| If you're browsing the internet in search of a satellite | | | | Latin Jazz, Hispanic Rhythmic and Spanish AC. Sirius, |
| radio service for the US and Canada, then you need | | | | on the other hand, has only one Spanish music |
| only check two websites: Sirius and XMRadio. These | | | | station for Latin Pop. Additionally, XM has a station |
| two giants are your only options and yet you'll notice | | | | for African and a business station in Italian. |
| striking similarities between the two websites' design, | | | | Rap and Hip Hop Fans may prefer XM because their |
| the product pricing and the programmer's stations. | | | | service focuses on more Soul and Funk, along with |
| Rumors have been flying around that Sirius and XM | | | | uncensored Hip Hop and Urban Contemporary -- |
| will form a ground-breaking merger this year, uniting | | | | unless they're big Slim Shady fans, in which case they |
| all 14+ million customers under one banner. However, | | | | may need Sirius Radio's Eminem station. |
| as of right now, you'll need to know what makes | | | | In some ways, XM Radio caters to the aging |
| each slightly unique. | | | | population with Good Morning America, Casey |
| Country Music Fans may favor the XM Radio satellite | | | | Casem's Top 40 Countdown, Theme Time with Bob |
| service, which provides listeners with two extra | | | | Dylan and Wolfman Jack. On the other hand, Sirius |
| stations - one focusing on Americana Country like | | | | Radio goes after the 20-somethings crowd with Bam |
| Robert Plant or Blackfoot, and the other focusing on | | | | Marguera, Howard Stern, Jamie Foxx and Tony Hawk |
| Folk Country like Tim Garrison and The Nitty Gritty | | | | shows. However, both satellite radio service providers |
| Band. Both stations have country music from the 80s | | | | are likely to give you something you can enjoy. |
| and 90s, new country, bluegrass and classic country. | | | | Sports Fans will find many similarities in XM and Sirius |
| Christian Music Fans may favor XM one. This service | | | | service options. For instance, both providers have |
| includes one more Christian music channel than Sirius - | | | | ESPN, Nascar and NHL exclusives, as well as both |
| in addition to Christian Pop / Rock and Gospel, XM | | | | college and NFL football. XM gives better golf / PGA |
| also hosts a Southern Gospel channel with Gold City, | | | | Tour coverage and Fox Sports, while Sirius gives |
| Greater Vision and The McKarneys. | | | | better NBA coverage. On XM, catch shows with |
| Electronic Music Fans will prefer the Sirius service if | | | | Jimmy Johnson, Dale Jr, Coach K, James Carville, |
| they'd like a Breakbeat/Old SKool station, in addition | | | | Luke Russert and Cal Ripkin. |
| to the usual Trance/Progressive stations that both | | | | With the Delphi SkiFi2 radio, you can get a sports |
| satellite radio services provide. XM has exclusive | | | | ticker to show game scores on your display screen |
| rights to acclaimed BPM, but Sirius has a special | | | | and the SportsCaster comes with 30 sports presets |
| Dance Hits station. | | | | programmed in. However, Sirius gives you game |
| Rock Music Fans will probably prefer Sirius. While XM | | | | alerts, 30 presets and lists all your favorite teams in |
| provides four different "alternative radio" stations, a | | | | one category with the Sportster and Streamer |
| punk station, a heavy metal station, a jam bands | | | | satellite radios. Additionally, get exclusive programming |
| station, a college indie station and three classic rock | | | | with Jerry Rice, Daryl Johnston, Randy Cross, Adam |
| stations, Sirius gives subscribers roughly 23 stations | | | | Schein, Shannon Sharpe, Ray Evernham, Tony |
| with everything that XM's service has -- plus New | | | | Stewart, Rick Ackerman and Frank Isola. |
| Wave, Glam Metal, Jimmy Buffet, Grateful Dead, | | | | Whichever satellite radio service you prefer, you'll be |
| Elvis, Canadian rock, UK rock, Garage, 60s Rock, 70s | | | | surprised to find that both are competitively priced at |
| Rock and an additional punk/ska station. | | | | $13/month and most of the radio components cost |
| World Music Fans will find that both service providers | | | | from $20 - $200. However, which ever service you |
| offering two French stations, but Spanish-speaking | | | | choose for now, you will still need to purchase a |
| subscribers will find XM the better option, since they | | | | satellite radio receiver and luckily, most of the satellite |
| offer Rock En Espanol, Regional Mexican, Latin Pop, | | | | radios will work in your home and in your car. |