Sirius SLH2 Home Install Kit for the Stiletto 2 Portable Radio

by Directed Electronics

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 8 x 5 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000X7SNVI
• Item model number: SLH2
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,424 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Sirius slh2 sirius(tm) stiletto 2 portable radio home kit stereo audio output to connect home audio system or powered speakers; headphone jack to listen to sl2 while docked without speakers; pc sync to manage your mp3 & wma files; charges stiletto 2 while docked; compatible with stiletto 2 radios; compact, sleek design with high gloss finish; includes home dock, remote control, indoor/outdoor home antenna with 21-ft cable, audio cables, usb cable, pc software & ac power adapter

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful Accessory for the Stiletto 2, April 10, 2009

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P. Scott Pope "Scott Pope" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sirius SLH2 Home Install Kit for the Stiletto 2 Portable Radio (Electronics)

Most of the reviewers of this product are failing to mention its most salient value-add, which is the enablement of convenient upright desktop listening when the radio is far from a window. The base allows easy attachment to the included AC charger and antenna as well as your stereo speakers. The external indoor/outdoor antenna with 21' cable costs $34.99 by itself. So you are getting the dock, charger and remote control for only $15. This is great value from my perspective.

My particular application is the recording of various CNBC programs both in the morning and in the evening. This allows me to listen to the programs during my urban commute and fast forward through the commercials. This content is extremely valuable as I work in the financial services industry and need to absorb as much news as possible before the stock market opens. The dock and its external antenna allows me to listen to the radio where is it most convenient for listening but not necessarily the best location for reception. My urban commute is generally on a bicycle, in a taxi or on a bus/subway, so having a robust method of listening to programs like CNBC Squawk Box for 30 minutes that would be otherwise be wasted is a big productivity gain.

As reception deep inside my thick-walled prewar high rise is limited, the remote antenna dramatically improves the quality of the recordings and the overall user experience. Before purchasing this dock, I would place the Stiletto 2 on the window ledge so I could record key programs. This made listening to recorded programs while it was still recording not feasible. Now, I have the Stiletto 2 on my dresser plugged into a surplus pair of computer speakers. This allows for uninterrupted recording while I am listening to recently recorded or live programs. When I am ready to leave, I quickly remove the Stiletto 2, plug in the headphones and head out the door. My one issue with the dock is that it does not accommodate the case that Sirius itself sells. So, I have to spend a few extra seconds placing the Stiletto 2 in its case. This is very minor issue, however.

One other change I would suggest to Sirius engineers is that they provide a slightly more flexible antenna mounting mechanism. For those using the antenna indoors, it would be helpful to have suction cups or adhesive mounts so it could be affixed directly to glass. While the current antenna pivots on a base, there is a limited range of motion. So even if the user wanted to use double-sided tape to attach the base to the window pane, the actual antenna would be facing into the room. In my application, I used double sided tape to attach the base to a relatively narrow window ledge. This has worked fine and I am very happy with the reception.

In summary, this home dock is an excellent value. It improves reception and make access to the radio more convenient. I would especially recommend this product for anyone who wants to record important programs and/or listen to the radio while the recording is in progress.

Pros
Dramatically improves reception
Great value
Enables quality recording of shows while the radio is in the most convenient location
Easy upright placement close to external speakers for easy menu navigation

Cons
Doesn't accommodate a case (minor)
Antenna mounting orientation is limited

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works great for what it is & the home antenna is a big + !, August 25, 2009

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Hubba Bubba (Lower 48 States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sirius SLH2 Home Install Kit for the Stiletto 2 Portable Radio (Electronics)

I have 2 of these (and 1 mobile dock that I use at my office location), one in my "computer" room and 1 in my garage connected to a boom box.

I have been able to place the antenna indoors & get good to great reception (depending on where the satelite is at the time) with no dead time. (this is toward the ceiling of the room, did not need to place in the attic or outside)

I only have the line out connected to either my computers sound system or the boombox in my garage (no reception on the Stiletto 2 alone in there). When connected via USB to transfer some of my music to the SL2, it can be VERY slow. (was the same with previous SL100)

Not sure if this applies to this dock & the SL2, but on my previous Stiletto 100 and home dock, doing a software update through the dock was hit or miss. Once thought it became corrupt (with tech supports help also!) but doing it again using the dirrect connect cable, all went well.

Also by being in the dock (as other have said) works for recording stuff to listen to later (IE: Dark Wave on Sunday nights from 22 & then listen to in the morning at work!)

As a FYI, if you need more the 21' to place your antenna, use the 50' extension. I use this at work so I can place the antenna way across the office to where I have line of sight to a terrestial repeater (else 0 reception where my cube is) & get a solid 2 bars!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome You MUST GET THIS if you have the STiletto 2 Very usefull and everything you need!, January 24, 2010

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Ian Blue "BABABOOEY" (Debary, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sirius SLH2 Home Install Kit for the Stiletto 2 Portable Radio (Electronics)

Awesome You MUST GET THIS if you have the STiletto 2 Very usefull and everything you need all you need to really get moving is a good or cheap pair of computer speakers and have this kit and you can have all you require to get BABABOOEY, "Howard Stern" anywhere .SIRIUS Stiletto 2 Portable Satellite Radio with MP3 Player