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Sangean WR-2 Digital AM/FM Tabletop Radio, Black Binding: Electronics $134.87 Features:
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Editorial Review:
Sangean distinguishes itself in the world market by combining technology and precision with quality and its orientation towards the needs of its customers. Most electrical distributors, dealers and radio specialists have Sangean products in their range. Thanks to this eye-catching characteristic, Sangean is the fastest growing market leader. Add to this the pleasant customer service and the reasonable guarantee conditions and it is clear why customers choose Sangean.PRODUCT FEATURES:Wooden cabinet;PLL Synthesized tuning system;RDS featuring clock time, alternative frequency, traffic information, station name, program type and EON (Enhancement of Network);Large easy to read multi-function LCD display;Clock and alarm (radio / buzzer);Rotary tuning and volume control;Rotary bass and treble control;10 memory presets (FM 5, AM/MW 5);3-inch 7-watt full range speaker with enlarged magnet;Bass compensation for rich bass;External F type FM antenna terminal;Optional external AM antenna terminal;Detachable power Cord;Aux in socket;Record out socket;Stereo headphones socket;12-Volt power adaptor socket for vehicle power;Multi-function infrared remote control.
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 black 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 (great 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.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 
Great kitchen radio: 
I had bought a Sony under the cabinet radio for the kitchen and the reception was terrible. I returned it and bought the Sangean radio. The reception is great. I use the radio for mostly listening to talk radio and it meets all my needs. The kids really like the radio because it has RDS, which allows them to see the name of the artist for each song. A few cons would be the single speaker makes listening to music ok, but certainly not equivalent to a two speaker stereo. The remote only works if you are in...
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What A Radio:
I have a Bose radio and needed another radio. I purchased the WR-2 and I was surprised of the sound, it is close to a Bose. And the reception on am and fm is great. This unit is worth the cost. And when you add an external antenna it gets even better.
Very disappointed: 
I am very disappointed with this radio. I bought it with high expectations and for three reasons. First, it had strong reviews on amazon. Second, it had an aux-in plug so I could play my Sony Walkman. And third, it had RDS.
I've returned it to amazon.
After receiving it, I set up this radio in my bedroom right by my bed. My first discomfort with the unit was that the bass was so strong on my local NPR station that I had to treble it up as high as it would go and bass it down as much as possible so...more info
Good Radio: 
Good Sound, needs more station presets. While I agree with most reviews that this radio has good sound, I'm just not sure its a $140 good.
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