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The reason for purchasing the NS-HDRAD2 was the older ver has features I really like. I used the old ver in my shop, and when I walk in, flip on the lights and the radio would power right up from the wall outlet. And, the older ver also has the external antenna, which, where I live pulls in the weak stations. The newer HDRAD2 will not power up when you apply the juice to it, you have to manually hit the power button each time. No biggie, just not what I had hoped for. The reception is somewhat poorer with the built-in antenna. The NEW unit is ok if you live in a strong signal area. I would much rather find another older NS-HDRAD.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I have an older version of this radio that works well so I wanted to have a second one in another room. Before buying it, I move the older one to the new room and it received several HD stations very well so I thought the new one would do just the same but I was sadly disappointed. The new radio worked to pick up regular FM stations but did not get the HD stations that the older one did. Very poor HD reception - almost like the antenna was not connected or the tuner was bad. So, I bought a second radio at Best Buy and it was just the same - very poor HD station reception. So my conclusion is that the newer generation of this radio was produced by a different manufacturer with different parts and just does not perform the same as the old one.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Radio is like-new. Shipping was super fast. Packaging was very professional. Reception is OK, hard to pick up HD signal on weak stations. Hard to get batteries in. Nice size, will memorize the HD channels, solid build, nice display. Speakers are small, so sound is lacking, but I plug the headphone jack into an input of my stereo, the result sounds good.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Sounds really good. Picks up the station that my old radio couldn't. Presets must have been and after thought. I cant believe someone designed it like this. It holds 20, everytime you change the preset it automatically goes to the highest stored station so everytime you change the station via preset button you have to scroll through all the stored stations. Dumb ass all the way. Just store your favorite 3-5 stations to make this less irritating.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Hd radio never took off as big as some hoped for. If you live near an area that has several fm stations. Chances are you will enjoy this type of radio. It's built well and sounds good given its size. Just wish it had a line out to feed a better audio device .
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Everything works fine - the glitch is that it does not remember its settings when the power is removed. I have it set up to provide digital reception for my regular stereo, plugged into the switched outlet at the back of the stereo with the output routed to one of the stereo's inputs [an output jack on the back would be nice]. As such, I would like it to come on, tuned to the station I customarily listen to, when I turn on the stereo. It does not do that [although another model, NS-HDRAD from the same manufacturer does], requiring me to turn on the radio and tune it every time I power-on the stereo.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Normally I avoid China made items if possible. In this case I did not care where the radio came from; only if it had decent reviews as I had a specific need. Based on that I purchased this one. Worked out very well. Looking for a good AM/FM radio for a blind Veteran and this fit the bill. Clock radios did not pull in most local stations; almost zero. A shortwave would work; however, too complicated for him to use. Voice activated either unreliable or exorbitantly priced. This one was a good one for him. It has an external antenna as well as a plug in long wire accessory antenna. The blind gentleman lives in a Veterans Home and reception is very poor. This fit the bill very nicely. I put some thin pieces of raised tape on speaker grill to guide him to the controls. Once I set up the preset stations he wanted all he needs to do is power on and off, use volume and use the presets. All stations came in very well from the local area; a couple were as far as 40 miles that he wanted. And that was with the long telescoping antenna only. Sound was good, sensitivity was good and price was good. It has been a few weeks and he could not be happier with it. AC adapter works fine and with battery back up he can still use the radio if power is interrupted. If fact, if I ever need a mid size radio for other than bedside, I will get one for myself. And the blind Veteran now has something reliable to listen to for his country music and sports. Read full review
Verified purchase: No
I had wanted to purchase an HD FM radio for some time but prices held me back until now. The Insignia NS-HDRAD2 Tabletop stereo HD Radio works well and easy to use (of course CD quality sound is offered on digital signals). It is versatile, comes with an ac adapter, the headphone sound is great (or it can be used as a connection to an external amplifier). There are a few Cons to report (all the Pros have been mentioned): 1) Only 10 presets; I can only edit them by deleting all ten and then reentering those I want. 2) The external antenna jack is for a single element "pig tale" provided (plugging it in with a 1/8" stereo plug that disengages the built in antenna); I would have liked an "F" connector instead (or a 300 ohm twin lead terminal). 3) The buttons are close together on the top and at night I inadvertently hit one I did not intend to hit if I am not careful.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I got this for listening to the local Christian station (WEEC) that has several subchannels, each with different types of music. I didn't even have to read the instructions, using this radio is dead easy to understand, including setting the memories. Now I can listen to music without having to hear Dave Ramsey yammering on, what a relief! Great radio.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
It's great when you get a good reception but a lot of times you have to adjust the antenna back and fourth til you get a signal or else you won't hear anything on the HD stations but the regular radios stations are good and clear..๐บ๐ธ
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned