The 27 best fm tuners brands

  • 27 brands ranked
  • Ranked by brand visibility

Sony, Yamaha and Pioneer lead our ranking of 27 fm tuners brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.

Fm Tuners brands, ranked

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  1. 1

    Sony

    Quartz-locked ES-series tuners from the 1970s and 80s are the usual pick for Sony collectors.

    Top products: ST-S550ES· ST-S700ES· ST-A6B

    Popularity 10.0/10

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    Yamaha

    Natural Sound tuners from the 1970s, often in wood cabinets, suit a Yamaha separates system.

    Top products: CT-1010· T-80· TX-492

    Popularity 6.3/10

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    Pioneer

    Digital synthesizer tuning and preset memory feature on the F-Z93 and TX-8800II models.

    Top products: TX-8800II· F-Z93

    Popularity 6.0/10

  4. 4

    Onkyo

    Synthesized tuning on T-series units gives crisp station lock for hi-fi stacks.

    Top products: T-4000· T-401

    Popularity 5.4/10

  5. 5

    Denon

    Rack-ready RDS tuners such as the TU-1500RD serve serious listeners and studio setups.

    Top products: TU-1500RD· TU-800

    Popularity 5.0/10

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    Kenwood

    Solid-state KT tuners from the 1970s, including the KT-7000, are a classic bench-tested pick.

    Top products: KT-7000· KT-5020

    Popularity 4.7/10

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    Technics

    Silver-faced ST tuners with digital tuning sit well beside Technics amplifiers.

    Top products: ST-Z780· ST-C04

    Popularity 4.2/10

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    JVC

    Compact FX and MCT tuners from the 1980s suit budget vintage stereo systems.

    Top products: FX-330BK

    Popularity 4.1/10

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    Marantz

    Precision ST-series tuners, including the ST6000, aim at audiophiles wanting clean FM.

    Top products: ST6000· ST-500

    Popularity 3.5/10

  10. 10

    Fisher

    Fisher tuners such as the FM-273 synthesizer model are prized for Japanese-built vintage sound.

    Top products: FM-273

    Popularity 3.5/10

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    Panasonic

    Matsushita Konosuke founded the Matsushita Electric Industrial Company to produce electric plugs and lamp sockets that he had designed. The 30s incorporated these products and experienced a rapid expansion of business. Over the years, various products such as irons, radios,...

    Popularity 3.1/10

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    Sansui

    TU-series tuners from the 1970s carry rack handles and classic Japanese build quality.

    Top products: TU-717· TU-217

    Popularity 2.9/10

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    Pyle

    Musicians, vehicle owners and event hosts rely on Pyle for amplification and sound equipment. The American audio company makes power amplifiers, Bluetooth amplifiers, wireless microphones and professional megaphones. Its products are organized into sub-brands that serve different audio needs, from...

    Popularity 2.8/10

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    Harman Kardon

    Citation tuners, like the TU905, are linear-phase models built for high-end stereo.

    Top products: TU905· Citation 23

    Popularity 2.5/10

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    GE

    GE Lighting has been leading the lighting technology industry for over 130 years. Its mission is to provide customers with a first-class smart home experience. To do so, it has created novel lighting products designed to improve one's lifestyle and...

    Popularity 2.2/10

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    Bose

    Who hasn’t heard the sound of Bose – one of the top-selling audio brands? Experience surreal cinema with the sound-surround home theatre. And live the sound of music with their earbuds. They have also introduced audio sunglasses with excellent lenses,...

    Popularity 2.1/10

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    Aiwa

    Small mini-system tuners such as the ST-R22AH suit shelf setups.

    Top products: ST-R22AH

    Popularity 2.1/10

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    RCA

    The electronics industry is one of those industries that saw a lot of changes. And surprisingly, this field is still under massive growth even today. RCA, the acronym for Radio Corporation of America, is one of the oldest companies in...

    Popularity 2.1/10

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    Sherwood

    Sherwood's S-series tuners cover FM for compact vintage receivers and shelf stacks.

    Top products: Model S 3000 II

    Popularity 2.1/10

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    TEAC

    TEAC was born from a simple idea, and the goal was to combine the famous TEAC sound quality with all the features of a modern recording machine - in one device that produces the most delicate audio. And helping listeners...

    Popularity 2.0/10

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    Insignia

    Standalone HD Radio tuners with simple controls, a modern option for digital broadcasts.

    Top products: NS-HDTUNE

    Popularity 2.0/10

  22. 22

    McIntosh

    Glass-faced tuners with an illuminated dial, typically sold to match McIntosh tube amplifiers in the same styling.

    Popularity 1.9/10

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    GPX

    GPX has the most fantastic deals on electronics and a large inventory, so you're likely to find what you're searching for. They have everything you need to make your next project a success, from top brands like HP, Acer, and...

    Popularity 1.9/10

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    Philips

    Credibility and reliability go connected at the hip with the most innovative health and well-being brand, Philips. There are presumably very few people who have yet not given a shot at this brand, for it has been the most promising...

    Popularity 1.8/10

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    Emerson

    Emerson Radio is the country's oldest wholesaler of consumer electronics. They are a family-owned firm that collaborates with renowned brands to offer goods and solutions for the home, business, commercial, automobile, and marine markets. They have been one of the...

    Popularity 1.8/10

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    Revox

    Revox, the Swiss audio maker, builds studio tape recorders and amplifiers. The company designs its equipment with precision to reproduce the sound of a recording studio at home. Tuners and remote controls complete a line aimed at listeners who value...

    Popularity 1.7/10

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    Magnavox

    Vintage FT-series tuner with digital synthesis, finished in silver and black.

    Top products: FT1460

    Popularity 1.6/10