Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Related Party Transactions (Details Textual 3)

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Related Party Transactions (Details Textual 3) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sirius XM Canada [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Sirius XM Canada [Member]
Sep. 30, 2014
Sirius XM Canada [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Sirius XM Canada [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
8% Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures [Member]
Sirius XM Canada [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                  
Gain on conversion of debt             $ 1,251    
Interest rate on instrument                 8.00%
Amortization related to equity method intangible assets $ 13,642 $ 12,107 $ 41,586 $ 37,043 $ 0 $ 364 $ 363 $ 1,091