Attic Antenna reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 170 Reddit reviews across 6 subreddits and 74 posts to rank the best Attic Antenna brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/cordcutters, r/ota, r/amateurradio, r/gmrs, r/jacksonville. Top-rated brands include Winegard (4.3/5), Channel Master (4.4/5), ClearStream (4.1/5).
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Reviews170
Subreddits6
Posts74
Brands45
Products83
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#1
Winegard
4.3
(47)
"This is the highest gain antenna generally available for those bands: Winegard HD7698P."
"I ordered the Winegard YA-7000. Thanks!"
"I get all DC full-powered and 2/24/45/54 from Baltimore with a Winegard 7694 in my attic."
"I have a Winegard HD7000R in my attic for Philly area channels."
"You might do well with a directional model like this: Winegard Platinum Series HD7694P."
"If you want to go extreme... Winegard HD7698P."
"Recently I switched to the winegard 7694p also up in the attic. I’ve used it for about 6 mo, and never had a bit of breakup."
"A Winegard amplified Flatwave antenna may fit your needs."
"I recommend the Winegard HD7694P. I've seen many attic installs using this antenna."
"I ended up buying a Winegard HD7698P, which amazon has for $111. I live in the country about 50-60 miles from nearly all of my local tv broadcasting stations and I was able to put that in my attic (with an amplifier) and pick up everything I wanted."
#2
Channel Master
4.4
(18)
"I got this Channel Master EXTREMEtenna Long Range Multi-Directional Outdoor TV Antenna..."
"I have those one in my attic and works like a champ."
"...I've got a CM-2016 in the attic and it has worked great."
"He will need a VHF-capable antenna like CM4228HD or the HD Stacker."
"This little Channel Master Yagi antenna is nice and works quite well."
"I’m not an expert, but this attic model works great for me."
"There is an antenna that is pretty much ideal for your situation: Channel Master CM-2016."
"This is the one I purchased. I mounted it in my attic."
"If you like the bow tie style antenna, the Ultratenna 60 pointed south/southwest might be enough."
"...pairing the [Omni 50 omnidirectional TV antenna](https://www.channelmaster.com/collections/tv-antennas/products/omni-50-omnidirectional-tv-antenna-cm-3011hd) w"
#3
ClearStream
4.1
(12)
"I have this same antenna in my attic, and am very pleased with its reception quality."
"...the ClearStream 1Max might be all that you need."
"...the ClearStream 1 Max would probably work fine."
"...I'd try an antenna with multiple UHF bays like Clearstream 2 Max or 4 Max."
"Would probably be enough."
"ClearStream 4V"
"The ClearStream 1 Max should be fine."
"...Any of these should work well in your attic pointed north."
"...I have a Clearstream 2V that works perfectly in our location."
"I used to live in NW Leander and had the ClearStream 4MAX antenna in my attic. It did a good job."
#4
Antennas Direct
4.3
(11)
"...the AntennasDirect DB8e that the OP is looking at combined with an AntennasDirect Juice Amplifier..."
"...I got a used one from Amazon 2 years ago for $40 Antennas Direct ClearStream 2V TV Antenna."
"With such great signals, and luckily that VHF is strong to, you could get by with something like the 4Max."
"...the Antennas Direct Element is probably a good option."
"...a little stronger antenna like the Antennas Direct Element would be a little less likely to need amplification."
"...the https://store.antennasdirect.com/antennas-direct-element-unidirectional-uhf-hi-vhf-attic-outdoor-hdtv-antenna.html for example pointed east/southeast would hopefully work well enough."
"...any good quality antenna from Antennas Direct, Televes or Channel Master will perform perfectly for you."
"...I use one from Antennas Direct."
"...I'd look into a Antennas Direct ClearStream or ClearStream Max."
"Antennas Direct DB4e."
#5
RCA
4.3
(11)
"I got this one a few years ago and it has been great in my attic."
"Check out this RCA Compact Outdoor Attic Antenna."
"I have this. it's been great."
