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Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 240 reviews

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    Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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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 2 out of 5 stars

    Thought it'd be better

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

    I thought it would get me more radio stations than it does. Also a few station nearby are wicked staticky. The main problem though is that the FM coaxial cable does match well onto the coaxial outlet for the FM antenna on my stereo. I wish I'd been able to check that before purchasing

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

      Thank you for taking the time to review our Best Buy essentials™ - AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna - Black. I understand you found it uncomfortable to use and that can be discouraging. We are continuously working on improving our products and their designs, so we definitely appreciate your feedback. If you have any questions or concerns, please use the link below to reach us and also you can contact this phone number 888-237-8289 for further assistance.


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  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Reception

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

    Glad to have purchased, bring in stations very well, good reception

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Radio/Stereo Antenna

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

    Great antenna. I had a cheap one before but this one works better

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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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.

    after set up we were able to get clear static free stations!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    pleased

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

    the help and the items i buy from best buy is always high quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hi there! Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you're pleased with the help and high-quality items you purchase from Best Buy. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Enjoy your new AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna! |Angelica| Best Buy Essentials Products| BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Didn't work for me

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was only able to get a few channels with this antenna. I had to upgrade and get one for my roof

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Indoor antenna

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

    Awesome antenna, greatly increased my reception. Have 5 times the stations, and a lot of them come in real strong.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powered antenna.

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

    A straightforward device that performs as advertised.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works As Advertised

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

    Needed to upgrade my AM/FM antenna for my AV receiver. This antenna works well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reception

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

    This antennae picks up every FM station. Even in my basement.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great antenna

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

    Perfect antenna for AM/FM reception. Great looks easy installation

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AM/FM

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

    Works Great, picks up all the Channels in the local area

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Testing

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

    Have to be out of marketing doesn’t works properly all areas

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AM/FM and HD radio 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 does the job bringing in local and long distance stations.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ok powered amplifier

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

    Works fine for FM but not for AM. Reasonable price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little gadget

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

    Makes our old AV receiver relevant again and we can enjoy listening to our morning shows on our off days

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you so much for your positive review! We're glad to hear that the Best Buy Essentials™ AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna has brought new life to your old AV receiver and enhanced your listening experience. Enjoy those morning shows on your days off! If you have any more feedback or questions, feel free to reach out. - Mae | BestBuy Essential Support | https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/best-buy-brands/pcmcat1596746025285.c?id=pcmcat1596746025285 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dave

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

    Made a big difference in reception of a few difficult channels.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Just OK

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

    Does a decent job but certainly less coverage than expected.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It works

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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 ! It works ! It works ! It works ! 48 49 80

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mrs

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

    I returned it wasn’t what I needed for a radio antenna , it was for a receiver.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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