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Sangean WR-2 Digital AM/FM Tabletop Radio, Black |  | Brand: Sangean
Department: Personal & Portable
List Price: $169.00
Buy New: $117.50
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Seller: WonderElectronics
Rating:  67 reviews
Format: CD
Color: Black Piano Finish
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: N/A
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10.7
Dimensions (in): 10 x 6 x 5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: WR-2 Black
Model: WR-2 Black
UPC: 729288029120
EAN: 0729288029120
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compact tabletop AM/FM radio with black 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) |
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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 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.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 67
 Excellent FM reception November 18, 2005
Matt (Atlanta, GA USA)
40 out of 41 found this review helpful
I got the WR-2 from Amazon a week ago. Since the previous reviewer stated the reception is mediocre on FM, I was really worried about the reception for my favorite station, 105.3 MHz, at my apartment. I have several high-end radios, SONY SW77, ICF-2010ÂCGrundig Sat 700 and Sat 800. Both SW77 and ICF-2010 receive the station with a high distortion using the built-in antenna. The reception of Sat 700 and 800 are better, but the signal is somehow unstable with the stereo and RDS (Sat 700) signals flashing. With the included external antenna, the WR-2 can deliver a clear, warm and full sound from this station with stable stereo and RDS signals.
Simple, elegant, powerful radio. "It just works." January 22, 2007
Keith Knipling (Washington, DC)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
I was looking for a simple, powerful alarm radio, that also accepts AUX in (for iPods, etc.). The three primary radios I considered were the Sangean WR-2, Tivoli Audio Model One, and Boston Acoustics Receptor. Compact size, simplicity, and audio quality were my primary criteria. I looked at the Tivoli and Boston Acoustics "hands on" in a Target. I was quite disappointed with the Tivoli - seemed very cheaply made. The Boston Acoustics felt more solid, but the entire thing is plastic. I bought the Sangean sight unseen, but must say it is clearly superior to the competition. Build quality is exceptional and very solid - high quality wood and metal. The controls are intuitive and the remote is compact, yet fully functional. Audio quality is unmatched. The Sangean supports preset stations (which the Tivoli does not) and features a rich display that the other radios lack (including name of song, artist, and other information).
The Sangean is an elegant and handsome radio that has met all of my expectations. I expect to buy one for the office and maybe a third for the kitchen.
an absolutely beautiful radio with a rich clear sound November 30, 2006
K. E. Fox (Austin, Texas)
31 out of 34 found this review helpful
My boom box ran out of steam and I wanted to buy a small table top radio to listen to NPR. Originally I looked at the Trivoli (smart looking but didn't have a digital tuner), and the Boston Acoustics Radio Receptor at Target. Although the Trivoli looked very sharp and retro (which I loved), I later read several reviews that the manual tuner (non-digital) tended to drift off the radio signal. I then tried the Boston Acoustics (BA), and found that this radio sounded a bit richer and clearer than the Trivoli, however I didn't like the price ($150) and the look of it BA, which is all black plastic and doesn't have the classic retro charm of the Trivoli. The BA also brought in radio channels that the Trivoli wasn't picking up at the store through all the brick and metal of the Target building. Still uncomfortable with the BA's price, I went searching on the internet to find a cheaper BA, when I stumbled on the relatively unknown Sangean WR-1 (non digitial radio tuner) and the Sangean WR-2 (digital radio tuner with a clock radio AND a credit card sized remote control.) I ended up buying the Sangean WR-2 and am VERY PLEASED with my purchase. The radio is much more substantial in weight and size (about 50% bigger) than the Boston Acoustic and Trivoli radio. The WR-2 also looks very expensive and beautiful (yeah I loved superficial stuff like that) and has 6 presets (like in a car radio). But most importantly, I think this radio has a beautiful rich tone, an adjustable treble and bass, and radio presets, something that the other radio's didn't have. The Sangean is located next to my bed and looks absolutely stunning with its super shiny veneer box, and beautifully arranged controls. For $136 (which included shipping and handling), I am quite pleased with my purchase of this very handsome radio that has a rich and super clear tone (even though its not in stereo). I expect to enjoy my purchase for many more years to come and would high recommend anyone purchase the Sangean WR-2 radio.
The "Ayes" have it. April 7, 2007
r_a_b (NRV, VA USA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
This product is wonderful. After I returned the Cambridge SoundWorks 730 Radio (Black) because it lacked sensitivity in my fringe reception area, my Amazon.com refund was burning a hole in my pocket. In my previous research of Tivoli, Boston Acoustics and other brands, reviewers seemed to have issues with features and operation that dissuaded me, too.
Then I read all WR-2 reviews and decided to purchase the radio. I was impressed with the quality, the display's size and adjustable brightness, the RDS information feature, input and output jacks, 12-volts DC operating capability, auto clock-setting and search mode.
Since I was primarily looking for a radio receiver, not an alarm clock radio, I was pleased with both AM and FM sensitivity, which I gauged by comparing my Henry Kloss Model 88 and the WR-2 connected to the same C.Crane FM indoor dipole. With an external AM loop, I noticed only more directionality, not a boost in signal strength. On AM the WR-2 seemed to be much more sensitive than the '88.
I love the Sangean's look, tuning feel and controls. I cannot believe I bought a radio with a single speaker, but I am over it. I thought the "Alternative Frequency" feature was intriguing but silly. I do not believe there is yet a solid replacement for the '88, but this box is a great second radio for me. Previous reviewers that gave it 5 stars were right.
Everything I wanted in a table radio June 14, 2007
Riley P.
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I own a Boston Acoustics Recepter radio and think it's fantastic. I use the Recepter at my bedside and have no complaints about it. When I needed a new radio for my kitchen, I started with the Recepter as the base product and asked what other features I'd want. I came up with three: auxiliary input (which now is included in the Recepter); headphone jack; and remote control. That led me to the Sangean WR-2. I did not want to give up the digital tuner of the Recepter or the the strong tonal quality. The Sangean has those features, plus the additional three I wanted.
When the price dropped recently, I sprung for the Sangean WR-2 and I'm glad I did.
The tuner works very well on both AM and FM. The remote is simple to operate. The auxiliary input function works well with my iPod. The radio data display is a plus, as is the tone adjustment function. I know there have been complaints about the complexity of the alarm system. Since this unit is in my kitchen, it won't be a problem for me.
The sound quality is comparable to, perhaps not quite as good as, the Recepter's. The black case is beautiful and could be displayed in any room.
My only reservation is that the display is a little less elegant than I would like, but I'm sure I will adjust. This is an extremely well designed radio and I'd be hard-pressed to ask it to do anything it doesn't do. And I paid less than I would have paid for a new Recepter.
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