Product Description
Sirius Starmate 4 Replay with car kit is the latest in the popular line of Starmate receivers. It has a large wide-screed LCD display, and the unit itself is slim, making it easily portable. Displayed on the screen will be the artist name, song titles, and up to 5 lines of text. The Starmate 4 replays up to 44 minutes of content and can pause, rewind, and fast forward.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent with a little static.......2007-12-17
There's a lot of value for the dollar with this one. At times it gets staticy, but not being the purist, connectivity is what I most desire. Recommend.
Bad remote.......2007-12-14
This radio is great, however the remote doesn't work and Sirius customer support is terrible!!! When the radio was brand new and the remote was removed from the box and the battery installed, the remote did not work properly. The red indicator light stayed on constantly and the remote would not turn the radio on and off. When I called Sirius customer support they told me I would have to buy a new remote. Wait a minute! I just did that! Then they transferred me to warranty and they told me I would have to return the entire system for a replacement. Wait a minute! I just paid $100 to have it installed! With customer support like this, if I were you I'd buy XM radio! Radio gets a 5-star, but Sirius customer support/warranty doesn't even deserve a 1-star!
Refund Please!.......2007-12-06
This receiver constantly has static noise coming through. If the music is loud enough, it is not a problem. Sometimes I can hear talking / music in the background as it is picking up radio stations. It does this in the car and on our home set up. Also, the preset buttons started going out immediately after we got it. The 6 button doesn't work at all, and the 5 is starting to act up.
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Good product. However, you better shell out for the accessories. .......2007-12-01
Alright so I decided to finally upgrade to the starmate 4 from the stratus. I'm happy with it. It does have some cool features like the pause, rewind, ffw abilities. As well as the memo feature so you know when your favorite song or band is on. Also, I love having more presets and more display information. The remote is nice but can prove to be more of a hassle since its IR meaning it takes a sec to work and its easy to mess up all your presets on accident. Overall the radio is great. Now the bad. The reason I knocked it a star is because it sold as a kit is a joke. In order to make it work you have to have a direct connection. I got a fm direct connector and it works great. Needed some antenna adapters to make it all work perfect though. Thank goodness I had the car cradle that came with the stratus. I'm not a fan of the suction cup or ac vent options. However the one I had happens to work great with it. Anyways thats my take on it. Overall I love it but sirius needs to rethink what their including with it. It would make the perfect product if they included what you actually need. Especially considering the fm transmitter isn't allowed by the FCC to be powerful enough without the direct connector.
Disappointed.......2007-11-01
I bought the Starmate 4 to repalce an older, larger unit. I had heard that the FM transmitter on the newer Starmates and Sportsters were useless (and that turned out to be true), but that didn't really matter to me because I hook it up directly to my car stereo via an aux input. However, I noticed right away after setup that the fidelity from the Starmate 4 wasn't as good-- it sounded tinny and lacking in bass. Thinking it was just my imagination, I then compared the sound from the Starmate 4, alternating with my car's FM radio and CD player, and then with my older Sirius unit-- and the Starmate 4 sounded lousy compared to all of them. Almost like an old transistor radio in comparison. Don't know about the new Sportster 4, so I am going back to an original Sportser or Replay, which on second thought isn't a whole lot bulkier.
Product Description
Features include 10 button presets, direct entry tuning, three line display with large buttons and push button controls, one-touch jump, 10 presets, direct channel access, parental controls, a 100 channel built-in wireless GM transmitter, FM frequency shortcut button and a real time clock.
Customer Reviews:
Good starter unit.......2007-10-30
The Stratus is a decent unit if you want satellite radio but don't want to spend money on an expensive receiver. The sound quality is good, reception is good (I connected it to my car's stereo through the line out and the AUX jack on my Pioneer head unit), and the menus and channels are easy to navigate. It was also relatively easy to install. The only gripe I have is that some of the buttons feel a little mushy and require extra pressure to register that you pushed them.
Ok, didn't last too long.......2007-10-25
Car kit fine. Radio's transmitter died after 9.5 months; replacement was factory reconditoned and seems to produce more static. Like a previous review stated, unit can't transmit over partial FM signal and current radio gets over ridden by overhead power lines. Will have to find a way to directly connect to the radio
Awesome product; awesome price.......2007-09-27
What a difference this makes to a rush hour commute. I had the unit directly wired into my stereo, so I don't have any static. It is a quality product and very reasonably priced.
Anonymous.......2007-09-23
My husband drives truck all day, so this is a great radio to have. It was easy to set up and he was listening in no time. The programming is great it keeps him entertained the whole day.
