs CD and even MP3 vs Apples better qual downloads. The clincher was when I selected higher quality on Pandora for streamed music. The Pandora stream uses much less compression, and hence sounds better. I "donated" $35 for a year of Pandora so it's higher quality and no ads. I can listen in the car, on computer or on home stereo (blu ray player has Pandora stream app built in) 2) Pandora plays better songs in my opinion and music doesn't cut out when I go under bridge. I can mashup artists to get better control, e g lady gaga, xzibit,'eminem, and accept (british style 90s heavy metal rock) plays a nice combination for me. I constantly hunted between Liquid Metal, classic rewind and a few others. Also, I can stream Pandora via Bluetooth from my iPhone to my helmets bluetooth chatterbox. XM wants to charge me more to add streaming to an iPhone app. 3) another out of control pricing scheme. The fact they heavily push reduced and multi level fees for intro periods puts them into the same category as cable TV companies. I hate cable but I dont have a choice there. Here I do. Those are my basic reasons. I did notice I had it free last week but I was right back to Pandora, my iPod and CDs. __________________ Both my rides will smoke ya 2010 L99 2SS/RS - Hertz HE HSK 165 components/PPI A404 & A600/JL Audio 10W6/Audio Control EQX, FAST Intake Manifold Last edited by JohnnyComeLately; 06-10-2011 at 12:04 PM. Reason: iPhones are sometimes a pita to post from

06-10-2011, 12:14 PM	#12
JohnnyComeLately Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 311	I have a 2010 Camaro and an older 3G iPhone. I use the USB to stream,however a friend of mine who also has a 2010 said a 4G streamed via bluetooth (BT) without any problems on his car. To fool an older iPhone to stream to BT you go into voicemail and "select" BT for audio (should be an icon on lower right corner). However I'm on the older firmware in my Camaro and so for whatever reason my Camaro will do BT phone but not stereo music. In the Camaro, I plug in my iPhone and dismiss the "unsupported accessory" nag. I start the iPod player and then hit the "home" button to go back to my app menu on the iPhone. I then select the Pandora app and about 10 seconds later I'm good. Downside is I'm stuck but if you have an iPhone 4 it will play in the background while you pull up other apps. Edit: my friend said in the iPhone 4 he saw "GM music" (or similar) for pairing BT and it automatically streamed without a problem. Since this is 3rd hand I can't vouch for accuracy since he might have misunderstood or not really known what was happening not a slam on my friend but sometimes I'm skeptical of "it just worked!" Hope that made sense and helped. __________________ Both my rides will smoke ya 2010 L99 2SS/RS - Hertz HE HSK 165 components/PPI A404 & A600/JL Audio 10W6/Audio Control EQX, FAST Intake Manifold Last edited by JohnnyComeLately; 06-10-2011 at 12:25 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Three Months and Loving It!!!	Meeper	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	8	08-17-2009 06:17 PM
After 9 months the baby is in the garage	OUR72GTO	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	45	07-09-2009 03:20 AM
APR question? Might be dumb.	ChevyBoiSS	Camaro Price \| Ordering \| Tracking \| Dealers Discussions	69	05-04-2009 09:24 AM
Russian stocks down 55% in four months	Wm Holden	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	2	09-18-2008 05:31 PM

06-10-2011, 10:48 AM	#2
craigk777 Drives: 2013 Summit White 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pa Posts: 336	I got 5 months for $20.

06-10-2011, 10:55 AM	#3
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	Got a whole year for $77

06-10-2011, 11:07 AM	#7
v6needluv2 Drives: 2011 Victory Red LS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 286	I dont even listen to the radio, i use my ipod

06-10-2011, 11:56 AM	#9
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	My subscription is up at the end of this month. I will probably not renew (unless they make me a killer offer) now that I have Pandora and Tune-in-Radio on my iphone.

06-10-2011, 01:29 PM	#14
AngeloVEnforcer Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 167	I got 6 months for $33, worth it because the channels are great, clear signal, and it introduced me to new bands and artists I would've never listened to.