Best Reception - Upgraded Antenna and Advanced Digital Tuner
Editorial Review:
includes PB10-CD Power Box
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Buyer beware
Nowhere in the review does it mention that this item DOES NOT COME WITH A BATTERY. A 12 volt battery is $30 and an 18 volt battery is almost $50. I would not have purchased this item if I had known that. Also, it mentions a connection for an mp3 player but requires an adapter that did not come with mine and is not identified in the directions so another expense. It is very heavy and will be more so with the missing battery.
Pricy, but the best alternative
This radio is really pricy, overpriced actually. But it really is the only alternative. The Rigid has that foolish scanner (try and get that radio through the gate at a race!) and won't charge a battery, the Milwaukee only makes best power with battery, if you plug it in it only puts out like 7 watts!, the DeWalt is a waste cause it kills any battery you leave plugged in. Now, on to why I bought the Bosch: It has the best review of all out there. It is really well protected. It sounds great. The... more info
Excellent product
I am a water aerobic instructor and needed a boom box that would withstand any water contact while teaching and this product has accomplished this. The sound it produces is amazing even in a large indoor pool setting. My students like the way it looks and have commented on the quality of sound it produces
Under-powered Box
This product could have easily been a 5 star rating had Bosch even given this thing an average wattage amplifier (the specs list at 3.5 watts ?!?!). The volume knob will increase power from 0 to 20 in 1 unit increments. If it is completely quiet and I am 15 feet from the radio I have to keep it at 15 just as a comfortable background music while carrying on a conversation. As for the bad tuner reception that I have read in other reviews, this is probably true although I live in a larger city and I am not... more info
