The GE Superadio rules the competition in its price range. I use my headphone jack with no problem. While the sound is not stereo it does not claim to be a stereo; the sound is very good quality even if mono. I like this product so much I am giving my mother one for Mother's Day. She lives in a remote rural area and down in a valley, so radio reception is weak. With this radio I am confident that she will be able to pick up a better variety of radio stations. If you want a high quality AM/FM radio that is easy to use... this is it.