Post by Dragonfly on Dec 26, 2007 14:01:31 GMT -5
Who out there are listens to, for lack of a better phrase, "next generation radio?" For those who have no idea what I mean, the term above that I just made up refers to any radio or radio-like signal that is not standard AM or FM. For example:
Satellite Radio (XM, Sirius, Worldspace)
Internet Radio (Last.fm, Slacker)
HD Radio
DAB
Digital Cable Radio (Music Choice)
I have both XM receiver and an HD radio. Between the two, I have to say that XM is head and shoulders better than HD radio. I have to give the radio industry credit for trying, but they really missed the mark. Adding a "piggyback" band on top of FM (or if you're lucky enough, AM) was not the way to go. I have a high-end, indoor FM antenna and I still can't get all of the Pittsburgh HD stations. (I am, however, picking up an HD signal from Youngstown, Ohio.) Yes, it's free and the sound is actually really good, but the negatives outweigh the positives as far as I'm concerned.
As for XM... I love XM. I love my XM in the way that many people love their iPods. It is always with me, especially in the car. I have a hard time listening to "traditional" FM broadcasts thanks to XM. My favorite stations are Sunny* (adult contemporary with a clear 80's/new wave bias), XMU (indie rock), Fred (Pre-"Smells Like Teen Spirit" alternative), U-Pop (Worldwide Top 40), and Big Tracks (later classic rock). I also find myself listening to Fungus (punk and ska) and Liquid Metal (hardcore metal) on occasion.
* I know that will get crap from someone for listening to Sunny, due to the fact that it's owned by the "evil" Clear Channel and has commercials. Call me a sell-out, I don't care. It plays good music and that's all that matters to me.
Satellite Radio (XM, Sirius, Worldspace)
Internet Radio (Last.fm, Slacker)
HD Radio
DAB
Digital Cable Radio (Music Choice)
I have both XM receiver and an HD radio. Between the two, I have to say that XM is head and shoulders better than HD radio. I have to give the radio industry credit for trying, but they really missed the mark. Adding a "piggyback" band on top of FM (or if you're lucky enough, AM) was not the way to go. I have a high-end, indoor FM antenna and I still can't get all of the Pittsburgh HD stations. (I am, however, picking up an HD signal from Youngstown, Ohio.) Yes, it's free and the sound is actually really good, but the negatives outweigh the positives as far as I'm concerned.
As for XM... I love XM. I love my XM in the way that many people love their iPods. It is always with me, especially in the car. I have a hard time listening to "traditional" FM broadcasts thanks to XM. My favorite stations are Sunny* (adult contemporary with a clear 80's/new wave bias), XMU (indie rock), Fred (Pre-"Smells Like Teen Spirit" alternative), U-Pop (Worldwide Top 40), and Big Tracks (later classic rock). I also find myself listening to Fungus (punk and ska) and Liquid Metal (hardcore metal) on occasion.
* I know that will get crap from someone for listening to Sunny, due to the fact that it's owned by the "evil" Clear Channel and has commercials. Call me a sell-out, I don't care. It plays good music and that's all that matters to me.
