Customer Reviews for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
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SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
Model: SP5TK1
SKU: 8548057
UPC: 884720010521
With a vivid multicolor display, simple navigation, 30 channel presets, Jump button and S-Seek favorites alert function, this satellite radio receiver helps you make the most of commercial-free satellite radio programming. The included vehicle kit lets you take your Sportster 5 with you on the road. Learn more about the Sirius Sportster 5. (Flash demo)
Average Customer Rating:
4.6
out of 5
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90% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
Review 1 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
Do you want to pay for advertizing?
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: K1glassman
from USA
on 01/30/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
I liked not having to change stations as I travel all over the USA. My old Sirius unit failed about a year ago. So I had to buy the new Sportster SP5. It’s a good receiver but the FM modulator that comes with the Sirius Satellite Radio does not work well at all, in fact it is just plain bad. So I had to buy the FM direct adaptor kit which solved the over-riding signals from the local stations.
I have been a Sirius subscriber for over seven years but since XM and Sirius merged, their programming has changed; that is, they claim they play 24 hours of music with no advertising, which is a lie. I know I listened to their Country music stations which are now advertizing in-between songs just like a local stations. They brag constantly that they broadcast from Memphis, TN and they advertise local going-ons in Memphis like their local hockey games, etc. I recommend that you find someone that has a satellite receiver and listen to your type of music for a couple of hours. If the advertizing doesn’t bother you then buy the unit and subscribe. But as for me, I am not paying to hear advertizing. I finally dropped my subscription to Sirius about a month ago
I have been a Sirius subscriber for over seven years but since XM and Sirius merged, their programming has changed; that is, they claim they play 24 hours of music with no advertising, which is a lie. I know I listened to their Country music stations which are now advertizing in-between songs just like a local stations. They brag constantly that they broadcast from Memphis, TN and they advertise local going-ons in Memphis like their local hockey games, etc. I recommend that you find someone that has a satellite receiver and listen to your type of music for a couple of hours. If the advertizing doesn’t bother you then buy the unit and subscribe. But as for me, I am not paying to hear advertizing. I finally dropped my subscription to Sirius about a month ago
What's great about it: User friendly
What's not so great: No longer advertisement free music stations
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-4points
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Review 2 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
I have purchased 2 of them!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Snichter85
from Pittsburgh, PA
on 02/26/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
I bought him one for his truck and he wanted another one for his mustang.
What's great about it: My boyfriend's favorite gift. I have bought him 2 of them.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-10points
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Review 3 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
Great receiver
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Blowskie
from Omaha, NE
on 01/31/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Easy to see and use, pause and rewind feature is a great plus. Would strongly recomend the wired FM transmitter (FMDA25)
What's great about it: Large easy to use display
What's not so great: Like all wireless FM transmitters, wireless solution not the greatest
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
Easy to use
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: OrlandoT1
from Orlando, FL
on 01/21/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
This is the third receiver that I've purchased and thought this was by far the easiest to install and get up and running.
What's great about it: Easy to set up and use
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 5 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
More $ than I thought
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: shellmat
from South Jersey
on 01/16/2010
Value for Price
3.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
Install and activiation turned out to be more than I thought based on the information I found online.
What's great about it: Husband loves it!
What's not so great: had to spend alot more money than I originally budgeted
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
He loves it!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Queenbee64
from Hamden, ct
on 01/10/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Bought this as a gift for my boyfriend and he absolutely loves it!
What's great about it: Large display.
What's not so great: None so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
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Review 7 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
WOULDNT RECCOMMEND TO JEEP 4X4 OWNERS!!!!
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Pennielaynze
from NH
on 11/05/2009
Value for Price
3.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
I received the first Radio as a Birthday gift & soon after professional installation of this radio being hardwired & installed to my dash around 6 mos I began to have intermittent issues of signal issues. After Tech supporting myself to find the cause it was the radio ports connection to the dock & had this confirmed by BestBy by checking through a dock of there's in the store. You would have to push down & hold the radio firm & you would get a signal but once you let go NO Signal !!..Sirius replaced with a Refurb ??? WTF..& got a notice with it ( 90 day warranty on Refurbs only ) WTF again...!! The new radio comes with a 1 year so now I get cheated on the warranty by afew months.I wasnt too happy !! I installed the radio kit myself this time when it arrived it was soo simple..Statrted having the problem again in August & was told by sirius the warranty was expired, yeah figured as much since I lost a few mos. I wouldnt reccommend to JEEP OWNERS I have a Jeep Wrangler 4X4 with MUD Wheels NO LIFT but it sets high & a bit of Vibration occurs I believe that the vibration may have its part on this review but feel the performance of the cost of the radio doesnt meet my expectations.
