Indoor Antenna reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 167 Reddit reviews across 27 subreddits and 103 posts to rank the best Indoor Antenna brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/cordcutters, r/ota, r/hdhomerun, r/canadacordcutters, r/Kalispell. Top-rated brands include Rabbit Ears (3.6/5), Mohu (4.0/5), Channel Master (4.1/5).
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Reviews167
Subreddits27
Posts103
Brands64
Products61
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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."
"Try the Mohu leaf antennas or Winegard flat antenna, both are great"
"Check out the 60-mile Leaf antennas from Mohu."
"I have a Mohu Leaf 30. It works pretty well"
"Mohu leaf."
"Mohu Leaf makes a good antenna."
"We have the Mohu Leaf 50 and like it."
"I Google'd Mohu Leaf and one of their models is the simple stick-up window design I mentioned."
#3
Channel Master
4.1
(10)
"A champ for a good HD picture and pulling in 5.1 sound coding."
"I’ve had good luck with channel master"
"Or the Channel Master flat antenna."
"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)."
"I've had good luck using the Channel Master FLATenna 30."
"Check out some antenna manufacturer websites for help understanding which type of antenna works best."
#4
Clearstream
4.2
(9)
"If you have any issues, go a slightly overkill route and purchase the indoor version of the clearstream 2v antennas direct antenna."
"I use Clearstream Eclipse (the circles) on both of my TVs."
"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."
"They liked the Clear Stream 2v or 2 max as its fairly versatile."
"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."
#5
Walmart
4.1
(9)
"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."
"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."
#6
Amazon
3.9
(8)
"Great signal after finding the best spot for it near my TV, currently watching the World Series."
"I live in Canada and the one I got off Amazon picked up around 30 channels."
"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."
#7
Antennas Direct
4.1
(7)
"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."
"[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."
#8
Winegard
4.5
(6)
"Get the amplified version, as the amplifier actually works."
"I am using Winegard FL5500A FlatWave Amped Digital HD Indoor Amplified TV Antenna."
"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."
"I am going to recommend the winegard flatwave or winegard freevision."
#9
RCA
3.7
(6)
"RCA 65+ flat antenna from Walmart is good at picking up VHF channels from 45 miles away."
"It's done really well for me."
"I have one of those flat antennas (it’s not a Leaf; I think it’s an RCA). I hung it in my living room window using Command Strips, and I get all the local stations."
"I use an RCA 65+ flat antenna from Walmart."
"I bought one at Menards for about $20. It’s an RCA antenna."
"I have rabbit ears and need to reposition and/or rescan sometimes. The brand I have is RCA but I am not sure of the model number."
#10
ClearStream
4.5
(4)
"You may want to look into getting a ClearStream 1MAX or ClearStream MAX-V antenna."
"I have a clearstream 1max and it works really well."
"The ClearStream is a good choice."
"I use the Clearstream in Rolando Park and am able to get all channels indoor."
#11
Televes
4.5
(4)
"Thanks I ordered this and plan to put it in the attic."
"But it comes in with my outdoor Televes antenna."
"The Televes indoor antenna looks great to use."
"A newer televes with their built in smart amplifier might do it."
#12
GE
4.3
(4)
"I bought some junky GE one from Walmart for like 20$ and works flawlessly."
"An 'attic antenna' made by GE that I connected up to the coax cable already running throughout the house and it works great."
"GE Amplified HD Digital TV Antenna, Long Range Smart TV Antenna."
"The antenna is ugly as heck, but I put it in a closet and so I don't see it."
#13
Philips
4.0
(4)
"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."
"Honestly, your best bet is trying the Philips basic antenna."
"I'd try a cheap set of rabbit ears first, Phillips rabbit ears"
#14
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."
#15
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."
#16
ONN
4.0
(2)
"A simple $12 rabbit ear antenna should work well for you"
"High V means High VHF which means a set of rabbit ears like these"
#17
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."
#18
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."
#19
Best Buy
4.0
(2)
"I use the Best Buy branded one for like $20 and it works well in Stallis."
"I got one at Best Buy and get a bunch of channels from east of Kalispell."
#20
FLATenna
5.0
(1)
"FLATenna+ is the best indoor one, I've come across."
#21
N9TAX
5.0
(1)
"Perfect indoor antenna. Put it in a window or in the attic."
#22
Philips Rabbit Ears
5.0
(1)
"Just plugged in the Philips rabbit ears and have 62! channels in the living room."
