**Bingfu 75 Ohm FM Antenna & AM Loop Antenna
Why the Antenna Matters More Than You Think
Most modern AVRs come with something that resembles an antenna — usually a flimsy wire or a tiny plastic AM loop crammed into the box as an afterthought. Don’t get me wrong: they “work”… but barely. This is like buying a Ferrari and being handed bicycle tires.
You can spend $1,000+ on an AVR with Dolby Atmos, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and every audio codec invented in the past 20 years, yet still get FM reception that sounds like someone frying bacon while whispering your favourite song.
That’s because manufacturers prioritize video switching boards, DACs, and amplification power. The FM/AM tuner is rarely a priority, and the bundled antennas are even lower on the list.
A proper antenna acts like a signal magnet.
It captures more radio waves, cuts interference, boosts clarity, and stabilizes weak stations.
In other words:
Your AVR isn’t broken — your antenna is.
This is where Bingfu steps in.
Bingfu 75 Ohm FM Antenna: The FM Hero in Disguise
The Bingfu FM antenna is a simple piece of gear — a classic dipole-style 75-Ohm coax antenna with that familiar T-shaped layout you’ve probably seen since the 80s. But design simplicity isn’t a flaw here; it’s the secret to its strength.
📎 Plug-and-Play Compatibility
The connector matches most modern AVRs perfectly:
Yamaha
Denon
Onkyo
Sony
Pioneer
Marantz
…and a massive list of others.
Most units literally snap right in — no adapters, no weird twist connectors, no frustration.
📡 Stronger Signal Capture
What impressed me most was how drastically FM performance improved:
Stations that previously drifted in and out? Clear.
Weak stations on the far end of the dial? Locked in.
Stereo separation? Noticeably better.
Background hiss? Nearly gone.
This antenna isn’t a miracle worker — but it is a massive upgrade over the paper-clip-thin “string” that comes in the box.
📏 Adjustable Positioning
The Bingfu FM antenna's dipole design allows you to:
Stretch the arms horizontally or vertically
Pin it to a wall
Tape it behind your entertainment unit
Run it along a window frame
A little experimentation goes a long way. Even moving it by a few inches can take a signal from “meh” to “magnificent.”
🎧 Real-World Testing
In testing across several environments — urban, suburban, and rural — the Bingfu FM antenna consistently outperformed the stock antenna by:
30–60% stronger signal strength
Cleaner stereo decoding
Less multipath interference (the ghosting effect you sometimes hear)
This is the kind of improvement you hear immediately.
Bingfu AM Loop Antenna: The Unsung Hero for AM Lovers
AM radio gets a bad rap in the age of streaming, but it still has a loyal following — news junkies, sports fans, talk radio listeners, and late-night callers know the vibes.
The AM loop antenna included in many AVRs is often:
Tiny
Fragile
Mis-tuned
Prone to directional issues
Horrible indoors
The Bingfu AM loop antenna gives AM listeners the respect they deserve.
🌀 Solid Build & Larger Coil
The loop is thick, sturdy, and — most importantly — large enough to capture medium-wave AM frequencies properly. This isn’t just a replacement part — it’s a functional upgrade.
📡 Directional Tuning
AM antennas are directional by nature, so being able to physically rotate the loop is essential.
The Bingfu antenna makes this easy:
Rotate the loop left/right
Tilt slightly for multi-path environments
Experiment with placement away from electronics
You can literally “aim” the signal like a satellite dish.
🔊 Clearer Voice Transmission
In side-by-side tests, AM clarity improved significantly:
Less buzzing
Less humming
More consistent volume
Fewer dropouts at night
This is the kind of improvement AM listeners notice instantly.
Installation: So Easy It Almost Feels Wrong
I’m convinced that 60% of poor AVR radio reviews come from either:
using the included cheap wire antenna, or
not connecting the antenna properly at all.
The Bingfu antennas fix both problems.
FM Setup (30 seconds)
Unbox the antenna
Plug the connector into your AVR’s 75-ohm FM port
Spread the dipole arms apart
Tune your station
Done.
AM Setup (45 seconds)
Connect the two wire clips to the AM terminals
Stand the loop upright
Rotate for best reception
Also done.
If you can change a light bulb, you can install these antennas.
Why Upgrading Your AVR Antenna Just Makes Sense
Too often, people drop huge dollars on home-theatre gear but skip the tiny upgrades that complete the experience.
If you listen to FM/AM radio — even occasionally — this is one of the best-value upgrades you can make. Think about it:
A new AVR costs $800–$1500
A streaming box costs $100–$200
A full speaker setup costs $500–$2500
But an antenna?
$10–$15.
And the improvement is instant, obvious, and long-lasting.
This is the definition of a no-brainer upgrade.
