I own both of these systems and what you said is spot on. I can't stand the app for the T'Stak however. I just can't get it to work properly for me. I find it more nuisance then it's worth, so I just uninstalled it. Both great systems!
I have the tough system radio. The sound is magnificent for a work radio. We use it all the time within the back of our box truck. Changing radio stations can be a little bit cumbersome, but I wouldn't think it would be a game changer. You won't get better sound out of a work radio than the tough system. Plus, the tough system boxes hold a bit more contents compared to Tstak.
I've been waiting for DeWalt to fix the ToughSystem media player for three years. When add clips so it can clip into the L-cart and fix the top door, I will look at spanking down the crazy price they want for it. I didn't think about the FlexVolt size problem. Well spotted.
Great Review. I went for the TStak. The app is glitchy for me. The only other negative is that the phone doesn’t charge when you turn the system off. Other than that I’m happy with the system.
To me the deciding factor is whether or not you can use a flex volt battery so thanks for the heads up. It's really disappointing that I can't use the flex volt on the one I want hopefully they will make a change down the road.
Thanks for this comparative review. Last year, I sold my Milwaukee M18 drill pair and bought an entire Dewalt XR Kit with lots of various tools. Bonus is that Dewalt keeps making other great products like the 20V Blower I then purchased or the the Trimmer and now these available items with an IP rating. 👍🏼👍🏼. I’m in. Maybe they’re electric lawn mower some day. Thanks again for your review.
There is a Dewalt battery lawn mower yes. I am using it. Drains battery fast though so if you have a large area you'll need a few filled up batteries at hand.
I like my tough system. First person to get one and i still rock it, kinda jelly bout the new one, so i havent looked at it... but i dont need it because the tough system and my 20v batteries are still rocking. I bring it camping, 2 20v batteries and your belting tunes all weekend
I just got the Tstak radio and have had it for a couple of days now. I’m more of a Milwaukee person myself but but the Packout radio is a lot more expensive in Australia. Plus the Tstak come with a free 6.0ah flexvolt battery. I love it. I haven’t played it past half volume and it’s loud and clear enough to hear throughout the house.
Yeah I bough one today, I'm in Australia too and I haven't had a problem. I run Spotify through it no worries. I didn't get the free battery though. He didn't say anything about the digital radio.
Thumblz that’s no good about not getting the battery. I brought mine on Boxing Day sales. Do you like it? Do you have any of the actual Tstak storage boxes?
I got my from bunnings before work this morning because the bloke that usually brings one in was in today so I didn't really look around. Yeah I got a few boxes but I don't us them on site it all clips together well and how the speakers are placed you can out it under the other boxes and it doesn't effect the sound.
You're awesome! Thanks for doing this review. You just saved me a lot of frustration. I just want a dewalt battery run radio to play through the night off-grid. And you mentioned the radio reception sucks on these, so I'll go with a differant style dewalt. Thanks.👍
Just bought the Tstak. I just got into the tough system and l love it. Personally I like toughsystem better then tstak but I just really liked this radio. It’s cool that each set all connects but realistically your not going to stack the radio on something else and carry it because it’ll get too heavy. Quality wise, both radios kick ass. I think the tstak is the nicer one with the larger storage box and easier to open
I keep very little music on my phone so I'd seriously consider either radio if DeWalt followed Bosch's multimedia capabilities in the PB360 - hours of music on inexpensive SD cards or USB thumb drives while my phone is free for more important matters. I still love my PB360 (despite it being bulky) but the majority of my platform is DeWalt 20V.
Great video right on point And yes the tough system is loud and sounds better when plugged No problem with reception on my home town and the tabs to open storage will break believe me i returned the first one for that reason and the second one broke too i was taking great care of that and i am the only that have touch this radio and still broke within the first week
I also won both and have no problems with it. Yes, you can used Pandora, or your songs on your phone. Just read your manual and both sound great and both are loud. I believe tstak is 5 watts more. I have both cause I can and I want I get. Your metal isn't that heavy sorry to say. Beside that note both are great and you can do more with the tstak if you read the manual.
Thank you..good video ! .... was trying to decide if the t- stack was worth it to upgrade.... I’ll stick with the tough system .., I love my loud music .... I just wish the flex volts fit
I have owned the tough system radio for 2 years, love it, but angers me it is significantly louder and better sounding when plugged in to AC Power. Still good off of battery but best when plugged in.
