Customer Reviews

Audiovox SIRCMB2 Sirius Satellite Radio JamPack Combo (SIRPNP2 Tuner and SIRCK1 Car Cradle)

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You can connect this radio thru the 'Line Out' to a tape adapter and lose the FM radio transmitter - MUCH BETTER SOUND QUALITY. Also, you can do the same if your stereo accepts external connections (like for an MP3 player) or has an AUX input. The FM transmitter is ok, but direct connect sounds so much better.

I am a picky person when it comes to sound. This unit did not disappoint. Using the tape adapter (or direct connect) you truly get CD quality sound - awesome. I also think the bigger display is better than the smaller ones I have seen on other units. Easier to see while driving. My daugther can read the artist and title from the back seat of our van!

I have had this radio for over a year now - it is the best gift I have ever received. It is used every day. I tried XM in rental cars, wife got me Sirius for Christmas - very glad she did because the channel and programming are better. This thing has been a lifesaver travelling with kids - KidStuff and Disney Radio channels saved our sanity! I listen to Fox News during the commute to work. I loved this thing so much I bought the stock at $3/share - WOOHOO!!!

Buy it, you will not be disappointed.

I bought this product in August for my husband who is notoriously difficult to please. Well, its the best gift I ever got him. Easily set up and the subscription at 12$ a month is negligible. He loves it! We took a trip to the beach and that six hour trip went by like a breeze. we get perfect reception. When I get my new car we'll be buying another setup!

I've owned several Sirius radios, and the PNP2 was by far the most rock-solid and trouble free unit. It's not the smallest Sirius radio, but if you want a trouble free tuner, this is the way to go.

And if you like sports play by play, Sirius is the way to go. They have play-by-play from the NFL, NBA, NHL, and 26 college teams (including my KU Jayhawks). They even carry English soccer!

I purchased the unit in Omaha, NE during a cross country trip. I have since used it on two other cross county trips and have not had any problems with reception. I am extremely sastisfied with the service. The only problem I find is that when travelling in large cities, e.g. Chicago, Washington D.C., etc... there is some interference from radio stations on the same frequency. Herein lies the problem, there are only four FM settings, so it can be a bit tricky to find a station with good reception. That is my only complaint. I recommend the service and this unit, I have enjoyed eight months of quality service.

I read the other earlier reviews. I think one person's FM reception problems might be solved by using the switch on the side of his Audiovox car cradle, designed to hone in on FM 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, or 88.7.
As for using the adhesive backed antennae, I did NOT, preferring just to leave it on the front of the dash near the windshield. There is enough slant there to keep the unit from sliding back into the seats. Works great. For those wanting to use the unit at home, go to radio shack, get a 12V, 500 milliAmp wall receiver, then buy the Adaptaplug "E". Radioshack, a vendor of Sirius products, now sells its AC adapters with different, interchangeable ends. The whole thing costs maybe $18 and will allow you to power this unit at home. Getting satellite reception through your windows, though, might be more difficult.
I think this is a wonderfully clever system. I enjoy both the quality of sound (stereo, as far as I can tell) and the tremendous variety of offerings: classic radio shows like Burns and Allen, Latin, BBC, NPR, NFL, MBA, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Hip-Hop, Classical, Electronic....I'm glad I got it.

My boyfriend didn't want one of these units when i first asked him how he would like one. But little did he know i had already bought one for him. On valentines he received it. LOL. Now i can't get him off of it. It's very simple to use in the home or car. For home you just need to buy a cord and whola!! It's all set to go. He really loves it. It is so easy to set up in the car or home. I rate it very highly!!!!

Can't tell you how it works, because it does not work. Apprently there is only telephone tech support during normal working hours, AND the web site in unresponsive which is a bad indication that there's a LOT of other very unhappy people trying to hunt these guys down.

I had my service for 14 days. I took it back to Circuit City twice because it was not working- service was either full of static or not working at all. Circuit City replaced with XM radio and it works perfectly. Sirius charged me a $75.00 cancellation fee and would not waive it even though the service never worked. I appealed to customer service and they said I was out of luck.
You should by XM radio instead of Sirius.