"I've got an RCA 751 mini-yagi antenna in my attic. It works well."
"I tend to lean towards the rca yagi as I own one and use it for testing."
"I’d suggest this. Just a year ago it was $40."
"Thanks to everyone for the advice. I got $10 RCA rabbit ears."
"RCA yagi style antenna has been solid for us."
"Works great. It took me a couple days to figure out the best spot to mount it."
"You want a VHF/UHF designed antenna. Your optimal direction is Southwest. Go for one of the following in your attic: RCA ANT751."
#6
Amazon
5.0
(4)
"[This is the one](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYMVPVX) I use for about the same distance."
"I got this [antenna](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYMVPVX) about 2 years ago and I added a [pre-amplifier](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DQN3R9O) to boost the signal."
"Even though this one’s fairly inexpensive, it’s given me the best reception."
"I have [this antenna](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0024R4B5C) in my attic hooked up to a [Tablo](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLVF8B7)."
#7
Stellar Labs
4.0
(5)
"Or if you don't care about the one vhf channel, this 8-bay panel antenna may perform better."
"This 8-bay panel antenna may perform better."
"This antenna kit is probably all you need and is very reasonably priced."
"This $36 (from Newark) antenna should be the sort of thing you want."
"Examples: Stellar Labs 30-2426."
#8
Rabbit Ears
3.0
(6)
"...a set of VHF/UHF rabbit ears should be fine."
"Try a cheap rabbit ears from the local Walmart or other big retailer."
"...have you ever tried plain old cheap rabbit ears antenna."
"...I would start with an $11 pair of regular rabbit ears from walmart."
"...testing a cheap rabbit ears and loop antenna."
"...you need an old school rabbit ear like this."
#9
Walmart
4.3
(4)
"I ended up buying a $50 antenna from Walmart and pointing it generally south/southwest in the attic and found 74 channels!"
"You should be in good shape with even a simple $10 rabbit ear antenna located in your attic."
"A few people say that Walmart has one that is not expensive and works well."
"You should definitely try a much more basic smaller antenna and do a test with it in the attic."
#10
Digiwave
3.8
(4)
"It appears that a UHF 4 bay antenna might be worth trying in the attic."
"Examples: * Digiwave ANT2084, ANT2085."
"I would go with one of the following dual-panel 8-bay UHF antennas."
"You could get one of those UHF dual 4 bay UHF antennas."
#11
Televes
4.7
(3)
"I'd recommend a Televes Ellipse."
"This is working very well, I get 90+ signal quality (mostly 100%) on all the channels I care about."
"Televes Ellipse Mix Repack Ready VHF/UHF Outdoor Antenna."
#12
Clearstream
4.0
(3)
"ClearStream 2MAX in my attic for several years now... works very well."
"A Clearstream 2MAX aimed at that Wisconsin PBS station MIGHT also pick up the strong local stations."
"You can increase the performance of your existing Clearstream 2MAX somewhat with a reflector kit."
#13
DIY
5.0
(2)
"I've had good results using a DIY Grey Hoverman antenna."
"This cost almost nothing to make and gets me every channel in my area."
#14
FlatWave
4.0
(2)
"I’ve used a $20 and a $30 flat hdtv antenna for years. I pick up very clear locals and a bunch of other channels."
"You could try connecting the FlatWave or a FreeVision (Home Depot) to your existing coax cable."
#15
Antenna
4.0
(2)
"With that Rabbit Ears report you can probably get by with something under $100, just stick to brand names."
"Really, you can use any antenna in the attic."
#16
GE
4.0
(2)
"I bought an inexpensive GE Pro antenna from Walmart and mounted it inside my attic. I pick up a very good signal for the money."
"Go for one of the following in your attic: GE Pro Outdoor Yagi Antenna."
#17
Comet
4.0
(2)
"Comet GP-3: Another strong dual-band choice with similar performance."
"I mounted the Comet G3 in my attic. Covers vhf/uhf and hits my repeaters 20+ miles away."
