from what i've heard, satellite radio is encoded @ 128kbps...which is the norm for mostly all mp3 encoding (Itunes, napster, etc.). Definitley not "cd" quality, but better than FM. You sure all your connections are good?

1999 Silver Frost SVT #609 of 2760 Quaife, lightened SVT Flywheel, SPEC stage II clutch, removed resonator, k&n drop in - various other goodies too.