Ht reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 157 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 34 posts to rank the best Ht brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/amateurradio, r/Hardtailgang, r/hometheater, r/gmrs, r/HamRadio. Top-rated brands include Yaesu (4.4/5), Klipsch (4.6/5), Baofeng (3.9/5).
Stats
Reviews157
Subreddits13
Posts34
Brands66
Products87
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#1
Yaesu
4.4
(41)
"I'd recommend a Yaesu FT-60. $149.99 at Ham Radio Outlet."
"The FT60R is the best HT I have ever owned. Sensitive, selective and built like a brick shithouse."
"Is it just for APRS? Then a simple radio like the Yaesu FT-70R."
"I prefer the FT5DR for SOTA because I can use its built-in APRS to post spots from summits with no cell signal."
"I'm on team Yaesu, and the FT-4XR fits the bill."
"Yaesu VX6R is a near-perfect SOTA radio. Small, indestructible, simple, good performance, fairly inexpensive."
"The vx-6r has been great for me in this application."
"I like mine alot. Yes it's older but it's good."
"You want a VX6R."
"Yep. VX-6r"
#2
Klipsch
4.6
(7)
"I have the Klipsch RP1400SW and it’s amazing. I used to hear the bass now I feel it."
"The best deal is the 1600SW at $900 and then the 1400SW for $700."
"Klipsch RP-1400SW for $700 shipped is prolly the best deal then."
"Klipsch RP-1400SW for $699.00 and Pioneer LX305 9.1 AVR."
"I've had two Klipsch subwoofers for years. They are used daily, and I have never had a problem with them."
"Klipsch make great performing subwoofers now… they historically have run into issues with reliability though."
"Klipsch RP-1400SW is $700 on sale now."
#3
Baofeng
3.9
(7)
"It's spectrally clean, reliable, and cheap."
"I think to star & other learning about it, get uv5r."
"I got a Baofeng BF-88ST 3-pack of FRS radios on Amazon."
"I have the Baofeng GT-5R which is essentially the UV-5R."
"I'm liking the h8 and 5rm."
"They are PERFECT for a beginner."
"I would never recommend a Baofeng radio."
#4
Anytone
4.2
(5)
"Anytone 878 UVII Plus. Has all the memory channels you can handle."
"That being said, you would be better off spending a little more on an Anytone AT-D878UVii Plus but that's going to cost twice as much."
"You may want to look at the Anytone AT-D168UV, it's an entry-level DMR HT and GigaParts currently has it on sale for $155."
"The latest Anytone 878 is supposed to have USB charging."
"I like the Anytone 878."
#5
Rythmik
4.5
(4)
"I absolutely love my FVX12."
"I got the FVX15 in my 20x15x8 room and love it for movies."
"HSU VTF-2.5, VTF-3.5 and Rythmik FVX12, FVX15 come to mind in that range as solid subwoofers from solid companies."
"HSU VTF-2.5, VTF-3.5 and Rythmik FVX12, FVX15 come to mind in that range as solid subwoofers from solid companies."
#6
Renegade
4.3
(4)
"Renegade 100% Good ap pen, good gun and nice armor."
"Renegade is an interesting tank, very hit or miss depending on play style."
"Renegade is better in terms of farming credits."
"Renegade is more flexible and potentially better overall."
#7
Icom
4.3
(4)
"...you need to buy the handheld with the best receiver - preferably a superhet - like an IC-82 or equivalent."
"I like my Icom ID 52."
"The ID-52 does that I believe."
"The Icom ID-51 is the only one I know of that actually does this."
#8
Wouxun
4.0
(4)
"I have a full duplex Wouxun. It works well with satellites that have UHF uplink and VHF downlink."
"Medium/high end: Wouxun KG-805F"
"Wouxun Q10H has dual RX."
"I think that's the least expensive full duplex HT you can find."
#9
GT
5.0
(3)
"GT is selling off their rigid la bombas for a fire sale price."
"I think mikes bikes had a nice green zaskar for 800.00 retail is 1600.00."
"I would look at the GT zaskar, it’s on sale for 50% and it has a dropper as well as everything you need for a beginner."
#10
Skoda
4.3
(3)
"Both are excellent game-carry machines."
"Skoda is way better for me, but you need very good knowledge about tier VII-X armor."
"Skoda is better if you are not disgusted by dumping 900 dmg on someone."
#11
Kona
4.0
(3)
"Kona Unit. Pul the chain stay tight and get some riser bars."
"Kona unit/unit x."
"Kona Unit."
#12
Quansheng
4.0
(3)
"Quansheng UV-K5- incredible wide coverage for reception."
"The Quansheng UV-K5 can receive all those bands but it’s a ham radio."
"If analog, Quansheng UV-K5 is a cracking deal."
#13
Midland
4.0
(3)
"Midland GXT 1000/1050 Series. Tough little radios."
"I’ve used Cobras and Midlands for FRS, and have no complaints."
"I've used Cobras and Midlands with the kids on camping trips."
#14
Dropper
5.0
(2)
"The dropper and the better fork are worth the extra."
"Get the dropper. 29s are great."
#15
Specialized
5.0
(2)
"If most your riding would come under xc then it will be perfect, responsive but not too racy, very versatile."
"Compared the Specialized Chisel to the Timberjack and it was hands-down the right choice to go with the Chisel."
#16
HSU
5.0
(2)
"Love my VTF-TN1. Highly recommend."
"Check reviews on the new Hsu VTF-TN1; it's replacing the VTF3."
#17
Sony
5.0
(2)
"Get the A7000 and add the SW3 down the line and you will have a system that you should be pleased with for a long time :)"
"Any day Sony HT-A7000. I currently own it and I never went over 40% of volume because it was already loud enough."
