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Pyle Bluetooth Stereo Amplifier Receiver Compact Home Theater Digital Audio System with Wireless Streaming FM Radio MP3 USB SD Readers Remote Control 200 Watt PDA6BU
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
422
Old Reviews
107
Unverified
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FM RADIO
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Review Analysis - 273 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
90receiver, stereo, amp, amplifier, sound quality
+88%
-12%
" ... It doesn't take up any space, it has bluetooth and the sound is really impressive when we turn on the outdoor speakers. ... "
" ... works just as i expected with my heavy duty speakers loud as f* definitely recommend ! ... "
" ... This little amp worked better than expected. ... "
" ... I wasn't sure at first, because of the cheap price, but once I installed it and hooked it up to my TV and speakers, I couldn't be happier. ... I didn't see many reviews from people who used this for a home theater system (most were for music using an MP3 player). ... "
" ... Club sounding--bluetooth, excellent-some features not used yet but like the purchase - recommended. ... "
" ... I hooked this up to patio speakers and everything sounds great! ... "
" ... This Pyle Bluetooth Stereo Amplifier Receiver is awesome ... "
" ... I have it set up in my theater room, yet wired to my gym speakers. ... "
Bluetooth
49range, blue tooth, receiver, works great, unit
+73%
-27%
" ... Using it for just as a bt. ... "
" ... The bluetooth connection only works well in about a 6 foot radius. ... I won't use the bluetooth feature so my rating is 5 stars. ... "
" ... This Pyle Bluetooth Stereo Amplifier Receiver is awesome ... "
" ... The bluetooth option works great as well. ... "
" ... The range for Bluetooth isn't very far but we made it work and love everything else! ... "
" ... Bluetooth pairing is pretty straight forward and no different than a standalone Bluetooth speaker but it kept pairing with my neighbors device while I ran to the laptop to initiate the pairing. ... "
" ... I tried an older iPhone (iPhone 4) and, for some reason, the Bluetooth interface works without problem. ... Perhaps this amplifier is using an outdated version of Bluetooth that works better with older devices. ... However, I bought this unit to provide Bluetooth sourced tunes on our back porch. ... "
" ... So I decide to test out the Bluetooth streaming from my PC to the unit. ... I plugged the unit into my other receiver and tried it out as just a MP3/Bluetooth Player. ... "
Price
37receiver, money, buck, bang, good value
+95%
-5%
" ... great sound for the price. ... "
" ... Wow for the price is perfect for the garage and the sound is pretty decent ... "
" ... Best of all it is the best price compared to many units that have looked at. ... "
" ... Excellent buy for the price. ... "
" ... Overall this product works better than expected at the price point spent. ... "
" ... Great for the money. ... "
" ... Was skeptical about ordering this from other reviews but went ahead since the money was right. ... "
" ... Great product and a great price!!!!! ... "
Device Compatibility
32receiver, unit, hooked, speakers, input
+91%
-9%
" ... I wasn't sure at first, because of the cheap price, but once I installed it and hooked it up to my TV and speakers, I couldn't be happier. ... "
" ... Love it with my iPhone ... "
" ... I used the receiver (PDA6BU) to stream music from my Android phone via Bluetooth and it worked flawlessly. ... "
" ... I connect my phone via Bluetooth to the Pyle PDA6BU and my backyard is transformed into an outdoor concert. ... "
" ... For the money I really like it it's in my back yard hooked to 4 outdoor speakers. ... "
" ... I hooked the device up first to my phone to play some music and turned the knob up about a third to get some good volume. ... "
" ... Particularly with a newer iPhone and an iPad, it is very sensitive to other actions on the phone or iPad that will stop the music and/or cause the music to skip. ... I tried an older iPhone (iPhone 4) and, for some reason, the Bluetooth interface works without problem. ... Perhaps this amplifier is using an outdated version of Bluetooth that works better with older devices. ... "
" ... Just hook a decent pair of bookshelf speakers to it (Dayton B652) and you are set. ... "
Remote
31unit, receiver, volume, control, volume control
+39%
-61%
" ... Cons: Most of my cons are related to the remote. ... The remote is very small and could easily get lost. ... The volume control on the remote is not great ... Turning off the device with the remote puts it in standby mode. ... If you turn the device off with the power button, you cannot turn it on with the remote. ... "
" ... The remote control's purpose is lost on me. ... It does not really turn the receiver on or off, it has limited volume control, and much of its functionality works only in certain modes. ... "
" ... The remote did not work. ... "
" ... Note that just because this comes with a remote control does not mean it controls the main volume of the amplifier. ... But if you plan on using the auxiliary or the CD or DVD inputs the remote does absolutely nothing with the output volume. ... "
