Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- C2MVJ-5
- SKU:
- 5851201
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers value the ClearStream 2MAX antenna's excellent reception, high channel count, and great picture quality. Many also praise its ease of installation and use, along with strong signal strength and good range. While some find the antenna somewhat large, the majority are pleased with its performance. A few customers felt the price was a bit high.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Solid Reception
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Installed on the 2nd floor outdoors in a tough signal area due to the Niagara County escarpment - Excellent results, pulling in all local over the air channels, including Canadian stations!
I would recommend this to a friendFairly good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I don’t live too far from the broadcasting centers and I only get a few of the streaming channels. I have set my antenna behind my tv and up high. I think if I were able to place it in the attic, I would be getting better reception. I only watch one news outlet, so it works for me. Kind of a bulky design, but if it gets better signal after moving it I will be happy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendGood if you get the sale price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works OK, I do live in the sticks so maybe that's why it can be a bit of an issue? I've adjusted the angle every which way.
I would recommend this to a friendEasy to install
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Though this item claims it has a 60 mile range I have found that even with a signal booster amplifier it still cannot pickup CBS and NBC in the LA market.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Antennas Direct Expert
Posted .Greetings from Antennas Direct! There may be a simple solution to receive those channels. You may need to move the antenna to another location, even a few inches are feet could make all the difference with receiving those channels in the LA market. Remember to scan for channels whenever you move the antenna. If you need assistance, call us toll-free at 1-877-825-5572. We can provide tips on receiving the best signals. The call and support are free. We are available 7 days a week. 9am to 9pm Mon - Fri and Sat – Sun 10am to 6pm Central Time.
RET. Sgt.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is not any better at pulling in signals that are less than 25 miles away does not matter how I oriented it not worth spending money on the little square flat one works just as good if not better
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Antennas Direct Expert
Posted .Hello, we are sorry to hear you did not have a great experience with our ClearStream 2MAX. There are various reasons that could be causing interference with the TV signals, such as other electronics in your living space or where the towers are located could be on the opposite side of your home. Also, sometimes the signal is not even present in your living space. Therefore, we always recommend installing the antenna up as high as possible in a room or outdoors. We also have a free app called Antenna Point you can download to your iOS or Android phone. Once you download, the app will identify your location. You will see the towers in the surrounding area, so you aim the antenna in the right direction to pick up the TV signals. If you have not already returned the product and this does not help, please give our tech support team a call at 877-825-5572 and they will perform a FREE signal analysis, this will better assist them in pinpointing what the problem may be. We appreciate your purchase and honest feedback.
Didn't Get WFAA
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The main reason we purchased this antenna was to get WFAA in the Dallas area. WFAA or ABC runs on a different signal than most antennas offer. We are about 30 miles from the station but were unable to receive the signal. We ended up getting a different attic antenna the GE Pro Outdoor antenna and put it in the attic. Now we have all of the local channels at half the cost of this ClearStream antenna.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendAntenna cable
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The length of antenna cable is short you will need to buy cable unless you want the antenna right on or by the TV
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Size
Not happy
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We purchased this due to the sales person highly recommended it. While this works, but not as good as another less expensive indoor brand. We tried three roof locations. Two attic locations. Received only 3 stations, sometimes 7. Moved it inside to our living room wall. We receive 33 stations, however I have to move it from wall to wall to sitting it almost on the floor to get different stations. I have the majority of stations within 5 mile radius, except one is 60. I do not get the one 60 miles away with this, but do with a cheaper indoor antenna. We also tried to use this at our cabin, but nothing came in. I tried the website they give, but it doesn't matter, when I put this on the roof. I suggest using the FCC website to get locations of the towers. That helped us. This is too bulky, to be moving it around is not practical. Too late to return, due to just now cord cutting 9 months after purchase.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Reception
Ok
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only antenna I bought that received a decent number of channels
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Antennas Direct Expert
Posted .Greetings! Congratulations on becoming a cord cutter! Thank you for the positive review and remember to re-scan for channels once a month as new ones could be added in your area. We appreciate your business!
The one you want
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Don't mess with those flat panel antennas. If you want channels 2 - 13 u need an antenna with poles. Check out Antenna Man on YouTube. He does a great job explaining why.
