🛠️ WOULD YOU PAY THIS? The £200+ Site Radio Debate 📻
Let’s settle this once and for all. We’ve been looking at the top-of-the-range Makita MR007GZ XGT/LXT DAB+ Radio. This beast is the current gold standard on UK sites, but the price tag is enough to make your eyes water.
The Damage:
Right now, you’re looking at around £184.99 to £199.00 at retailers like ITS and Machine Mart. And remember, that’s usually "body only." By the time you add a 40V XGT battery and a charger, you’re potentially staring down a £300+ bill just to hear Ken Bruce’s PopMaster while you’re chasing a wall.
The Competition:
You could nip onto Amazon and grab a UE Megaboom 4 for about £135.00 or a JBL Charge 5 for under £100. They’re loud, they’re waterproof, and they fit in a jacket pocket.
So, why do we keep buying the Makita?
It’s not just a speaker; it’s a tank.
* Durability: It’s IP65 rated. It can take a tumble off a scaffold, get covered in plaster dust, and survive a British downpour.
* Sound: It’s got a built-in subwoofer. On a noisy site with breakers going, you need that punch.
* Utility: It charges your phone via USB and runs off the same batteries as your drill. No more hunting for a spare socket in a half-finished kitchen.
But let’s be real—is it actually worth double the price of a decent Bluetooth speaker, or have we all just been brainwashed by the Teal Team?
Current Best Prices (March 2026):
* Makita MR007GZ (Bare): ÂŁ184.99 @ ITS
* Makita DMR115 (Subwoofer model): ÂŁ231.99 @ PriceRunner
* Makita MR014GZ (XGT Speaker): ÂŁ254.80 @ Power Tool World
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What’s your verdict?
Are site radios a vital bit of kit or a total rip-off? Would you spend ÂŁ200 on one, or are you sticking to a cheap speaker and hoping for the best?
Drop a comment below—let’s see who’s Team Makita and who’s Team "Mental Price Tag"! 👇
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