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Pyle PDA5BU 0 200W Audio Stereo Receiver Wireless Bluetooth Power Amplifier Home Entertainment System w AUX in USB Port 2 Karaoke Microphone Input Remote Black
Last Updated: August 13, 2021 (Refresh Now)
6.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
294
Old Reviews
186
Unverified
15
Spam Test
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BLUETOOTH
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USB
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FM RADIO
LCD
TYPE
Review Analysis - 93 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound
32music, amp, volume, sounds, sound quality
+84%
-16%
" ... This is a great little receiver, connects easily to my phone, and sounds awesome on my vintage JVC floor speakers ... "
" ... I'm really enjoying this wonderful powered amp. ... "
" ... Great sound for such a small receiver. ... "
" ... When my boss came in she noticed the difference in the sound quality immediately before she even got into the back to see i had set this new one up! ... "
" ... For the price, the amp, works great for my big speakers. ... "
" ... Purchased unit to power my outdoor 'rock' speakers and connect with my I-phone. ... "
" ... The sound quality and volume are very good. ... It worked with both my existing indoor and outdoor speakers. ... "
" ... This powerful unit with speakers and a cd player used for full room sound. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
31music, amp, sounds, sound quality, garage
+87%
-13%
" ... Purchased unit to power my outdoor 'rock' speakers and connect with my I-phone. ... "
" ... Big sound in a small package! ... "
" ... the sound quality is very good and the price is very good. ... "
" ... The sound quality and volume are very good. ... It worked with both my existing indoor and outdoor speakers. ... "
" ... I can listen to my music with powerful sound! ... "
" ... Great sound for such a small receiver. ... "
" ... This powerful unit with speakers and a cd player used for full room sound. ... "
" ... Sounds good on paper. ... "
Connectivity
29bluetooth, radio, blue tooth, stations, antenna
+66%
-34%
" ... Finding a FM stereo today is not simple! ... "
" ... FM radio for out porch. ... "
" ... Purchased unit to power my outdoor 'rock' speakers and connect with my I-phone. ... "
" ... this receiver produces sound as good as much more expensive ones, its easy to set up and blue tooth works great. ... "
" ... I've yet to explore the Bluetooth connectivity and the options it offers, which sound very interesting. ... "
" ... I haven't needed bluetooth yet but it looks pretty straightforward to pair. ... "
" ... They are so easy to connect to with blue tooth. ... I can just carry my cell phone and have good quality music all over my house. ... "
" ... Works perfect to play albums from my record player or using Bluetooth to play Pandora from an old phone we leave beside it. ... "
Usage
23works, room, easy to set, volume, sounds
+78%
-22%
" ... If this review has been helpful, please click the button. ... "
" ... A fine tuner that is easy to set up. ... "
" ... I have them distributed around my house. ... "
" ... I was replacing a 20+ year old receiver in my classroom. ... "
" ... Works great for my gaming room. ... "
" ... Husband loves it. ... "
" ... Small, simple, exactly what I was looking for. ... "
" ... Piece of cake to install. ... "
Connectivity / FM
18radio, stations, antenna, reception, radio and blue
+44%
-56%
" ... Does not come on where you left it (AM, FM, Bluetooth. ... "
" ... The sound quality on both FM radio and Blue Tooth was very poor. ... "
" ... The unit comes with a square FM antenna but has a ROUND FM jack. ... No FM reception without purchasing a proper FM antenna. ... "
" ... The fm tuner is of poor quality. ... "
" ... Did not like that I couldn’t get any good FM Stations in the garage. ... "
" ... The remote only controls volume on the FM radio. ... "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
15blue tooth, fm, connectivity, radio and blue, pyle
+80%
-20%
" ... FM radio and Blue Tooth. ... "
" ... The ability to use Bluetooth was the main selling factor for me. ... "
" ... I chose this one for the bluetooth connection, but it has many more input possibilities. ... "
" ... the bluetooth is great too. ... "
" ... They are so easy to connect to with blue tooth. ... "
" ... this receiver produces sound as good as much more expensive ones, its easy to set up and blue tooth works great. ... "
" ... Works perfect to play albums from my record player or using Bluetooth to play Pandora from an old phone we leave beside it. ... "
" ... I haven't needed bluetooth yet but it looks pretty straightforward to pair. ... "
Price
12price, value, worth, waste, receiver
+67%
-33%
" ... Great value and product ... "
" ... Like the price and quality for the product. ... "
" ... Great receiver at a great price ... "
" ... For the price, they are a good buy. ... "
" ... Excellent value for the money! ... "
" ... I paid a ridiculously low price . ... "
Usage / Ease
9easy to set, sounds, simple, set, works
+100%
" ... The unit is easy to set up and operate. ... "
" ... Set up was quick and easy and it works great! ... "
" ... Small, simple, exactly what I was looking for. ... "
" ... Simple easy setup, sounds great! ... "
" ... A fine tuner that is easy to set up. ... "
Reliability
9died, working, worked, unit, stopped
+33%
-67%
" ... Item never worked. ... "
" ... Tried again but no luck . ... "