What's great about it: Color Screen, Remote Control,Finding stations quickly, Easy set up
What's not so great: Breaks down after a few months of use
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 8 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
Satellite radio rocks
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Mallory1006
from KS
on 07/23/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
I have this radio attached to my windsheild, which is a bad idea. The swivel mechanism moves everytime I hit a bump, and the radio usually ends up facing downward by the end of the day.
The sound quality of the FM transmitter is not very good. There is usually static in the background and it's difficult to find a station that works with it.
That being said, I still love the radio. Its an upgrade from Sporters R. It has great display options. And I love satellite radio.
What's great about it: Good display
What's not so great: Sound and mounting
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
I love it!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: brooke83
from OKC, OK
on 07/17/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
I purchased a second car and wanted to have Sirius in both cars. I wanted this one because of all the features it has, and the remote. I have it hooked up using a cassette adapter and it sounds really good.
On my other sirius player there is a "no signal" message for about 30 seconds. This one has no lag and music starts playing almost instantly as it comes on.
You can also view whats on the other stations without actually changing the channel. Its kinda like the guide on your TV. It can flash sports scores also. Not that I care about that, but I'm sure some of you do. You can change the color of the dispay too. You can also go back and listen to songs again by pressing the "back" button. Its kinda like a DVR.
I love it. It can do so much more than the standard sirius receiver. Believe me, I've had about 5 different ones and this one is by far the best.
I bought it just before a 5 hour road trip and I had it set-up in less than 5 minutes. My boyfriend told me it was an investment because it kept him busy and content the entire trip. He sat in the passenger seat and chose songs the entire way there. It is worth the extra price. Dont get the cheap $30 receivers, you wont get the full experience of Sirius.
What's great about it: Very Pretty!
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 10 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
transmitter sucks
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: biff2509
from bear, delaware
on 05/25/2009
Value for Price
1.0
Sound Quality
1.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Features
3.0
do not buy this product unless you plan to hard wire it to your car's antenna. the fm transmitter is so weak it doesn even transmit to the car's stereo. i decided to return the item and purchased a starmate 5, which works fine.
What's great about it: display
What's not so great: weak transmitter
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-3points
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Review 11 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
sirius sat
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: chevyracer383
from cody,wyoming
on 05/24/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
i would recommend this to anyone that is looking for a sat radio they work grate
What's great about it: easy to work with love it works good
What's not so great: nothing worng at all
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: denb45
from ALBUQUERQUE, NM
on 03/14/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Works, just like it says, I ran the Sirius XM Antenna and placed it in the center of my 98 Ford Ranger Truck, plugged-in the cig-lighter adapter, the FM-Relay ( had to buy that separate as it didn't come with one) and I hear sound on the test channel 48, called to activate, it took about 5 to 10 min. I was surfing and setting up channels in no time, but, it didn't really sound, as good as I wanted, and I hated finding a open FM-Freq, so I bought an after market AUX-in unit that connected to the back of my Ford factory radio, making my CD-button the AUX-in, the sound was an improvement over the FM-Relay, this radio is Great, and I'll never go back or look back on FM-radio again, this sounds as good as HD-radio, HELLO digital sound and goodby to analog FM radio for ever!
What's great about it: Portable, easy to use
What's not so great: Could come with FM-Relay or AUX-in for my Factory Car Radio for better Digital sound
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
AN HONEST REVIEW
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: HONEST42175
from FLORIDA
on 03/09/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
THIS IS A GREAT RADIO---TONS OF FEATURES, GREAT DISPLAY THAT CAN BE CUSTOMIZED, COOL LITTLE REMOTE, HUGE DISPLAY SCREEN. I HAD THE RADIO INSTALLED AND RUNNING IN UNDER 10 MINUTES. ONLY PROBLEM WAS ACTIVATING THE ACCOUNT, CALLED 2 TIMES TO GET IT UP AND RUNNING--POSSIBLE NEW CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. RADIO IS GREAT IN EVERYWAY. I RECOMMEND THIS RADIO AND THE OTHER SIRIUS RADIOS. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THE XM RADIOS ---PERSONAL PREFERENCE. I HOPE THIS REVIEW HELPS AND HAVE A GREAT DAY.
