Delphi SA10000 XM SKYFi Radio Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)I can't say enough about this system.For years, I have been disenchanted with commercial radio and the junk they play.If I wanted good music, I'd have to shell out a king's ransom for CDs.I had gotten to the point where I didn't even bother listening to music anymore; I'd just tune in NPR in the car and watch TV at home for entertainment.
I was skeptical about paying for satellite radio until I checked out the sample programming at www.xmradio.com.It took me about a day to realize I couldn't go another day without it.Now I listen to the radio all the time at home, and I've even hooked up the Home Adapter kit at work and listened through my computer's headphones.(It took a bit of doing to position the antenna for good reception in my office 'cube farm' inside a steel-and-concrete building, but I got it to work!)Now I can't wait to get the car adapter so I can take my stations with me on the road.
One of my favorite features on the Delphi SKYFi is that you can save Artist/Song Title information while listening if you hear something you really like.This has allowed me to discover several great new bands since I started listening to XM.I can confidently pick up new CDs of bands I'd never hear on commercial radio.It's like having a great college radio station!
Another great feature about the Delphi unit is that you take your one subscription with you wherever you go; there's no need to pay for an extra receiver, even though XM offers additional subs at a discount.
XM radio has a great fan following.Check out www.xmfan.com for a great online community of fans and fanatics.I learned a lot about antenna placement in poor-reception areas (XM at work!) from reading the message boards.
Quit stalling.Buy it.I promise you'll love it.

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The Delphi XM SKYFi radio combines the advanced features with a compact design and ease of installation, all at an affordable price.

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Delphi SkyFi2 XM Satellite Radio Receiver and Car Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)After much research, I finally decided that this was the receiver for me!So far, so good.

I am primarily using this in the car, so I grabbed this version that included the car kit.If you only want one receiver but want to use it in two cars, you will need an extra car kit.It's too annoying to try to move the antenna between cars.I had looked at a few portable units, but I chose this one since it was designed primarily for those in the car, and I wanted the a unit that was going to be easy to use when I'm in the car.

Installation was very easy.I did it myself, and my antenna is on top of my roof near the front.The antenna cord is about 24 feet long, so there is plenty of extra cord if you are in a sedan like me.I ran my cord right under the weatherstripping on the front windsheild as was suggested at cruchfield.com, then through the door and around the door jam.The kit also includes one of those little tubes that you can fit around your cords, as you will have three: antenna, power and the cassette.All cords plug into the base.

I used the air vent base installation instructions (the kit also comes with dashboard mount and a swivel mount, but both can damage your car when you're ready to remove the mounts).The only thing is that I wish it were a little more steady from side to side when I am pushing the buttons.It takes some playing around with to get just right.

The receiver itself has been pretty easy to use.I definitely recommend actually reading the instructions on how to use all of the different buttons.There are 30 memory buttons available.There is also a neat feature that will alert you to when your favorite artist or song is playing, and the alert will allow you to go straight to that channel if you so desire.

One downside is that only the buttons have a backlight.The labels above them do not have these lights.So, until I get to remember exactly where the "jump," "memory" and "menu" buttons are, it's going to be to difficult to use them in the dark.

There is also a 30 minute record/replay function on this receiver.However, anything you save is erased when the unit is turned off.

I tracked this item for a few weeks before I bought it, as I noticed that the price occasionally would change from day to day.Amazon's price when I bought this three days ago was $93.99, and today it is listed about $3 less.Some third party merchants have dropped the price below the Amazon price from time to time, but generally, the Amazon price has been the lowest.

If you buy this item before the end of April 2006, there is also a $30 rebate available from XM.

Although I have not actually been a Sirius subscriber, I took advantage of the online trials with Sirius and XM.I also read some reviews of both and examined their channel guide.Their offerings are very similar.If you are interested in sports, XM has great college ACC/Pac 10/Big 10 channels (I am a UNC grad, so I have to have my ACC sports!), NASCAR and MLB.Sirius offerings are more towards NFL/MLH fans.One review I read said that the music on Sirius tended to be what he phrased as "riskier," which the reviewer defined as playing more deep cuts, etc.I have been very, very pleased with the XM offerings, playlist, variety, talk, etc.No complaints with XM here!