Compact and easy to install.......2007-08-21
This is my second Sirius receiver and it is small enough to mount almost anywhere. The FM transmitter is not as powerful as my previous unit, but the previous units violated FCC regulations and only tuned 5 frequencies. I would often get to hear Howard Stern from other cars on my radio when I was stacked up in traffic. For this unit, I use the cassette adapter and the sound is better and no more Howard Stern!
Product Description
Audiovox became a pioneer in the wireless industry, selling its first vehicle-installed wireless telephones in 1984 as a natural expansion of its automotive aftermarket business. Its extensive distribution network and its long-standing industry relationships have allowed Audiovox to benefit from growing market opportunities in the wireless industry and to exploit niches in the consumer electronics business.PRODUCT FEATURES: Sleek low profile docking station; Cigarette lighter power adapter; Adjustable mounting bracket; Small low profile magnetic roof mount antenna; 3.5 mm jack for direct connect to aftermarket radios via RCA input (optional cable needed).
Amazon.com Product Description
The Audiovox SIR-CK3 Sirius Satellite Radio Vehicle Kit is a sleek, low-profile mobile docking station intended for use with the Audiovox SIR-PNP3 Sirius Radio Receiver. This kit is equipped with a cigarette lighter power adapter and an adjustable mounting bracket for easy, convenient placement in your vehicle. It also includes a small magnetic roof mount antenna, guaranteeing exceptional reception of Sirius' 120-channel satellite radio network.
For additional connectivity, the SIR-CK3 features a 3.5-millimeter jack for direct connect to aftermarket radios via RCA input. This connectivity requires an optional SAT-RCA cable that is not included with the SIR-CK3.
What's in the Box
SIR-CK3 docking station, mounting base, DC power adapter, antenna, audio cable, hardware kit, and installation manual.
Customer Reviews:
A so -so product.......2006-10-04
I have had the same issues with my Sirius SIRCK3 Mobile dock... I have had it for about 8 months and then one day the Mobile dock just stopped working. The one for inside the house works fine so I know it is the car adapter... and I really like the receiver, but the mobile dock is a real bummer. $50 down the drain!
Positioning and Power cord problems.......2006-08-19
When I installed this, I had difficulty getting the Sirius unit positioned properly to view it from the driver's seat. I then figured out (it wasn't in the instructions) how to "click" it into different positions, using enough force, it seemed, that I thought the plastic would break.
It worked OK for about a year, then stopped working. I knew it was the car kit because my Sirius unit still worked in the home kit. I cannibalized parts from the home kit, which is very similar to the car kit, until I located the problem which was the cigarette lighter power cord. Broken conductor, probably, as the fuse was OK. The wires in the cord are quite thin. I went to Radio Shack and they have a power cord that worked and looks to be of higher quality, the same guage wire as most of your lamp cords at home. With a polarity adapter, it now works again.
SIRCK3 Mobile Dock.......2006-05-02
My unit works flawlessly. I have two of these, one for my truck, the other for my wife's car.
After using this kit for a while , I decided that the best way to install it was to use an aftermarket "vechicle specific" mount for both cars. That way, I don't have to use the generic one supplied with the original kit. I didn't want to just tape it to the dash, and drilling was out of the question.This seems to be just the ticket. Although the aftermarket mount cost about $30.00 more, it installed easily and really makes a clean look to the satellite radio.
The 21 foot antenna cord makes hiding it out of the way a breeze. I had to route the antennas under the carpet and center consoles of both cars, but it did get rid of the clutter of wires.
Works Great.......2006-04-01
I have had absolutely no problems with my car kit. The design is actually pretty good, and the self-stick tape holds it in place quite well. I have had no problems with power ... the thing just works. Too bad the PNP3 is discontinued. It was one of the best Sirius tuners out, and the home and car kits were both great.
Product Description
Requires subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio Service Built-In Wireless FM Transmitter Wireless IR Remote Control Vehicle Kit Features 4-Position Vehicle Docking Cradle - Sun Visor Mount, Windshield Suction Mount, Adhesive Dash Mount, Amps Plate Mount Vehicle Antenna 12v Vehicle Power Adapter Satellite Radio Features Over 120 Channels of Satellite Radio & 65 Music Channels 100% Commercial Free
Customer Reviews:
XACT XTR3CK Sirius Plug + Play Reciever & Vehicle Kit.......2007-08-31
Based upon other reviews I purchased this unit.
It was nice to know what I ordered is exactly what I wanted. This unit is compact; but loaded with enhancements. I bought the unit for a dual purpose. One to install in my car and two to use on my 2007 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic motorcycle.
I bought one extra magnetic mount antenna to leave permanently in my car. I was able to totally hide the wires for the antenna. I did however use the cigarette lighter adapter for portability and also used the cassette hookup rather than the fm transmitter. It works very well. I used the suction cup mount for the unit and it also works very well.