WorkshopAddict I wouldn’t worry about offending anyone with your taste in music, it’s a radio review. If these things sound good cranked up playing Korn, or something with heavy, double base drums and heavy base notes and it still sounds clear then it should pretty much handle any other type of music and sound great. BTW, I’m going to buy one of these for my wife for Christmas, she wants a radio for outdoors and I can charge my batteries, how does Korn sound on it? Lol
Great info When I was a roofer I may have went with the tough system but now I’m semi retired and have a wood shop I might get the tstack use it for the drive in or out on the deck But........Ridgid has a radio too! I’ll wait for a follow up video... lol
The new Ridgid Charging radio is awesome. The Bosch Box is even better! We did a review on the Ridgid a bit ago. Really enjoyed it. I just wanted to help the Dewalt guys out here as there are some huge sales here and more coming.
How does the Bosch box compare to the DeWalt tough system? Have both tools and am wondering which to go with. Sound quality, longevity on battery and durability of the Bosch box compared to the DeWalt tough system? I'm really leaning towards the DeWalt radio because I've heard it and I have a lot of DeWalt batteries but if the Bosch box sound is better and battery life is just as good or better I can just buy another battery for it just in case I'm low on battery.
observation: @ 2:08 closing - I highly disagree. My Craftsman copy version is a bear to close. Notice he used 2 hands and forced it down. The closure WILL BE improved I'm predicting. Whatever guy designed that needs his pencil taken away. It may have looked good on a cad screen but in real life it aint soo good. Another cool thing to note is the RDS feature. i.e. the song name/ artist/ disc jockey appears just like on modern car radios. (I had to gooogle to learn that)
I got the TStak toolboxes for Christmas, so the TStak radio would make more sense to me, I can take it on the road with me for work or have a good garage stereo. Great review. And you had me at FFDP.
Hi mate awesome review just a quick question can you control the volume on your phone with the tough system? as I've seen you controlling the volume on the t stack with your phone cheers
Yes, you can control the volume on any phone. Some phone can control the volume on the radio, others cannot. All you have to do is turn up the radio all the way and your phone will do the rest.
I have both radios and the tstak tote box underneath the radio to increase the bass. It sounds heavier and I’ve got the toughsystem tote box on order but I expect it will have the same effect 👍🏾
My though radio is very annoying, every time I set it down, the battery comes loose inside and shuts down, cheap foam doesn't support the weight of a 5ah
Me too it comes out but a little bit of foam weather strip will fix that issue but you have to use the same amp hour battery because a smaller or bigger battery have different sizes and will need more foam
So if you want to store items the one with the smaller compartment is better? The tough system compartment looks bigger? I'm deciding which to buy so any advice would be appreciated, mainly after sound quality and storage for a couple of phone. Thanks
I own the original. I came across your video looking to see if somebody could prove that Bose made it because it reminds me of a very amped up Bose wave radio. That being said, the generation before it. I believe this made by JBL DeWalt isn't making speakers themselves. Curious what other people's comments will be?
The ToughSystem is lacking in several aspects as mentioned (storage, battery capacity, screen & functionality). I’m heavily invested in the ToughSystem but, these lacking features have kept me from adding this particular item.
Ramador Hi guys. I am from Poland, I have a question which of these models sounds better? Which has better sound? DWST1-81078 if DWST1-75659 ? Which radio is better FM ? Regards
Damn I just bought the TSTAK and don’t get me wrong this thing is awesome and totally worth it but I wish it was just a little bit louder.. For a job site it’s perfect and plenty loud, however one of my main uses is on the weekends I put it on the front of my quad and go out with my friends and I don’t have a crazy exhaust but even at full volume it’s only a little bit louder than my machine at full blast so you can hear it on rides but like a said louder is better. My other fear is that I’m going to blow the speakers out for running it at full blast for some times 4 hours nonstop but I guess time will tell. If this one blows out I’ll try the tough system. That’s my input. Like I said though the quality of the TSTAK is really nice also left it out in the snow overnight and it was totally fine so it can hold up no problem at all
observation: @3:10 his favorite channel does not have reception. I would take it as step further and say about half won't indoors and I'm in a large city. My old DeWalt that they sold 1 zillion of for 20 years did better indoors, it had the 6" black rubber antenna and The sound/ volume was better just by pointing forward at you as opposed to trying to play theatre-like in 4 directions whatever that's about. The quality of sound at 3 feet away is better nowadays but you may prefer the old design just due to firing at-you-only. For Pete's sake you already know 80's rock lyrics. That said I listen to 1 80's rock channel and 1 Christian song channel mid-volume so my VersaStack will be acceptable. For EVH eruption you'd want the boom box he had on the workbench. The only PLUS to these is that they stack. So you kinda forget it cost $200 just to stack.
im about to buy my first dewalt cordless tools and is thinking about buying this radio, and then buy 2 x 5 ah batteries, just to start my tool collections. but is it worth it, when im just a DIY guy doing some work at my own place, and not moving away from my property? or is it just better, to buy a dewalt charger and radio, that got some IP rating for dust and water, to use outdoor? i want a charger that can take the flexvolt batteries. Thanks for a good video.
