Compare Pioneer Airwave XM2GO Satellite Radio Receiver to Denon AVR-990 SIRIUS Radio Receiver

One big idea can change everything. And XM Satellite Radio is one big idea. America's most popular satellite radio service offers over 150 crystal-clear digital channels. Listen to music, sports, talk, comedy, drama, news and kids programming, from coast to coast. To get the most out of this new technology, we've packed the AirWare® with a number of innovative features. The FM transmitter allows you to play the XM signal through your car stereo. The home kit brings XM Satellite Radio right into your living room. And with the built-in memory, you can record up to five hours of your favorite programs to hear whenever, wherever you want. This is more than a radio. It's your link to a whole new world. Less

Featuring the latest high resolution surround decoders, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, the AVR-990 is one of the first to feature Dolby's latest Pro Logic IIz decoding, which provides front channel height effects for the first time, dramatically expanding the front soundstage. Audyssey's advanced MultEQ room acoustic measurement and correction system analyzes your listening room's response at up to six points (microphone supplied), and automatically optimizes various parameters for the best possible sound quality. Audyssey Dynamic Volume ensures no annoying jumps between a TV program and commercials, and the Dynamic EQ function ensures smooth, rich sound at any volume level. Fully network-ready, the AVR-990 lets you stream audio and photos from your PC, and also lets you choose from over 7,500 internet radio stations, as well as connecting to Rhapsody and Napster music services (subscription required). Less