Goodmans GSR-80 Review

Overall Rating

Price
Styling
Mains + battery options
10 presets
Overall aound quality

None found at time of writing.

I decided to take the plunge and treat myself to a new digital radio. I wanted something under £100, that worked on batteries as well as mains - (I like to listen to my radio in the bath), sounded great and looked good. Quite a tall order!
Like every savvy consumer, I did my usual research on the internet and plodded my way around my local Currys, Dixons etc.

I had a look at the Evoke 1 and Intempo models. Neither of these took my fancy with boxy retro styling, only mains operation and a limited number of presets. It was in Currys that I stumbled across the Goodmans GSR-80 DAB - it was the last one on the shelf. It caught my eye with it's modern styling, 10 presets and it offers both mains and battery power options.
The real test came when I got it home and plugged it in. It was very simple to set up and it quickly scanned through all the stations available in my area. The display on the radio is a very nice 'cool blue' - it looks great. It was also a bonus to see text scrolling along the bottom of the display giving the latest football scores etc.

Anyhow, the most important bit and that is the sound quality on this radio is brilliant. No hissing, crackle or pops. Voices and commentary are very lifelike and I'm very pleased with the overall sound quality, reception and features of this radio. I purchased this radio for £79 and consider it an absolute bargain and I've still to discover the rest of the many features on this set.

A definite 'BEST BUY' and well worthy of 10 stars I've given it.