SiriusXM - Onyx EZR Satellite Radio Receiver with Home Kit - Black

I have had many different Sirius/XM external radios and this is by far the best one yet! First the head unit is a little longer, the button array is well thought out. The 3.4 in HD black and white display is very clean looking. The installation was very easy. Most people could do it yourself, if you are a little DIY enabled. The vehicle kit comes with everything you need for fast and complete installation. After your up and running I would advise you to tinker around with the many different settings. Volume out is important to turn all the way up so your amp gives you that Crystal clear sound. It has a really good antenna, I placed on my roof and get all bars in most areas, even in my garage. You can make the display white with black lettering or black with white lettering. I prefer the black. I'm glad I was able to see the units on display at my Best Buy store, I wanted the next model up with color display, but after seeing the small screen and it wasn't as clear as this bigger display, so I chose this one. Eventually I will get a newer Pioneer touch screen unit with Sirius/XM hookup and buy the Sirius/XM adaptor to get a full array capability. If you want the Crystal clear go anywhere sound of Satellite radio, then this unit is a no brainer. I highly recommend it!

I was under the impression you can use this radio on your home wifi network to stream your subscribed Sirius channels. I was wrong. you have to use the antenna and get a satellite signal. That misconception may be my fault, so I'm not holding that against Sirius. What I find annoying, is that you have to pay for a new subscription for THIS radio even if you already have a subscription for your car radio. So, every Sirius device has to have its own subscription. Out of the question for me. It went back.

This unit is excellent; EXCEPT there are NO SPEAKERS! You have to also buy the Speaker Box which is extra (and costs another $119) or plug it into an existing sound system (which I don't have). Now I am trying to decide whether to send it back for a refund, or buy some speaker system for it. I wish someone would have explained this to me BEFORE I bought it. That is why I am posting this for other shoppers to be aware.

This receiver was a great deal and had more capability than just the basic receiver without extra cost. Was perfect for my needs.

Ease of use even for the less tech savvy! This particular unit is in our garage.