Customers commend the AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna for its reception, overall performance, and signal strength. Many customers have found the antenna easy to set up and appreciate its slim size. However, some customers have reported compatibility issues with certain receivers and have noted connectivity problems. A few customers mentioned that the cord length was too short for their needs.
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Pros mentioned:
Reception
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pleasantly surprised by this antennae. I wasn't sure if it would work because the setup for my stereo system is in the basement. But is does work! I get more AM stations than expected and of course FM. The stations that I do get come in clear. Definitely prefer this to the wall antennae. Also, set up was very easy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Reception
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Tune In
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The antenna for my old school receiver worked surprisingly well. The antenna allows me to clearly connect to some of my favorite fm stations. Totally satisfied with the results.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Compatibility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good buy
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Its a good purchase, however it did not fit my sony reciever, not sure if sony has a specific diameter on their antenna hook up, but it wouldnt fit
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Powered antenna
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good booster for component that needed alternate connection and tough reception. Not that much better than my unpowered t antenna. But could just be my set up
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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Thank you, HpVinyl, for your review of the Best Buy essentials™ AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna! We're glad to hear that it serves as a good booster for your component with tough reception. We appreciate your feedback about its performance compared to your unpowered antenna and understand that setup can play a significant role. Your insights are valuable to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Ivy | Best Buy essentials Support
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Owner of a Bose
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Didn’t help with my goals. Bad purchase. I was try to increase reception and increase channels. Going back in the box.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
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Cord length
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Antenna works
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The antenna works.
The signals are strong.
Connect to stereo, Plug in and that's it.
I wish the cords were a little longer though.
Also, I expected more AM stations to come through. I will see if there is sntthing additional I need to do.
Overall, I am satisfied with my purchase.
Happy that Best Buy had it in the store for purchase!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Reception
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best Buy Essentials
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great powered antenna to receive FM signals. Perfect size, fits in our entertainment cabinet and still has great reception.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Reception, Signal strength
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
AMFM antenna
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Worked as advertised. Great FM Signal reception. very easy installation
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Does not work on my unit
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this to use on the Sharp 5 disk player with am/fm radio (as the antenna that comes with the unit is useless) I even asked if it would plug into the Sharp unit and they said yes, but it does not so unless I can find a way to hook it's co ax cable (the little adapter for the co ax cable that comes with it is useless to my unit) to the unit I will have to take it back
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance, Reception
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Perfect recepetion. Quite happy with the product. Works as advertised with no hassle
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does what it is supposed to do.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It does what it is supposed to do - amplify weak signals and improve upon the simple straight antenna that comes with most stereo receivers. The station I was trying to pull in (~40 miles away) had about 50% signal strength but now is at 100%. Unfortunately, not all the signal noise is filtered out and this can vary with atmospheric conditions. It does help to move any items which may add noise or interference away from the antenna leads ,and perhaps switch to mono if the noise is really bad.
My 1990's vintage Yamaha receiver has speaker-wire type antenna inputs, and the adapter that comes with the antenna can be made to work using two short wire leads.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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Thank you for your detailed review of the Best Buy essentials™ AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna! We're glad to hear that it significantly improved your signal strength. Your tips on reducing signal noise and using the adapter with your vintage Yamaha receiver are very helpful for other customers. If you have any other feedback or need further assistance, please let us know. Ivy | Best Buy Essentials Support
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Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Cheap and does the job
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Its good, cheap, and does the job. Really nothing to complain about.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Better then nothing!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this to replace a simple wire FM antenna. It's not much better, but after fiddling with it (and hooking up both the AM & FM antenna wires to my receiver's FM connector) I was able to receive the station I wanted with better results then the basic wire the receiver came with.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Best Buy essentials™ AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna. We're glad to hear that, with some adjustments, you were able to achieve better reception for your desired station compared to your previous wire antenna. Your experience helps us understand how our products perform in real-world scenarios. If you ever have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Best Buy essentials customer support team at (1-866-597-8427). - Mae | BestBuy Essential Support
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
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Connectivity
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Machine... Good Price . Would buy it again.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Had a difficult time trying to connect it, but I believe that was because our radio was an old model. I tried it the second way (which was helpful to have) and it's been working great ever since.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Reception
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Works pretty well. Decent value
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works ok. Was hoping for a little better performance but someone knocked it down and the reception was much worse so it is doing something.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
AM/FM antenna
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works well for FM band and only moderately successful on AM band.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance, Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Getting VEEY GOOD reception!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this AM-FM antenna as an addition to an older Yamaha receiver that I truly wanted to listen to BOTH FM broadcasts of local Colorado Springs stations, AND AM broadcasts for sporting events...INDEED it works probably better than I had anticipated, and HAPPY it doesn't take a lot to hookup, although my older Yamaha receiver is adapted to this antenna's wiring accessories! LOVE IT!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance, Reception
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
No more static radio
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Attached it to old stereo radio. Works great. Gets signal inside closed off rooms. No static.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Better than no antenna!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It works fine, but I only get one or two stations… So could be better but better than nothing
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance, Reception
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to set up. Works absolutely great. Improved my reception by 2.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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Hi Mike! Love hearing that! An easy setup and a clear boost in reception—that’s exactly what we aim for. Sounds like it’s made your radio experience that much better. Thanks for tuning in and sharing your feedback! |Angelica| Best Buy Essentials Products|