Antennas Direct ClearStream Micron Indoor HD Antenna

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Antennas Direct ClearStream Micron
Indoor HD Antenna

Mini-Review
June 20, 2010

ClearStream Micron Indoor HD Antenna
Features: A simple HD Antenna designed to receive as many channels as possible for inner-city and suburban areas.
MSRP: $59.99
Official Website: http://www.antennasdirect.com
Current Price: Check Price

Antennas Direct has a compact HD Antenna which is designed for indoor use and for those who live somewhat close to HD transmitter towers. The ClearStream Micron (CSM1) measures just 9" (wide) x 11" (tall) and only about a half an inch in depth. The CSM1 is Antennas Direct's first indoor antenna.

Using The ClearStream Micron

Hooking up the CSM1 was easy and took only a few minutes. For HDTVs which DO NOT have a built-in HD tuner and have one in a separate tuner box (like myself who own a Samsung DTB-H260F), you simply screw the coaxial cable from the CSM1 into the external tuner.

Once the connection was made, I managed to receive 17 channels with the Samsung DTB-H260F. I was quite surprised. Previous antennas didn't get more than 4 or 5 channels. The CSM also wasn't placed in a proper area to receive channels, either. All I did was set the CSM1 on my Samsung HDTV Tuner and the DTB-H260F scanned more channels than I have ever seen. Very cool.

Pros

Compact and can fit in small areas--mostly out of view and blends in with other electronic equipment

Receive the most channels for your money

Sleak brushed black design

Can be mounted on the wall with included screwes and dual-functional antenna mount/stand

Relatively inexpensive "HD Antenna"

Cons / Disadvantages

Currently, none observed

The ClearStream Micron Indoor HD Antenna by Antennas Direct, is a reliable antenna for those who are located in suburban and inner-city areas who want a compact solution to receive HD channels. It's sleak design will fit almost anywhere and will blend-in with any home theater setup. It's certainly not an attention-getter, and won't distract from your HT, but will give you a solid amount of channels.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PLUS

The Antennas Direct CSM1 is a great asset to anyone who wants OTA (Over The Air) channels and does not want to be stiffed in the wallet by cable companies. For $59.99, you get every single penny's worth. Finally, I found an antenna (and a company) which actually delivers on its promises.