Tough call, but I would not buy these radios as a main charger. The fact you can plug it in and charge a battery is nice, but I would not want it as my main charger.
the toughsystem radio is a beast, it comes in the house with me most nights and I chuck it on bluetooth, the sound quality on bluetooth seems to sound better to me. its great because i can sling it around the house or garage wherever i want it and it sounds absolutely awesome. you definitely get the £200 worth of speakers you pay for, they sound seriously good and seriously loud! i havent heard the tstak and wont be buying flexvolt until they come cheaper or higher AH, the flexvolt batteries are £120 each and only go 3AH at 60v and 9AH at 20v so they need to come a little bit better before I invest in them, the standard li-on XR batteries and XR kit is more than enough for DIY mate
@@jamiedyer7782 Thanks for taking the time, to give a review. I saw the pricetag on flexvolt , and its 3 times the 5ah XR, so im not gonna get flex any moment soon either. i hope i can find a place, where i can listen to the radio(s) play.
@@holmer1982 yeah its not worth it better to start with the 5ah or even 4ah or 3ah (quicker charge) then have the flexvolt kit later when you upgrade, better to have one of each tool in XR than missing some pieces because you went all out. where do you live? i got mine from screwfix, you can just get them to take it out the box and show you how it sounds
On the tough radio or tstack, Once its connected to bluetooth and music playing. Can you still use your phone for text and streaming... or will it auto disable the music. ? Or if getting a incoming call. How will it effect it
I am an android user so this is my experience. You can text and take pictures without an interruption. If you get a call, the ringer will go through the radio and the phone. When you pick up the phone and talk, nothing will go through the radio, its like it is not connected to anything. Once you hang up the phone, the streaming will start again. If you go to TH-cam, the streaming will pause and TH-cam will play through the radio and you will have to start the streaming again manually once you close TH-cam.
I have some Versastacks/Tstack units, the toughsystem looks like it has the same clips. are the radios interchangeable with different stackable options?
Do either accept the older 18v batteries that have the "stick" sticking out the top? The exact battery model I have is DC9180. Can the USB port be used to play mp3s off a memory stick with either model? Thanks
The 5Ah is probably the most affordable balance of price and power. If you go to circular saws or miter saws, go with the largest Flexvolt you can buy.
The really sucks about the tough system not accepting the flex bolt batteries. I am considering buying it. Obviously the louder speakers are what I’m after. Can you compare the new tough system radio to the old one?
I got a laser that came in a tstack case, I want to upgrade to 60v eventually, but sound quality is a big issue for me. I want clear. Maybe they will make a 3rd one
I prefer the t stak any day over the tough system, I haven't heard any distortion at all. I use it for dab and don't have problems with reception, certainly 10 times better than makitas dab radio. If you need it loud enough to get distortion then perhaps you should get your ears checked.
Why can’t dewalt make a radio that actually pics up a signal.. been buying them 24yrs and never had one model that picked up a decent radio system…. It sucks… like making a cup with a hole in the bottom
It must be me but i really dont see any purpose for these radios.. when there are so many other radio on the market for half the price.. Tiny little speakers in a great big box.. I dont get it.. Are these tool cases ? Do they charge the battery as well? And why you need an ap to run a radio is bizarre. I just download a radio ap on my phone and hook it up to a btooth speaker.. Or i just use an old school boom box with great speakers. I dont get these.....