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DELPHI SA10126-11B1 SKYFi2(TM) Bundle Includes: ; DELSA10101 SkyFi2(TM) Receiver ; DELSA10102 SKYFi2(TM) ;Vehicle Kit SKYFi2(TM) Bundle

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Delphi SA10101 SKYFi2 XM Satellite Radio Receiver and Remote Control Review

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(More customer reviews)I was lucky I found the skyfi 2 this past weekend at a local store.The Skyfi 2 is an improvement in the Skyfi 1 in many ways.The Skyfi 2 has better sound and can be played in your existing car and home boombox cradle.From the beginning you will notice the sound is louder on this one than it is on the skyfi 1.I don't have to cut the volume up as loud now on my boombox as I did with my skyfi 1.The Skyfi 2 also comes with a brighter light for viewing during sunny weather.I can actually see this now when the sun is bright in my car I can still read it.The skyfi 2 has a choice of 2 colors.Black on White which is recommended when driving in bright sunlight or White On Black which looks kind of blue and not as bright but you can still adjust the brightness on both colors in the menu screen.This thing is really bright at night unless you lower the brightness.The Skyfi 2 also has a sport and stock ticker.You can see sports scores or stocks scrolling under the artist and song info.I'm hoping Delphi will add weather as well to this.The skyfi 2 is the first reciever to feature extended titles.If you have the scroll on which is in the menu the song will start out at 16 characters but go to 30 something depending on song.Note the scroll for extended titles isn't the same thing as having the artist and song scroll across in big letters.The scroll for extended titles is in the menu you can cut it on or off it just scrolls the longer titles to extended ones.The song artist big letter scroll is in the display mode you can pick between this and other ways to see the song artist info.This makes the reciever look better similar to Sirius reciever.The skyfi 2 also has a unique feature.It has an Fm modulator inside the unit.When you put it in your car cradle it will turn on.You can cut it off in the menu if you want to but this thing has over 6-12 frequencies.It features the lower frequencies 88-89 and the higher ones 106-107.This thing sounds much better than my wired mod in my car.Also this unit features a record feature.You do nothing it automatically records from the time you cut it on.This is a first for an xmreciever.Also you could put 20 favorite stations in the skyfi 1 you can put 30 in this one.Here is a summery of this unit.Also you can view info 4 ways on the reciever.You can still activate it to scroll in big letters if your at a distance.You can have just the song and artist like the skyfi 1 featured,You can have artist,song and stocks or you can choose artist,song and sports.

Pro's
Extended Titles-This is the only xm reciever to feature this but it will eventually be available in newer models too.XM is just starting to get into listing more than 16 characters for artist and song.

Brighter Light for viewing in bright sunlight.It doesn't get washed out.

Stock Tickers and Sports Scores Note you must go into the menu and pick your favorite stocks and sports teams.

Better Sound

Built In Fm Modulator and it lets you choose over 6 frequencies.Also although xm recommends you buy the new car cradle it works fine with the old car cradle.

30 Presets features A,B and C were you can put at least 10 channels on each.

Pause and Record Feature-The Skyfi 2 automatically starts to record when you cut it on.You don't have to do anything not even pause.If you want to hear a song again that you liked real good or missed when you was away from the reciever you can just hit the reverse arrow.It can hold up to 30 minutes of songs.You can also go foward by hitting the foward arrow.If you want to hear live programming what is playing now just hold the foward arrow it will then beep and display live on the top.Note once you cut it off all memory will be lost.When you cut it back on it starts to record again from the first song.This is a great feature to have if your reciever is in the house and you have to go outside for something.When you come back in you can just push the back arrow and go back to the songs.And the recorded songs sound live you can't tell a difference in sound quality.You can also pause the music if you want to.

The Skyfi 2 features a clock.You can either view it in 12 or 24 hr time.

The Skyfi 2 can also alert you when your favorite artist or song is on.For example if your favorite artist on Sunny channel 24 is Percy Faith if your on another channel you will hear a beep when they play Percy Faith.You can put at least 10 favorite artist or songs in.

The Skyfi 2 is lighter than the Skyfi 1.Even thou their the same size the Skyfi 2 isn't as heavy as the Skyfi 1.

The Skyfi 2 comes with a remote.Note the skyfi 1's remote will also work on the skyfi 2 if you want to cut up or down the volume,change channel or put in numbers.The sky 2's remote has additionel keys and different batteries.

