Best indoor antenna on Reddit
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#1
Rabbit Ears
3.6
(25)
"I’d recommend starting with some simple rabbit ears."
"Try rabbit ears and loop antenna (~$15)."
"Most cost effective would likely be cheap rabbit ears and loop antenna."
"You should be able to get a bunch of channels with just the cheapest set of rabbit ear style antennas."
"You would want a conventional rabbit ears/bow tie type antenna."
"Will just try some rabbit ears since I won't get many stations with a more expensive indoor antenna anyway."
"As mentioned, the first thing to try is a cheap rabbit ears and loop antenna."
"I’d go with rabbit ears first."
"For your TVFool, buy a set of rabbit ears with the VHF rods & UHF loop."
"Find a basic $10 rabbit ear style antenna from a local store like Walmart."
#2
Mohu
4.0
(11)
"I bought a mohu leaf 30 based off a random comment on this sub."
"I have had a Mohu leaf indoor antenna for 4 years, and a Mohu sky outdoor antenna for 2 years. They are both awesome..."
"I found the Mohu Leaf 50 to work best for my location."
"I have a Mohu Leaf 30. It works pretty well"
"Mohu leaf."
"If that doesn't work, then try one of the better flat antennas mounted at ceiling level, like a Mohu."
"I have two Mohu antennas and have found success playing with their location."
"I got a Mohu Curve 50 open box from Amazon for $37 and I can get 33 local channels."
"We have the Mohu Leaf 50 and like it."
"Then used phone compass and this to point in the right direction:...i get stations in the tri-state area. i will say reception is spotty some times though."
#3
Walmart
4.1
(10)
"I’ve tried it all and the $10 rabbit ears from Walmart have been the best."
"They pick up Fox & CBS pretty well."
"You can try a cheap rabbit ears and loop antenna from your nearest Lowes/Home Depot/Walmart/Tar."
"I'd say get something from Walmart etc...and try it."
"Try a cheap rabbit ears and loop antenna from your nearest Lowes/Home Depot/Walmart/Target/Best Buy or Amazon."
"A simple $10 rabbit ear antenna would be a good antenna to start with."
"Try a cheap rabbit ears and loop antenna from your nearest Lowes/Home Depot/Walmart/Target/Best Buy or Amazon."
"Go to Walmart buy basic set of rabbit ears antenna."
"A simple set of rabbit ears from Walmart as p"
"The $15 Walmart ones work great here."
#4
Antennas Direct
4.3
(8)
"I use this and get 100% signal strength, quality, and symbol on the big 4 stations."
"I suggest that you call and speak to the Tech Support/Sales guys at Antennas Direct."
"I use an Antennas Direct ClearStream Max-V mounted above a second-story window."
"Antennas Direct ClearStream antennas are very good."
"[https://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-ClearStream-Multi-Directional-Adjustable/dp/B00SVNKT86]"
"It would probably be a good idea to try the ClearStream Max V."
"I'd try something like this."
"A flat antenna won't pick up any VHF unless it's extremely powerful."
#5
Channel Master
4.1
(8)
"A champ for a good HD picture and pulling in 5.1 sound coding."
"Channel Master FLATenna 35 ($35 w/free shipping direct from CM)"
"Channelmaster flatenna, or try a few from a place you can easily return"
"Channel Master FLATenna 35 ($20 w/free shipping direct from CM). I got mine in less than a week."
"The Channel Master FLATenna 35 ($20 w/free-shipping direct from CM) might be worth a try."
"Recommended by the Antenna Man on YouTube: Channel Master FLATenna 35 ($20/free shipping)."
"Check out some antenna manufacturer websites for help understanding which type of antenna works best."
"CM4228 HD - pulls stations from 55 miles away"
#6
Winegard
4.1
(8)
"Get the amplified version, as the amplifier actually works."
"The one that consistently outperforms in my location is the Flatwave Amped by Winegard."
"I get reliably with an old Winegard 30BB and an amp (designed to be outdoor but can be used indoor)..."
"The one that I’ve used for about 8 years and found the best if the Winegard Flatwave Amped."
"If that doesn't work then try something like a 'Winegard Yagi YA7000C'..."
"If you need (want) something you can hang on your wall then this thing (available from your local Home Depot): Winegard FVHD30H (Freevision)"
"I am going to recommend the winegard flatwave or winegard freevision."
"Winegard Freevision - pulls the same stations, but only Half of them instead of all."
#7
Clearstream
4.1
(7)
"If you have any issues, go a slightly overkill route and purchase the indoor version of the clearstream 2v antennas direct antenna."
