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Customer Reviews for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Model: CSM1-A
SKU: 1343284
UPC: 853748001965
This indoor antenna features an amplifier with variable gain from 5dB to 20dB for minimal electromagnetic noise while you watch your HDTV. The table- or wall-mount flexibility allows for convenient placement near your home theater system.
Average Customer Rating:
2.8
out of 5
(23 Reviews) 23
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43% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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10 out of
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Customer Reviews for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Review 1 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Worked poorly in my somewhat remote area.
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: DLPDude
from Grand Island, Nebraska
on 04/11/2012
Value for Price
2.0
Reception
1.0
Ease of assembly
4.0
Durability
4.0
What's not so great: Very weak.
Picked up only closest station, which is about 15 miles away, no matter where I set it. Other stations, which were over 35 miles away, were not picked up. Best buy representative told me this worked that far out, with the amplifier, but amplifier (that came with it) did not help. I tried setting the unit in every window and it did not help. I went outside and held it up in the air and it barely helped. It did matter which way it was pointed so it appears to be somewhat directional for weak signals. I moved on to trying a set of power amplified rabbit ears and they actually worked better but what I really need is an external omnidirectional antennae on at least a 15 foot tower.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-3points
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Review 2 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Great for over the air channels
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Reception
5.0
Ease of assembly
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: easy to hook up
The product was easy to hook up, and picked uo 25 channels indoors. The channels were clear and crisp. Used to watch the super bowl.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 3 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Save your money (both gas and product)
Customer Rating
1.0
What's great about it: No antannae lines to move.
What's not so great: No reception, wasted my time, gas money, and energy.
This thing is garbage. I was reccomended this product by a bb associate. He did not know what the heck he was talking about. Got home hooked it up, not one channel! I have a new 46" samsung tv so I know it's not the tv. Very disappointed!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-2points
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Review 4 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Picture as good as satelliteTV
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Supergirl21
from Brownsville, Tx
on 10/31/2011
Value for Price
3.0
Reception
5.0
Ease of assembly
5.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Great HD reception
What's not so great: If you slightly move the Adaptor or the wire you loose some of your channels.
I thought this was a great product it picked up close to 30 channels and they looked as good as my satellite tv in 1080p. I dont know if it was because of my HD TV or the antenna or both but it looks good. I was amazed with how many channels I picked up especially in my location is in the middle of nowhere.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
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Review 5 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Rabbit ears worked just as well
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: jsli
from indianapolis
on 10/26/2011
Value for Price
2.0
Reception
2.0
Ease of assembly
3.0
Durability
3.0
What's great about it: Easier to adjust than rabbit ears.
What's not so great: Only slightly better reception than rabbit ears.
Wanted better reception than what rabbit ears was giving me and only slightly improved it. Sales rep said this model rarely returned. I suppose if no one had anything to compare it to, they'd probably keep it. If you want to save money, go with ordinary rabbit ears. You might have to adjust them all the time, but you will be saving money both on the product and electric bill (this device requires electricity). This product will work, but so will rabbit ears.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
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Review 6 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Average antenna
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: KennyN
from Arkansas
on 10/12/2011
Value for Price
3.0
Reception
2.0
Ease of assembly
4.0
Durability
2.0
What's great about it: Looks
What's not so great: Reception
I bought this one from Best Buy and tried it for a few days. It only received several channels that I achieved with my old rabbit antenna. So there are no improvements considering the price tag. I returned it and got the Clearstream 4 which receives more channels.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+2points
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Review 7 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Not worth the extra bucks.
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Nole4Ever
from Orlando, FL
on 10/12/2011
Value for Price
3.0
Reception
2.0
Ease of assembly
5.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Ease of assembly.
What's not so great: Amplifier does not work as described.
The amplifier did not boost the broadcast signals as expected. In fact the reception was not any better than the model without the amplifier. I could not pickup WESH Channel 2 (NBC affiliate) in Orlando.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+2points
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Review 8 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Best of 3
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: MaryP500
from Dearborn Heights, MI
on 10/05/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Reception
4.0
Ease of assembly
5.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Easy to set up, good picture.
What's not so great: Costs a little more
Antenna works well with little adjustment between channels. I tried two other antennas first, both had too much interference. This one costs a little more, but much better picture quality.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 9 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
I returned this, would not work for me.
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Lladnar
from Gaithersburg, MD
on 09/28/2011
Reception
1.0
Ease of assembly
4.0
Durability
4.0
Antenna does not perform as advertised.
would pick up SOME of the UHF stations in the vicinity, but would not pick up ANY of the VHF High band channels.
Bought a cheaper, Phillips Antenna, that out Performed it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
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Review 10 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
didn't help me
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: jarski
from Blaine
on 09/19/2011
Value for Price
1.0
Reception
3.0
Ease of assembly
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: improved recption
What's not so great: didn't improve it $90 worth
It improved the reception on some channels, But didn't help bring in other channels that my neighbor gets. This was used in a very rural area
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
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Review 11 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Works well most of the time
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: HYTECHNYC
from Long Island City, Queens, NY
on 09/02/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Reception
4.0
Ease of assembly
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: looks cools, works well
What's not so great: some signal loss
We live directly across the East River form NYC (less than 4 miles from transmission).....get over 20 channels well....when weather is bad we lose some signal...