For my motorcycle I chose another approach for mounting. I purchase a seperate mount which I was able to snap the unit factory mount into. I also use my cigarette lighter adapter for power and then plugged the unit directly into my radio vs using the fm antenna.
Both approaches totally fulfill my needs and I recommend this unit for anyone who disires a compact unit with tremendous versility.
Not XACTly great........2007-08-29
I purchased this receiver to use exclusively in my car so I would not have to keep rotating my Sportster unit from the home docking station to my car several times a day. I have been frustrated in the reception with the XACT unit. The signal is not as strong and when I pass a driver with a satelitte radio their signal overpowers mine. These our problems I never had with the Sportster. Considering I'm paying for a 2nd subscription to use this unit it is disappointing that I am not able to enjoy it fully.
Excellent, Reliable and good value.......2007-08-11
What else can I say, but that for the money this unit has been very good and reliable?
Nice concept, but poor product quality.......2007-07-31
Our local warehouse club was closing these little units out, with a great price of less than $30 for the radio, car kit and home kit, plus a remote. It was too good of a price to ignore.
I picked up one of the units, and got it installed in less than 10 minutes. I got the service activated, and it worked quite well.... for about 24 hours. After the first day, the radio would completely lose its memory of all station presets and revert to the standard non-subscriber channel of 184.
Well... this wouldn't work, so I took the unit back and exchanged it for a second unit of the same kind. After installation, I was quite happy that everything seemed to be working.... until the next day, when again the unit completely lost its mind and lost all preset frequencies and would revert to channel 184 everytime I would turn off the car.
Now, let me say, that for the 24 hours the unit worked, it seemed quite good. The built in FM transmitter easily could be heard over local noise, and the signal was clear and clean.
However, given that there was obviously a problem, I tried to call the manufacturer, XACT. Well.... they do have an 800 number, but there is nothing but pre-recorded help messages. You can't get to an operator, and there is no live customer service!! In other words, no support.
So, this second one went back to the store, and I've picked up a completely different unit, the InV. It seems OK so far, but the FM transmitter in this new unit is weak, and even using the FM extender antenna, works marginally. I would only recommend an installation if you can directly feed audio into your car's stereo system.
Well, there's my two cents.... nice radio, but poor construction and no customer service from the manufacturer. You'd be best to find something else.
Xact satellite radio.......2007-07-16
Nice radio, it works well in our vehicle. I am not happy at all with the remote. You have to hold it right in front of the radio.....what's the point of having the remote?
Product Description
The SV4TK1 Stratus 4 Dock and Play Radio with Complete Car Kit with a customizable amber display and simple navigation has all the essential features you need to enjoy SIRIUS in your vehicle. Easily move your vehicle to docking kits or audio systems for the home, office or other vehicles. 10 presets - enjoy fast access to your favorite channels Push-button navigation - surf channels on the fly One-Touch Jump button - direct access to local traffic and weather, or your favorite channel Parental controls - easily lock and unlock channels
Amazon.com Product Description
One of Sirius' easiest to use and most affordable receivers, the Sirius Stratus 4 is a must for satellite radio fans who want a less-expensive entry into the satellite radio market. Just like other Sirius-compatible receivers, the Stratus 4 offers a large, easy-to-read display and an intuitive front control panel--a 2.5-inch, 3-line display, to be exact. But for people who spend a lot of time in the car, the Stratus 4 is designed to seamlessly complement your driving routine thanks to the bundled car kit.
The Stratus 4 features a large, easy-to-read display, and an intuitive front control panel. View larger. |
Move your music effortlessly between car, home, or office. |
As an added convenience, the Stratus 4 supports Sirius' universal docking architecture for easy compatibility with other Sirius accessories and docks in other vehicles and in the house. An intuitive three-line display tells you the channel name and number, artist name, and song title. The receiver also lets you program up to 10 presets of your favorite streams, as well as search by channel name and music category. And with a quick press of the one-touch jump button, you can instantly switch between the traffic and weather reports for your city or any of the other music, news, or entertainment channels. Other programming details include direct station tuning via the numeric buttons and a channel lock option.
The Stratus 4 also includes a built-in FM transmitter that sends Sirius radio programming to your vehicle's FM tuner, so you don't have to make a direct connection to enjoy the full array of channels. Simply set an empty FM frequency on your radio and tune the Stratus 4 to the same frequency. The transmitter also works with other FM tuners, such as the one on your home stereo, but is easily paired with the car thanks to the vehicle kit, which includes everything you need for listening to Sirius while driving. Other features include a real-time clock, a parental lock function that restricts listening to locked channels, and large easy to use buttons. The Stratus 4 measures just 9.5 x 7.5 x 3 inches.