I believe people love them because of the sound they produce. They are two of the best sounding out there. They are not tool boxes and they do charge batteries. You do not need an app for either, but one has one. I agree with everything you said.
this radio its most for people that use dewalt tools , u can use and charge those tool batteries on the tough and have lots of music hours wherever u go
I use the Dewalt tool as a handyman and I don't see the need to buy me this radios but I totally understand why workers groups do it. like a framing crew or electricians or AC guys. workers building a new house normally listening the music while they are working
How long does it take to charge the flex volt batteries that's the biggest thing is it a fast charger? Because if it takes 6hrs to charge a 6amp battery it's no good and the one for the tough system if it doesn't take the flex volt batteries that's a no go for me even if I don't need 60volts it's nice to have the run time
T stak is much better, and I havnt had any problems at all using the app. I had the makita before, and that is absolute rubbish compared to this and the reception has been much better with the t stak
in a group setting, your own music may offend other person and bring the efficiency of the group down, while radio no one has a solid ground to complain about what's on.
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I own both of these systems and what you said is spot on. I can't stand the app for the T'Stak however. I just can't get it to work properly for me. I find it more nuisance then it's worth, so I just uninstalled it. Both great systems!
Let's say you had only 1 option to choose, which one would you pick?
I have the tough system radio. The sound is magnificent for a work radio. We use it all the time within the back of our box truck. Changing radio stations can be a little bit cumbersome, but I wouldn't think it would be a game changer. You won't get better sound out of a work radio than the tough system. Plus, the tough system boxes hold a bit more contents compared to Tstak.
I've been waiting for DeWalt to fix the ToughSystem media player for three years. When add clips so it can clip into the L-cart and fix the top door, I will look at spanking down the crazy price they want for it. I didn't think about the FlexVolt size problem. Well spotted.
Thanks Tom
Great Review. I went for the TStak. The app is glitchy for me. The only other negative is that the phone doesn’t charge when you turn the system off. Other than that I’m happy with the system.
To me the deciding factor is whether or not you can use a flex volt battery so thanks for the heads up. It's really disappointing that I can't use the flex volt on the one I want hopefully they will make a change down the road.
My man's got right to the point, wow amazing
I love how you explain every aspect of what your showing. Can't thank you enough.
Thanks for the video. I was in doubt. Just ordered the tough system. Sound quality did it for me. 💪🏿
Glad we could help!
Thanks for this comparative review. Last year, I sold my Milwaukee M18 drill pair and bought an entire Dewalt XR Kit with lots of various tools. Bonus is that Dewalt keeps making other great products like the 20V Blower I then purchased or the the Trimmer and now these available items with an IP rating. 👍🏼👍🏼. I’m in. Maybe they’re electric lawn mower some day. Thanks again for your review.
There is a Dewalt battery lawn mower yes. I am using it. Drains battery fast though so if you have a large area you'll need a few filled up batteries at hand.
My girl got me the toughsystem and I love it I rock it on my shop everyday put a 4 ah lasts for at least 6-7 hours
How has it held up? Still working?
@@brandonGCHACHU still workin smooth no problems at all
I really enjoy your reviews. Very helpful and always coming here before I making a decision on what to buy.
I like my tough system. First person to get one and i still rock it, kinda jelly bout the new one, so i havent looked at it... but i dont need it because the tough system and my 20v batteries are still rocking. I bring it camping, 2 20v batteries and your belting tunes all weekend
I just got the Tstak radio and have had it for a couple of days now. I’m more of a Milwaukee person myself but but the Packout radio is a lot more expensive in Australia. Plus the Tstak come with a free 6.0ah flexvolt battery.
I love it. I haven’t played it past half volume and it’s loud and clear enough to hear throughout the house.
Yeah I bough one today, I'm in Australia too and I haven't had a problem. I run Spotify through it no worries. I didn't get the free battery though. He didn't say anything about the digital radio.
Thumblz that’s no good about not getting the battery. I brought mine on Boxing Day sales.
Do you like it? Do you have any of the actual Tstak storage boxes?
I got my from bunnings before work this morning because the bloke that usually brings one in was in today so I didn't really look around.
Yeah I got a few boxes but I don't us them on site it all clips together well and how the speakers are placed you can out it under the other boxes and it doesn't effect the sound.
Thumblz awesome. I’m glad you like it.
I was wondering what was the difference , so thanks for clearing this out for me.
Tank you guys for your work,this video help me to decide which one to get.
which one did you get?
Thanks for your review. That was helpful. I bought the tough system one and IT’S LITERALLY AWESOME 👌👌👌👌🤩
You're awesome!
Thanks for doing this review. You just saved me a lot of frustration. I just want a dewalt battery run radio to play through the night off-grid. And you mentioned the radio reception sucks on these, so I'll go with a differant style dewalt.