"I have a clearstream 2v indoor/outdoor. Currently it is outdoors on my balcony, but it worked indoors too."
"I'd suggest a Clearstream 5C."
"I got a Clearstream 5C. It's designed for VHF, but picks up others ok."
"I'm using a ClearStream 2Max here...works well for me."
"I'd suggest something with moderate VHF capability like the Clearstream 2V or 2MAX."
"The Clearstream 2MAX might work."
#8
Amazon
3.9
(7)
"Great signal after finding the best spot for it near my TV, currently watching the World Series."
"I just bought a cheap one on Amazon, paid like $10 for it and it works fine."
"It has an amplifier included, which helps in my experience."
"I have this one. I pick up about 30 local channels."
"I have a basic one from amazon. the only thing i dont get is ABC."
"Is what I got and it gives me about 45 channels which was an upgrade over the cheaper antennas I had before"
"I got one of the thin flat ones from Amazon, and even with the signal booster, service was spotty."
#9
RCA
4.5
(6)
"The RCA 65+ flat antenna should serve you quite well."
"The best reception I get is through an RCA rabbit-ears-plus-mini-dish."
"This is the one i got. It works great i am 65 miles away ABC NBC CBS and only every now and then during say storms does it go out."
"It's done really well for me."
"Try the 'RCA Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna with SmartBoost Technology' ($35 w/ Prime shipping at Amazon)..."
"$10 at Home Depot: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RCA-Indoor-TV-and-FM-Antenna-ANT111Z/203707067"
#10
Philips
4.0
(6)
"Get her this antenna: Philips Rabbit Ears Indoor TV Antenna - Model SDV8201B/27 ($11.99 w/Prime shipping from Amazon) - see the Antenna Man's review on YouTube."
"I bought a 12.00 set of Philips rabbit ears from Amazon."
"You should have no problem getting all those main network stations with a simple basic $10 rabbit ear type antenna."
"Philips make a few indoor antennas, which are you thinking about?"
"It may look old school but I promise you it will be better than any flat antennas."
"I'd try a cheap set of rabbit ears first, Phillips rabbit ears"
#11
ClearStream
4.6
(5)
"You may want to look into getting a ClearStream 1MAX or ClearStream MAX-V antenna."
"I have a clearstream 1max and it works really well."
"This one, once back in stock:"
"The ClearStream is a good choice."
"I use the Clearstream in Rolando Park and am able to get all channels indoor."
#12
Generic Rabbit Ears Antenna
3.8
(4)
"You want regular rabbit ears; preferably unamplified."
"Regular unamplified rabbit ears are cheap and are as likely to work as anything."
"Rabbit ears are the best all around antenna."
"Cheap rabbit ears are as likely to work as anything."
#13
Outdoor Antenna
4.0
(3)
"Try buying an outdoor antenna to use indoors which is possible."
"Switching from an indoor to outdoor antenna was like night and day for me."
"Indoor may be tough. I have an outdoor one and pick up Austin without issue."
#14
DIY
4.0
(2)
"It works better than the store bought indoor ones I tried."
"You can make your own, there is a fractal one that I made with tinfoil and a piece of paper."
#15
Mohu Leaf
4.0
(2)
"We have had good results with the Mohu Leaf antennas."
"I’ve used a Mohu Leaf antenna in previous apartments, similar to those already linked."
#16
Best Buy
4.0
(2)
"I got one at Best Buy and get a bunch of channels from east of Kalispell."
"I just bought the cheapest indoor digital antennae on clearance at Best Buy to watch the Olympics last month and it worked fine."
#17
GE
3.5
(2)
"Ge indoor rabbit ears as sold in dollar general may work wonders for you."
"The antenna is ugly as heck, but I put it in a closet and so I don't see it."
#18
Televes
5.0
(1)
"But it comes in with my outdoor Televes antenna."
#19
Homeworx
5.0
(1)
"He does excellent reviews on antennas and atsc antenna recording PVR boxes like the homeworx hw-150pvr that can record ATSC hd channels."
#20
Firestik IBA-5
5.0
(1)
"Firestik IBA-5"
#21
Sirio Boomerang
5.0
(1)
"One is a sirio boomerang, they are the better option."
#22
5.8rak
5.0
(1)
"Changed it to 5.8rak antenna and rewards are from 0.01 to 0.25/day now."
#23
Radio Shack
5.0
(1)
"I set my mom up with this Radio Shack antenna and it worked so well I bought one for me."
#24
Best Buy Essentials
4.0
(1)
"I get great reception."
