a) I use the device as a little MP3 player
and
b) I do not use the FM radio function since
it in my view, at least with me here, only on scrap
FM is why I would like so enjoy DAB / DAB + reception: D
It should be said that I bought the device as a supplement for my car radio / my stereo
not to invest more money in a DAB / DAB + receiver.
And now for the main review:
General:
Specified charging time: 3 hours (to get there)
Stated battery life: 10 hours (I can also confirm for my one sentence purposes)
Battery: 700 mAh Li-Polymer battery
DAB reception frequency: 174,928 MHz - 239.2 MHz
FM - reception frequency: 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz in 0.1 MHz increments
RDS - Function
Delivery: device, USB charging cable, headphones (not tested), manual
Appearances:
The device comes with the following dimensions therefore: 54 mm * 93.5 mm * 15.5 mm (H / W / D)
The color is anthracite.
The weight is about 65g.
The unit is meticulously crafted and has an integrated, the normal way,
not enfernbaren battery. Me personally disturbs somewhat, since experience has shown,
that the battery depending on the device always has one of the parts which quite prone to error
is. But everyone must decide for themselves.
In my view, the device looks nice and I really like the way it comes,
but that's just a matter of opinion.
The device has a fastening device for a tether (similar to mobile phones)
Essentially, the machine has 3 interfaces:
- 3.5 mm jack
- Mini-USB connector (for charging and play on)
- Micro-SD card slot (marked TF for TransFlash, comes from device GB)
Moreover, it has a reset switch directly beside the TF Slot.
Inner Values:
The backlight is kept blue, not too bright, pleasant read even in total
Darkness. The screen displayed in this case all relevant information (signal strength, battery power, transmitter info)
The device essentially has 3 controls:
- M-key (menu with all sorts of functions, is also used for turning on / off the device, just about 4 seconds with.)
- DAB / FM button to toggle between DAB / DAB +, MP3 and FM mode
- D-pad with confirmation key
The service is pleasant easy, all buttons can with larger hands (like mine)
be reached with your thumb and operated.
In DAB / MP3 - operation serve the LEFT / RIGHT - arrows of title or TV channels,
UP / DOWN -. Arrows to the volume control (max Lautsärke 15 kA whether that is sound, in my reichts
any case, since I anyway only via 3.5mm jack cable to the car radio or my system operate the device)
In the menu (the one with the M button), you can set various things, including one leads here
a "Local scan" so a local transmitter search for DAB / DAB + - channels (will work similarly on FM),
also can get there "Presents" Set so set favorite stations or a sleep timer (30, 45, 60 minutes).
Other menu functions:
- Region, and it can (and should) choose the correct DAB / DAB + band, preset
should be change "UK", you put it on "Europe"
- DRC "Dynamic Range Control", I can not say is with me to "off"
- "Manual Tuning", self-explanatory
- RECORD: Here you can record DAB / DAB + programs on the internal Spicher card. Go only
when a memory card is inserted in the device.
There are a few more features that I do not use and therefore can not go into it.
Reception / sound quality:
Perhaps the most important test in a radio: D
FM reception: NC not tested (see initial note)
DAB / DAB + - receiver: I live according to [...] in a rather well-furnished area with 3 stations within
70 km (Central Hesse). Home on my terrace I currently have the best reception and also get all 27
The stations are broadcast. The quality is sensational and has absolutely convinced me, it does not matter
if I hold the device in your hand or eg put on the table and I removed it.
The problem begins when I change into my living room, it reduces the number of available stations on 25,
although this is not bad for me. The real problem is that once I inside the device somewhere
from his hand lay the receiver abruptly decreases. This problem is probably related to the low received power of
integrated antenna together. But this problem I quickly resolved by I the unit on a piece of aluminum foil
placed hab, the reception has been so thoroughly improved and runs generally satisfactory for me (even
currently with a thunderstorm on my site I hardly dropouts, anderst than DVB-T, for example)
More problems then ready however the reception in cars. At speeds below 60 km / h of the reception is usually
without any problems and do not Spirenzien, but you increase the speed, for example on the national road, the reception is
Real grottig, where I do not know if it's on the radio or on the weak coverage of DAB / DAB +. I'm going for the cover,
since the slow drive back the reception is. Generally, however, is too bad to him to assess as positive the reception, which the
As for use in the car. Therefore this target one set of purpose can not be realized. That's too bad, but because the reception else
is quite good I'm going to use the device in any case further, especially for the price. Probably the car reception
in better coverage areas (eg Ruhrgebiet), too much better than here on the flat land: D
Yes, the sound quality is in my opinion also very fine'm in the area acuh not an expert and do not pay attention to specific details,
I the device with the included headphones, or generally not with headphones, use I can therefore say nothing to the sound from these sources.
I operate as mentioned, the device only via a 3.5mm jack cable. Here there on sound nothing wrong, I have the device
running at medium volume, the rest to my amplifier. Can not hiss, crackle or any other abnormality notice.
The sound is clear, similar to satellite radio.
Final bill:
Yes, well, now we come to the time of distribution
Positive and negative votes:
POSITIVE
+ Total chic device (color, lighting)
+ Good free processing
+ Good battery life
+ Uncomplicated and intuitive operation
+ Slot for memory cards
+ DAB / DAB + - receiver for my purposes sufficient
+ Sound quality is also good
+ Is nice in the hand (large hands)
NEGATIVE
- Not replaceable battery (let's see how long he can stand)
- Moderate reception in buildings and during road trips
- Only English speaking guide (does not bother me personally, but possibly of interest to some)
CONCLUSION:
Yeah, so now as you can see for me outweigh the positive characteristics of this small
Engineering miracle. I have it now for 3 weeks in operation and it'd really not want to miss,
as DAB / DAB + reception just a completely different league as FM, both reception / quality and default
also with regard to the large number of stations. I highly recommend this device each of looking for a cheap entry-level device
to dive into the digital radio world and the move would not miss or just
is curious and wants to DAB / DAB + try.
Thanks to the readers who have long endured, I hope I can help at least a little. :)
