Sangean WR-2 Digital AM/FM Tabletop Radio, Walnut

Sangean WR-2 Digital AM/FM Tabletop Radio, Walnut

Product Description
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Boasting an acoustically balanced wooden enclosure and an enhanced front-firing 3-inch speaker, the Sangean WR-2 tabletop radio offers the sound and features of a living room system in a cabinet that fits conveniently in a bedroom, kitchen, or garage. Any discussion of the WR-2 begins with its walnut-finished wooden housing, which is rich in both appearance and tone. The cabinet's front surface features the speaker on the left side, a series of intuitively placed control buttons toward the bottom, and a generously sized LCD display in the middle with three brightness levels. More importantly, the cabinet teams with the 7-watt amplifier and the acoustic bass compensation system to add warmth and depth to the audio. Complementing the housing is Sangean's advanced RF/IF electronic circuitry, which picks up distant AM and FM stations and reproduces them with unmatched clarity, making music and even talk programs come alive.

Even though the WR-2 is advertised as an AM/FM radio, it offers much more than a standard digital tuner, including a Radio Data System (RDS) that displays short text messages on applicable FM stations, along with support for the Enhanced Other Network (EON) and its traffic information (available in certain regions). And unlike most tabletop radios, the WR-2 lets listeners adjust the treble and bass levels via the variable volume control. In its default mode, the rotary volume knob displays the volume level from 1 to 60. Tap it once, however, and it turns into a full-range treble control, and two taps creates a full-range bass control. Additional features include a clock with an alarm (radio or buzzer), an auxiliary input jack for connecting such devices as an iPod or MP3 player (both of which sound great through the speaker), a recording output jack, 10 memory presets that help you quickly find your favorite stations, and a full-featured infrared remote control.

A final bonus stems from the power backup function, which plays the radio for six minutes during a power failure (ideal for emergencies) and retains the memory preset and clock values for about an hour. The WR-2 measures roughly 9.5 by 4.5 by 6 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 5.5 pounds.

What's in the Box
WR-2 tabletop radio, detachable power cord, infrared remote control, user's manual.

Product Description:
The Sangean WR-2 Wooden Cabinet Receiver opens up a world of listening. Catch news, sports and music from all over the world using this handsome world receiver. 10 memory presets 3-inch, 7-watt full-range speaker with enlarged magnet Bass compensation for richer sound External F type FM antenna terminal; optional external AM antenna terminal Aux in socket Stereo headphone jack Record out socket Detachable power cord 9-15 volt Power adaptor for vehicle charging Multi-function infrared remote control Wooden cabinet with piano painting finish Color - WALNUT Dimensions(WxHxD) - 9.4 x 4.5 x 7.2 (240 x 115 x 183 mm) Weight - 5.6 lbs. (2568g)

Sangean WR-2 Digital AM/FM Tabletop Radio, Walnut

Average customer rating:

I just bought my third Sangean WR-2

Dispaly issues

Good--Because Most Radios are so Terrible

Just a clock radio?

Super sounding alarm clock

Sangean WR-2 Digital AM/FM Tabletop Radio, Walnut

Manufacturer: Sangean
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

Compact tabletop AM/FM radio with walnut-finished wooden enclosure and front-firing 3-inch speaker

7-watt amplifier and acoustic bass compensation system deliver warm, room-filling audio

Advanced RF/IF electronic circuitry clearly reproduces distant AM/FM stations

Full-range adjustable treble and bass controls; Radio Data System (RDS) support

Auxiliary input jack for connecting iPod or MP3 player; measures 9.5 by 4.5 by 6 inches (W x H x D)

ASIN: B0009ZAA4M

Product Description

The Sangean WR2 brings distant AM and FM stations to your door step through Sangean's advanced RF/IF electronic circuitry. The wood enclosure is acoustically balanced and the enhanced frequency response, front firing speaker provides rich, room filling sound. The acoustic bass compensation and 7 watt amplifier give this small radio a truly big sound. (Stereo FM is fed to the earphone jack). Advanced features include: large backlit LCD display, clock with alarm (radio or buzzer), bass compensation, auxiliary input jack, stereo headphone jack, 10 memory presets, F type antenna jack and RDS. Preset and clock values are automatically saved up to 30 minutes during power interruptions. Additionally, the WR2 comes with a full-featured infra-red remote control!