" ... After 8 months of very occasional use, the amplifier stopped producing sound. ... I understand that it isn't an expensive product, but failing after 8 months with maybe 80 hours of runtime is unacceptable. ... "
" ... I've only had this for 3-4 months ... "
" ... I used it for 30 days and it died. ... "
" ... Died after 11 months. ... Popped, smoked, and died. ... "
Usage / Setup
8set, easy to set, works, sounds, simple
+88%
-13%
" ... Piece of cake to install. ... "
" ... Set up was quick and easy and it works great! ... "
" ... Simple easy setup, sounds great! ... "
" ... A fine tuner that is easy to set up. ... "
Sound / Volume
8loud, speakers, music, volume knob, turn
+75%
-25%
" ... The sound quality and volume are very good. ... "
" ... Sound and volume is great. ... "
" ... This powerful unit with speakers and a cd player used for full room sound. ... "
" ... I don't care for really loud music and these units give more than enough power for me. ... "
" ... Very impressed - no harmonic distortion at high volume levels. ... "
" ... Big sound in a small package! ... "
Marketplace
7arrived, amazon, unit, two, thanks
+29%
-71%
" ... The dislikes are the same others have sent in. ... "
" ... The amplifier / receiver that I received was defective. ... Since it arrived non-operational, I can only award 1 star. ... Returned for refund. ... "
" ... I should also point out I believed the unit I received was previously returned. ... "
" ... Item came broken and had to be returned ... "
" ... The worst ever, i want my money back. ... I tossed it in the trash ... "
Body / Size
7size, receiver, sound, needed, compact
+100%
" ... The right size for a desk! ... "
" ... I recieved it yesterday and realized that the quality and function is excellent, the size is small though. ... "
" ... I really wanted this compact receiver to work. ... "
" ... I can just carry my cell phone and have good quality music all over my house. ... "
" ... like that its small ... "
" ... Big sound in a small package! ... "
" ... I know for a fact that we found the perfect match for what we needed and I especially love the portable size of the receiver. ... "
Body
7size, unit, receiver, designed, box
+86%
-14%
" ... The right size for a desk! ... "
" ... I recieved it yesterday and realized that the quality and function is excellent, the size is small though. ... "
" ... I can just carry my cell phone and have good quality music all over my house. ... "
" ... like that its small ... "
" ... Big sound in a small package! ... "
" ... I know for a fact that we found the perfect match for what we needed and I especially love the portable size of the receiver. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
6speakers, pyle, pda5bu, outdoor, connected
+83%
-17%
" ... I purchased the PYLE PDA5BU.0 bluetooth amplifier to replace an older stereo amplifier. ... "
" ... Works perfect to play albums from my record player or using Bluetooth to play Pandora from an old phone we leave beside it. ... "
" ... I can just carry my cell phone and have good quality music all over my house. ... "
" ... Purchased unit to power my outdoor 'rock' speakers and connect with my I-phone. ... "
" ... I set it up with my Alexa into the aux port and I love it! ... "
Remote
5volume, control, window, unit, radio
+20%
-80%
" ... Remote never worked ... "
" ... The remote does not turn it on and off. ... "
" ... The remote barely functions . ... "
" ... The remote only controls volume on the FM radio. ... If external units are connected, such as a CD or tape deck, the remote volume does not work. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
5unit, seller, replacement, refund, money
-100%
" ... The dislikes are the same others have sent in. ... "
" ... Returned for refund. ... "
" ... I should also point out I believed the unit I received was previously returned. ... "
" ... Item came broken and had to be returned ... "
" ... The worst ever, i want my money back. ... I tossed it in the trash ... "
Usage / Controls
4mp3, display, control, button, review
+25%
-75%
" ... Power button got stuck in the on position the first week I had this product. ... "
" ... The volume control on the box goes from zero(0) to loud with a touch and then goes on up. ... "
Usage / Capacity
4works, use, speakers, pool, perfect
+100%
" ... the iteam is not the powerful, but it work perfect for living room 20' by 20', essay installation and has the power for 4 surround speakers. ... "
" ... I have them distributed around my house. ... "
" ... Works awesome on our deck. ... "
" ... Works great for my gaming room. ... "
Display
4front panel, display, operations, unit, speakers
-100%
" ... It powered on fine, and it stepped through the operations on the front screen, but it had no output to the speakers. ... I have uploaded a video showing the front panel operations. ... "
" ... LCD screen does not show any letters and after 2 months quit on me . ... "
" ... Case and front panel are well designed, but once in use this unit reveals its flaws. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
3two, amazon, thanks, product, perfect
+67%
-33%
" ... thanks amazon for fast delivery and vender for this product (perfect price) thanks. ... "
" ... My tuner arrived two days earlier than I was told which was awesome and it works great ... "
Features
3well, power, basic
+33%
-67%
" ... I did not check other features because by this time I decided to pack up and send back. ... "
" ... The LED power light won't work. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
USB: Yes
FM Radio: Yes
Display
Type: LCD