" ... Additionally the remote would not function when using the CD/ Aux inputs. ... "
" ... Remote is not full function, no volume control. ... "
" ... After hooking everything up and trying the system out, I found that the remote has limited usage. ... Several of the receiver amplifier's functions cannot be controlled by the remote and must be manually operated on the front panel of the unit. ... The power button on the remote just turns off and on the audio output. ... The volume controls on the remote are the two triangles in the fourth row down. ... "
" ... Remote stopped working ... "
Marketplace
24seller, shipping, works, unit, thank
+75%
-25%
" ... Better than expected . ... "
" ... But I trust Amazon, so I bought it. ... "
" ... Thank you at all. ... "
" ... I expect manufacturers to look at their products before shipping them. ... "
" ... Will purchase this brand again. ... "
" ... And my experience was very smooth with the seller. ... I would definitely deal with the seller again in any future transactions. ... "
" ... Works as expected! ... "
" ... Great vendor service too ... "
Controls
23volume, knob, volume control, controls, power button
+22%
-78%
" ... I would also say that the controls for this unit are a little confusing as it has 3 modes and many different inputs. ... "
" ... The remote has volume buttons, but they only seem to work when the receiver is in the MP3/BT input mode (Input Selector knob). ... I can see the volume numbers increasing on the digital read out display when the input selector knob is in the MP3/BT position, but other than that mode, the volume buttons do NOT turn up the volume. ... The volume buttons only work in the MP3/BT mode. ... The display goes blank, but I can still hear everything with the Input Selector knob in the AUX position. ... Tip, if you hear humming or anything coming from the speakers with nothing playing, turn down the volume of your source and manually turn up the volume on the amp. ... I can confirm the volume on the remote works to turn up/down the Bluetooth signal, but it does not control the main volume of the amp. ... You still have to adjust the main volume manually with the volume knob. ... "
" ... The volume knob doesn't even have to go up much. ... The volume control on the remote is not great ... you can turn it down (30 to 0) and back up to the volume level the knob is set to, but not higher. ... The knob is not motorized, so it doesn't control that. ... If you turn the device off with the power button, you cannot turn it on with the remote. ... "
" ... It does not really turn the receiver on or off, it has limited volume control, and much of its functionality works only in certain modes. ... "
" ... There are only two input connections on the back (I need three), and the controls are only okay. ... "
" ... There are NO markers for the position of the dial . ... "
" ... The volume control does not maintain a constant therefore you will have to repeatedly adjust the volume on this piece of equipment. ... "
" ... Remote is not full function, no volume control. ... "
Ease of Use
19easy to use, set, figure, easy to hook, user friendly
+95%
-5%
" ... It would be fairly easy to figure out if the unit actually worked. ... "
" ... This is so easy to operate, I love it. ... "
" ... A small learning curve to figure everything out. ... "
" ... User interface and functions are extremely easy to navigate. ... "
" ... The sound is good and the functions are easy to use. ... "
" ... It's small and easy to hook-up. ... "
" ... Easy to hook up. ... "
" ... I haven't yet tested everything, but set-up was simple and general use was easy with great results. ... "
Delivery
19arrived, unit, received, delivered, shipping
+79%
-21%
" ... But once you get it this is a fantastic little box that will surprise you. ... "
" ... Opened the Box and I was amazed at the quality of this unit ... "
" ... Received and hooked up this week. ... Package was properly wrapped and arrived in time. ... "
" ... I expect manufacturers to look at their products before shipping them. ... "
" ... The item was received promptly once purchased. ... "
" ... Quick delivery to our warehouse as well. ... "
" ... Delivered in a timely fashion ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
Size
19size, compact, unit, lot, space
+100%
" ... The device is small (fits anywhere). ... "
" ... It's small, yet powerful. ... "
" ... Compact so it does not require much space. ... "
" ... I wanted a compact receiver that didn’t take up a lot of room and one that had enough power, so I took a chance on this one. ... "
" ... While not the easiest to figure out how to use, it does a good job for a small size. ... "
" ... So, I needed a small, inexpensive unit that I could pack up and take with me. ... "
" ... I was looking, primarily, at price and size. ... "
" ... Small form factor fits in a variety of outdoor spaces. ... "
Capacity
18garage, room, home theater, gym, basement
+100%
" ... When we built our house, we had speakers installed on our back porch. ... "
" ... We bought it for patio use and it works great. ... I did have a couple of friends and family members check it out before I purchased and they felt it would more than meet my needs - which it does. ... "
