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As expected, for indoor reception, it must be placed near a window; or place the unit wherever you want, plug in an external XM antenna that's run to a window, & you're in business. It'll mainly be used on the patio while BBQing & partying or hauled around inside the house - both times plugged into a wall AC.
First, it's bigger than I thought it would be - but more importantly, sounds much, much better than expected. This thing gets fairly loud with decent bass (bass & treble adjustments are made on the Audiovox Xpress unit using the included remote control).
I wasn't expecting much, but I figured the Belkin F5X007 would give me another way to maximize the monthly XM payment for using my Audiovox Xpress other than just listening in the car. I don't plan to use batteries that much anyway.
Forget using batteries. This thing drinks 'em like I drink beer, but that's OK.
For other outdoor occasions, there's always the car's cigarette ligher socket to plug into. At any rate, it's well worth the money & highly recommended.
The sound is really great. The only things I am not fond of is the AC power cord. It really looks a lot better in person than in the online pics. This radio is great. Admittedly I was not going to purchase anything made by Belkin, I was looking at the two boom boxes made by Delphi. Anyway this is a great radio. Even turned to the max at 30 the sound is pretty clear. The volume does a good job and is plenty loud enough to play outside.
While listening to the radio it is not a problem but there is no storage for it on board the radio. The internal antenna is also really strong. I'm glad I could not find a Delphi in stock. It has a power converter(like a laptop plug but smaller)that is about two inches square. Once I tweaked the base and treble it sounds awesome. It is nice that I can use a home antenna if I needed too though. It will fit in the battery compartment with a couple of mods to the battery door. Buy one.
I purchased the radio for my wife and she has been satisfied with its preformance.
I got this boombox for my RoadyXT. Not audiophile-quality sound. This hiss is also audible through the headphones.
I paid sixty-dollars. But for a portable way of listening to satellite radio, this boombox works well.The Delphi Premium Sound System has a line-in, and probably better sound, but it is more than twice the price of the Belkin boombox. Shop around for the best price.
Not recommended for quiet listening in a bedroom or small room. Don't pay two hundred bucks for this.Sound is great for a large room. There is a quiet hiss when played at low volume.
For the price, this one works as it should. But fine for barbecues or filling your kitchen with satellite music.
Purchased this a month ago. So far very happy with product. Good reception and good battery life. Be aware that external antenna does not come with radio, only small post on right side near handle, but it works well.
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