Great idea for Christmas - available in 2 colours for this price wooden and walnut. Great reviews 4.6 / 5 over 187 reviews. Packed with features including -
Dual alarm
Snooze function
Sleep timer
LCD display
3 watts RMS
Auto time update
Auto tune & scan
17.9cm high, 26.1cm wide & 11.5cm deep
WOODEN
WALNUT VERSION
Top comments
emribena to Biker Jeff
15 Nov 1621#7
So, that done, let’s put a few facts straight:
The UK has no plans to move from DAB to DAB+
While DAB+ services are now appearing in the UK, there are no plans to switch the majority of radio broadcasting over to DAB+: not yet, anyway. There have been a lot of DAB sets sold in the UK. DAB sets are in over half of all households here, and generally we don’t replace radios as fast as any other entertainment equipment (like a TV, a set-top box, or a mobile phone). Given this, it’s unlikely that the UK will be switching to DAB+ any time soon, and there are no plans to make that change.
DAB+ doesn’t automatically mean better audio in comparison to DAB
Some of the main proponents of DAB+ in this country want it because they think it’ll result in better-sounding audio. It probably won’t. Many DAB+ countries use 48kbps aacPlus, and the new services on the SDL multiplex are at 32kbps: they offer a good stereo signal, but they're still not a brilliantly clear sound. The main benefits to radio listeners from DAB+ will be additional choice, not enhanced sound quality. (That said, DAB+ normally means stereo is available at bitrates formerly only used for mono, so there is that.)
Helgrr to Stevie Badman
16 Nov 163#55
Why the hell do people vote things cold because they're not something else, just move on, it's a good deal for what it is. It's like voting a Ford Escort cold becuase it's not a pygmy hippotamus, makes no sense whatsoever.
Voted hot to counteract this madness :stuck_out_tongue:
Biker Jeff
15 Nov 163#19
There isn't ANY reasons not to have a DAB+ radio...... better to have the facility than not have it. Its more future proof than bog standard DAB.
The 3 DAB+ stations have been going since early last year, its only a matter of time before more DAB+ stations are added.
Biker Jeff
15 Nov 163#13
The difference is that this radio will not receive any stations that are broadcast in DAB+.....
We currently have 3 DAB+ stations and more are bound to follow.
The advantage with broadcasting in DAB+ is that you get better quality audio at lower bitrates.
Buying a DAB radio that isn't DAB+, is like buying a TV that receives Freeview but not Freeview HD.
All comments (72)
pennyfarthing88
15 Nov 162#1
Think I prefer the lighter bush.
Heat :sunglasses:
tinca to pennyfarthing88
15 Nov 163#2
You mean a Brazilian? :confused:
Biker Jeff
15 Nov 161#3
I wouldn't buy any DAB radio now that isn't DAB+......
According to Argos Q&A.... this isn't DAB+
stbk to Biker Jeff
15 Nov 16#6
So this is not a DAB Radio ???? Please can you explain more
emribena to Biker Jeff
15 Nov 1621#7
So, that done, let’s put a few facts straight:
The UK has no plans to move from DAB to DAB+
While DAB+ services are now appearing in the UK, there are no plans to switch the majority of radio broadcasting over to DAB+: not yet, anyway. There have been a lot of DAB sets sold in the UK. DAB sets are in over half of all households here, and generally we don’t replace radios as fast as any other entertainment equipment (like a TV, a set-top box, or a mobile phone). Given this, it’s unlikely that the UK will be switching to DAB+ any time soon, and there are no plans to make that change.
DAB+ doesn’t automatically mean better audio in comparison to DAB
Some of the main proponents of DAB+ in this country want it because they think it’ll result in better-sounding audio. It probably won’t. Many DAB+ countries use 48kbps aacPlus, and the new services on the SDL multiplex are at 32kbps: they offer a good stereo signal, but they're still not a brilliantly clear sound. The main benefits to radio listeners from DAB+ will be additional choice, not enhanced sound quality. (That said, DAB+ normally means stereo is available at bitrates formerly only used for mono, so there is that.)
Gollywood to Biker Jeff
15 Nov 16#10
What is the difference?
tikketeyboo
15 Nov 163#4
I have this fantastic radio but I paid nearly triple that last year heat added <3
Gollywood
15 Nov 161#5
They look great!!
emribena
15 Nov 161#8
It is Dab - please see reply above
stuartsivel
15 Nov 16#9
Yes it is a DAB radio, no the uk does not broadcast in DAB+. It looks like you know your onions emribena!
Biker Jeff to stuartsivel
15 Nov 16#14
Here in the UK, stations can be broadcast in DAB and DAB+
Geemac
15 Nov 161#11
Is this stereo ? And is it worth £5 more for this Bluetooth Stereo one?
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Opening post
Dual alarm
Snooze function
Sleep timer
LCD display
3 watts RMS
Auto time update
Auto tune & scan
17.9cm high, 26.1cm wide & 11.5cm deep
WOODEN
WALNUT VERSION
Top comments
The UK has no plans to move from DAB to DAB+
While DAB+ services are now appearing in the UK, there are no plans to switch the majority of radio broadcasting over to DAB+: not yet, anyway. There have been a lot of DAB sets sold in the UK. DAB sets are in over half of all households here, and generally we don’t replace radios as fast as any other entertainment equipment (like a TV, a set-top box, or a mobile phone). Given this, it’s unlikely that the UK will be switching to DAB+ any time soon, and there are no plans to make that change.
DAB+ doesn’t automatically mean better audio in comparison to DAB
Some of the main proponents of DAB+ in this country want it because they think it’ll result in better-sounding audio. It probably won’t. Many DAB+ countries use 48kbps aacPlus, and the new services on the SDL multiplex are at 32kbps: they offer a good stereo signal, but they're still not a brilliantly clear sound. The main benefits to radio listeners from DAB+ will be additional choice, not enhanced sound quality. (That said, DAB+ normally means stereo is available at bitrates formerly only used for mono, so there is that.)
Voted hot to counteract this madness :stuck_out_tongue:
The 3 DAB+ stations have been going since early last year, its only a matter of time before more DAB+ stations are added.
We currently have 3 DAB+ stations and more are bound to follow.
The advantage with broadcasting in DAB+ is that you get better quality audio at lower bitrates.
Buying a DAB radio that isn't DAB+, is like buying a TV that receives Freeview but not Freeview HD.
All comments (72)
Heat :sunglasses:
According to Argos Q&A.... this isn't DAB+
The UK has no plans to move from DAB to DAB+
While DAB+ services are now appearing in the UK, there are no plans to switch the majority of radio broadcasting over to DAB+: not yet, anyway. There have been a lot of DAB sets sold in the UK. DAB sets are in over half of all households here, and generally we don’t replace radios as fast as any other entertainment equipment (like a TV, a set-top box, or a mobile phone). Given this, it’s unlikely that the UK will be switching to DAB+ any time soon, and there are no plans to make that change.
DAB+ doesn’t automatically mean better audio in comparison to DAB
Some of the main proponents of DAB+ in this country want it because they think it’ll result in better-sounding audio. It probably won’t. Many DAB+ countries use 48kbps aacPlus, and the new services on the SDL multiplex are at 32kbps: they offer a good stereo signal, but they're still not a brilliantly clear sound. The main benefits to radio listeners from DAB+ will be additional choice, not enhanced sound quality. (That said, DAB+ normally means stereo is available at bitrates formerly only used for mono, so there is that.)
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/5534186?rec=webRespPDP:5535927:alt:CWVTPUBOOT:5534186