{"id":830,"date":"2010-08-16T11:07:40","date_gmt":"2010-08-16T11:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=830"},"modified":"2010-12-13T01:14:05","modified_gmt":"2010-12-13T01:14:05","slug":"the-grundig-s450dl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2010\/08\/the-grundig-s450dl\/","title":{"rendered":"The Grundig S450DLX"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"Universal Radio\" href=\"http:\/\/universal-radio.com\/catalog\/portable\/5450.html\" mce_href=\"http:\/\/universal-radio.com\/catalog\/portable\/5450.html\"><\/a><br mce_bogus=\"1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\" draggable=\"\">\n<dl id=\"attachment_831\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"width: 226px;\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a href=\"http:\/\/universal-radio.com\/catalog\/portable\/5450.html\" mce_href=\"http:\/\/universal-radio.com\/catalog\/portable\/5450.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-831 \" title=\"5450\" src=\"http:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/5450.jpg\" mce_src=\"http:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/5450.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"178\" width=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/5450.jpg 360w, https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/5450-300x247.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/a><br mce_bogus=\"1\"><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">The new S450DLX promises to be a capable shortwave and mediumwave radio.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p>Universal Radio has announced that they are taking orders for the new Grundig S450DLX&#8211;an obvious replacement\/improvement on the Eton\/Grundig S350DL.<\/p>\n<p>I have used an S350DL extensively and find that its audio is exceptional. It is a very capable short and medium-wave receiver. Based on Universal&#8217;s description, it appears the S450DL has many improvements including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An AM IF Output jack (F type) which could be used to decode DRM or SSB (similar to C.Crane Radio SW)<\/li>\n<li>50 Memory Presets (10 per band)<\/li>\n<li>Dual-conversion superheterodyne circuit design<\/li>\n<li>Uses 6 D cell batteries (guess this new radio needs more juice!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The S450DLX could be a great radio and may even give my favorite large portable&#8211;the C.Crane Radio SW&#8211;a run for its money.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Universal Radio\" href=\"http:\/\/universal-radio.com\/catalog\/portable\/5450.html\" mce_href=\"http:\/\/universal-radio.com\/catalog\/portable\/5450.html\">Universal Radio<\/a> says that they expect to have the S450DLX in stock 30 December 2010. (Updated 12 Dec 2010)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new S450DLX promises to be a capable shortwave and mediumwave radio. Universal Radio has announced that they are taking orders for the new Grundig S450DLX&#8211;an obvious replacement\/improvement on the Eton\/Grundig S350DL. I have used an S350DL extensively and find that its audio is exceptional. It is a very capable short and medium-wave receiver. Based [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[3,26],"tags":[295,294,296,58],"class_list":["post-830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","category-radios","tag-eton-s450dlx","tag-grundig-s350dl","tag-grundig-s450dlx","tag-universal-radio"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pn3uc-do","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":28211,"url":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/chris-reviews-the-eton-field-bt-and-an-important-note-about-the-discontinued-grundig-s350dl\/","url_meta":{"origin":830,"position":0},"title":"Chris reviews the Eton Field BT and an important note about the discontinued Grundig S350DL","author":"Thomas","date":"September 9, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Chris Freitas, who notes that's he's published a favorable review of the Eton Field BT on his blog: Chris Freitas on Radio The Field BT shares the same basic chassis as the Tecsun S-8800 (check out the review published yesterday) and several other receivers\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;AM&quot;","block_context":{"text":"AM","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/category\/am\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/S350DL_black_front_0.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":2243,"url":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2011\/11\/grundig-s450dlx-on-sale-at-etons-website\/","url_meta":{"origin":830,"position":1},"title":"Grundig S450DLX on sale at Eton&#8217;s website","author":"Thomas","date":"November 22, 2011","format":false,"excerpt":"Eton notified its customers today that they are selling the Grundig S450DLX at a special price through 11\/29\/11. At checkout, use coupon code:\u00a0ETOHOL30 Click here for a list of reviews and specs on the Grundig S450DLX. $70 for the S450DLX is an excellent price. If you don't have a portable\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Radios&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Radios","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/category\/radios\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/GrundigS450DLX-300x247.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":13941,"url":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/grundig-s450dlx-now-60-shipped-from-amazon\/","url_meta":{"origin":830,"position":2},"title":"Grundig S450DLX now $60 shipped from Amazon","author":"Thomas","date":"July 2, 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Mike, who notes that the Grundig S450DLX is now $60.11 shipped from Amazon.com. I've never reviewed the\u00a0S450DLX, but I have used one for several days. Shortwave reception is average (perhaps, at best) but this portable radio certainly produces robust audio from its large internal\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"450","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/450.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/450.jpg?resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/450.jpg?resize=525%2C300 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":11161,"url":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/grundig-s450dlx-34-19-shipped\/","url_meta":{"origin":830,"position":3},"title":"Grundig S450DLX $34.19 shipped","author":"Thomas","date":"October 23, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"Blinq.com still has the Grundig S450DLX for a mere $34.19 US shipped. That's a superb price. Blinq.com describes these units as \"Used - Very Good -\u00a0Item fully functional - May show minor wear (scratches, etc) - May come repackaged.\" I'm very tempted to snag one at this price, even though\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"GrundigS450DLX","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/GrundigS450DLX.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":11100,"url":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/grundig-s450dlx-now-34-via-blinqamazon\/","url_meta":{"origin":830,"position":4},"title":"Grundig S450DLX now $34 via Blinq\/Amazon","author":"Thomas","date":"October 15, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"I just noticed that Blinq.com has the\u00a0Grundig S450DLX on sale for $34.19 shipped. These units are described as used\/open box\u00a0and\u00a0may show minor wear and\/or come\u00a0repackaged. I believe you can buy from Blinq with confidence; I once had to\u00a0return a product and found that Blinq made the process hassle-free. You can\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"GrundigS450DLX","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/GrundigS450DLX.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":17208,"url":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/amazon-deal-grundig-s450dlx-17-13-us-with-free-shipping\/","url_meta":{"origin":830,"position":5},"title":"Amazon deal: Grundig S450DLX $17.13 US (!!!) with free shipping","author":"Thomas","date":"February 4, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"UPDATE: Ooops! Appears this was a pricing error on the part of the seller. \u00a0They have cancelled orders that were placed. I just discovered this excellent deal for a new Grundig S450DLX on Amazon.com from the Japan-based seller,\u00a0SayakaDOU7. Go to this page on Amazon.com, under the \"Other Sellers on Amazon\"\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Deals&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Deals","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/category\/deals\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Fullscreen capture 242016 112023 PM","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Fullscreen-capture-242016-112023-PM.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Fullscreen-capture-242016-112023-PM.jpg?resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Fullscreen-capture-242016-112023-PM.jpg?resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Fullscreen-capture-242016-112023-PM.jpg?resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/830","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=830"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/830\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=830"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=830"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}