Update October 2008: The Tivax STB-T9 has been upgrade to the Tivax STB-T8 which includes analog pass-through. The STB-T9 is now sold out and unavailable at most online and retail stores.
Product Details: The Tivax STB-T9 is one the best TV converter boxes when comparing picture quality. This converter box has gives out a near DVD quality picture that is a huge upgrade from analog TV. The Tivax stb-t9 also has good sound quality. This digital converter box clearly puts out better sound quality than you would get when watching in analog but its sound quality not above and beyond what you get with most other converter boxes. This converter box can be purchased online for between $45-$60 depending on the timing of your purchase.
This converter box provides a better than average programming guide that shows each channels upcoming shows for the next few hours. This converter box also allows users to manually set one digital channel at a time or scan for all channels. If no signal is found but a user knows that one exists they can use the on-screen signal strength meter to monitor the strength while adjusting their digital TV antenna to pick up the channel. This TV converter box also allows you to change the font, size, and color for your closed captioning text.
The Tivax box comes out near the top due to its good picture and sound quality. The only major issue with this converter box it is that it does not come with analog pass-through. Without the pass-through function you could be susceptible to losing some channels that aren't required to make the transition. If you are looking for a similar converter box to the Tivax STB-T9 but need analog pass-through then you should get the new Tivax STB-T8. Visit our DTV converter box reviews page to see all of the boxes we have taken a look at.
Tivax STB-T9 Features & Specs - Tivax STB-T9 Owners Manual
V-Chip Lock Parental Control Setting
Configurable Closed Captioning
Electronic Program Guide
On Box Buttons
On Screen Signal Strength Meter
Smart Antenna Port (unable to confirm)
Energy Star Compliant
English, French, and Spanish Language Support
Compact Size
75 ohm Connector
6.50”W x 2”D x 8.5”H (Approximate)
What Is Included With Your Purchase?
Tivax STB-T9 Converter Box
Tivax STB-T9 Remote Control
Remote Control Batteries
RF Cable
AV Cable
7 Comments/Reviews:
Thank you for your website reviews. We have relied heavily on them in making a decision as to which converter to purchase. Our coupon expiration was closing in so after endless attempts to buy in local stores and then making even more daily phone calls to see if they had received any converters, we decided to buy online. According to your reviews and availability, we ordered the Tivax STB-T9 today. With a cost difference of $8.95 after the government coupon (and before shipping) it seemed like a good choice. We'll let you know what we think of the performance later. Thanks again
Karen,
I am really glad that I could help you out in choosing which converter box was the best for you. From what I understand a lot of retailers have not had very many converter boxes in stock at stores. I even went to Wal-Mart a few days ago and they told me I would have to buy a converter box from them online for now.
I'm just glad you were able to get your coupon. I am still waiting on mine and its been nearly 2 months since they were mailed. The coupon program workers have said that they cannot reissue and new coupons and that my only option is to write to my senator about it.
If you could get back to me after using this converter box for an extended period of time I would really appreciate an update on how it is working for you, if there are any glitches, etc.
Thanks!
Jesse
Jesse,
I will be happy to get back with you after I have used the converter box for a while. I also ordered a Tivax for our neighbors that same day. Their coupons never came so I used one of ours. I will probably be the one to hook up both units so I'll report back on them for you. We ordered through consumerelecgroup.com and they said it is taking two weeks to get the converters to their customers. I hope your coupons comes before long. Thanks again Karen
Well Hi Jesse,
I received my Tivax converter yesterday as did my neighbors. It was simple to hook up. The manual that came with it was very helpful. We receive our TV reception with rabbit ears to which we have added a booster. I routed the Tivax through the booster to the TV. I lost one channel that had been very weak but gained two more channels. The reception is must better on all of the channels then it had been. The pictures are very clear and the sound good. I did find that I had to boost my sound all the way up on the TV remote to get more play in the Tivax remote. This is vital in our house because my husband is very hard of hearing. My only complaint is the small remote but I knew that when I purchased it and it is easy to program and operate. I am VERY HAPPY with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone. Karen
I would be interested to see a review on the Apex DT250 and see how the picture quality and sensitivity compare to the Tivax STB-T9. There is speculation around the internet that the Apex is a Tivax clone with the addition of S-video.
I bought the STB-T9 lst year for $79 ($39 when the coupon was deducted) because it was highly rated by many websites. The coverter continually loses channels and has to be reprogrammed. The Motorola converter that I bought at Radio Shack for $49 works MUCH better.
Bought STB-8 from Amazon based on comments here and Consumer Reports. Works well in basement with only beat up rabbit ears (no UHF loop antenna). Pleasantly surprised to see large number of channels.
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