# Sirius Sporster 5 Radio issues: Low volume

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [February 23, 2011, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062 "2011-02-23T10:30:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/27 "2011-02-23T12:56:14Z")

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> [@My 9 Second Formula Build \*DIAF 56k](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-9-second-formula-build-diaf-56k/39825/96):
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> I know Kenny, just not sure how to proceed.
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> How does this wire up exactly:
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> ![http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/media/ENFIG_VW_SIRIUS_3.JPG](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/5/8578e173f82bd3f81df9494eb7bac3c5c86520e0.jpeg)
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> Does this require use of the antenna still?

It plugs into the back of the stock head unit, you will switch to AUX or something like that to play your satellite radio through it. It acts the same way as your JVC’s AUX input.

> [@Say one for the wifey](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/say-one-for-the-wifey/39881/24):
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> These two in conjuction with the wired FM modulator correct. This ioffer site seems bootleg as hell.

You would be surprised to see the mark up on a simple antenna cable.

> [@My 9 Second Formula Build \*DIAF 56k](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-9-second-formula-build-diaf-56k/39825/97):
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> Here’s another:
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> [http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite\_sc/store/html/PIE\_XM5\_VW02.html](http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/PIE_XM5_VW02.html)
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> Mind bottled.

Like the other one you posted. This direct connection would give the best sound quality.

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