Re:"CD quality programming" (Score 1)

The "basic" net stream for all programming is 32 kbps and is included with normal subscriptions. Sirius started offering a "premium" net stream add on subscription last month that for $2.95 extra per month allows you to stream 129 kbps for the music stations. Howard Stern is limited to 32 kbps for both subscription types. The normal Sirius bandwidth for the satellite broadcast is slightly less quality than the premium net stream.