SIRIUS Sportster 4 Satellite Radio Receiver with Car Kit

Customer Reviews

Great if you like hiss

2008-02-25
Consistent with other reviews here, you'll quickly discover that unless you physically wrap the direct FM antenna cable around the antenna outside your car you will not be happy this this radio. Unfortunately its not made for that so you'll just have to learn to live with that awful hiss. This is my third radio in the same car and the two previous models ( pre Sportser ) worked perfectly.

On the upside I was able to get a refurb unit for nothing as part of a subscription renewal, but I think even at that price I was ripped off.

not the best product

2008-02-07
Tried first to use the basic user installation with plug into car extra power supply, fm extender, and antenna on dashboard. That was totally useless---all I got was 90% static no matter how many "unused" fm stations I tried, including all those customer support said were for my area code.The sound was very poor even though my car audio system is "high end" The dangling wires were a mess, and the vent mount blocked one of the vents. I finally went to Best Buy and had a professional installation ($75)with an fm modulator ($30 additional. No more hanging wires and pretty good reception with out having to change the presets as I travel.The receiver is mounted on the lower left front windshield and is not obtrusive at all. That having been said, I still think they are ripping me off on "sales tax" or whatever the call it. I have XM radio in my hose and pay nothing but a monthly fee, and it's less than Sirius. Actually I like the XM channel line uo better, but I got the Sirius as a present. So---Unless you, hard wire the unit into your car radio system, my thought is to forget this product.

Awesome FM Reception

2008-02-02
Installed a refurbished Sportster 4 bought from Sirius Site. Upgraded from an Audiovox radio purchased 5 yrs ago from Walmart. Others have written that there are problems receiving FM signals on their vehicles radio with the Sportster 4. However, check out the sirius site and look for the stations they recommend you setting your radio to by plugging in your Zip. This would solve many of the issues others have written about in regards to the "bad" reception. I've had absolutely no problems with interferance. Awesome buy it!!!!

SIRIUS Sporster 4

2008-01-22
Got this SIRIUS radio as a christmas gift and instantly had it installed in my vehicle. Docking station is hardwired to my radio receiver and broadcast programming on channel 88.1 FM.

I have had absolutely no problems with this unit and can say that I am very happy with it. Sound quality is great and there is no disturbance to speak of.

Very bright and easy to read display and fully functioning remote makes it easy to channel surf while driving which is great as there are quite a few genres to choose from.

I would recommend this unit to anyone interested in making the purchase

Great Radio

2008-01-21
I bought this for my boyfriend...and was not sure if he will like it. But now, I think I have lost him to this GREAT product by Sirius. Although, it would be great if there was a channel for the latest songs.

get sirius people

2008-06-17
i bought my sportster 4 back in december as a christmas gift to myself. i fell in love with it right out the box. it was extremely easy to hook up, took less then an hour. I haven't really listened to all of the stations...right now i'm hooked on channel 29 punk. best punk around, sirius has a huge rock selection. if you're into rap sirius is not the way to go...they only have a limited amount of channels.

I'm using the FM-transmitter that came in the box...the only think about that is that you have to find a clear station and around these parts its hard to find a good clear station...i finally found one in my part of town and kept it on my presets in my car. every now and then i'll get static but i don't mind it...

enjoy.

Easy to use radio BUT terrible transimittor

2008-06-16
First off, I must separate my Absolute LOVE for SIRIUS the company with this ho-hum radio. It's a great radio if you don't need a transmitter. First, let me explain why you might want a good transmitter. For those of us who listen to Sirius sat. radio in our homes, we often walk around the house or in my case the apartment. When I had my simple XACT model the transmitter was fantastic and I could dial the Sirius radio to my favorite station and have it playing on every radio. This was a great perk as often my boyfriend wanted to play his music on our stereo system and I could go take a bath or go into the bedroom and still use the sat. radio without moving the whole system and plugging it in. Also, it was great in the kitchen I could listen while loading dishes. Ok you get the idea....
So the rest of the radio is very simple and easy to program your favorites. It is fairly handsome. However, the really special thing about the radio is the Sirius service which I have had now for 2 and half years. The reason I got this radio is that my Xact model died and I called the company to put my service on hold until I got a replacement model. THE COMPANY SENT ME TWO OF THESE RADIOS FOR FREE...Who does that anymore? They had nothing to do with one of the models that broke and still THEY SENT ME TWO RADIOS FOR FREE. I have to say except for one customer service rep...Who was nice but a little spacey I have to say everyone at Sirius customer service has been extremely nice to me. But then again I may be blinded by the fact that THEY SENT ME TWO RADIOS FOR FREE.
You might be saying two of her radios broke. Yes, my Xact model which I don't believe they make anymore broke. My boyfriend bought me a Sirius Stilletto 100 refurb. for Xmas. The stilletto only lasted about 6 months. The stilletto is a Sirius product but the Xact model is not. I don't know if my experience is the norm. However I own many Tivoli products and they NEVER break...I mean never. I might have to purchase their sat. radio for $300 if I want a Sat. radio that lasts.

it's been great

2008-06-12
I bought this back in july, installed it in my Jeep Wrangler and it has been great from the first day, I had a little trouble with the shipping but that was not Amazon's fault or the Sirius's. I use it in both my house and car it is always great

Utterly Unsatisfying [Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver, Sportster 4]

2008-05-03
I am completely and utterly unsatisfied with this product. It simply did not work. I am also disappointed with the Tiger Direct return policy. I spent almost a hundred dollars on a product that did not function properly and could not return it to the seller! I spent days trying to return this item with no results. I would criticize more if i had any energy left at all to discuss this matter.

Yikes !

2008-02-26
I go tthis for my dh for his birthday cause he had wanted one. Needless to say I wish I hadn't bought it. We ended up cancelling the service all together, we had bad reception in alot of places. I tend to believe it is not just the unit, cause we know alot of people who are not happy with Sirius.

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