Sirius SPB1 Sportster Boombox

by Sirius Satellite Radio

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 22.8 x 9.2 inches ; 7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00065HLYM
• Item model number: SPB1
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 28, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Bring your Sirius Sportster satellite radio receiver to life with this essential, plug-and-play accessory. Simply plug the Sportster SPR1 receiver into the SPB1 Sportster boombox's cradle and you're ready to follow the game or rock out on the patio. The unit features a detachable antenna for maximum reception. A built-in compartment houses the antenna when the unit is not in use. While the Sportster boombox includes an AC adapter for wall power, it will also run on eight D batteries. The boombox features controls for power and volume, as well as a button that allows you to toggle between satellite radio signals and an external audio input source. The volume can also be controlled by the SPR1 receiver's remote control. External sources such as CD and MP3 players can be connected via a 3.5 mm AUX input jack. There's also a 3.5 mm jack for headphone listening. A 5-watt amp powers the 4-inch stereo speakers and an ergonomic popup handle makes transporting a breeze.

What's in the Box
SPB1 Sportster boombox, antenna, AC adapter, user's manual.

Product Description

FEATURES :

• Dock for the Sportster plug-and-play tuner (tuner sold separately)
• Built-in amplifier (5 watts RMS x 2)
• Wireless remote control
• Indoor/outdoor antenna with 20-foot cable
• Front panel headphone jack
• Front panel auxiliary input
• Volume control
• AC adapter
• Uses 8 "D" batteries

Dimension : 17-1/2 x 8 x 6-7/8 In.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Sportster 1 Or Sporster Replay 2, November 14, 2005

By 

Weatherman (Northeast, Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: Sirius SPB1 Sportster Boombox (Electronics)

Great boombox! It can be used with the original Sirius Sportster Receiver and also the Sportster Replay 2 Receiver. Comes with an AC Adapter and the antenna to pick up the satellite signal. If you want to take the boombox out and about, plug in 8 D Cell Batteries (yes that's a lot, but most boomboxes require this number) and you're out and about.

Great sound on the speakers! Crank it up and there's no crackling or sound distortion.

The price Amazon sells it at along with the free shipping, you're going to have a difficult time finding anyone else with these prices!

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Corrections to misunderstandings, and my review., October 17, 2006

By 

MundoMan4 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sirius SPB1 Sportster Boombox (Electronics)

I just have to answer some of the ignorant comments, and give my review.

It is *Satellite* Radio!! DUH. You have to put the antenna outside so it can get reception from the satellite. Yes maybe some people get a signal with it near a window (due to their location being at an angle to the satellite) and some even get reception inside (because they are near a *terrestrial* land based repeater)

To the person with the Why's
1) Why is the power-cord in two pieces? The power cord is like a laptop, it disconnects at the power-brick so they just have to ship the plug for the correct country.
2) Why is there a strange bar on the back? Its to wrap the antenna cable around. (what do you do with your antenna cable??)
3) Why is the antenna removable and not built in? Because it is Satellite radio!! and needs the antenna pointed at the satellite.
4) Why does it fail to sync up with Sirius in several different INDOOR locations? Because it is SATELLITE radio, and the antenna needs a view of the satellite.

I have this Boombox and it works great!! I take it on jobs and use it at home.
It has about 15' of antenna so it can be pointed outside at the satellite from almost any location.
While there is always something on satellite to listen to, I did use it with my iPod once on the AUX input, and it worked great.
My only issue like others have mentioned is the electronic volume controls (you don't know how high or low it is till you turn it on) my last boombox had a knob and was easy to turn all the way down, and slowly turn up.

For people that need help getting a signal, here are some tips.
1) the antenna has to be in a line of sight to the satellite (thats outside up in the sky)
1) There cannot be buildings, Heavy trees, or other obstruction in the way.
3) The satellites are rotating over North Dakota so point the antenna there.
If you are in Florida, point it North-West. If you are in Maine, point it West.
If you are in Texas, point it North. If you are in Sourthern California, point it North-East.
If you are in Washington state, point it East. and if you are in North Dakota, point it straight up.

Hope that helps.

Oh, and I cant believe someone complained that it didn't have an FM tuner. I haven't listened to FM for over a year. Did they miss the unending commercials or the censored content?

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product, Great Sound, June 14, 2006

By 

J. Kianese (Irwin, PA United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Sirius SPB1 Sportster Boombox (Electronics)

I was apprehensive about purchasing the boombox because of the few negative reviews that I've read here and elsewhere (bad signal reception, poor quality sound, too much bass, etc). I bought it anyhow and I am glad that I did.

Outdoors, the boombox works very well. My wife and I recently took it on a camping trip to the Allegheny mountains of western PA. We took along an FM radio just in case we couldn't pick up a signal. We never needed the FM radio. We were able to listen to the great stations on Sirius radio throughout the trip.

Indoors, yeah, it has some issues, but if you find a good location for the antenna you can listen to Sirius inside the home as well as outside or in the car.

The sound quality of the boombox, I think, is excellent. Sure, there's room for improvement, I'm sure future versions will include an EQ, but for the price, it delivers a fantastic sound. I was concerned about reviews I read that said there was too much bass. As I'm not a rap or hip-hop fan this was a concern. I listen to rock n' roll and I listen to talk radio. I hate stereo systems with too much bass. This was not a problem here. Great sound. We even plugged our iPod into the auxillary jack and it worked very nicely as well.

Overall, great product.