#18
Tram
4.0
(2)
"I have the Tram 1477 and works well"
"I'd try a Tram 1477 ordered through Amazon (if it doesn't work you should be able to return it with minimal hassle)"
#19
Fan Dipole
4.0
(2)
"I have a fan dipole in the attic. Like others have suggested, it’s a solid option."
"Fan dipole is the way to go."
#20
Attic Antenna
4.0
(2)
"As long as your roof is not metal, has no metallic foil radiant barrier insulation or any metallic duct-work between the antenna and the TV stations to the north, an attic antenna should work fine."
"Inverted dipole is a good option for an attic. Another cool option I read about is a rain gutter antenna."
#21
Ed Fong
4.0
(2)
"I'm gonna purchase an Ed Fong dual band antenna in PVC."
"I bought an Ed Fong 2M jpole, put it in a stick of PVC, and placed in my attic."
#22
Alpha Delta
5.0
(1)
"I went with the Alpha Delta DX-EE and couldn't be happier."
#23
AmazonBasics
5.0
(1)
"This is the one I bought, seems to work well."
#24
Omni+50
5.0
(1)
"Their web site recommends the Omni+50 and a pre-amp for my house."
#25
DB8e
5.0
(1)
"Db8e in my attic, weingard amp, picking up stations clearly from 75+miles."
#26
KB9VBR
5.0
(1)
"I purchased a KB9VBR slim jim antenna for GMRS. Range went from 1 mile around suburbia using rubber duckies to around 6 miles at the beach."
#27
Silicon Dust
5.0
(1)
"I made one from this plan and it works great in my attic, has been in place for almost ten years now."
#28
Vilso
5.0
(1)
"Put it on a 10 foot pole on my roof. Stands like a shrine."
#29
Yagi
5.0
(1)
"I would definitely go with a yagi over one of the clear streams."
#30
UFO
5.0
(1)
"I have it there and get perfect reception for my area."
#31
PBD
5.0
(1)
"...the PBD Outdoor Digital HD TV Antenna with High Gain Amplifier 150 Mile Long Range for UHF/VHF that I bought through Amazon for over a year now."
#32
ANTOP
5.0
(1)
"Really happy with this one: https://www.amazon.com/ANTOP-AT-414B-Smartpass-Amplified-Omnidirectional/dp/B01CTY6VW0."
#33
Solid Signal
4.0
(1)
"Solid Signal XS HDB4X AKA Digiwave ANT2086."
#34
VHF/UHF Antenna
4.0
(1)
"I'll let someone else give you a model number for an antenna but you'll need a VHF/UHF antenna."
#35
DIY 4-Bay Antenna
4.0
(1)
"The popular DIY 4 bay antenna is mostly omnidirectional and has significant performance."
#36
DIY Wire Ground Plane
4.0
(1)
"A wire ground plane or a home made slim Jim will work just fine and not be expensive."
#37
Range Xperts
4.0
(1)
"Range Xperts Long Range Outdoor VHF/UHF Antenna."
#38
Jet Stream
4.0
(1)
"I had their jtb3, now jtb3b I believe. Inexpensive and worked well."
#39
UHF/VHF Antenna
4.0
(1)
"I bought a uhf and vhf antenna. I also got higher ranges than suggested since the roof in your attic will block some of the signal."
#40
Antenna Direct
4.0
(1)
"Install a , www.antennasdirect.com , C4-V-CJM , antenna."
#41
Best Buy
4.0
(1)
"Id suggest going to a best buy and finding a nice indoor one that you like and try it out."
#42
Slim Jim
4.0
(1)
"I love my slim jim 2m antenna."
#43
Tablo
4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend a 4-tuner Tablo instead of an AirTV."
#44
HDTV
3.0
(1)
"Like someone else said, buy a cheap one like this: HDTV 30 Mile Bowtie Television Antenna $14."
#45
Omni Directional Antenna
3.0
(1)
"You will need a omni directional antenna."
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