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product_id: 275385861
title: "Acoustic Research Portable AM/FM Radio – Black and Grey Rubberized Finish with Belt Clip, Built-in Speaker and Earbuds; Battery Operated"
brand: "acoustic research"
price: "€ 38.24"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 12
category: "Acoustic Research"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/275385861-acoustic-research-portable-am-fm-radio-black-and-grey-rubberized
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region: Cyprus
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# Comfort-fit earbuds included Long-range AM/FM reception Battery-operated with 2xAA Acoustic Research Portable AM/FM Radio – Black and Grey Rubberized Finish with Belt Clip, Built-in Speaker and Earbuds; Battery Operated

**Brand:** acoustic research
**Price:** € 38.24
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📻 Stay connected, stay ahead — your pocket-sized lifeline to the world!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Acoustic Research Portable AM/FM Radio – Black and Grey Rubberized Finish with Belt Clip, Built-in Speaker and Earbuds; Battery Operated by acoustic research
- **How much does it cost?** € 38.24 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/275385861-acoustic-research-portable-am-fm-radio-black-and-grey-rubberized)

## Best For

- acoustic research enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted acoustic research brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **On-the-Go Freedom:** Detachable belt clip and lightweight rubberized design keep you hands-free and stylish wherever you roam.
- • **Dual Listening Modes:** Switch effortlessly between the built-in speaker and included comfort-fit earbuds for private or shared listening.
- • **Intuitive, No-Fuss Tuning:** Slide-rule dial offers precise station selection with minimal drift, so you never miss a beat.
- • **Emergency-Ready Reliability:** Runs on 2 AA batteries—no power? No problem. Stay informed and entertained during outages or outdoor adventures.
- • **Unmatched Reception Anywhere:** Telescoping antenna ensures crystal-clear AM/FM signals even in challenging locations.

## Overview

The Acoustic Research Portable AM/FM Radio combines superior long-range reception with a compact, rubberized design and versatile listening options. Featuring a telescoping antenna, built-in speaker, and included earbuds, it offers hands-free convenience via a detachable belt clip. Powered by 2 AA batteries, this lightweight radio is perfect for on-the-go lifestyles and emergency preparedness, delivering crisp, clear sound wherever you are.

## Description

The Acoustic Research Portable AM/FM Radio is a reliable, easy - to - use solution for you to listen to your favorite music, news stations or sporting events. The long - range frequency lets you listen from anywhere. Compact, lightweight design and detachable belt clip makes this device great for on - the go! Fits easily in a pocket, purse, travel bag or clips to your belt for hands - free listening. Listen using the built - in speaker or the included earbuds. Provide yourself peace of mind during an emergency as this device runs on 2 AA batteries – no need for electricity. Intuitive design makes this device frustration - free. Simply set the device to your favorite AM or FM station to stay informed and entertained!

Review: THE BEST transistor radio you will find - AR was famous for their stereo speakers and components. When I saw this radio, I had to give it a try. It is amazing the quality and volume from this one little speaker. The reception is great. I tested it against an Apple docking station with 2 3" speakers and 12" antenna for the radio. The Apple with antenna extended was breaking up and had static. This AR sounded great on same station right beside the Apple. I went to a place with better reception and tried both again. Actually even though mono the AR produced a better sound in both the first and second location on both FM stations. The outer case has a non-slip rubber coating. The dial is a slide rule type. The only thing is the reception on this radio is so good it picks up many more stations than other radios so tuning is bit finicky. Once on station it does not drift. I do find that picking up and handling the radio I do knock it off station sometimes.
Review: A lot of radio for the money! - I have owned AR stereo speakers in the past and was satisfied with their sound quality. This is the reason I took a chance on this small transistor radio. I was not disappointed. The sound quality was crisp and clear, the tuning snd reception inside my condo on a small island surprisingly good. I was so impressed that I saved about to my friends. Having just experienced a destructive hurricane here in SW Florida and days of not power I found this radio smaller, superior and better preforming than the larger, more expensive portable battery powered radio I purchased from you last year, in fact this was the first time I attempted to use the first one and it performed miserably. In such conditions a reliable battery powered radio could make the difference between living and dying. I feel confident this AR Radio will deliver in the next storm!

## Features

- Experience the best way to listen to your favorite sporting events, news stations or music with long - range AM/FM reception; Telescoping antenna provides the best reception from where you are
- Listen using the built - in speaker or earphones; Comfort - fit earbuds are included for use in the universal 3.5mm earphone jack
- Detachable belt clip allows you to listen hands - free; Great for on - the - go lifestyles!
- Easy - to - grip design - black and grey finish with rubberized texture; Compact and lightweight
- Uses 2xAA batteries (not included)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08QDRNK9X |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #199,581 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #317 in Portable Headset Radios |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (159) |
| Date First Available | December 11, 2020 |
| Item Weight | 4.2 ounces |
| Item model number | APR10 |
| Manufacturer | Voxx Accessories Corp. |
| Package Dimensions | 6.42 x 3.23 x 1.81 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Acoustic Research
- **Color:** Grey
- **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary
- **Included Components:** Radio
- **Item Weight:** 0.12 Kilograms
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Radio Bands Supported:** AM, FM
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Style:** Modern
- **Tuner Technology:** AM, FM