#23
RCA 65+ Flat Antenna
5.0
(1)
"You, no doubt, would do quite well with an RCA 65+ flat antenna available at Walmart."
#24
Antennas Direct Clearstream 2V
5.0
(1)
"The Antennas Direct Clearstream 2v hanging in your window could work out great."
#25
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."
#26
Firestik IBA-5
5.0
(1)
"Firestik IBA-5"
#27
Sirio Boomerang
5.0
(1)
"One is a sirio boomerang, they are the better option."
#28
5.8rak
5.0
(1)
"Changed it to 5.8rak antenna and rewards are from 0.01 to 0.25/day now."
#29
ChannelMaster
4.0
(1)
"I can receive WMAR (ABC), WBFF (FOX/MyTV), WMPB (PBS) strongly with my ChannelMaster Flatenna."
#30
Tram
4.0
(1)
"A discone is a great all-around performer."
#31
Stellar Labs
4.0
(1)
"Here is another option to choose from. Stellar-Labs is a good brand."
#32
Terk
4.0
(1)
"This worked really well for me."
#33
Eagle Aspen
4.0
(1)
"I have an eagle aspen antenna that I put in the backyard."
#34
Channel Master FLATenna 35
4.0
(1)
"I think the Channel Master has the better specs."
#35
Mohu Leaf Indoor HD TV Antenna
4.0
(1)
"Mohu Leaf Indoor HD TV Antenna - $39.99 w/free shipping from Mohu."
#36
Clearstream 2V
4.0
(1)
"Recommend Clearstream 2V or 4V depending on the kind of condo building."
#37
Philips Crystal HD Indoor Amplified TV Antenna
4.0
(1)
"I grabbed this from Target. It works well for me."
#38
RCA Indoor Antenna
4.0
(1)
"This RCA antenna was recommended to me here on this thread."
#39
Fosman Indoor Antenna
4.0
(1)
"I found the cheap Fosman indoor antenna to be slightly better than the other cheap rabbit ear antennas."
#40
No Name Brand Indoor Antenna
4.0
(1)
"This no name brand from China is the only indoor antenna that can capture hard to get channels in my area."
#41
Best Buy Essentials
4.0
(1)
"I get great reception."
#42
eBay
4.0
(1)
"A good, cheap antenna is a folded dipole made from 300 ohm twin-lead."
#43
Second Hand Store
4.0
(1)
"Speaker wire or cheap one at second hand store or yard sale."
#44
ACE Hardware
4.0
(1)
"Local ACE hardware will probably have an FM dipole antenna."
#45
Vintage TV Antenna
4.0
(1)
"Keep your eye open for vintage TV antenna's(rabbit ears)...work great and look cool."
#46
Flat Antennas
4.0
(1)
"Just about any of those flat antennas will get MOST of the stations."
#47
Bobcat
4.0
(1)
"The stock antenna for Bobcat is pretty good and you can use it until you buy a bigger outdoor one."
#48
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."
#49
Indoor TV Antenna
4.0
(1)
"Here are a few suggestions for long range reception."
#50
Rabbit Ear Antenna
4.0
(1)
"If you just want Baltimore, buy a rabbit ear style antenna at the windows that faces the transmitters."
#51
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'."
#52
UHF Coil Antenna
4.0
(1)
"Try a UHF coil antenna, about $5 or $10. avoid amplifier."
#53
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."
#54
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."
#55
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."
#56
Channel Master Flatenna
4.0
(1)
"Channelmaster flatenna, or try a few from a place you can easily return."
#57
Generic Loop Antenna with Rabbit Ears
4.0
(1)
"I'd get a loop antenna with rabbit ears no amp."
#58
Generic Digital Signal Panel Antenna
4.0
(1)
"The digital signal panel style antenna work fine near butte I get like 10+ channels."
#59
McGill, Rokland, Paradar
3.0
(1)
"The best indoor antenna are outdoor antenna, placed indoors, from a reputable company."
#60
Onn
3.0
(1)
"I would suggest trying a $10 pair of rabbit ears that have the UHF loop inside a northeast facing window."
#61
Flat Sheet Style Antennas
3.0
(1)
"The flat sheet style antennas are usually pretty bad but might actually work ok for you."
#62
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."
#63
Loop Antenna
3.0
(1)
"Just get a cheap loop antenna with rabbit ears for any VHF channels."
#64
Indoor Digital Antenna
3.0
(1)
"Looking for some recommendations for the best indoor digital antennas."
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