What's great about it: FEATURES, DISPLAY COLORS, EASE OF USE, REMOTE, INSTALLATION
What's not so great: THE PRICE IS THE ONLY COMPLAINT
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
FM users beware!
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: djc88
from PA
on 01/23/2009
Value for Price
3.0
Sound Quality
1.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Ok so everyone knows that since the FCC regulated the signal that the satellite radio companies were using for the built in wireless FM transmitter in all new radios are horrible, thus, the need for the FM DIRECT ADAPTER which wires directly into the vehicles antenna. With the adapter installed I still found myself constantly changing FM stations with this reciever. Perhaps the radio I recieved had an issue, but after speaking with Sirius for 45 minutes they admitted that they have had alot of returns of this particular model for that very reason and suggested that I get a Stratus or Starmate. I was going to try another sportster 5 but the store that I was at did not have anymore and the little doggie is an addiction for me so I went with the starmate 5. This radio is awsome and I would give straight 5's if it were not for the cost and the FM issue.
Note: I tried the new starmate 5 this morning and had no disruptions at all and never once had to change FM stations.(the way it should be)
What's great about it: Easy use, wonderful color screen
What's not so great: FM transmitter, cost
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 15 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: HH1169
from Maryland
on 01/08/2009
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
This is my first experience with Satellite Radio and I really love the Sportster 5. I had it installed by the Best Buy Geek Squad and they did a great job. I love having all the music/talk/news options and this is really easy to use and the display is very easy to read. The remote is very handy for the car. I love the color display. I would highly recommend the Sportser 5!! You won't be dissapointed.
What's great about it: Easy to use, color display
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
Outstanding Upgrade from the Original Sportster
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Debolobo
from Tampa, FL
on 11/21/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
After living with the original Sportster for a few years, it was getting harder and harder to find replacement items. Decided to upgrade to the 5, and what a great decision that was. This lightweight, portable option makes it easy to dock within the car or with the boombox that I chose to purchase as well. In addition, the ability to change FM frequencies on the fly is nice, as I travel in areas that require me to change frequencies. This is a great buy, even though the price may be a bit much.
What's great about it: Easy installation, easy transfer of current subscription
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
Terrific Radio
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: GrandRani
from GrandRani
on 11/12/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
The best thing about the radio is of course the Sirius service. I can listen to the music without a gazillion commercials, and I'm not limited to the most popular twenty songs.
What's great about it: It's like Tivo for Radio
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
Good buy
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: lpatto01
from Tampa, FL
on 10/31/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality product. I had no experience with Sirius before purchse, but set-up and account activiation was simple. I am using the FM tuner option, and am getting descent reception.
I recently moved to a new city, and instead of having to get used to the local radio I opted for Sirius and love Howard, NPR stations, ESPN radio and Lithium (90's alt and grunge).
I recently moved to a new city, and instead of having to get used to the local radio I opted for Sirius and love Howard, NPR stations, ESPN radio and Lithium (90's alt and grunge).
What's great about it: Remote, car kit
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
A great product from Sirius
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Splashdown
from Prospect Park, PA
on 10/23/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
This is my second Sirius radio; I "traded up" from a Stratus 4. This thing is amazing. it looks great, has a clear display, and is amazingly easy to use.
I love the little remote control; it makes it easier to use even in a car. There are 30 channel presets, and you can browse your presets to see what's playing. I also like the "memo" option. I know when any of my favorite bands/songs are playing across the entire Sirius spectrum. I like some obscure music, so that is a great little feature. I'm just learning the record feature, where I can pause a song as I'm going through a toll or am interrupted, etc.
It's an amaxing little product. Highly recommended, worth the couple of extra dollars.
What's great about it: Lots of presets, Love that you can remember favorite bands/songs and the alerts whenever they are playing.
What's not so great: Make sure you use a direct connection, wish the volume control was easier to find on the item itself
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for SIRIUS Sportster 5 Dock & Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit
This is an excellent device to listen to Sirius
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: wcruse
from Denver, CO
on 10/20/2008
Sirius Radio is such an advanced leap in music history. I've enjoyed my Sirius Radio for a few years now. It's nice to have a portable device to listen to Sirius on the go, wherever I am. I'd highly recommend this Receiver to any Sirius Radio listener.
What's great about it: Easy to operate
I would recommend this to a friend!
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