Blaupunkt America SR04 (Sirius)

Blaupunkt America SR04 (Sirius)
alaScore 62

20 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 1 expert reviews and 19 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 60/100 and users rate it 64/100. The average review date is Jun 5, 2005. We have compared these reviews to 30490 reviews from other Satellite Receivers. The alaScore™ for this product is 62/100 = Good. Last update: May 23, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 20 reviews)

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Blaupunkt America SR04 (Sirius)

 

This "aggressively sized" radio measures just 4.75 inches wide, 3.2 inches high, and 1.2 inches deep, and while that's plenty small, it's not quite as compact as XM's Roady2 or SkyFi2 units. Thanks to its glossy black finish and brilliant blue LCD, we...

Ultracompact Sirius satellite radio receiver; high-gloss black finish and deep-blue display look cool; wireless FM transmitter.

The controls' ergonomics take getting used to.

The renowned German radio manufacturer's first Sirius satellite radio, the Blaupunkt America SR04 looks and sounds cool but suffers from a few operational quirks.

Consumer review by:

"Do not buy this radio!!"

 

Bought this and worked decent for 6 months, at least what I thought was good. THen one day it just stops audio output, for no reason. Thankfully Blaupunkt refunded the entire radio after I had to pay to ship it back. A woman from their company called...

Looks cool

Everything else.

Consumer review by:

"the first 2 could've been cool, i hope the 3rd actually is."

 

i have just sent back unit no#2, and i too hope that the 3rd time is the charm.

neat blue screen, nice display

too many problems

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Consumer review by:

"Third time's the charm"

 

As with some of the other users, I had a few problems with this unit. The first one lasted about 2 weeks, then no audio output. Crutchfield was out of stock and referred me to Midwest Electronics (Blaupunkt's authorized US service center). They too...

Good night display, compact size, helpful customer service

Runs hot, screen scuffs very easily, hard to read display in daylight

Consumer review by:

"Nice unit, but never worked correctly"

 

This was my first test into the Sattelite realm. I was happy once I purchased the unit, but started to have issues with the cradle, as it never would connect correctly. Had to call Blaupunkt and get it changed out. Then had issues with the unit getting...

Looks good, Operation seemed fairly easy

Major connectivity issues. Both with the cradle and the Sattelite connection.

Consumer review by:

"Whoa Nellie!! Beware this one!!"

 

I went through FIVE (no kidding, 5) of these in 2 cars before finally giving up (I've 2 lifetime Sirius subs). Brief history. 1st one: terrible reception-it'd drop out every 2-seconds; 2nd one: great reception but half of screen burned out after a...

I guess it's size is a plus.

One of the WORST pieces of electronics I've ever owned.

Consumer review by:

"Great Bang for your buck!"

 

Overall, I love the unit! At first I put a Sportster in my wife's car and she loved the music and liked that illumination and brushed metal matched the car's interior. But that's where it stopped. I relly liked the SR04 and the Blaupunkt monicker was a...

Great night time display, sleek loocks, user interface very intuitive, very functional and well designed remote.

Day time display does not serve the driver well. contrast and sun-light do not bode well. A little on te fragile side.

Consumer review by:

"Nice....But a few problems"

 

I have had this unit for 4 months now and at first everything was working well. But now the unit gets very hot after being on for only 45min. And when that happens the display turn pure blue. Can't read anything at all. The sound quality is good,...

Sound Quality

Display Problems

Consumer review by:

"Fix the display contrast and we may have something."

 

A little pricy for something that doesn't have all of the bugs worked out yet.

Large display, easy to navigate, nice design and easy setup.

Contrast level changes on it's own making it unable to read. It also has poor reception using the FM modulator.

Consumer review by:

""Excellent radio but a few bugs to work out""

 

This is the best looking portable radio on the market for the money. Easy to use and good quality.

After 3 weeks of use, the FM transmitter died. The release button is located directly behind display so before removing the receiver from the cradle, be careful not to press on the display or damage could result.

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Product Specifications

Your favorite music...digital quality and commercial free! Automatically alerts you when one of your top ten songs is playing...on any channel. 30 preset stations available to store your favorite channels. Built-in 12 channel wireless FM transmitter allows anyone to install this unit in a matter of minutes. Display shows channel, artist, and song information. Plug and play transportability for satellite radio enjoyment in the car and home with the same subscription (home kit sold separately).
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