📻 Sangean WR-2 AM/Wooden Receiver in Walnut Finish Review

I bought it because others rated it highly but I was disappointed myself. On the plus side, things are looking good. On the downside, the buttons are small and look the same, so it's not the most user-friendly design - you'll have to squint to figure out what to press. But the most disappointing thing is that the sound isn't actually any better than much cheaper radios (like our 15-year-old Sony boombox). We live in a big urban area so it's not a reception issue, but I don't think there's much…

The Sangean WR-2 has been in production for several years. Good proof that if they got it RIGHT the first time, there's no need to keep changing it. Designed as a premium, high-quality tabletop radio, the WR-2 delivers on that promise. The digital tuning is precise and the sound quality is excellent. The 7W aluminum element driver with full-range bass and treble controls allows you to tailor the sound to your liking - whether you're listening quietly in tight spaces or looking for room-filling,

This is a solid radio (almost the size of a small shoe box) that we have for our kitchen bought. It is used every day. The sound quality is exquisite and exceptional compared to any other radio we've had. My only complaint is that sometimes I can't turn it on - the buttons seem to get stuck. I solve it by turning it off for a few seconds - then it's ok, but it's weird. I had no problems with the programs that other people wrote about - setting the time and channels was relatively easy, but I…