Cons
It doesn't feature a variety of colors for your mood like the roady 2 does.

Even thou it says you can pick it up on any Fm radio inside the house you can't.The Fm mod only works on the car cradle.It's not in the menu when it's on the boombox.

The sky 2 remote is heavier and takes 2 aa battaries instead of a long life lithium like the sky 1 remote.Also the sky 2 remote is slightley larger than the sky 1.

The skyfi 2 is worth the extra money.I highley recommend it.
I also recommend the protective satellite radio reciever case which is cheap to keep this in.It will protect the lcd screen from scratches.

Also Xm has an emergency channel on 247 which monitors tornadoes,hurricanes,volcanos,floods,blizzards etc.It came in handy this past summer with the Florida Hurricanes and this Fall with the eruption of Mount Saint Helens.They give evacuation routes,watches,warnings,school and business closings and other info.This is yet another reason to get xm.

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Product Description:
Using leading edge technology, the exclusive Replay/Pause feature continuously and automatically saves the last 30 minutes of programming a including programming from multiple channels.* Exclusive Replay/Pause a continuously records 30 minutes of the selected XM station for flexibility. Built in FM Modulator a SKYFi2 can wirelessly transmit XM satellite radio to any FM radio a no need for wires or complicated connections TuneSelectTM a select channels and programming in several different modes - TuneSelect mode automatically finds favorite programs too! Preview Mode a allows you to see what's playing on other channels Direct Channel Entry a from main unit or remote control 30 Channel Presets a store your 30 favorite channels easily Jump button a switch between 2 channels with ease Built-in clock a Set the sleep time, auto on/off Personalized information tickers a stay up-to-date on your favorite stocks, sports and XM guides as the tickers scroll on the bottom of the receiver's display Advanced display a display up to 5 lines of text on a white screen concurrently showing channel, song, artist and title information Backward compatible a will operate with original SKYFi accessory kits Remote control included *Listening kit and subscription to XM radio required

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Delphi Boom Box Audio System for SkyFi/SkyFi2/RoadyXT Review

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(More customer reviews)I was somewhat apprehensive ordering this considering some of the bad reviews the SA10001 had. This unit must be its successor. Worked great right out of the box. Even though I live in a rural area I had no problem picking up a good signal. Sound quality is good and the bass/treble controls (selected on XM receiver and not on boombox) seem to have good range. Only problem I have with the unit is no where to store the power adapter. So far happy with the purchase and a good way to utilize my SkyFi 2 as a portable unit.

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The XM Audio System is a "boom box" which contains a pair of high quality speakers and docking station for the SKYFi or RoadyXT receivers. The XM Audio System unit can be powered by 6 "D" cell batteries, which allows users to experience XM satellite radio programming in virtually any location, or use an included compact cube AC adaptor, which creates a high quality countertop/bookshelf XM system for the home or office.

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Delphi SA10103 SKYFi2 Home Adapter Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)The home adapter kit is fantastic!First, it's very easy to install.Second, it doesn't take up much space.Third, it increases the funtionality of the SKYFi2.Finally, it's relatively inexpensive.

I received the SKYFi2 with car adapter kit as a Christmas gift.After having it professionally installed in my car, I became an instant fan of XM Radio.I soon started listening to XM on my home computer via XMRadio Online and then decided to go with the home apapter.XM Radio sounds incredible on my stereo system and there is little to no interference.Just remember...don't let the AC cord and the audio cables touch or you will definitely get interference.

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Designed to work with your Delphi SA10101 SKYFi2 XM Satellite Radio receiver (sold separately and required for use), the Delphi SA10103 home listening kit lets you enjoy XM Satellite Radio's rich broadcast offerings even when you're not in the car. Adaptable to virtually any home or workplace environment, the kit comes with a stand, a high-gain indoor/outdoor antenna, and an AC power adapter. Hookup is a cinch using the unit's hi-fi-ready stereo RCA analog outputs, and a separate .125-inch stereo minijack audio output easily accommodates multimedia speakers.
What's in the Box
SKYFi2 home stand, an XM high-gain home antenna, a 6V AC/DC power adapter, and an installation guide.
Note: Use of this product requires the Delphi SKYFi2 XM Satellite Radio receiver, sold separately.