Thanks.👍
what did you go for the signal annoys me
Just bought the Tstak. I just got into the tough system and l love it. Personally I like toughsystem better then tstak but I just really liked this radio. It’s cool that each set all connects but realistically your not going to stack the radio on something else and carry it because it’ll get too heavy.
Quality wise, both radios kick ass. I think the tstak is the nicer one with the larger storage box and easier to open
I keep very little music on my phone so I'd seriously consider either radio if DeWalt followed Bosch's multimedia capabilities in the PB360 - hours of music on inexpensive SD cards or USB thumb drives while my phone is free for more important matters. I still love my PB360 (despite it being bulky) but the majority of my platform is DeWalt 20V.
I have the t stak and I have no issues with the fm signal at all. I love the t stak radio.
Great video right on point
And yes the tough system is loud and sounds better when plugged
No problem with reception on my home town and the tabs to open storage will break believe me i returned the first one for that reason and the second one broke too i was taking great care of that and i am the only that have touch this radio and still broke within the first week
I also won both and have no problems with it. Yes, you can used Pandora, or your songs on your phone. Just read your manual and both sound great and both are loud. I believe tstak is 5 watts more. I have both cause I can and I want I get. Your metal isn't that heavy sorry to say. Beside that note both are great and you can do more with the tstak if you read the manual.
Thank you..good video ! .... was trying to decide if the t- stack was worth it to upgrade.... I’ll stick with the tough system .., I love my loud music .... I just wish the flex volts fit
Great video brother looking at both of these units right now
I have owned the tough system radio for 2 years, love it, but angers me it is significantly louder and better sounding when plugged in to AC Power. Still good off of battery but best when plugged in.
I never noticed that.
Yes I don’t run off mains very often and always a surprise that it sounds better. Worth noting that even off batttery its amazing though.
I have the Tstak, plugged in to AC power is louder and better sounding, but the difference is minimal.
Was just about to buy the tough radio but then saw this and it wont fit my flexvolt batteries which sucks.
Pretty sweet, I’ve got the old dewalt 18 volt and works pretty good. Nice video. Gotta say I like your taste in music.
I was unsure if I should do this with the stuff I like because it might not be popular.
WorkshopAddict I wouldn’t worry about offending anyone with your taste in music, it’s a radio review. If these things sound good cranked up playing Korn, or something with heavy, double base drums and heavy base notes and it still sounds clear then it should pretty much handle any other type of music and sound great. BTW, I’m going to buy one of these for my wife for Christmas, she wants a radio for outdoors and I can charge my batteries, how does Korn sound on it? Lol
@@K-popKueen Love Korn and sounds great!
Great info
When I was a roofer I may have went with the tough system but now I’m semi retired and have a wood shop I might get the tstack use it for the drive in or out on the deck
But........Ridgid has a radio too!
I’ll wait for a follow up video... lol
The new Ridgid Charging radio is awesome. The Bosch Box is even better! We did a review on the Ridgid a bit ago. Really enjoyed it. I just wanted to help the Dewalt guys out here as there are some huge sales here and more coming.
How does the Bosch box compare to the DeWalt tough system? Have both tools and am wondering which to go with. Sound quality, longevity on battery and durability of the Bosch box compared to the DeWalt tough system? I'm really leaning towards the DeWalt radio because I've heard it and I have a lot of DeWalt batteries but if the Bosch box sound is better and battery life is just as good or better I can just buy another battery for it just in case I'm low on battery.
observation: @ 2:08 closing - I highly disagree. My Craftsman copy version is a bear to close. Notice he used 2 hands and forced it down. The closure WILL BE improved I'm predicting. Whatever guy designed that needs his pencil taken away. It may have looked good on a cad screen but in real life it aint soo good.
Another cool thing to note is the RDS feature. i.e. the song name/ artist/ disc jockey appears just like on modern car radios. (I had to gooogle to learn that)
My man with the dear agony 💯 one of my fav songs
Nice!
Just wish Milwaukee would join the game and come out with one for the Packout.
Or even an updated radio!
@@WorkshopAddict yeah one that don't remind me of the 80s ghetto blaster, only diff is better batteries. #getwithitmilwaukee
RC Dad
Because milwakee is not a leader in several items dewalt has been a leader for years
Milwaukee is actually releasing one soon that will easily rival both of these packing in 6 speakers!!
Great info as always, keep the videos coming please.
Thanks James
I got the TStak toolboxes for Christmas, so the TStak radio would make more sense to me, I can take it on the road with me for work or have a good garage stereo. Great review. And you had me at FFDP.
