Speakers with radio: features and rating of the best

Sound speakers have long and firmly entered the life of every modern person who loves to enjoy high-quality music at home, on vacation, while traveling and even work. The most advanced audio systems additionally have the ability to broadcast radio. They will be discussed in this article.

Portable speakers with a radio antenna are very convenient, you can't argue with that. Imagine that you have a long trip, so you take with you a speaker and a USB flash drive on which your favorite tracks are recorded. When the songs are listened to the first and second time, they will surely give pleasure, but after the third or fourth repetition, the sound of the same melodies will surely tire.

That's when a music speaker with an FM module will be simply irreplaceable, allowing you to switch you to broadcasting radio stations.

Speakers with FM broadcast capability have the following characteristics.

• Mobility. This includes their sizes and configurations. Cylinder columns are the best option: they are easy to set up and lightweight.
• Supports various audio media and their formats. The more functions and possibilities, the better, since it is never known in advance what kind of listening conditions you will suddenly have to find yourself in.
• Autonomy... In any trip or travel, mobility is relevant, especially in the case when moving long distances is ahead. The best option are speakers, the operating time of which on a single charge is at least 7-8 hours.

Speakers with the ability to broadcast radio stations, in fact, are the same radio receivers on batteries, only they have a little more functionality.

Some models have a Bluetooth option, which allows you to connect the speaker to other devices, as well as higher quality speakers and a powerful battery. Often similar columns have special connectors for installing SD cards and connecting flash drives.

You can see an overview of the best speaker models with radio.

This portable speaker allows you to listen to music both from a USB flash drive and using the radio. Ideal for outdoor useas it produces a fairly loud sound reproduction. Supports FM and USB. If you are unable to connect a device via Bluetooth, you can use a microSD card.

The device is powered by a built-in 12 W battery. You can take such a column with you wherever you go, its weight is slightly more than 1 kilogram, which is very small for equipment of this type.

Perhaps this is one of the most successful solutions in terms of color music. The column provides a large number of modes - even up to a complete blackout. Therefore, each user can carry out the highlighting, guided by their personal preferences.

The battery capacity, according to the manufacturer, lasts for 10-12 hours, and with intensive use it lasts 9 hours on a single charge. As for the sound quality, there are practically no distortions at low and high frequencies, no noise or other interference is observed. The device can read information from any storage device, be it a USB flash drive or an SD card. Comes with an FM radio.

Judging by user ratings, the main advantage of this speaker is the excellent and well-balanced bass. However, at high frequencies, a “sneezing” is discernible.

The design is laconic, but quite interesting. There are several operating modes for the backlight. The case is pleasant to the touch, but it looks very brutal.

The battery capacity is 3600 mAh, which is enough for 12 hours of continuous use. The active speaker is located on the left side, the subwoofer is on the right.

This device optimal for travel by car, since the column is quite massive. Moving with her on foot will not be very comfortable.

This acoustics supports MP3 or WMA formats.

There are two USB ports, as well as an FM radio band, which has the most positive effect on the possibilities of using the equipment. The column allows you to connect various devices (players, flash drives, smartphones).

About 30 FM stations can be stored in the device's memory. Such a speaker can be used as an amplifier at any time by connecting 1-2 microphones. And to make the sound more colorful, manufacturer installed equalizer... Low frequencies are amplified by the Super Pass option.

The speakers are complemented by spectacular backlighting with 5 modes, as well as decorative lighting. Of the shortcomings, users note only too loud sound when working at minimum volume and periodic cuts via Bluetooth.

The loudspeaker of this model is made in the shape of an oblong mesh cylinder. In practice, this shape is optimal for placement in backpacks, suitcases, as well as on a bicycle frame. Most of the body area is occupied by a metal mesh, behind it is a speaker with a power of 6 watts. The highlight of this model is the backlight, represented by a variety of multi-colored LEDs. The device has several adjustment modes that can be controlled using a separate button.

A representative of domestic production with a power of 10 W and a large number of built-in useful options also got into the top of popular speakers with a radio. The column itself is made of quality materials. It is quite compact and moderately weighty. The control buttons are located directly on the body of the device, they are quite large, which is very convenient when using.

USB inputs are provided under the rubberized insert:

• "micro" - to connect the charger;
• "standard" - allows you to charge third-party gadgets.

Working range - 10 m. In intensive use mode, battery life lasts about 4 hours at maximum volume. There is a microphone, thanks to which the user can take a call and thus use the speaker as a smartphone.

This model is for the most unassuming buyers. It costs only 1000 rubles, which causes the reproduction of a fairly average sound quality. Such a column is suitable for friendly gatherings in the country, in the yard, on a picnic outside the city. However, this audio system has an attractive appearance, so it's not at all a shame to walk down the street with it.

Bluetooth keeps the signal up to 15 meters away.

There are also disadvantages. So, when working at maximum volume, the speaker starts to emit wheezing, and Bluetooth does not connect with all devices (however, the manufacturer honestly warns about this in the instructions).

As for the radio, then there is no information on which frequency you select. It can be determined only by the results of listening to the live broadcast.

When choosing a speaker with the ability to listen to the radio special attention should be paid to the following points.

• The number of speakers. Usually, the sound in the speakers directly depends on the number of channels and is divided into two options: mono and stereo. If the system has only one channel, then it sounds in mono, a speaker with two or more channels gives stereo sound. The difference between them lies in spatial perception (mono does not give a sense of volume).
• Operating conditions. The portable speaker can be used almost anywhere. However, the conditions in which you plan to listen to it will directly affect the efficiency of your speaker system. For example, if you have purchased a miniature device, then it is unlikely that you will be able to organize large-scale parties with music. On the other hand, the 3kg equipment will also not provide a sense of comfort when hiking or cycling.
• Power. In fact, the power characteristics do not affect the sound quality, but directly affects its volume. The weakest sample starts at 1.5 watts per speaker - such a speaker sounds a little louder than a regular smartphone. Models with average ratings have a power of 15-20 watts. In order to throw noisy parties, at least a setup with 60 watts or more is required.
• Frequency range. Everything is simple here: the larger the range, the better the sound quality. Usually, the upper limit lies in the range of 10-20 kHz, and the lower one is reproduced in the range from 20 to 50 Hz.
• Battery capacity. A portable speaker has a feature of being discharged, so the battery discharge capacity indicator is very important when choosing a technique.

In conclusion, we present recommendations for using a wireless speaker with an FM tuner.

• Do not drop or throw the speaker on the ground or other hard surfaces.
• Do not use or store the column in a humid or high temperature environment.
• Store the column away from a fire source.
• In the event of a breakdown or failure of the equipment, do not engage in self-repair. Just unplug the device and contact your dealer or service technician.
• Do not use chemically active or abrasive substances to clean the surface of the columns.

Any repairs made by a person who does not have special skills can aggravate the situation and permanently disable the device.

Next, see the video review of the speaker with the radio.