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Review on Tecsun PL398MP DSP Digital AM/FM/LW Shortwave Radio: Dual Speakers & MP3 Player, Black - The Ultimate Audio Solution by Athit Eakapapan ᠌

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The product suited me, I will recommend it to my friends.

I'm way past 60. I soldered my first "stereo receiver" when I was 15 years old, and as far as I can remember, I was born with headphones. Now, regarding the 398th, specifically regarding the sound (more than enough has been written about other parameters). The sound quality of the receiver's built-in speakers definitely falls short of those of its other features. Yet you can't trick physics, as audiophiles will tell you. My experience has taught me that lying to others is not required, though. I present three solutions to the issue of low sound quality, two of which are alternative and one of which is complex. 1. Switch out the standard (built-in) speakers (0.25 W, 8 Ohm) for compact broadband speakers, like the Visaton BF 45 S/4 (4 W, 4 Ohm). Their frequency response is "excellent" for this size, and they are the perfect fit in terms of size: 90-20220. 2. Attach an external speaker with 10 to 30 W of power and good bass to the EAR connector (headphone output) (there are plenty of them on sale now). The receiver does a good job of producing highs, while extra speakers add bass. In general, especially on FM, it produces a very good sound picture. 3. We upgrade the speakers (on the go) and connect a portable speaker from outside (for home). a lot of noises. I will conclude by saying that previously (far earlier) I could not even have imagined such receiver characteristics, let alone sound! I advise true enthusiasts of popular receiver models to purchase.

Pros
  • opportunities for customization. interfaces for connections (external antenna, headphones, MP3). extended telescoping antenna (90 cm). stereo (headphones and speakers). extensive backlit display. Size. Weight. housing substance (odorless). Case.
Cons
  • the speakers' built-in audio. how big the setting buttons are. Insecurity due to moisture and dust.