I would recommend this to a friendhome antenna
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely cut off commercial cable which was arm robbery for me
I would recommend this to a friendGreat range for digital channels
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was a good buy. Easy to set up. Scanned over 75 channels. I had no idea so much was available with just an antenna!
I would recommend this to a friendWorth the investment
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I live in a rural area. Sometimes I get ok reception, cloudy days I don't. Still a good antenna
I would recommend this to a friendDoes what it supposed to do and easy to install.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.See above. Did not mount it anywhere. It is laying on top.of my couch and as long as the cats leave it alone it is just fine.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat reception and easy to setup
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Could not get better results. When Directv dropped local CBS station this antenna from inside the house pulled in over 40 stations including Channel 4 locally the CBS affiliate with picture as good or better than Directv.
I would recommend this to a friendNot so good.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Reception inconsistent and position needed to be changed periodically. Base very insecure and did not hold antenna well. It fell down several times.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Antennas Direct Expert
Posted .We are here to help 7 days a week! Please contact our support team to help with your reception issues. You may need a reflector add-on for the antenna and we can ship one out to you right away. We can also offer tips to help you receive the signal reception in your area. For the base, we are making updates to the design. Make sure you tuck and lock the coaxial cable pigtail under the base to keep it from falling over. If you need any further assistance, you can reach us either by phone toll-free in the USA at 1-877-825-5572 or chat with us online at antennasdirect.com. Thanks for your time!
Antenna
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this for my tv in the house and then discovered I couldn’t plumb it to the outside of the house. Now I realize I can hook it up to my tv in the garage. I’ll let you know how that turns out.
I would recommend this to a friendANTENNA WOULD NOT PICK UP CHANNEL 14
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.THE REASON I BOUGHT THIS ANENNA SO WE COULD PICK UP FOX CHANNEL 14. I CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE AND THE TECH HAD ME MOVE IT TO DIFFRENT ROOMS AND SAID IT NEEDED A DIRECT PATH TO THE TOWER WHICH WAS ABOUT 20 MILES AWAY. I SET ANTENNA IN THE WINDOW FACING WHERE THE TOWER WOULD BE BUT WOULD NOT WORK.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Antennas Direct Expert
Posted .Greeting from Antennas Direct! Most often, there is a very simple solution to receiving the channel you are missing. Try moving the antenna just a few inches and scan for channels again. You may have to do this a few times to find the sweet spot for that particular signal. Also, placing the antenna up higher is another solution to receiving the best signals. You can download our free app Antenna Point to see the towers. Face the front of the antenna towards the largest cluster of towers and scan for channels. If you need further assistance, please call us toll free at 1-877-825-5572 and we will evaluate your home location for you and provide tips on receiving the best signals. The call and support are free. We are available 7 days a week. 9am to 9pm Mon - Fri and Sat – Sun 10am to 6pm Central Time.
Not intended for remote areas
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We tried using this antenna up in the mountains about an hour outside of Chico and could not pick up anything. Likely for in town use.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Antennas Direct Expert
Posted .Hello, here are a couple tips for you. Download our FREE app Antenna Point so you can see where the towers are located and aim the antenna towards the largest cluster, of towers, then scan the TV for channels. Remember to scan for channels whenever you move the antenna - even if you only turn the antenna a foot or in another direction. You can also call an Antennas Direct expert and they can evaluate your location and offer suggestions on how to receive signals in you area. It will only be a 10 minute call! We’re here to help 7 days a week, weekends 10am to 6pm on weekends and 9am to 9pm Mon to Fri. Thank you!
Terrible reception
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We have been using this antenna for at least 6 months now. It the most temperamental antenna I have ever owned. Weather conditions must be near perfect in order to get so so reception. If the is any wind, rain or snow forget about it, the reception will fade in and out or be completely lost. Save you money and get a different antenna.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Antennas Direct Expert
Posted .We're sorry to hear you are having so much trouble with the ClearStream 2MAX. We are available 7 days a week to help you receive consist crystal-clear reception. We can see from your message that you have used other antennas in the past, so we are not about to waste your time, but we can give you some tips on how to receive better signals with the ClearStream 2MAX, give us a call toll-free 877-825-5572 or chat with us online at antennasdirect.com.