Easy to install, worth checking out, and Best Buy has a great return policy if not happy...give this a shot.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Great reception despite being indoors
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: MargotM
from St. Peters, MO
on 09/02/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Reception
5.0
Ease of assembly
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Reliable reception
What's not so great: Price
Indoor reception is always tough with digital TV. Building materials combined with lower elevation makes receiving the line of sight digital stations particularly difficult. After struggling with several other antennas, the Micron was able to receive 23 channels after my first scan. Most of my stations are about 17 miles away with the farthest being 26 miles. It was the first indoor antenna that I tried (out of 5) which received all available channels. I got the Micron for a bedroom TV and the higher elevation likely helped.
Those posting negative reviews are apparently unaware that you must scan for channels. Digital TVs will not add them automatically! Also, all TV manufacturers set the antenna input to "cable" by default, which will also result in no channels received. You have to change the input on your TV's menu to "antenna" or it will not work!
Amplifiers can be useful in helping with weak signals or poorly made tuners, but an amp can only increase what's received by the antenna, it will not "pull in" a non existent signal. You can overdrive a tuner with too much signal amplification making matters worse. One of the reasons I liked the Micron was that it was the only antenna with a variable gain amplifier. I have found the best results on the lowest setting. If you live in a valley, or more than 30 miles from the towers, don't expect an amp to replace the missing signals , instead you should buy at an outdoor antenna.
If you are looking for a magic antenna , it does not exist. but this is likely the best indoor antenna on the market.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+10points
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Review 13 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Did not receive channels even in city
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Roccc
from Rochester, NY
on 08/31/2011
Value for Price
1.0
Reception
1.0
Ease of assembly
5.0
Product did not work to receive channels over the air even though the location is in the city. Returned to the store for refund.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-3points
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Review 14 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Does not get great reception
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Jose4012
from Upper Marlboro, MD
on 08/24/2011
What's not so great: Very limited reception
I would have second thoughts about buying an amplified antenna
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
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Review 15 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Did not deliver
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: BathingstokeBob
from Tampa, FL
on 08/20/2011
Value for Price
1.0
Reception
1.0
Ease of assembly
5.0
What's great about it: It looks cool
What's not so great: It doesn't do what I need it to.
The antena was easy to set up and the scanning went easily. This unit didn't pick up the major network stations in my market. When I called tech support, or the number labled Learn Don't Return, I was told this unit will not pick up any VHS stations. Their advice, return the product.
I looked over the packaging when I returned the unit. I didn't see anything about this being a UHF antenna only.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
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Review 16 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Don't buy!
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: PdiddyToo
from LasVegas, NV
on 08/14/2011
Value for Price
1.0
Reception
3.0
Ease of assembly
5.0
Durability
1.0
What's great about it: easy to set up
What's not so great: didn't receive the network channels
I bought this antenna after trying 2 others. I did receive 7 spanish channels and several english channels, but no major networks. The only channels I received that I may watch are the CW and myLVTV. Taking this antenna back. Waste of money, unless you speak spanish.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-3points
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Review 17 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Good for price paid
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: aquilo55
on 08/11/2011
Value for Price
3.0
Reception
3.0
Ease of assembly
4.0
Durability
4.0
Not a great item, but very good. Only problem is reception on some distant channels is sporadic, but I can't complain considering I didn't think I would get those channels to begin with.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
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Review 18 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Amazing Replacement for Cable
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: lyo21
from Irvine, CA
on 05/02/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Reception
5.0
Ease of assembly
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Amazing picture quality
What's not so great: price?
I decided to cancel my cable subscription to save some money and though I would give this antenna a try. All I can is is WOW this antenna is amazing. I am actually getting more channels with this antenna then I was able to get through my cable provider. Of course many of the channels are not in Engish (but they are additional channels none the less).
I kid you not that the channels look much clearer then they did with my HD receiver with Cox Cable. It is amazing to see how clear the channels look.
I would 110% recommend this antenna to anyone looking to save some money.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 19 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
The worst product at a high price
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Divinchi
from Brooklyn, NY
on 04/13/2011
Value for Price
1.0
Reception
1.0
Ease of assembly
5.0
Durability
1.0
What's great about it: Looks good, nothing else
What's not so great: Does not work! Cheaply made product at high price
I bought this thinking that I will be getting the best reception, but did not. $80 for a very cheap plastic device, I tried everything! I hung it next to a window, moved it around the entire room, I even moved my tv to get this thing to take a good picture! And nothing! The amplifier does nothing! Right when you open the box the is a sticker on the unit that says please learn before you return, what? You want us to spend $80 and it doesn't work out of the box? So I learned, then I returned and bought the $30 non amplifier RCA one and it work and took an amazing picture right away. So stay away from this one if you live in NYC. Not a good product at all... Save your money and buy the RCA.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-1point
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Review 20 for CLEARSTREAM Micron Antenna with Amplifier
Clearstream CSM-1A w/Amplifer (NEW)
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: pioneermustang
from Corpus Christi, TX
on 03/16/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Reception
5.0
Ease of assembly
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Attractive design and simple installation
What's not so great: Price
I switched from Time Warner Cable to Direct TV. The Direct TV HD Receiver was not streaming local TV station HD signals (1080i). The picture was fuzzy and just horrible. So I decided to look into a table-top direct HD antenna. I found mixed reviews on Clearstream's earlier model CSM-1. I was a little apprehensive but realized Best Buy was offering the new model CSM-1A which includes an amplifier. Setup took only a few minutes. I have it connected to my Samsung widescreen and through the Samsung setup HD channel scanning was a breeze. I now receive crystal clear HD 1080i signal from my local TV broadcast stations. I have not experienced any dropouts. I am 100% satisfied with this product.
I strongly encourage anyone to view reception options for your specific location at AtennaWeb:
http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/Address.aspx
http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/Address.aspx
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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