Looking for shortwave reciver

[sonm10]

I bought a TECSUN pl-330 over Christmas as my first shortwave reciver. There are a couple things I wish were different and looking for alternatives.

1) bass response. I like quite a bit of bass in my audio. Are there any receivers with better bass response?
2) power. I prefer barrel connectors over USB C. Also of note, I cannot charge the pl-330 and listen at the same due to increased noise. Any way to solve this or any receivers that don't raise the noise floor while charging?
3) sensitivity. Any receivers more sensitive than the pl-330?


Apart from above, because I'm curious, are there any desktop sized shortwave receivers that are cheap?

Thanks for any suggestions

 

[K0WWX]

If you don't mind buying something used, maybe try a used Grundig Satellit 700. There are a lot of them out there, and its a good performer, probably a bit more sensitive than the PL-330.

It has a large speaker, and separate bass and treble controls, so it would give you the bass in the that you're looking for.

It's technically a portable, but it is huge compared to the Tecsun and can work well as a desktop receiver. You don't charge it, it either runs off of AC or four D cells.

Just a thought, I'm sure others will chime in with some newer receivers.

 

[Slippery999]

I bought a TECSUN pl-330 over Christmas as my first shortwave reciver. There are a couple things I wish were different and looking for alternatives.

1) bass response. I like quite a bit of bass in my audio. Are there any receivers with better bass response?
2) power. I prefer barrel connectors over USB C. Also of note, I cannot charge the pl-330 and listen at the same due to increased noise. Any way to solve this or any receivers that don't raise the noise floor while charging?
3) sensitivity. Any receivers more sensitive than the pl-330?


Apart from above, because I'm curious, are there any desktop sized shortwave receivers that are cheap?

Thanks for any suggestions

Your best options will probably be used. That way you can look and keep an eye out for a good deal.

I have a Radio Shack DX-394 and a Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium. Below is a link showing them both running on the same frequency with the same antenna. I have many other videos you can watch both models in action.

I'm sure more will chime in with other options.