from Carrollton, TX

First HD radio purchased and am pleased with it. OK

What's great about it: Just to be able to listen inside a building without static

What's not so great: not sure headset came with is best suitable

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COOL GADGET

on January 24, 2010

Posted by: FASV

from MIAMI

I ALREADY OWN AN INSIGNIA STAND ALONE TUNER CONNECTED TO MY OLD ONKYO RECEIVER VIA OPTICAL. GREAT SOUND.I ALWAYS LIKED FM RADIO DUE TO THE " SURPRISE FACTOR" DJ'S USE TO PLAY MUSIC. WITH AN I-POD OR MP3 YOU ALWAYS KNOW THE MUSIC AVAILABLE;NOT SO WITH RADIO.
THIS LITTLE GADGET EVEN IF DOES NOT HAVE DIGITAL AM( THERE'S NO TOO MANY DIGITAL AM STATIONS ON THE AIR); HAS A GREAT SOUND. THE PROVIDED HEADPHONES ARE ONLY OK TO PRODUCE A GOOD SOUND. HOWEVER; TRY TO USE A BETTER ONES FROM A WELL KNOWN BRAND AND YOU WILL NOTICE THE IMPROVEMENT.THE FACT ONLY HAS 10 PRE-SETS IS A DRAWBACK.THERE IS STILL NON-DIGITAL FM STATIONS ON THE AIR AND YOU WILL HAVE TO MAKE A CHOICE AND USE THOSE FEW PRE-SETS WISELY.
HD FM IS A GREAT IMPROVEMENT OVER ANALOG FM. THE SOUND IS SHARPER WITH GREAT STEREO SEPARATION AN A TOTAL ABSCENCE OF NOISE. ALL HD FM RADIOS " BLEND" THE SIGNAL TO REGULAR ANALOG FM IF THE SIGNAL IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO TRIGGER THE DIGITAL FM CIRCUIT. THERE IS WHEN YOU WILL NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE!!!.
HAVING EVEN THREE FEEDS USING THE SAME FREQUENCY IS GREAT. FOR SOME REASON HD2 ALWAYS SOUND BETTER THAN HD1 AND HD3 IS USED MAINLY FOR TALK RADIO AND SOME AM STATIONS.
I RECENTLY READ HD FM WAS ALMOST DEAD... REALLY ??????

What's great about it: DIGITAL FM (HD),VERY SMALL, AWESOME SOUND QUALITY.BUILT-IN RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY,COLOR SCREEN

What's not so great: NO DIGITAL AM ( NO BIG DEAL).ONLY 10 PRESETS.HEADPHONES ONLY OK.TRICKY STATION PRE-SETTING .

I would recommend this to a friend!

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This Is A Good HD Radio, But No AM Band

on January 25, 2010

Posted by: MrMarkSr

from Indiana

I was surprised with the sound of this little radio it sounded like a big home entertainment system, it has really beep bass sounds. I like the LCD screen it tells the artist and song info, and other info sent from the radio station, like the weather and events around town, its a really cool Radio I am almost 100% satisfied with it, the only downfall is there is no AM radio band, and AM also has HD channels. I have an HD radio in my car now for four years I love it. I have been waiting for a personal HD radio Now I have one. Thanks.

What's great about it: Its HD Radio, Sound Quality

What's not so great: There Is No AM Band

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Great HD Radio

on April 3, 2010

Posted by: doggiedad

from Utah

Best purchase ever. Love to hike and listen to radio. This thing gives great reception, lots of radio channels are being developed for HD. Only portable HD I could find. Long battery life, rechargeable, great sound, Bought over internet, picked up in store, saved $10.Wish I would never have bought a portable satellite radio and paid subscription cost

What's great about it: No Subscription, great reception

What's not so great: Hard to read in bright light

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GREAT HD RADIO

on April 6, 2010

Posted by: DOLPHINDAVES

from BOSTON

GREAT RECEPTION AND SOUND. EASY TO USE.
RECHARGES USING A THREE DOLLAR WALL ADAPTER

What's great about it: SOUNDS GREAT, GREAT RECEPTION,EASY TO USE

What's not so great: NOTHING

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Great little unit

on April 12, 2010

Posted by: MKJ42

from Cat Spring, TX

I have been looking for a portable HD radio for quite some time. I found a JVC model in the store, however it required a special antenna and did not stock it. After returning the JVC unit I found this model on line and purchased it. It uses the head phone cable as an antenna just like portable FM radios do. The reception is good I live 60 miles from Houston and can pick up a couple of HD Stations. It does receive standard FM radio if no HD is available.

What's great about it: No external antenna required

What's not so great: Display hard to read outside

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Excellent

on April 15, 2010

Posted by: Lindsay34654

from NPR Florida

I bought 2 of these radios on line and saved $10 on each radio and picked them up at my local store. The reception was clear and the stations were strong for being in a car on an interstate and I did not have to change stations all the time like most systems. I would not have a problem in giving this system as a gift.

What's great about it: I used this radio on the highway while driving up Interstate 95 from Florida to Pa and the reception was great

What's not so great: If you push the buttons to fast the radio locks up

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Needs some upgrsades

on April 15, 2010

Posted by: theojay471

from Greensboro, NC

This compact HD radio is perfect for those on the go. However, the reception is not that great indoors. Immediately upgrade the earbuds. The ones that come with it are uncomfortable. All in all, it serves its purpose well. I have no regrets about making this purchase.

What's great about it: small, compact

What's not so great: earbuds, no am band

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