Trying to figure out what Bearcat speaker is the best?

[Rt169Radio]

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone has had any good experiences with sound quality using either of these two speakers? I'm trying to figure out what would be the best one to purchase.

Uniden 4'' External Speaker (BC15) | Scanner Master

Uniden 4' External Speaker (BC15)

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Uniden 4'' Amplified External Speaker (BC23A) | Scanner Master

Uniden 4' Amplified External Speaker (BC23A)

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[chief21]

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone has had any good experiences with sound quality using either of these two speakers? I'm trying to figure out what would be the best one to purchase.

Uniden 4'' External Speaker (BC15) | Scanner Master

Uniden 4' External Speaker (BC15)

www.scannermaster.com

Uniden 4'' Amplified External Speaker (BC23A) | Scanner Master

Uniden 4' Amplified External Speaker (BC23A)

www.scannermaster.com

The BC15 is a non-amplified speaker that usually works well with a desk-type scanner or amateur radio. I have a few of these speakers. Not sure how they might work with a handheld radio, as most have headphone jacks that provide reduced audio in order to protect the operator's ears when using headphones/earbuds.

The BC23a is an amplified speaker that must be powered from an external source. Because it is amplified, I would expect it to be somewhat or significantly louder than the BC15, if that is important to you.

 

[TJX400]

I agree. The amplified speaker is the way to go. I used the BC15 speaker for my SDS & BCD996P2 back in the day, and at least in my truck, they were not nearly loud enough. If you're just using it for your desk, the BC15 is fine. I definitely recommend the amplified speaker for mobile applications, though.

 

[GadgetGeek]

Don't overlook the BC-20 if you don't need an amplified model.

It's what I use at home with an SDS200 and it sounds wonderful.

 

[Rt169Radio]

Don't overlook the BC-20 if you don't need an amplified model.

It's what I use at home with an SDS200 and it sounds wonderful.

I didn't even know that model existed, thanks for the info

 

[Omega-TI]

I didn't even know that model existed, thanks for the info

Neither did I, but for what it's worth, it's currently on sale at Amazon for 29% off for $31.90.
Amazon.com

 

[Rt169Radio]

Neither did I, but for what it's worth, it's currently on sale at Amazon for 29% off for $31.90.
Amazon.com

Purchased it right after I saw that. Will have to see how it works for my setup when I get it.

 

[west-pac]

Depending on your application, amplified computer speakers would work as well, and they're fairly inexpensive.

Amazon.com

 

[eaf1956]

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone has had any good experiences with sound quality using either of these two speakers? I'm trying to figure out what would be the best one to purchase.

Uniden 4'' External Speaker (BC15) | Scanner Master

Uniden 4' External Speaker (BC15)

www.scannermaster.com

Uniden 4'' Amplified External Speaker (BC23A) | Scanner Master

Uniden 4' Amplified External Speaker (BC23A)

www.scannermaster.com

Unless you do the mod on the amplified speaker it has a short delay in audio

 

[kmartin]

I use external computer speakers in my garage. They are 15 Watt and sound great. I got mine at a garage sale for 5 bucks

 

[GlobalNorth]

Surplus Motorola vehicle speakers are plentiful and work great.

 

[Rt169Radio]

So far the BC20 speaker is working good for my setup, the sound seems to be more "bass" boosted compared to my old GE police cruiser speaker which is clear with no "bass"

 

[west-pac]

So far the BC20 speaker is working good for my setup, the sound seems to be more "bass" boosted compared to my old GE police cruiser speaker which is clear with no "bass"

Uniden audio, in general, has more bass than GRE/RS/Whistler audio.

 

[GlobalNorth]

Bass? You want bass?
You want a couple of Hartke HyDrive HD115s with a KX-8500 amp. Mine rocks!

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[Omega-TI]

So far the BC20 speaker is working good for my setup, the sound seems to be more "bass" boosted compared to my old GE police cruiser speaker which is clear with no "bass"

Glad to hear that! I originally was going to give you a simple 👍 , but it seems that function has been removed (from me).

 

[Rt169Radio]

Bass? You want bass?
You want a couple of Hartke HyDrive HD115s with a KX-8500 amp. Mine rocks!

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I actually rather would prefer clear audio with no bass.

 

[mrmann901]

I have a BC20 hooked to my SDS200 and it sounds great.