XM Satellite, Sirius Post Subscriber Numbers

Sirius acquired 600,460 new subscribers during the second quarter, while XM accumulated 398,000 over the same period, showcasing strong Sirius momentum. Total subscriber numbers for the two services are now 4.67 million for Sirius, and 6.89 million for XM. Hugh Panero, XM CEO, blamed the company’s lower numbers to “overall softness in the retail channel.” However, Sirius, was not stricken with Mr. Softie and it’s...

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TestDrive: Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro

Due to the iPod’s enormous popularity, the earphone market has exploded. The sheer amount of offerings can be daunting to someone in the market for a quality set of earphones. Last December, we reviewed two of the best earphones currently available in a Head2Head shootout, the Shure E5C and the Etymotic ER-4P. However, a new contender has emerged who has its eyes firmly set on the crown. Usually the arrival of yet another set of...

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