Sirius XM Announces SR-H2000
SIRIUS XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced the launch of a new satellite radio for the home, the SR-H2000, which is custom-installer friendly and compatible with most home audio and theater systems.
The new SR-H2000 permits consumers to add satellite radio to entertainment systems, home theaters and distributed audio systems, allowing them to listen to SIRIUS and “The Best of XM” anywhere in their home or office. Users can control SIRIUS XM programming using the touch-sensitive front panel buttons, via the included remote control or through a home control system. Working with a custom installer, subscribers can enjoy satellite radio seamlessly integrated with their home and daily life.
“We are committed to providing SIRIUS XM subscribers with unparalleled choices in audio entertainment, and that commitment includes a complete selection of high-quality radios,” said Bob Law, Group Vice President and General Manager, After Market Division, SIRIUS XM Radio. “The SR-H2000 Home Tuner offers performance, user-friendly functions and stylish design that will appeal to subscribers who love SIRIUS XM programming in their vehicles and want an integrated solution for their home.”
Several features make this easy-to-integrate satellite radio tuner the ultimate content source for the installer. The SR-H2000 includes a wired 12v IR input, menu-selected RS232 control and an F-type antenna connector, which allows the satellite antenna to be installed using commonly-available RG6 cable that can be terminated quickly and inexpensively. The SR-H2000 also features a video output that can be used to display the user interface and programming information on a TV screen. The included rackmount hardware allows the SR-H2000 to be mounted flush with the front of a rack, fitting elegantly with other entertainment equipment.
By adding a SIRIUSConnect Tuner or Home Dock, the SR-H2000 can play two different channels simultaneously in separate rooms.
The SR-H2000 includes the satellite radio features that subscribers have come to expect, including:
– Pause and replay up to 44 minutes of live satellite radio.
– Direct access to 30 favorite channel presets from the front panel buttons or the remote control.
– Search features including GameZone™, GameAlert™ and S-Seek Alert™ so subscribers never miss their favorite sports events, artists and songs.
– One-Touch Jump™ that allows direct access to the traffic and weather condition of the 20 most congested cities.
– Built-in signal strength meter for optimal antenna placement.
– Output level controls for consistent volume as a user switches from SIRIUS to other sources.
The new SR-H2000 will be available primarily through custom installers and specialty retailers for MSRP of $349 in the fall 2009.
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oh goody first to comment!
ummmmm. I already get xm thru my satellite at home /that beamed by direct tv- for free/yes it doesnt have all the chatter stations and the bbc ect/ but is allot of music without commercials for free
Now, either somebody is really really dumb here- or the contract with direct tv is about to end
anyone- which one is it?
you cant really believe that with xm already coming into my house, i would spend more to buy all this crap and pay a monthly fee
if they are trying to capture the cable people who dont get xm/for the most part it is because -they chose cable not satellite in the FIRST PLACE!- so now why would they accept on one hand cable and on the other satellite-
somebody splain here- ricky very confused
Yep,
I was basically thinking the same thing. I’ve been listening to music via satellite since around 1987 from DirecTV(MusiChoice till XM took over 4-5 years ago).
Since I have DirecTV I’m not sure what the local cable company(Charter Cable)provides but I think they offer the same thing.
I’m not interested whatsoever in this “dohickey”
So like: DUH?????
Wow, i have a completely different take on this. You minimize the importance of what you call “chatter” stations but I think they are the strength of SiriusXM. One of the keys to this radio is the F Connector antenna interface. That makes it very convenient for home installation compared to working with the XM antenna wire plus many houses are already prewired with coax to multiple rooms. Or just run a new wire to every room you might want sat radio in. And who wants to turn on TV to listen to music. My cable does not come with XM music stations.
Satellite radio has been mostly confined to the car although you can move portable radios. Internet has moved it into the house somewhat but still you have to be technologically minded and be able to deal with the internet. This could appeal to those who want to just have the cable guy come in and install a satellite radio without. Imagine a package deal with cable companies or directTV/Dish network so that when they install your tv, for an extra x $’s they install satellite radio. No effort, no research, they just get the radio because it was marketed to them. Maybe they didn’t even know about satellite radio until then.
I think this looks like a great product.
DeadElvis:
Only thing Bud is it AIN’T free. It is part of you DirecTV subscription.
Maybe DirecTV will go back to MusiChoice(if they’re still around – at least they didn’t have a bunch of 2nd rate DJ’s yakking it up) or Maybe offer Slacker as an option. That would be pretty good if you ask me.
i just don’t understand, how do they expect the average people to know about all this…the only reason i know now is because i own stocks in the company ..