#25
eBay
4.0
(1)
"A good, cheap antenna is a folded dipole made from 300 ohm twin-lead."
#26
Second Hand Store
4.0
(1)
"Speaker wire or cheap one at second hand store or yard sale."
#27
ACE Hardware
4.0
(1)
"Local ACE hardware will probably have an FM dipole antenna."
#28
Vintage TV Antenna
4.0
(1)
"Keep your eye open for vintage TV antenna's(rabbit ears)...work great and look cool."
#29
Flat Antennas
4.0
(1)
"Just about any of those flat antennas will get MOST of the stations."
#30
Bobcat
4.0
(1)
"The stock antenna for Bobcat is pretty good and you can use it until you buy a bigger outdoor one."
#31
Mudflap Flat Antenna
4.0
(1)
"A cheap NON AMPLIFIED mudflap flat antenna facing a west window or exterior wall of standard construction should give you all your major networks."
#32
Indoor TV Antenna
4.0
(1)
"Here are a few suggestions for long range reception."
#33
Rabbit Ear Antenna
4.0
(1)
"If you just want Baltimore, buy a rabbit ear style antenna at the windows that faces the transmitters."
#34
Base Station CB Antenna
4.0
(1)
"Look into dipole style (I believe) it's an antenna made of wire that splits into a 'T'."
#35
UHF Coil Antenna
4.0
(1)
"Try a UHF coil antenna, about $5 or $10. avoid amplifier."
#36
Channel Master Indoor Antenna
4.0
(1)
"I have CM's indoor antenna and I am 50 miles away from the transmitters, and I'm getting all my local non-LP channels."
#37
Attic Antenna
4.0
(1)
"If you have attic access there are several modest priced attic models available on Amazon. They beat an indoor antenna by far."
#38
Rabbit Ears Antenna
4.0
(1)
"As mentioned, you can initially try a cheap rabbit ears and loop antenna from your nearest Lowes/Home Depot/Walmart/Target/Best Buy or Amazon."
#39
Channel Master Flatenna
4.0
(1)
"Channelmaster flatenna, or try a few from a place you can easily return."
#40
Generic Loop Antenna with Rabbit Ears
4.0
(1)
"I'd get a loop antenna with rabbit ears no amp."
#41
Generic Digital Signal Panel Antenna
4.0
(1)
"The digital signal panel style antenna work fine near butte I get like 10+ channels."
#42
Antenna Man
4.0
(1)
"Check out the Antenna Man on YouTube for a start."
#43
YouLoop
4.0
(1)
"I've used a YouLoop with my SDRPlay and it works decently."
#44
Wirecutter
4.0
(1)
"I've been going by wirecutter reviews lately"
#45
Mohus
4.0
(1)
"Been using Mohus on two TVs in my house for a while now."
#46
Clearstream 1MAX
4.0
(1)
"But really just go to Walmart and buy 3-4 different ones."
#47
Indoor Amplified Antenna
4.0
(1)
"I just bought a $20 indoor amplified antenna from family dollar, works great."
#48
Active Loop Antenna
4.0
(1)
"Order an MLA-30 active loop antenna off Amazon."
#49
Mohu Leaf 30
4.0
(1)
"I'm using an older Mohu Leaf 30 antenna that I first used many years ago in a different apartment."
#50
Terk
4.0
(1)
"I use a Terk, I'm about 65 miles or so West of the signals coming out of Atlanta."
#51
N/A
4.0
(1)
"The one suggested it’s probably what you want, and since your towers are about 45 miles away a roof antenna is what you really want."
#52
Flat Panel Antenna
4.0
(1)
"The flat panel antennas that you can mount to the window usually work better in apartments."
#53
UHF Loop Antenna
4.0
(1)
"Have you tried a simple UHF loop antenna? You can grab one at a discount store or Walmart for a few bucks."
#54
ShopSurges
4.0
(1)
"I would definitely suggest getting an hdtv indoor antenna from a site called shopsurges."
#55
Flat Sheet Style Antennas
3.0
(1)
"The flat sheet style antennas are usually pretty bad but might actually work ok for you."
#56
Zapperbox
3.0
(1)
"You could try the Zapperbox A1 antenna (with the reflector installed) pointed northeast, but the chances of that working well enough probably aren't great."
#57
Loop Antenna
3.0
(1)
"Just get a cheap loop antenna with rabbit ears for any VHF channels."
#58
Indoor Digital Antenna
3.0
(1)
"Looking for some recommendations for the best indoor digital antennas."
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