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Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 240 reviews

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68%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AM/FM amplified antenna

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best AM/FM amplified, indoor antenna that I have ever bought

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Antenna

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Product was not operational. After many attempts, very few stations were clear for my listening experience!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hello Oled,

      Thank you for your review. I'm sorry to read that you had a frustrating experience, but I really appreciate you bringing this issue to my attention. Rest assured we will make every attempt to guide you through this issue do not hesitate in reaching us at https://www.bestbuy.com/support.

      Bestbuy Essentials
      Merjorie
      www.bestbuy.com/support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't bother

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    worthless. tried on all radio it didn't work at all.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Home

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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.

    Best by do not no what thay are talking about thay say it will work on my LG radio boom box W 700 and it did not

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hi Toby,

      Thank you for writing a feedback with our product. I do apologize if the item is not working. For further assistance, I suggest to please call our customer service team for us to help you.

      Gem
      Best Buy Essentials
      Please visit us at www.bestbuy.com BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    No recommendations

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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.

    Did work very well. Would find different brand. Spoty reception

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Waste of money

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Picks up one fm station that isn’t talk radio, religious radio or other than English speaking. Don’t waste your money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    WORTHLESS!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Too bad I can't give it 0 stars or I would, didn't do a thing but make my reception worse than it was, now the stations don't come in as good and I have static that I didn't have before! And yes it's hooked up correctly I triple checked it, it's just a piece of trash don't bother wasting your money on it, find something better which shouldn't be hard, a coat hanger works better than this!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    It didn't help.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It didn't really improve my AM reception very much. That might not have been any fault of the product, but it just didn't help reception very much over the non-amplified antenna that I already have.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for sharing your experience with the Best Buy essentials AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna. Sorry to hear that it didn't improve your AM reception as much as you had hoped. We understand that everyone's reception needs are different, and sometimes products may not meet expectations. It's possible that the antenna may not have been the right solution for your specific situation. We appreciate your honest feedback and will take it into consideration as we continue to develop new products. In the meantime, we hope you're able to find a solution that meets your needs and improves your AM radio reception. If you have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. Jeth | Best Buy essentials™ Support. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/best-buy-essentials-am-fm-amplified-indoor-radio-antenna-black/6456118.p?skuId=6456118 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Junk

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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.

    Bought this for my sony receiver and it couldnt even tune in one station

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the product did not meet your expectations and that you were unable to tune in any stations with your Sony receiver. We understand how frustrating this must have been. We appreciate your honesty and will take your comments into consideration to improve our product quality and performance. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to address these issues. Keith | Best Buy Essentials Support https://www.bestbuy.com/site/best-buy-essentials-am-fm-amplified-indoor-radio-antenna-black/6456118.p?skuId=6456118 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor organizational patterns

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wrong antenna. The system of sending queries on availability of products to a central location rather than the actual store the query is for DOES NOT WORK! We will not try to determine whether or not a Best Buy has any given item available in store by phone ever again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Review

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was not pleased with the effectiveness of this antenna

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Did not sound better with this

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My radio wasn’t working well so I tried to make the signal stronger and make it sound better but it made it sound worse

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hello Olivia. Thank you for taking time to review our product. We're sorry to hear about the trouble with your radio's signal. It sounds like you've tried to improve the reception, but unfortunately, it had the opposite effect. Please feel free to contact us at 866-597-8427 Monday to Saturday 8am - 9pm CST, and we will gladly assist you in the best way possible. Ivy | Best Buy essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very disappointed in the performance. Didn’t seem to help reception much at all.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Radio amplifier

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product doesn't work as it was told to me by the best buy employee

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thanks for your feedback, Micro. I'm sorry to hear the Best Buy essentials™ AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna didn't meet your expectations, especially after the employee's recommendation. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact our Best Buy essentials customer support team (1-866-597-8427). - Mae | BestBuy Essential Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Crap Reception

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Piece of junk Speaker wire gets better reception the BS Amplifying antenna. 30 bucks in the garage. Don’t waste your money!!!!!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hello there,

      Thank you for writing a review about our Best Buy essentials™ - AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna - Black. We're very sorry to read you are experiencing this issue with one of our products, please contact us using the link below, we'll be more than happy to assist you regarding this matter.

      BestBuy Essentials Support
      Shella
      https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/best-buy-brands/pcmcat1596746025285.c?id=pcmcat1596746025285 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor reception antenna

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this antenna for an older Bose radio, I actually got better reception without the antenna. I even tried repositioning the radio closer to a window with no luck.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hi there! Thank you for writing a review about our AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna! We understand that you're having issues with the unit. We would love to check this situation further with you! Please feel free to contact us at the link below to get assistance with your unit.

      Rudson S.| Best Buy Support. BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    no good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    did work thing is a piece of gabage. i threw it out. i want my money back

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      I'm really sorry to hear about your experience. We strive to provide high-quality products, and it's disappointing to know we didn't meet your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Ivy | BestBuy Essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor range for FM

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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.

    Not worth the box it comes in. Very limited range to pick up a couple of worthless FM stations.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hi JohnC,

      Thanks for taking the time to connect with us about your concern with your Best Buy essentials™ - AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna - Black. We are continuously working to improve the quality of our products and anticipate market demands that drive customer satisfaction. Your feedback is especially important to us and your concerns will be shared with our product team.

      Dina || Best Buy Essentials Support || https://www.bestbuy.com/site/best-buy-brands/best-buy-essentials/pcmcat1608755959445.c?id=pcmcat1608755959445 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor performer

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product was not really good at receiving FM signals. My folded dipole, old tech antenna does better and does not need electricity.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hello GEMA,
      We're very sorry to read you are experiencing this issue with one of our products. We would be happy to troubleshoot it and check your options for you. Please feel free to contact us at 1-(888)-237-8289 Daily 8am - 9pm CT, and we will gladly assist you in the best way possible.
      Chelsea
      Best Buy Essentials BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    antenna

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This item does not work. This should have been checked out before the installers arrived to do the installation. I do not like wasting my time or wasting my money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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