XM Satellite Radio is an all-digital satellite broadcast system that promises to provide clear sound to all radios compatible with the technology. The digital broadcasts can be scanned by music genre so that the user can switch to a channel playing the type of music that he/she wants to hear.

Manufacturers including Pioneer Electronics, Alpine Electronics and Sony make these new satellite capable receivers. Pioneer, Sony and Alpine have made the receivers part of their standard production line, offering inexpensive radios to full-fledged mobile theater head units that feature satellite broadcasting.

These new XM satellite receivers allow subscribers to receive high-quality digital broadcasts, of any music style they choose, throughout America. These receivers also function like your current car stereo system, receiving local radio stations and connect to your CD Changers.