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Delphi Sa 10034 Skyfi Cd Audio System Review

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(More customer reviews)The mere thought of a combination satellite radio/cd/radio boombox delights the ears. I needed a CD player/radio AND wanted to be able to listen to my XM radio, so I gave this boombox a try. What a disappointment. The main problem is the background noise on the XM radio. The faint high-pitched hum only occurs when listening to the XML radio. The CD player and radio sound fine, however, CDs skip and sometimes hesitate to play. Removing the XM radio takes some practice. You snap the unit into the adapter, which is fine, but to remove it, you have to push on the radio until the unit slides forward. That was my experience.

If you don't already own a Delphi XM radio, consider the Audiophase satellite radio Skybox with AM/FM/CD/MP3 player. Or you could add a receiver to an XM radio family plan,[...].

Pros:
- Radio and cd player fidelity
- Intuitive buttons

Cons:
- Background noise
- Skipping CDs
- Awkward way to insert and remove XM radio
- Garish design

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The Delphi SA 10034 SKYFi CD Audio System is designed to dock your SKYFi XM receiver. It perfect for enjoying your XM radio at work, the beach, or just about anywhere you want. It also plays CD, CD-R/RW & MP3 and includes a AM/FM tuner.

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Delphi SA10001 XM SKYFi Boombox Review

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(More customer reviews)As others have noted:

PROS:

Decent sound, long antenna cord (20'), compact design, clean aesthetics.

CONS:

Flimsy volume control, antenna can't be attached without removing the battery compartment cover, and VERY ANNOYING high pitched hum that makes you think you're listening to AM radio.Unless you are willing to put up with this and need the portability, you're better off buying a home adpater and running the receiver through your home audio setup.

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With the Delphi XM SKYFi Boombox (model SA10001), you can take the XM satelliteradio network with you wherever you roam--from the beach to a party and backhome where you can use it as a bookshelf system. Just insert the Delphi XMSKYFi radio receiver (model SA10000) into the Boombox dock, and you're readyto go. The SKYFi radio receiver inserts neatly into the SKYFi Boombox for satellite radio wherever you want to take it. Note that the SKYFi radio receiver is available separately and requiresa monthly subscription.
The convenient, portable SKYFi Boombox offersgreat sound with dual-cone stereo speakers (also referred to as full-rangespeakers), featuring a great range of lows and highs. The SKYFi Boombox ispowered by a 12-volt AC adapter (included) or six D batteries.
You'll get a clear XM reception with the included high-gain antenna, whichtransmits the radio signal to a highly focused area. The 20-foot cable canbe easily positioned for optimal reception, from sitting on a tabletop tomounting on a wall. It is recommended that the antenna be positioned near asouth-facing window or outdoors with a clear view of the southeastern skyin order to receive the satellite signal. In some cases, it will be possibleto receive XM's signal through standard home walls or a roof. When you're onthe go with the SKYFi Boombox, the antenna attaches conveniently to the backof the Boombox.
Other features include:

Headphone mini-jack
Integrated carrying handle
Volume control (treble and bass settings controlled by XM SKYFi radioreceiver)

What Is XM Satellite Radio?
XM Satellite Radio was the firstsatellite radio service to be offered in the U.S. It features astate-of-the-art broadcast center in Washington, D.C., two Boeing 702satellites (providing 18 kW of power--the most powerful commercialsatellites ever built), and approximately 800 terrestrial repeaters locatedthroughout the continental United States for seamless transmission. Serviceis not available in Hawaii or Alaska.
XM Satellite Radio offers 101channels, including 70 music channels, over 35 of which are commercial-free,and 31 news, sports, talk, and children's channels, broadcast coast to coastin digital quality. Basic service is available for a monthly subscriptionfee of $9.99, with premium channel(s) available at an additional monthlycost. Under the XM Family plan, subscribers get a discounted rate of $6.99per month for additional radios.
XM's programming partners include SesameWorkshop, NASCAR, Associated Press, ABC News, CNBC, CNET, BBC World Serviceand BBC Concerts, Radio One, CNN/Sports Illustrated, HispanicBroadcast Corporation, Disney, and ESPN.
What's in the Box
Delphi SKYFi Boombox (SA10001), XM high-gainhome antenna with attached 20-foot cord, AC power adapter with 6-foot cord,and installation and operation guide.

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