Love FFDP!
Good info!! About to get a ToughSystem
Hi mate awesome review just a quick question can you control the volume on your phone with the tough system? as I've seen you controlling the volume on the t stack with your phone cheers
Yes, you can control the volume on any phone. Some phone can control the volume on the radio, others cannot. All you have to do is turn up the radio all the way and your phone will do the rest.
Thank you so much mate! will be buying one tomo cheers
Tstak is good for camping or at the house where as the toughsystem is the better worksite radio
I have both radios and the tstak tote box underneath the radio to increase the bass. It sounds heavier and I’ve got the toughsystem tote box on order but I expect it will have the same effect 👍🏾
My though radio is very annoying, every time I set it down, the battery comes loose inside and shuts down, cheap foam doesn't support the weight of a 5ah
We have never had that issue... Anyone else have it?
Yes I have it. Bit of pipe insulation in it has sorted it for me so not to big an issue, could have been better designed though.
Me too it comes out but a little bit of foam weather strip will fix that issue but you have to use the same amp hour battery because a smaller or bigger battery have different sizes and will need more foam
Great video. what's my options for a good loud sound but with good reception too? my dewalt radios are quite iffy on some jobs
So if you want to store items the one with the smaller compartment is better?
The tough system compartment looks bigger? I'm deciding which to buy so any advice would be appreciated, mainly after sound quality and storage for a couple of phone.
Thanks
TSTAK has good phone storage and it is easier and better to get to.
My toughsystem won't fit my s9+ because of the odd shaped compartment
Good info! About to gen a Toughsystem
I wonder what is louder one of this radios or a JBL xtreme speaker
Is there a way to use my cellphone on 2 radios at the same time, for louder sound?
My phone (galaxy note 20 ultra) will connect to more than 1 Bluetooth device and play music through both at the same time.
I own the original. I came across your video looking to see if somebody could prove that Bose made it because it reminds me of a very amped up Bose wave radio. That being said, the generation before it. I believe this made by JBL DeWalt isn't making speakers themselves. Curious what other people's comments will be?
The ToughSystem is lacking in several aspects as mentioned (storage, battery capacity, screen & functionality). I’m heavily invested in the ToughSystem but, these lacking features have kept me from adding this particular item.
Wood Chops by Ryan Brown its a radio... the only reason I buy a radio is for the sound!
Nick I hear what you’re sayin’
Awesome reviews buddy.
Thanks Bud!
So will the toughsystem radio not fit on the tstak at all?
Hi, I have a question.
Can you use an USB stick with to play the music on the stick with the tstak radio?
Thx for answering in advance 😉
wim tits USB is only for loading your phones
Ramador
Hi guys.
I am from Poland, I have a question which of these models sounds better?
Which has better sound?
DWST1-81078 if DWST1-75659 ?
Which radio is better FM ?
Regards
I want one of these even though I don’t have the tough system. Think I’d regret it?
We do not use them with the Tough System and they are awesome.
Damn I just bought the TSTAK and don’t get me wrong this thing is awesome and totally worth it but I wish it was just a little bit louder.. For a job site it’s perfect and plenty loud, however one of my main uses is on the weekends I put it on the front of my quad and go out with my friends and I don’t have a crazy exhaust but even at full volume it’s only a little bit louder than my machine at full blast so you can hear it on rides but like a said louder is better. My other fear is that I’m going to blow the speakers out for running it at full blast for some times 4 hours nonstop but I guess time will tell. If this one blows out I’ll try the tough system. That’s my input. Like I said though the quality of the TSTAK is really nice also left it out in the snow overnight and it was totally fine so it can hold up no problem at all
Thank you for posting, we feel the same.
muy bien explicado, gracias, ya se cual comprar.
The tough system for me personally. After all it is a radio just seems to hit harder
which one is better
observation: @3:10 his favorite channel does not have reception.
I would take it as step further and say about half won't indoors and I'm in a large city.
My old DeWalt that they sold 1 zillion of for 20 years did better indoors, it had the 6" black rubber antenna and The sound/ volume was better just by pointing forward at you as opposed to trying to play theatre-like in 4 directions whatever that's about. The quality of sound at 3 feet away is better nowadays but you may prefer the old design just due to firing at-you-only. For Pete's sake you already know 80's rock lyrics. That said I listen to 1 80's rock channel and 1 Christian song channel mid-volume so my VersaStack will be acceptable. For EVH eruption you'd want the boom box he had on the workbench. The only PLUS to these is that they stack. So you kinda forget it cost $200 just to stack.