" ... I have it set up in my theater room, yet wired to my gym speakers. ... "
" ... My big problem now is keeping the neighbors away because it sounds so good (I use it for music on my patio). ... "
" ... That being said, at 4 or 5, it provides more than enough power to fill my relatively large back yard (10,000 square feet). ... "
" ... Just right size for my garage . ... "
" ... This would be adequate as a main system for most people but I highly recommend it for a shop, garage, patio or anywhere you want decent sound for a reasonable price. ... "
" ... I use it in a small hall with about 150 chairs. ... "
Setup
17simple, setup, repair, easy to hook, shipping
+88%
-12%
" ... It would be fairly easy to figure out if the unit actually worked. ... "
" ... Disclaimer: I am neither an audiophile nor an audio professional. ... "
" ... Products were packaged great and easy to hook up. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth set up was easy per the instructions provided. ... "
" ... It's small and easy to hook-up. ... "
" ... Easy to hook up. ... "
" ... I haven't yet tested everything, but set-up was simple and general use was easy with great results. ... "
" ... Was easy to set up and works well ... "
FM
17radio, stations, fm receiver, antenna, station
+71%
-29%
" ... It brings in FM stations well and has plenty of power for the speakers. ... "
" ... Fortunately, this little unit has an FM receiver as well. ... "
" ... It also has a built-in radio. ... "
" ... Am using it in my shop with the Bluetooth function for my favorite radio station and Tunein. ... "
" ... Picks up radio stations clearly with the included antenna. ... "
" ... The FM receiver is a bonus. ... "
" ... The FM reception is very good in my location. ... "
" ... The FM radio has a very reasonable sensitivity and selectivity. ... "
Volume
16speakers, loud, volume knob, knob, turn the volume
+100%
" ... I have it set up in my theater room, yet wired to my gym speakers. ... "
" ... My big problem now is keeping the neighbors away because it sounds so good (I use it for music on my patio). ... "
" ... At 200 Watts total output, it is actually too powerful for my speakers (80 watts each) and I have to remember to not crank it all the way up. ... "
" ... It is all set up and sounds great on my back deck speakers! ... "
" ... I use it in a small hall with about 150 chairs. ... "
" ... Well at half volume you can hear this system while on the lake behind my house (maybe more than 100 feet out). ... "
" ... This is an affordable way to provide sound to your home or backyard. ... "
" ... A great unit if you need something for a small area. ... "
Returns
16returned, amazon, returning, sent, refund
+19%
-81%
" ... The cost for Pyle to ship back is $20.00 and my cost to ship is at least the same if not more. ... "
" ... So, I am returning this piece of junk. ... "
" ... That was a mistake. ... Now I'm stuck. ... "
" ... We need to return it. ... "
" ... Returning it to Amazon instead. ... "
" ... I would return it but as I have it installed in my garage I can't. ... "
" ... I should have trusted the reviews, unit has been sent back. ... "
" ... I will be returning this product for sure. ... "
Product Reliability
12working, last, amp, receiver, functioning
+67%
-33%
" ... I suck at karaoke, but this unit has been performing like new outside on my back deck for months now. ... "
" ... Got it to replace my forty year old receiver. ... "
" ... This receiver worked great to replace our previous one, with all connections functioning. ... "
" ... so far so good, once the product will last some time i can share more of my experience ... "
" ... Will asses the working then ... "
" ... working as expexted ... "
" ... I bought this item to replace an old Kenwood Amp from many years ago. ... "
" ... In the last 4 years I've gone through 2 expensive receivers. ... 2 years thrilled and I'll buy another one! ... "
Features
11mode, lots of features, unit, price, compact
+82%
-18%
" ... Nice power for the money, more features than I will use. ... "
" ... It has all the features that I was looking for. ... "
" ... The output of power is impressive for this little thing and it is absolutely packed to the gills with features. ... "
" ... The good news: Lots of features and everything worked out of the box. ... "
" ... The unit is compact and its features are multiple. ... "
" ... The unit seems to be well constructed and offers features consistent with those advertised. ... "
" ... Compact, lots of features & very reasonably priced. ... "
Build Quality
11unit, solid, means, looked, built
+64%
-36%
" ... heavy , means quality! ... "
" ... It was impressive looking and heavy duty quality. ... "
" ... I have it in a cabinet I built in my yard under cover and no issues yet (knock on fake wood). ... "
" ... It's built very solid too, which surprised me. ... "
" ... There is minimal plastic used and the housing feels secure and solid. ... "
" ... It is not flimsy or weak by any means. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 0.14 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
FM Radio: Yes
USB: Yes
Display
Type: LCD
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