The WR2 has some very advanced features. The Radio Data System (RDS) displays short text messages on applicable FM stations. The upcoming Enhanced Other Network (EON) is also supported providing traffic information in some areas. The auto-clock-set function will derive the current time from the RDS signal of your local FM station (if you have RDS in your area). The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour format. When rotating the volume control, the volume level (1-60) will be displayed. If you tape the the volume control once it becomes a full range Treble Control. Two taps converts it to a full range Bass Control. The tuning steps may be set to 9 or 10 kHz on the AM band and 50 or 100 kHz on the FM band. The radio will continue to run 6 minutes during a power failure and preset information will retained for about one hour. The back lighting may be set at 3 different levels of brightness, or turned off. Antenna System - External AM Antenna Terminal / External F Type FM Antenna Terminal Record Output - 3.5 mm mini stereo jack, monaural output 2.2K ohm Auxiliary Input - 3.5 mm mini stereo jack 47K ohm Variable Bass & Treble Controls Clock & Alarm (Radio/B

Amazon.com Product Description

Boasting an acoustically balanced wooden enclosure and an enhanced front-firing 3-inch speaker, the Sangean WR-2 tabletop radio offers the sound and features of a living room system in a cabinet that fits conveniently in a bedroom, kitchen, or garage. Any discussion of the WR-2 begins with its walnut-finished wooden housing, which is rich in both appearance and tone. The cabinet's front surface features the speaker on the left side, a series of intuitively placed control buttons toward the bottom, and a generously sized LCD display in the middle with three brightness levels. More importantly, the cabinet teams with the 7-watt amplifier and the acoustic bass compensation system to add warmth and depth to the audio. Complementing the housing is Sangean's advanced RF/IF electronic circuitry, which picks up distant AM and FM stations and reproduces them with unmatched clarity, making music and even talk programs come alive.

What's in the Box
WR-2 tabletop radio, detachable power cord, infrared remote control, user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

I just bought my third Sangean WR-2.......2007-05-25

I bought one for my kitchen, then I got one for my parents, and today I just bought another one for me. I'm very happy with the radio sound, the features and the tuning sensitivity. The display is adjustable for both the on and off modes--an interesting and useful feature. It does take a bit of understanding to set the radio up and that could probably use a bit of improvement so I'd only give the ergonomics 4 stars. The first one I bought was the piano white, I got the walnut for may parents. Both are beautifully made--and heavy radios. Sound is excellent. I also own the Boston Receptor, Tivoli Songbook, Eton Sound 100. These are all good radios, but this one towers over the rest. It's also the least expensive which still surprises me.

Dispaly issues.......2007-05-17

Excellent sound, excellent receiver. But, I bought the unit for a bedroom where it would be used as a clock and occasional alarm in addition to a radio. From its position, across the room, the dispaly was either way to bright, or not bright enough to see the display. And the digits of the time dispaly are not bold enough to be seen at any distance easily. It was necessary to buy a $10. digital alarm clock for our time/alarm purposes. Summary: Great piece of gear, the dispaly may not meet everyone's needs.

Good--Because Most Radios are so Terrible.......2007-04-24

Too bad radios have gotten so poor. They make this radio seem better than it deserves

It is a "tabletop radio" and it works pretty well. Very decent mono sound comes out the speaker. It will tune major FM local stations. It is a fair price. I was hoping I would be able listen to any local FM station (various college stations, etc.), but I can't, the radio circuitry isn't good enough. If you want to tune your favorate big station, use the power button, volume control, maybe even turn up the volume high enough to hear in the next room, it will work great and is easy to use. If you want to listen to an FM station from out of town, this is not a good choice.

Note it has clock radio features, but be careful. For a clock radio, this unit has wonderful sound, however, the user interace is terrrible--it has two rows of uniform buttons that look cool but are poorly labeled and have obscure function. It is important that a clock radio, which one uses when half asleep, be easier to use.

The LCD panel has terrible contrast and turning up the brightness to make it easier to read will make your bedroom pretty bright and still not be very legible. We have a crappy clock radio sitting on top of the WR-2, we read the time (very easily) off the crappy radio.

Other reviewers have been enthusiastic with this model. I think that is because FM radios have gotten so terrible. We have a Sony shower radio, and the two big local NPR stations tune in "barely" and "not really" (respectively). Compared to that, yes, this radio is great. But radios can work much better. I had hoped this would have. (Note, I haven't really used the AM function.)

I AM pleased I bought it, but is isn't as good as I had hoped.

Just a clock radio?.......2007-02-09

I took the time on line to read what other reviewers wrote about this particular radio and some other brands. I chose this over another product even though they seemed about the same. This radios had only one complaint, was the blue light. The other radio, people had complained about setting up the clock times.
The blue light has not been a problem b/c we placed this in our bathroom where it could be listened to while getting ready for work, etc.
We have a difficult time with reception at our house due to signal towers on another foothill near us and for some products, like cell phones, and some television cable companies,they do not always work well here. So I was concerned that may be an issue with this radio. It not only works great but I have to agree with other reviewers that the sound is wonderful. It holds up to our other more expensive radio. I would definately recommend this product to others who are looking for great sound.

Super sounding alarm clock.......2007-02-03

This clock is just what I was looking for. The only thing that I would have wanted was stereo speakers. But the other one that I was looking at (boston) really didn't have enough bells and whistles and the sound was much to bassy. I do find it hard to see the clock compared to others.

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