#18
Commencal
4.5
(2)
"Would be great choices"
"Commencal Meta HT AM Race 29."
#19
Trek
4.5
(2)
"I think in the price range you can find a much better bike if you look for slightly used ones. Something like a used Trek Roscoe."
"Look for a Trek Roscoe."
#20
Power Sound Audio
4.0
(2)
"PSA, Rythmik, and HSU are the best picks at this price point. They will all sound great for music too."
"Check out power sound audio. Theirs are good for both. The 15" models are in that range, or slightly more you can get an 18"."
#21
Salsa
4.0
(2)
"Salsa Timberjack."
"Salsa timberjack."
#22
Orbea
4.0
(2)
"Check out Orbea laufey or Rose bonero."
"Check out Orbea laufey or Rose bonero."
#23
Surly
4.0
(2)
"Surly Lowside looks really fun but I would double check its rating for jumps and drops."
"I have a Surly Lowside for the exact reasons you list above."
#24
Cobra
4.0
(2)
"I’ve used Cobras and Midlands for FRS, and have no complaints."
"I've used Cobras and Midlands with the kids on camping trips."
#25
Avalanche
4.0
(2)
"I have a '21 Avalanche and it's a decent bike."
"I started with the avalanche comp and love it."
#26
Motorola
3.5
(2)
"Motorola T600 are really nice."
"If you want something cheaper, try the T 200."
#27
Arendal
5.0
(1)
"I settled for the Arendal 1723 2S, it’s a double firing sub that performs well for music and movies."
#28
Fairdale
5.0
(1)
"Fairdale Taj and other 26 or 27,5” bmx/“wheelie bikes” might be of interest?"
#29
Redline
5.0
(1)
"Redline has a cheap 27.5 big bmx i love my monocog.."
#30
Marin
5.0
(1)
"Marin Alcatraz 1. Fully rigid DJ bike. 26er."
#31
GMRS
5.0
(1)
"I have a GMRS handheld, and the higher power and better antenna on that means I can reach them and hear them from pretty far."
#32
Vero
5.0
(1)
"I'd actually suggest the Vero VR-N76 or one of it's (many) rebadges."
#33
Rocky Talkie
5.0
(1)
"Go with the Mountain Radio from Rocky Talkie."
#34
Onkyo
5.0
(1)
"Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2 AVR: $799."
#35
Kenwood
5.0
(1)
"My favorite radio for travel is the Kenwood TH-F6."
#36
SVS
5.0
(1)
"Grab the 5.1 cheapo setup from SVS that includes a SB1000 Pro and 5 SVS Prime Satellite speakers."
#37
Nagoya
5.0
(1)
"I have had far better luck with the Nagoya NA-30."
#38
ZBM2 Industries
5.0
(1)
"Check out the ZBM2 Industries Foul Weather Whip Antenna V2."
#39
Object
5.0
(1)
"Object 252u, chrysler GF"
#40
Smiley Antenna
5.0
(1)
"2m or 70cm? Eh, either band you can’t go wrong with Smiley Antenna."
#41
112
5.0
(1)
"112 is a great suggestion"
#42
T26E5
5.0
(1)
"T26E5 with Bounty Turbo, mobility-slot Grousers and Rammer is really fun to play."
#43
Quanshing
5.0
(1)
"Start with Quanshing and play around with it in programming for all HAM and GMRs and Airband."
#44
Dr. Ken Anderson
5.0
(1)
"Excellent work. Extremely natural with only 1500 grafts."
#45
Turkey Hair Clinics
5.0
(1)
"I wish I did it so much sooner."
#46
REL
4.0
(1)
"Personally I have a REL S/812."
#47
Haro
4.0
(1)
"Yeah I'd get a haro steel reserve or specialized p1."
#48
YT
4.0
(1)
"I found a few on Pinkbike but ended up buying a YT dirt jumper."
#49
Radtel
4.0
(1)
"I’ve got a Radtel RT 470x coming, supposed to do all the things RX/TX save for the air band."
#50
Alinco
4.0
(1)
"Alinco DJ-MD5FXT $189.95 at DX Engineering or Ham Radio Outlet."
#51
Walmart
4.0
(1)
"The first two pair of FRS radios I ever bought were Walmart bubble pack radios."
#52
Retevis
4.0
(1)
"Retevis RT-22"
#53
BTech
4.0
(1)
"Affordable: BTech FRS A1"
#54
Pofung
4.0
(1)
"I purchased some Pofung BF-T11s from Amazon."
#55
Boofwang
4.0
(1)
"I've used a boofwang GT-5R and it worked fine."
#56
Giant
4.0
(1)
"Go for the highest spec . Within one year you will want something better."
#57
ICOM
4.0
(1)
"ICOM ID-50 and ID-52 do exactly that."
#58
TIDRadio
4.0
(1)
"I’m looking at a TIDRadio H8 Gen2. Based on multiple YouTubers, they cleaned up the spurious emissions."
#59
Absolute Hair Clinic
4.0
(1)
"Loarwong from Absolute hair clinic would juuuust come in under the $10k mark for 4k grafts at his current rate."
#60
Bogota Hairlines
4.0
(1)
"Research Bogota Hairlines in Bogota Colombia."
#61
Nukeproof
4.0
(1)
"Nukeproof Scout if you can find one, the sales were pretty huge."
#62
QRZ
4.0
(1)
"Another option for an inexpensive but solid little HT is the QRZ jumpstart program."
#63
Ribble
4.0
(1)
"Might be worth having a look at the HT 725 / HT Ti on ribble.de."
#64
Laorwong
4.0
(1)
"Laorwong is also a really solid option from what I see."
#65
Panorama Hair
4.0
(1)
"Panorama hair turkey or now hair time."
#66
Monolith
3.0
(1)
"Worth mentioning also wound include RSL and Monolith options."
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