Would You Pay $9.95 For Satillite Radio

No. I'm assuming the quality and content of this package would be similar to what you get on DirecTV or Dish with the commercial-free music channels, and I don't find them all that compelling compared to my own CD collection. I have the CD changer in my car, so there's always a nice selection of possible music options there as well. If somebody told me I couldn't have my music any other way, I think $9.95 is a reasonable price for such a service, and I would take it as an only alternative, but as somebody else said, these subscription fees pile up in every direction and this wouldn't be one that I would add. -Kirk

Unlike Trelja, I enjoy the variety that Satellite TV has to offer, and gladly plunk down my cash for the channels. I do not however see any need for the music channels, but then again, if it weren't for talk on the FM band, I wouldn't even listen to broadcast radio.

The Boston market, which is on the large side, caters to the masses to make a buck in broadcast radio, and I can't imagine the music selection will be any better over a satellite feed. I don’t have an MBA from the Wharton School, but it would seem they have to reach out to a market that will listen to the music, probably my kids, even if they aren’t ultimately the ones that will pay for it. I'd much rather take my chances in making a purchase recommended by folks that listen to and enjoy music found on sites such as this, than endure the pain of searching for music that I may enjoy on the radio, whether it’s tuned frequency modulation, or de-scrambled, decoded bits.

But, I bet it succeeds!

i'd be interested, depending on sound-quality, programming, & if i could get it w/o having to subscribe to any wideo channels. we presently get 3 tv stations - *more* than enuff, imo! ;~)

doug s.

Most definite. I always have my Direct TV's music channels on. No commercials and whatever type of mood I'm in is the type of music I listen to.

When I first heard about these services I thought for sure that I was going to be an early adopter. For several years now I have had DMX directly from their satillite with 110 channels. About 10 of their channels interest me and I listen to it regularly but primarily as background. I looked more closely at the listings for the new satillite services and they don't have the classical music coverage of DMX (four channels)that would drive an additional purchase. I pay about $15 per month for DMX direct.

I use my auto time to listen to historic performances of classical music where sound quality hardly matters or to preview unusual music before dedicating my unfortunately scarce time in front of my main system.

So on a closer look, I likely won't get the service until I buy a new car where the service comes as a package.