Good review dude
Would they sound good if I play video games using them? I'm looking for a all rounder music and videogames speaker or whatever you call those.
How is the sound compared to the JBL Boombox 2? Can anyone reply because im thinking to buy 1 of those 2. But i want to know the difference in sound
Do you think its better than an actual bluetooth speaker?
IMHO, yes, but there are some rocking BT speakers. These are pretty loud.
im about to buy my first dewalt cordless tools and is thinking about buying this radio, and then buy 2 x 5 ah batteries, just to start my tool collections. but is it worth it, when im just a DIY guy doing some work at my own place, and not moving away from my property? or is it just better, to buy a dewalt charger and radio, that got some IP rating for dust and water, to use outdoor? i want a charger that can take the flexvolt batteries.
Thanks for a good video.
Tough call, but I would not buy these radios as a main charger. The fact you can plug it in and charge a battery is nice, but I would not want it as my main charger.
@@WorkshopAddict is it because its to slow?
the toughsystem radio is a beast, it comes in the house with me most nights and I chuck it on bluetooth, the sound quality on bluetooth seems to sound better to me. its great because i can sling it around the house or garage wherever i want it and it sounds absolutely awesome. you definitely get the £200 worth of speakers you pay for, they sound seriously good and seriously loud! i havent heard the tstak and wont be buying flexvolt until they come cheaper or higher AH, the flexvolt batteries are £120 each and only go 3AH at 60v and 9AH at 20v so they need to come a little bit better before I invest in them, the standard li-on XR batteries and XR kit is more than enough for DIY mate
@@jamiedyer7782 Thanks for taking the time, to give a review. I saw the pricetag on flexvolt , and its 3 times the 5ah XR, so im not gonna get flex any moment soon either. i hope i can find a place, where i can listen to the radio(s) play.
@@holmer1982 yeah its not worth it better to start with the 5ah or even 4ah or 3ah (quicker charge) then have the flexvolt kit later when you upgrade, better to have one of each tool in XR than missing some pieces because you went all out. where do you live? i got mine from screwfix, you can just get them to take it out the box and show you how it sounds
On the tough radio or tstack, Once its connected to bluetooth and music playing. Can you still use your phone for text and streaming... or will it auto disable the music. ? Or if getting a incoming call. How will it effect it
I am an android user so this is my experience. You can text and take pictures without an interruption. If you get a call, the ringer will go through the radio and the phone. When you pick up the phone and talk, nothing will go through the radio, its like it is not connected to anything. Once you hang up the phone, the streaming will start again. If you go to TH-cam, the streaming will pause and TH-cam will play through the radio and you will have to start the streaming again manually once you close TH-cam.
@@WorkshopAddict perfect info! Something that I couldnt find in any video! Thanks!
Great review thanks
Hi guys.
I am from Poland, I have a question which of these models sounds better?
Which has better sound?
DWST1-81078 if DWST1-75659 ?
Regards
is the toughsystem 2.0 still discontinued?
will it come back, havent seen 1 for sale in europe
The title of your video is misspelled. What radio *fits* your listening style.
Thank you bud!
I have some Versastacks/Tstack units, the toughsystem looks like it has the same clips. are the radios interchangeable with different stackable options?
They are not.
How many decibels on each unit?
Hard to accurately measure that.
Touch = 40 rms and t=45 rms
I mean when ur on a construction jobsite sound is everything...for me
all i hear on my jobsites are grinders, welder engines, people beating shit with hammers, and safety guys bitching.
Where I can find spare parts for stack? I need pcb plate
Will it charge the dewalt packs?
Yes
does the toughsystem radio clip onto the toughsystem 2.0? or does it only fit onto the older toughsystem cases?
That's why is named toughsystem 👍👍
Seems nicely made
Do either accept the older 18v batteries that have the "stick" sticking out the top? The exact battery model I have is DC9180. Can the USB port be used to play mp3s off a memory stick with either model? Thanks
No to both questions.
@@WorkshopAddict Thanks
Thaks
Thanks, man, it helps
So which dewalt battery is recommended? I just need one that has both power and long lasting. If not long lasting at least. **new to dewalt tools**
The 5Ah is probably the most affordable balance of price and power. If you go to circular saws or miter saws, go with the largest Flexvolt you can buy.
@@WorkshopAddict so any bigger battery than 5ah would fit as well? I just don't want to buy a battery that won't fit due to it's size
Good review.
