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Related Party Transactions - Schedule of Related Party Revenue and Other Income Additional Information (Details)

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Related Party Transactions - Schedule of Related Party Revenue and Other Income Additional Information (Details) - Sirius XM Canada - Equity Method Investee - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 5 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
May 24, 2017
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Earning recognition lag period     1 month    
Equity method investment, dividends, including reduction of investment $ 0 $ 3,973,000   $ 3,796,000 $ 7,548,000
Sirius Platform          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Percentage-based royalty     10.00%    
X M Platform          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Percentage-based royalty     15.00%