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Why do some portable radios have only MONO output with headset?
Is there some practical reason to it or just because it cost cheaper to manufacture?
3 Answers
- classicsatLv 79 years agoFavourite answer
Because they are cheap.
To support headphones, it would require a stereo decoder, stereo audio controls, and stereo amplifier.
- Anonymous9 years ago
Must be a very cheap one you got 'old boy' !
Yes 'mono' will certainly be a bit less cost to produce - and also if you are trying to receive a distant VHF/FM radio station then the low signal would not be enough to produce a 'noise-free' stereo audio output into your little ears!!! Mono however would probably be fairly clear.