With its sleek design and rich sound, the VQ Monty represents the best in DAB radios. This British-made radio boasts a 10W ultra-wide full range stereo speaker and is a sonic delight. Although plenty of vendors claim to design radios in the “Mid-century modern” style, the VQ Monty is one of the only units that gets this look right. It’s not too retro and not too modern, either.

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Plus, a range of finishes is available, including limed oak, walnut, oak, green grass oak and more. VQ Monty DAB radio review: Performance The powerful lithium-ion battery delivers around 25hrs of listening time when fully charged, depending on what source you listen to and how loud the volume is. One of the things that we can’t help but mention in this VQ Monty review is the fantastic custom-made audio software that comes from VQ Radio. The company has designed its own proprietary Analogue Sound Processing System to deliver a warmer and smoother sound quality. Key specs – Dimensions: 24cm x 13.5cm x 8.5cm; Weight: 1.3kg; Colour options: 2; Batteries: 3x C size or mains powerThere’s something wonderful about this radio, even though it comes at a much lower price point than options from companies like Pure, Roberts Radio, and Ruark.

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Monty is born in Britain with expert design & engineering at our studios in the Hampshire countryside. What if you want a modern DAB radio but also want to play all the CDs you have? Then you can get the Pure Chronos Series 2 Radio because it can do both. There is a top-loading CD player on this DAB radio along with FM and pretty great stereo sound. There is a big knob right on the front of the unit which is surrounded by a cluster of labeled buttons. And whether you listen to news commentary, phone-in shows, football coverage, the Top 40 chart or a curated playlist or podcast via Bluetooth, there’s something on the market for you.Britain is on the cusp of a radio revolution. Earlier last year, new figures showed that digital radio had overtaken FM and AM for the first time, according to radio research body, Rajar. Nice sound, poor buttons Neat and tidy radio and sound is good. Control buttons (e.g. volume, snooze) are tiny, not lit and not tactile. This means it is very easy to press the wrong button and hit snooze instead of adjusting volume which is very annoying. I had been thinking about getting two of these radios for upstairs/downstairs but the buttons have put me off doing so. Anything of a nature that for hygiene or associated health and safety - this includes the Outdoor Spas, Mattresses and Divan Sets

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Unlike other radios, the VQ Monty doesn’t have any preset buttons. You’ll need to scroll through your saved stations instead. And t he buttons might be a bit small and fiddly for some. VQ Monty DAB radio review: Additional information Scottish Highlands & Islands postcodes: AB, FK, HS, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH, ZE, LL58-LL78, IM, TR, PO30-41 Your Monty is further enhanced with wireless Bluetooth connectivity enabling you to connect a phone, tablet, or any other smart device and stream music from your own collection or services such as; Apple Music, Deezer, and Spotify. A traditional 3.5mm aux-in is included if you prefer a hard-wired connection. Monty also features a USB port that allows you to charge your phone/tablet as you stream or at any other time. Dimensions 18.5 x 35.4 x 14.5, weighs 3.16 Kg, needs 2 AAA batteries, 30 W output, color screen, Spotify. Every radio station we tried delivered crystal-clear audio, and there was no sign of any signal dropping or interference either.Key specs – Dimensions: 30cm x 10cm x 15cm; Colour options: 2; Batteries: Rechargeable ChargePAK F1 battery (which you buy separately), mains powered In terms of features the Monty is quite similar to earlier radios from VQ such as the Retro Mini. Unlike the Retro Mini however, the Monty comes with a USB port which is very handy for charging a smartphone. With DAB+ and Bluetooth it offers most of the features you’d want from a modern radio, except for internet radio.

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The MyEQ Settings feature allows users like you to tinker with treble and bass until you achieve the sound characteristics you’re seeking. VQ Monty DAB radio review: Usability A stunning radio unit is great – but you don’t just want good looks from your new VQ Monty – you want an incredible performance, too. Even if you crank the VQ Monty portable radio up to top volume, you won’t get any distortion to worry about. Instead, you’ll continue to experience a full, open-bodied sound in even moderately sized rooms. The VQ Monty digital radio is a simple, stylish, and feature-rich audio solution for people who want aesthetics and sound quality without paying a fortune. Intended to deliver the perfect blend of stylish appearance and sound quality, the range of radios from VQ is beautiful to behold and pleasant to listen to.Dimensions 12.79 x 30.49 x 17.99 cm, weighs 2.12 Kg, output 10 W, color display, Bluetooth, headphones. The VQ Monty portable DAB radio is a surefire sign that VQ Radio has remained true to its values. About the VQ Monty digital radio The front panel is very up-to-date, but the wooden casing on the radio gives it a timeless appeal that’s sure to appeal to your nostalgia radar. If you’ve used the VQ Retro Mini before, the Monty will feel very similar – as the interface is almost identical. The only real change is that there is a handy USB charging port built into the VQ Monty radio that you don’t get from smaller sets. Monty features comprehensive connectivity with DAB/DAB+ Digital Radio alongside traditional analogue FM reception, so listen to any of your favourite stations and save them to one of sixty presets. If you’re yet to try digital radio now is the time, with better coverage and more stations than ever before. On digital radio finding new stations to try couldn’t be easier with the auto scan to find all your available stations and a simple alphabetical list to scroll through.