The really sucks about the tough system not accepting the flex bolt batteries. I am considering buying it. Obviously the louder speakers are what I’m after. Can you compare the new tough system radio to the old one?
Hoping to have that in our shop soon.
Tstak or the dcr025? Cant decide on which one. What is your opinion??
Task unless you need small.
@@WorkshopAddict thank you
Is it battery powered or sort of rechargeable battery?
Works off a cord or off a rechargable DeWalt 20-volt tool battery
@@WorkshopAddict so you have to have a rechargeable battery separately?
@@pamper1122 Yes. That battery is removable, just like a drill battery.
@@WorkshopAddict would this charge the battery when plug in to the mains?
@@pamper1122 yes
I got a laser that came in a tstack case, I want to upgrade to 60v eventually, but sound quality is a big issue for me. I want clear. Maybe they will make a 3rd one
I prefer the t stak any day over the tough system, I haven't heard any distortion at all. I use it for dab and don't have problems with reception, certainly 10 times better than makitas dab radio. If you need it loud enough to get distortion then perhaps you should get your ears checked.
I need to get my ears checked. :(
tough system because I can throw i on my rack in my garage or stack it with my tough system boxes
Why can’t dewalt make a radio that actually pics up a signal.. been buying them 24yrs and never had one model that picked up a decent radio system…. It sucks… like making a cup with a hole in the bottom
It must be me but i really dont see any purpose for these radios.. when there are so many other radio on the market for half the price.. Tiny little speakers in a great big box.. I dont get it.. Are these tool cases ? Do they charge the battery as well? And why you need an ap to run a radio is bizarre. I just download a radio ap on my phone and hook it up to a btooth speaker.. Or i just use an old school boom box with great speakers. I dont get these.....
I believe people love them because of the sound they produce. They are two of the best sounding out there. They are not tool boxes and they do charge batteries. You do not need an app for either, but one has one. I agree with everything you said.
this radio its most for people that use dewalt tools , u can use and charge those tool batteries on the tough and have lots of music hours wherever u go
It’s purpose is to drown away any cheap tinny Bluetooth speaker playing music I don’t like on site 👍🏻
I use the Dewalt tool as a handyman and I don't see the need to buy me this radios but I totally understand why workers groups do it. like a framing crew or electricians or AC guys. workers building a new house normally listening the music while they are working
Hey got the tstak really great, I see yours doesn't have DAB only FM and am I wonder why
They don't have DAB system in the USA. Their digital radio system is different. DAB is a European system developed by the BBC.
@@keithmclean3151 thanks what digital system do you guys use in the us
Thx
I got one coming
Nice system but can’t see the point when you can buy a Dab+ radio with bluetooth for much cheaper
Do they also run off dewalt batteries and charge them ?
They also don’t fit the TSTAK or tough system .
Drc025 model
How long does it take to charge the flex volt batteries that's the biggest thing is it a fast charger? Because if it takes 6hrs to charge a 6amp battery it's no good and the one for the tough system if it doesn't take the flex volt batteries that's a no go for me even if I don't need 60volts it's nice to have the run time
I have never timed a charge on a Flexvolt. Anyone else know on the TSTAK?
T stak is much better, and I havnt had any problems at all using the app. I had the makita before, and that is absolute rubbish compared to this and the reception has been much better with the t stak
Won’t take 6ah battery tho only 5ah or lower
You get better quality sound with them plugged in to the wall
I thing the troughsistem its the best more high song and clear
The tough system battery falls out.
Not even the 6.0 amp fits in the toughsystem?
It was designed with the 5.0 as a max.
It is bizarre to me the lengths people will go to listen to garbage radio when you can listen to your own music or streaming services.
in a group setting, your own music may offend other person and bring the efficiency of the group down, while radio no one has a solid ground to complain about what's on.
@@darksahde ....that's Nonsence
@@cabbyhubby from my personal experience.
Totally agree. In a group setting radio is the only fair option.
It's pretty ignorant to call that nonsense
I got tstak is awesome
I like it for everything other than rocking out at the shop at high volume.
Funny how craftsman just cloned the tstak radio and called it the versastack radio
It sort of follows suit in how they moved all the DeWalt tools to the Craftsman line also.
They didn’t really clone it they rebranded it. Craftsman and Dewalt are owned by the same company.
@@NG_KR that's smart on Stanley black and decker's end because they sell the same radio with 2 different names