About Sirius
Sirius Satellite Radio delivers more than 130 channels of music and programming via crystal clear direct satellite feed. In addition to 69 channels of commercial free music listening, Sirius also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, and weather forecasts. Sirius--the official satellite radio partner of the NFL, NASCAR, and NBA--broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL and NBA, as well as live NASCAR races. All Sirius programming is available for a monthly subscription fee.
What's in the Box
Stratus 4 (SV4) satellite radio receiver, vehicle docking cradle, vehicle power adapter, vehicle antenna, dash and vent mounts, FM extender antenna, getting started guide, installation/user's guide, accessory brochure, and programming guide.
Product Description
The next step in the evolution of SIRIUS radios has arrived the Stiletto 100, the first portable player to offer reception of live SIRIUS signal on the go, plus up to an amazing 100 hours of content storage. It offers a beautiful display and easy-to-use controls, comes with a slew of useful accessories, and works with optional accessories that expand the number of places and ways you can listen to SIRIUS
FEATURES:
portable SIRIUS satellite radio/MP3 player
stores up to 100 hours of content (2 GB)
built-in antenna allows portable reception of live SIRIUS signal
pause and rewind of live SIRIUS content
portable playback of MP3s, WMAs, and stored SIRIUS content
WiFi capability for streaming channels from the SIRIUS website
full-color screen shows channel name and number, artist, song title, and MP3/WMA file names
slim rechargeable battery with up to 2 hours of live SIRIUS reception, 4 hours in WiFi mode, and 10 hours of stored-content playback
extended-life rechargeable battery with up to 4 hours of live SIRIUS reception, 8 hours in WiFi mode, and 20 hours of stored-content playback
headphones with built-in antenna included
earbuds
My SIRIUS Studio software for downloading and managing MP3 and WMA files
30 channel presets
built-in wireless FM transmitter "broadcasts" the sound over any FM stereo when used with car or home kit
indoor AC power adapter for recharging the batteries
USB cable for uploading digital music files
2"W x 4-1/2"H x 11/16"D (with slim battery); 2"W x 4-1/2"H x 1"D (with standard battery)
warranty: 1 year
car kit for the SIRIUS Stiletto satellite radio/MP3 player
car cradle with 10 buttons for saving up to 30 channel presets
Jump button
roof-mount antenna
DC power adapter
Product Description
Whether you attach this unit to your visor or mount it to the inside of your car its a versatile solution for your vehicle.
Product Description
120 Channels of Satellite Radio; 65 100% Commercial-Free Music Channels; Search Music by: Artist name, Song title or Category; Illuminated Keypad and Control Buttons. * Backlit Display * 18 Channel Preset Capability * Parental Control * Satellite Updated Real-Time Clock * Stereo, Line Level Audio Outputs * Built-in Wireless FM Transmitter * Wireless IR Remote Control * Vehicle Docking Cradle * Vehicle Antenna * 12v Vehicle Power Adapter Model: XTR2CK
Product Description
44-minute Replay; Seek function which alerts up to 30 artist names and/or song title combinations; 5-line wide-screen display; 4-way navigation button, 30 channel presets with preset scan, 100-frequency FM transmitter, and more.
Product Description
45 Minute Memory Buffer; 65 100% Commercial-Free Music Channels; Search Music by: Artist name, Song title or Category; Illuminated Keypad and Control Buttons * Search Music by: Artist name, Song title or Category * Illuminated Keypad and Control Buttons * Backlit Display * 18 Channel Preset Capability * Parental Control * Satellite Updated Real-Time Clock * Stereo, Line Level Audio Outputs * Stereo Headphone Jack with Volume Control * Built In Wireless FM Transmitter * Wireless IR Remote Control * Instant Replay * Game Alert & Game Zone * Jump * Vehicle Docking Cradle * Dongle with Connectors * Vehicle Antenna * 12v Vehicle Power Adapter Model: XTR7CK
Customer Reviews:
Cool baby.......2005-10-30
I just installed it and think it is great...only problem is that the windshield suction cup does no seem to work but who cares it mounted on the dash fine and looks cool and sounds great through my stereo system...you might have to change radio frequencys for the best stereo sound
ok, but not 100% thrilled.......2005-10-14
installation was easy as cake. it has alot of nice features. the part I am not satisfied with yet is that the reception is pretty fuzzy, and it doesnt seem to play in stereo sound, like the regular radio does.
now take into consideration I do not know if both of these issues could be solved by using the optional radio input link, rather than the built in fm transmitter. but as of yet, without the link, reception and sound is poor.
the channels and selection are awesome! the 80's channel alone is worth the $12.95 a month service fee!
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