Home > Consumer Reviews > Delphi SA10101 SKYFi2 XM Satellite Radio Receiver and Remote Control

So, I had to install an external FM Modulator on my SkiFi-1, because my Mercedes-Benz doesnt allow easy hardwiring of the SkiFi-1 unit. MB basically doesnt like you messing with their German Engineering.

Tired of crappy (and expensive!) external FM Modulators, I went ahead and upgraded to the SkiFi2. Worth EVERY PENNY. Frankly, the top of the line Radio Shack Monster Cable FM Modulator is around $50 bucks, and I picked up this SkiFi2 used on Amazon for less than that.

The FM Modulator is almost silent as far as in-line interference, and the sound is practically crystal clear (at least good enough to be heard well over the big, fat performance tires). That alone makes it a good buy in my mind.

Plus, the programming options on the SkiFi2 (extra station presets, 30 minute record options) are gravy.

I went ahead and kept my SkiFi-1 for use at home, in the Delphi Boombox, but for persons in need of a mobile XM radio solution, Delphi SkiFi2 is money.

I purchased the SkyFi2 with an included vehicle kit after seeing an ad in a department store mailer. I have heard XM programming at the salon where I get my hair cut and have been impressed with the music selection and sound quality, so I didn't feel much hesitation in subscribing, and I think the price is well worth it just to avoid the endless morning drive chit-chat and commercials. My only concern was how difficult it might be to connect. I had absolutely no trouble, either with the vehicle kit or with the boombox I also purchased. I've only had the SkyFi2 for a couple of days and haven't used many of the features such as the stock scroller, but even so I'm very happy with my first satellite radio experience, and can't wait to travel with it.

I purchased this system about 1 month ago and its amazing if you are a frequent traveler.

Excellent audio quality, good reception with satellite, a ton of presets and variable settings for displaying songs, artist being played.

Stores about 30 minutes of audio if you pause the system.

Its changed the way I listen to music and news (I mostly listen to news). As an example I traveled to southern TX and for the entire week could listen to my normal 'at home' stations thanks to XM Radio.

Buy XM - will completely change your listening habits.

I purchased the XM Delphi and I drove to Florida and it made the trip so enjoyable, I can't wait to drive back. That is in a month. It is great. Highly recomend to any person who drives for a living as I do and for those who enjoy good music and great varity of other stuff. Can't say enough. Going to get the Radio attachment for my home in Florida.

I've subscribed to XM for the past 18 months and have been pretty much pleased with the service. The only downside with the service and its playlist of 2 million songs, is that there aren't 2 million good songs out there, so there's a lot of junk amidst the good stuff. Think of the LP collection you had as a kid ... most albums had only two or three really stand-out songs. Well, on XM you'll hear the other 10 to 12 songs as well, for better or worse.

Amazon recently offered the SKYFi2 for free after rebate, so I decided to upgrade to the new receiver (although I did end up having to buy a new vehicle kit, as recommended).

The upgrade is worth it. The sound quality is superior, the reception is superior, and the screen is much easier to read, particularly during the day.

My only disappointment is the 30-minute rewind / pause feature, and it's probably more a misunderstanding on my part than a fault with the equipment. It only records the channel you've actually been listening to, so if you are channel surfing and come across a song you like, you can't rewind to the beginning of that song. I guess it's a useful feature if you were listening to a song you like and, say, a cell phone call interrupted you.

Other than that, the SkyFi2 and XM radio are a breathe of fresh air for anyone who spends a lot of time on the road. Goodbye, Clear Channel, and your 16 minutes of commercials per hour!