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 enlarge | Brand: Sangean
Category: CE
List Price: $139.99
Buy New: $78.11
You Save: $61.88 (44%)
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Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 8282
Color: BIRCH
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 10 x 6 x 5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: WR-1 (Light Wood)
Model: WR-1 (Light Wood)
UPC: 729288027010
EAN: 0729288027010
ASIN: B0000CFYMY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 A powerful tabletop radio December 23, 2007
Having previously been very happy with a Tivoli radio in California, I needed another for my place here on Kaua`i. Since I am well over 100 miles from the big stations on Oahu, and 10 miles and a mountain range from everything local, I needed something good to actually work. I was not disappointed.
The FM reception is superb even with the included short wire antenna, and with the addition of an outside antenna, the reception is astounding, better than my car radio. I can hear the tiny 250 watt Hawaii Public Radio translator from 115 miles away on Oahu, and many of the commercial stations despite 90 miles of open ocean and a mountain in the way.
For the AM side, it is wonderful for the two semi-local stations (on the other side of the island), but I added a Terk AM Advantange antenna and I have no problem listening to the AM stations on Oahu and even Maui, over 190 miles away. It's easy to hear Japan, Indo-China and even Australia at night as well, even though I would rather not, as they tend to interfere with the local signals. I never thought this would be a problem, although I'm not complaining really, it's just very sensitive and selective.
As others have said, the FM frequency response is quite good for such a small speaker, the highs sparkle and the bass is alive and almost too good. It is a big sounding little box. The on/off switch that goes to AM and then FM is a minor thing, and does not bother me. I like the old-style slide rule dial (I'm old fashioned, I guess), as I can literally "tune in" a station. It does not drift, so the lack of digital lock is not a problem.
So, if you live in a rural place as I do, this radio will not let you down, and if you live in town, it picks up everything with little effort.
This one is a keeper.
 One change could make it a 5 Star August 20, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
All the 5 star ratings are correct in their review that radio is top notch in sound (though a little boomy for some music types), style, and ease of use.
Only 4 stars because power switch should be like Tivoli's. Can be annoying to click through AM to get to FM side. I still believe this is the best of the bucn (Tivoli, Bose, BA).
Good Alternative to Tivoli and BA June 7, 2007
This is a viable alternative to the Tivoli and Boston Acoustics models. Tivoli (to my ears) is best sounding of bunch. Boston Acoustics has two alarms and digital display. But both are $30-$60 more. Sangean has great FM reception; perhaps more bass than one would like (for classical and NPR news). Recommended.
one of the best hi fi table radios May 17, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is without doubt one of the best table radios in regards to build quality, reception and sound quality. Competitive with Tivoli, Boston, Bose and others. Probably the best value overall among these. I replaced a 50 watt stereo receiver with high end stereo speakers with this to save space and with very good results. Tone level adjustments would be nice but not critical with proper placement depending on room acoustics. Highly recommended.
Fits the bill May 12, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this radio for an elderly person whose eyesight is limited. Digital controls were impossible to cope with, but this radio was simple to turn on and tune. The sound quality is excellent. Only quibble I have is that the "walnut" cabinet turned out to be a light color more like birch, but that doesn't matter in this case. The recipient is quite pleased.
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