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE BEST transistor radio you will find
*by P***N on March 16, 2021*

AR was famous for their stereo speakers and components. When I saw this radio, I had to give it a try. It is amazing the quality and volume from this one little speaker. The reception is great. I tested it against an Apple docking station with 2 3" speakers and 12" antenna for the radio. The Apple with antenna extended was breaking up and had static. This AR sounded great on same station right beside the Apple. I went to a place with better reception and tried both again. Actually even though mono the AR produced a better sound in both the first and second location on both FM stations. The outer case has a non-slip rubber coating. The dial is a slide rule type. The only thing is the reception on this radio is so good it picks up many more stations than other radios so tuning is bit finicky. Once on station it does not drift. I do find that picking up and handling the radio I do knock it off station sometimes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lot of radio for the money!
*by J***N on November 4, 2022*

I have owned AR stereo speakers in the past and was satisfied with their sound quality. This is the reason I took a chance on this small transistor radio. I was not disappointed. The sound quality was crisp and clear, the tuning snd reception inside my condo on a small island surprisingly good. I was so impressed that I saved about to my friends. Having just experienced a destructive hurricane here in SW Florida and days of not power I found this radio smaller, superior and better preforming than the larger, more expensive portable battery powered radio I purchased from you last year, in fact this was the first time I attempted to use the first one and it performed miserably. In such conditions a reliable battery powered radio could make the difference between living and dying. I feel confident this AR Radio will deliver in the next storm!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not bad at all for the price, and does well pulling in strong stations.
*by S***. on July 4, 2022*

I purchased this radio assuming it wouldn’t be anything special, but I am familiar with some of the history of the Acoustic Research company, so I thought I’d give it a try. The radio measures 2 inches or 51mm wide, 4.5 inches or 114mm long (includes the collapsed antenna), and 1.125 inches or 28.5mm thick (includes the belt clip). The telescopic FM antenna is 4.375 inches or 111mm in length when fully extended. The AM antenna is a flat ferrite bar located at the top front of the radio, and it is 1 inch or 25mm in length. Two AA batteries are required for power. The black portion of the exterior has a velvety rubber coating that is pleasant to handle. My only concern with the coating is that it may become sticky as it slowly breaks down over time. I was able to operate the controls without issue using one hand. Unlike many other radios at around the same price, I was surprised to see that the enclosure of this radio isn’t secured together with clips. Four screws on the back side hold it together, two near the top and another two in the battery compartment. Once those are removed, the case opens right up, but there are a couple wires connecting the battery compartment to the circuit board, so be careful if you decide to take a look inside. The headphone jack is solid and presented no problems. I heard no static when I tried to wobble the headphone plug in the jack, nor when I rotated the plug. Headphone audio was actually not bad at all. I would have liked a bit more bass, but overall it was pleasing to my ears. I prefer to use headphones with small radios like this one because the small speakers are not the most pleasant sounding. That holds true for this one. Not much bass, not an overwhelming tinny sound, so sort of a neutral, middle of the road sound. I like the tuning control. The ease of movement is very smooth and I found it worked nicely to make slight adjustments when slowly working my way through the AM and FM bands. That being said, because there isn’t much resistance to turning it, I could see this being a problem should one keep the radio in a pocket as it would likely change the frequency if jostled around. My use of radio belt clips is rare, but the one on this radio feels like it should be able to stand up to some wear and tear. The volume control on this radio surprised me. Many inexpensive pocket radios have a control that cranks up the volume with just a slight turn. No so with this one. It requires quite a bit of adjustment to make a significant change to the volume. This is quite nice as it means not worrying about any surprise loudness. The DSP was also not bad, and I’d say it is better implemented in comparison to other similarly priced radios. I heard no weird, subtle sounds while moving through the tuning steps. I experienced soft muting only a few times while slowly crawling through the FM band, and even then I was still able to hear the station without having to turn up the volume. An issue I did notice after a while was that the tuning needle was not always accurate. I’m not sure if this was the fault of the DSP, or the tuning control, or both. Initially it looked good as I checked for a fairly distant station at 88.1. While slowly working my way through the FM band, the frequency indicator needle got further and further from the correct spot. When I reached the local 107.9 station, the indicator was lined up with the 4 in 104 on the dial. Reception is nothing special. On FM I was able to pick up all of the strong stations I’d expect to hear, and a handful of faint stations that took some fine tuning and changes to antenna orientation before I could make out callsigns. AM was the same, no problem hearing strong stations, but not many faint ones. The sensitivity just isn't there. The last thing worth mentioning is that this radio is very strongly affected by hand capacitance. I was frequently able to improve reception, changing a station from barely perceptible to extremely clear, by holding the radio with both hands or by setting the radio down and moving away. Holding it only on the side opposite the FM antenna typically made reception worse.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-20*