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Home » Audiovox SIR-PNP2 Sirius Satellite Radio Review
Released in November 2003, The Audiovox SIR-PNP2 packs more features than any other satellite radio receiver. From the largest display available to a built-in clock, this receiver goes way beyond expectations. I had the opportunity to buy one of the first Audiovox PNP2s back in November when an independent car audio store received them earlier than Best Buy/Circuit City stores. I was impressed when I saw this, and loved it so much that I battled mall traffic again after going home as quick as I could to get my credit card. Once I got home, I set it up, and have enjoyed it ever since. Display The display on this unit is nothing short of amazing. It can be read from all angles, does not get washed out by sunlight very easily, and it is large. When you set the text to large, it can easily be read across a room. Like all Sirius receivers, title and artist each display up to 36 characters, and will scroll so you can read it all. Unlike the Kenwood Here2Anywhere or Delphi Skyfi, the size of the text will automatically get one size smaller so it does not have to scroll until it runs out of room. Fonts are a new option introduced. Four fonts are included(Arial, Comic, Script, Times New Roman) to customize your receiver. Full-function clock A nice feature Sirius has included is a satellite-updated full-function clock. It includes an alarm clock, and a sleep timer. Newer models will automatically adjust to Daylight's Savings Time, while older models have to be adjusted manually. Probably the coolest feature on the unit is the program alert. If you find out about your favorite artist performing live, or a specialty show you do not want to miss, you can set the program alert to the time, day, and stream you want, and it will alert you at the proper time. Other features The PNP2 is loaded with extras. Probably one of the best features is called SongSeek(or S-Seek for short). If you hear a song you like, you simply press the memory button, and it will store it. When the song is played again on any of the streams, the receiver will alert you and ask if you want to change. Other features include a skip feature for channels that you do not want, and a locking option. If you have children, and do not want them listening to uncensored comedy, you can block that channel, and put in a password so they cannot unblock it. Like other Sirius Plug and Play receivers, you can purchase a car dock with a wireless FM transmitter. This will send the audio signal to your car antenna. I do not recommend using this if you live in a larger city, or have your antenna more than 5-10 ft. away from the Sirius receiver. OTOH, you can buy a hard-wired version of this from Audiovox that plugs into your radio's FM antenna and will provide a static-free sound. If you need this, call Audiovox at 1-800-645-4994 and ask for part SIRSWB. It costs around $20 shipped. Audiovox PNP1 The Audiovox PNP1 was released about 4 months before this one. It is not as feature-rich as this one, has a smaller display, and does not seem very refined. The easy way to tell which is which is that the PNP1 has a blue/gray display, while the PNP2 has an orange one. While most stores are selling the PNP1 for about $20 less than the PNP2, in my opinion it is not worth saving $20 for the older unit. Summary To sum up the unit in one word: awesome. The display is amazing, and the features are unmatched by anything out there. If you are not worried about size, I would definitely go with this unit over anything else out there. And if you want a boombox, this is one of the two Sirius Plug and Plays that offers one. User Reviews Submitted by: Happy Camper Picked up the PNP2 car and home adapter a few months ago. I am very happy with it. This is the Sirius/Audiovox PNP2 unit. Overall I am very satisfied. Strong points are no corporate rock, no forced laughing at stupid jokes from local DJ's, no commercials, large display showing name of song and artist, memory mode of 20 songs to tell you when a favorite is now playing, remote control, large knobs and good backlight. Also, you can plug it directly into a radio or use the built-in FM transmitter to play through your own car radio or boom-box (88.1-88.7). Now for the weak points. If you are in a strong FM radio area you might not find a station to tune to in order to receive a clear signal using the built-in transmitter (static in reception). Also the audio qualty is not CD quality (lows and highs) but since I have a crappy Honda radio it might be the reason. The remote control has some trouble in very bright sunlight. The antenna connection is a bit cheesy so it can lose signal if you move the unit around (also if you go in a tunnel or large overpass or heavily tree-lined street) Plus, be careful playing with your new toy while driving or you could wreck your car. Overall I am very happy and you should be too! Do you own this radio? Please share your opinion and write a review. |
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