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- #71,220 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
- #135 in Portable Shortwave Radios
Elegant simplicity combined with state-of-the-art performance sets the Sangean WR-15 AM/FM Table Top Radio head and shoulders above the competition. In true Sangean tradition, AM and FM reception is excellent in providing crystal clear listening. Rotary dials adjust the volume, selects AM/FM bands, and precisely tunes your station selection which can be seen in a softly lighted analog display.
Bloodthirsty Vegan
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025
Sometimes we had it right from the beginning. Traditional style and function, no superfluous bells and whistles. Solid, attractive, and great sound quality. Engineered, assembled, and packaged with pride. Place, plug, and play. I would definitely buy it again.
Beachauthor
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025
Very well built. Have not checked out all the features in the back. Gave to my wife for Christmas and she is not the techy type so she won't let me play with it.Just like the old school feeling of turning the tuning knob to find your station. Good deep sound.You will like this !!!!!
Mike Fish
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
I love this little retro radio. It gives my kitchen a great look. It works great, stations come in the way they should. Compact.
henry
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025
REALLY. LOVE THIS LITTLE RADIO. MANY CLEAR STATIONS. BOTH FM AND AM.
Harvey Uzupis
Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2024
The Sangean WR-15 is a beautiful looking and great sounding radio. I couldn't believe such a big sound could come out of such a small radio. The sound of this radio has got to be heard to be believed. If you find the bass to be too boomy, especially on AM, just stuff a sock in the port on the back of the radio. The sensitivity/selectivity of this radio is just amazing. If you're looking for a quality table radio that sounds absolutely amazing, has a beautiful retro look and is inexpensive, then this radio is it. I guarantee you won't regret purchasing this radio!
Mark J. Notzon
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024
The radio arrived in good time and in good condition. Packaged in the manufacturer’s box, and an Amazon box on the outside. There was no styrofoam nor plastic wrapping, so I did wonder if the weather were inclement and the package sat outside for several hours or longer, whether or not the radio would survive. The radio is quite compact and stylish. Quality sound and tuning. There is only one screw to mount an external AM antenna which surprised me as bipolar double wire AM antennas are popular. There is a second screw, but that is for the ground. Nonetheless the receptivity of both AM and FM is good.My former Sangean model had a socket for an AV connection, but one would have tp unplug the AV to listen to AM or FM. On this model there is a knob turning the AV on or off, so one can leave the AV wire plugged in. Very pleased with the unit.I use the AV wire to connect with my internet radio. As the Sangean and internet radios are plugged into the same power strip, this does cause interference with AM reception. However plugging the internet radio into another outlet should solve the problem.
John
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2023
Gave this as a gift for someone who loves to listen classical music on the radio and they love it. Looks great and the simple design makes it easy to use. A lot of thought has clearly gone into its design as it tries to auto-tune to the station it thinks you're trying to find and the sound quality is phenomenal. There are options for additional external antenna or external speakers but those are not necessary (i do not have them so i can't comment on their quality). At it's most basic form you can just plug and play with no complicated setup.While this is a great product, this is definitely a luxury product. You have to accept that you are paying a premium for what is basically just a very nice radio. For 1/3 of the money you could get a generic clock radio and have a slightly worse but similar listening experience. That being said, there is value in the extra dollars here in both the construction (very sturdy) and design (simple controls are a boon for those with poor eyesight/dexterity/etc..) that can make this worth the premium price.If you are looking for a radio that doubles as a room piece, you wouldn't go wrong with this as long as you're willing to pay for that privilege.
W. Oetjen
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2023
I only leave reviews for exceptionally good or bad stuff. I needed a kitchen radio that could pull in 2 favorite stations that were barely listenable with everything else I've tried (if I could get them at all). The WR-15 was to be my last resort, and I honestly didn't expect it to succeed. With the included monopole antenna (make sure that you switch to external) it works magnificently! I have a dipole antenna that I'll try, to see if it works even better. Music programming comes through with a smooth, musical coloration that I think has less ear fatigue than the Tivoli.It looks great, and sounds even better. Contrary to some of the reviews, I don't object to the amount of bass. If I did, I could just try blocking the rear bass port with something like fleece fabric. Two minor quibbles: The tuner section does drift a little, and the frequency scale is not well calibrated. As a guy who grew up with analog receivers, neither of those bother me; it's just part of the analog world.What a pleasant surprise to make a purchase that lives up to the reputation.
jose fournier
Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2021
We are in chanted with this radio. The dial is large that give better control to fine a station. It sound like a BOSE I kid you not. My window are aluminum so I have an antenna to install outside later. This was for my senior parents and dad love it. I totally recommend this radio.You can use headphone, any antenna and it is small so it is easy to fit any where. The finish is beautiful quality and very vintage.
M.H.
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2020
First of all the bad reviews that say AM reception or reception in general is not good and you couldn't get the station you wanted is not fair because people don't understand you can't have ANY radio in one place in one position if you want to get weaker stations better. ALL antennas are directional and to get stations for AM the radio has to change position as the antenna is inside, and for FM the wire has to change position.If you say you can't get a certain station turn the radio in a different direction! Move the FM antenna!Some bad reviews are not valid.This model is just like the home table radios of old, great sounding and reception and with a DSP tuner much better selectivity. Location is key for best sound. Corners and book shelves are better than in the open or a flat wall for a nice warm sound. And if you are far from lots of stations you have provision for external antennas on AM and FM and don't forget they are directional.Update to this review Mar. 4/20To eliminate the noise interference on AM that sometimes depending on location, makes it near impossible to get weaker stations. This can be done on the back of the radio or for the more technically inclined from inside the cabinet.On the back locate the two AM antenna screws(GND and ANT) and loosen the screws a bit so they are sticking out a bit. With a jumper wire with alligator clips connect the wire from the GND screw to the GND(threaded) outside of the FM external antenna terminal. A larger alligator clip will go over it and hold. Now there will be a significant noise reduction. Next, take another jumper about 15 to 20 inches long and connect it to the AM ANT screw and just stretch it out straight. That's all and the noise will be reduced more and AM sensitivity will come way up.The wire FM antenna still can go over the FM F connector.The AM GND to FM ant. jack(GND side) can be done permanently from inside the cabinet.This will dramatically increase AM sensitivity by lessening noise 80%As for any inaccuracy of the dial pointer here's a fix. Pull off the tuning knob and you will see 2 screws holding the pointer. Remove one of them. Loosen the other and reposition the pointer. Tighten the one screw and leave the other out. This will fine tune the pointer for accuracy.Good luck!
ANN.S
Reviewed in Mexico on August 29, 2018
Lo compré para mi Madre que no es fan de la tecnologia y requeria un radio basico, nos gusto mucho la calidad y el audio, es bueno y tiene volumen considerable para su pequeño tamaño, cabe en casi todas partes. muy lindo y materiales de buena calidad. lo recomiendo
J. C. Zamora Prado
Reviewed in Mexico on August 19, 2018
Si tienes nostalgia de la apariencia de un receptor analógico de radio AM y FM, compacto y sencillo, este de Sangean es ideal. Para no estar completamente desactualizado, el fabricante añade la posibilidad de conectar un auxiliar (bonita opción para usar un adaptador Bluetooth). Complementan el paquete interesantes alternativas para antena AM o FM, de modo que la recepción sea lo más fiel posible. He tenido otro de marca reconocida -que deja mucho qué desear- y me quedo con este.
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