Sangean WR-1 AM/FM Wooden Cabinet Radio, Walnut

by Sangean

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.8 x 6.8 inches ; 6.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000CFYMY
• Item model number: WR-1 (Light Wood)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,486 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 7, 2004

Product Description

Drawing once again on Sangean simple style and elegance as well as our desire to keep our radios simple we introduced the WR-1. With its acoustically tuned wooden cabinet, large 3" 7 watt speaker and only 3 rotating knobs this amazingly sensitive and sophisticated radio is easier to control than your average TV and sounds better than your home stereo system. And although it looks classic it has plenty of modern features to give your living room, bedroom, or even kitchen a great sound and look. Can operate on 9 - 14V DC power adapter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best table-top radios, August 8, 2005

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Cecilia C. Hull (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sangean WR-1 AM/FM Wooden Cabinet Radio, Walnut (Electronics)

I own this radio along with a bunch of other radios and clock radios (various Tivoli models, the Boston Acoustics Receptor Radio, an older Cambridge Soundworks CD clock radio, and a newer one as well) in this "high quality" category and the Sangean WR-1 is probably the best value for the dollar. It costs about $25 less than the Tivoli Model One but has reception and sound that's nearly as good. It also has a cooler look and is easier to use: that lighted dial is easier to see in a dark or dimly lit room and it's much cooler looking as well. If you want just a simple table radio, this is your best deal. If you want a clock radio, buy the Boston Acoustics Receptor Radio (somewhat better reception and sound but it costs twice as much). If you want one that plays CD's, your best best is to try to find one of the old Soundworks Model 88's (the newer Cambridge 740 models are junk and the Bose products are way overpriced) or to check out one of the newer Boston Acoustics models.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice, but too much bass., December 14, 2006

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Holflaffer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sangean WR-1 AM/FM Wooden Cabinet Radio, Walnut (Electronics)

I love quality table radios and was attracted to the WR-1 because of its simplicity and positive reviews. The real wood veneer looks nice. The feel of the controls and the weight of the unit give the impression of quality. However, it does have a few flaws.

One minor design flaw is switching it from 'Off' to FM requires turning past the AM band, which can create a brief blast of noise. Copying the design of the Tivoli PAL would have easily resolved this where 'Off' is between FM and AM.

Another design flaw is the power cord is rigid where it plugs into the back of the radio, which restricts you from placing the radio any closer than 1.5" to the wall behind it.

The biggest flaw I discovered was the WR-1 produces too much bass when placed in a small room and there is no tone control to compensate for this. I primarily listen to talk radio and with the WR-1 in a small bathroom, there was so much bass I couldn't understand the announcer. Moving this radio to a larger room essentially solved the problem, but I really wanted this in a bathroom. I had the same problem with the Tivoli Model One, which I sold because of it.

I now have my eye on the new Cambridge SoundWorks Radio 705 since it has a tone control, but have no idea on the sound quality. I just wish they still made the Model 88's.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great little radio, April 28, 2006

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C. Williamson (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sangean WR-1 AM/FM Wooden Cabinet Radio, Walnut (Electronics)

Beautifully tight controls, great rich sound, ability to easily tune stations in. With classical music, in spaces between movements, it's so quiet I think it's turned itself off. It fills the kitchen with sound, and even when cranked all the way up, I hear no distortion. Well worth the price.