DAB radio recommendation needed

googler

ThemeOne wrote: »

If you do go for DAB get one that's DAB+ capable, as current thought seems to be stations will eventually migrate to this rather than the current DAB, which is based on old technology.

So ... which ones do DAB and DAB+ ??

ThemeOne

googler wrote: »

So ... which ones do DAB and DAB+ ??

It should be marked on the packaging - if it just says DAB with no mention of DAB+ (usually this will be the cheaper sets) then it won't be DAB+ compatible.

tacpot12

I've been very pleased with this purchase: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Goodmans-Portable-Digital-Radio-Slate/dp/B00FAOCE3C

It works well and is cheap enough to be replaced if DAB+ ever does become necessary.

ThemeOne

I got one of these and it seems fine though it doesn't have DAB+. It also has FM.

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/4988427

paddyrg

Not the cheapest but very happy with https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roberts-Unologic-Digital-Radio-Battery/dp/B002L760W2 as you can put your own rechargeable batteries in there and take the radio to bed, etc. Been using it with cheapie poundland rechargeables for about 3 years now, works a treat.

Jim431

I have 2 DAB radios - both have weaker reception than FM.

Both sound rather tinny on default settings so BASS & TREBLE controls are a must for me.

What many people don't realise is that whilst BBC DAB radio is in stereo a lot/most of the independants on DAB are in MONO. This is because they get charged double for 2 channel DAB service and just don't want to pay.

DAB has a better range of channels than FM so its a winner on that basis but I think internet radio is probably the best option now.

neilmcl

googler wrote: »

So ... which ones do DAB and DAB+ ??

http://www.pure.com/digital-radio/products?sort=&page=1&filter_type=10&filter_ranges=4&filter_colors=

Daz2009

I have 2 of these,very cheap but they are rather tinny
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-audio/audio-and-headphones/audio/radios/logik-l2dab16-portable-dab-fm-radio-black-10138518-pdt.html

Gloomendoom

Gers wrote: »

There's that lovely Dualit one lying in our shed which I use in the garden cos it no longer plays without being plugged in.

I use one of these in the garden. It has a really good bass and doesn't mind getting rained on...

thescouselander

DAB radio is pants with its poor bit rates, patchy coverage and most stations transmitting in mono. A WiFi/internet radio is probably the way to go.