Performance is great, easy to operate including Bluetooth. Also, very satisfied with appearance and quality.

Es pequeño, sí, pero cuando se activa la función loudness su sonido es impresionante a bajo volumen. Obviamente no es para hacer una fiesta en un gran salón, sin embargo, más que un simple reloj es un radio para disfrutar por su calidad de sonido. Por si fuera poco, la pantalla es ideal para ver la hora en la noche sin que moleste la luz. Justo lo que estaba buscando. Sangean es de las mejores marcas de radio que conozco.

We wanted a bedroom clock radio with good sound. We tried the WR-2 and the WR-22, but settled on the RCR-40.Sound: It’s better than most other clock radios, but not as good a some higher end table radios that double as clock radios. For example, the Sangean WR-2 and the WR-22 sound better. True, the RCR-40 has stereo speakers, but they are so close together that one does not get much stereo effect. A pessimist might describe the sound as a bit boxy, while an optimist might call it “mellow”. In either case, it’s much more pleasant than normal clock radios. The sound characteristic can be somewhat altered, as it has loudness, bass and treble controls. If you want better sound, with proper stereo, then get the WR-50 with the external speaker, although it lacks a balance control.Functions: AM and FM reception is about as good as most of the other radios I’ve used. On the other hand, there are no external antenna terminals, making this a poor choice for those far from radio stations. The controls are quite intuitive, apart from the menu system for setting it up; you’ll need to refer to the instruction sheet the first few times. Bluetooth paired easily with no noticeable delay. I did not try the auxiliary 3.5 mm socket. The presets work easily—hold one of them down and the current station is memorized. The remote control is reasonably sized, much better than the tiny ones that come with the WR-2 and WR-22. The two USB (charge-only) ports on the front are handy.Display: The display has lighted characters with a black background. This is what you want for a clock radio, as it does not flood a bedroom with light. There are three levels of luminance, and an off. Also, the display somewhat adjusts to the ambient light to keep the display visible without having to mess with the brightness control. In contrast, the WR-2 has a lit background with black characters, rendering it nearly useless as a bedroom radio, as it's more of a night light. The WR-22, on the other hand, has a similar display to the RCR-40, making it a good choice if you want a bedroom radio with excellent (mono) sound.Internet (Wi-Fi) Radio: While the RCR-40 lacks Internet radio, it is dirt simple to overcome this. An old cell phone can be turned into an Internet streamer by installing Audials Play, or any of its competitors. No phone service is necessary, as the stream comes in via Wi-Fi. Connect the cell phone to the RCR-40 via Bluetooth and use one of the two USB charging ports to keep the cell phone battery topped up. Voilà, the RCR-40 now has Internet radio. This is better than buying an actual Internet radio, because they all use an aggregator; aggregators have a bad habit of going out of business, which turns an Internet radio into an expensive piece of e-garbage. With a cell phone, if your chosen Internet radio app ceases to receive radio streams, one can simply install another one.

Purchased this to replace a 45-year-old bedside am-fm stereo radio/alarm clock. Searched the internet for a suitable replacement with current features and a remote control. This Sangean RC-40 checked all of the boxes. The option of a wood case made it even more attractive at a reasonable price. It's a beautiful unit with the dark walnut wood case. BTW, it's not veneer but solid wood which I found a pleasant surprise. It's a breeze to set-up and the remote is a very convenient feature. Also, the adjustability of the display brightness via remote is handy when you want "dim but legible" at bedtime. This unit is very well constructed and looks/works great. The reception and audio are quite good for a small unit. The wood option costs more but, IMO, it's worth it. Highly recommend.

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I wanted to replace my JBL Horizon clock radio for something that had a better sound quality and power. This machine has a slightly better sound, no other better functionality and the size is huge for a clock radio. Sangean could have built in a much better amplifier in that big box. I think I will keep my old JBL.

This is an attractive, compact unit which delivers high quality sound for its size. Set up was easy enough once you deciphered the somewhat scattered instructions. The sound is far better than the average table radio but not as good as a Bose which I compared it to side by side. But, this unit is also a fraction of the price of a Bose.The display is easy to read even across the room and a lot of information is provided on the display such as radio station id, song id, etc. But be aware, some of this digital stream information may also be advertising which is annoying.The remote is relatively intuitive and easy to use. Bluetooth pairing was seamless.The number one area of concern for me is the poor AM reception/sensitivity. I live in the suburbs about 20 miles from the city center. Some city AM stations were not received at all and at best for the few AM stations received the signal was weak. By comparison, the 1970's Panasonic table radio in my kitchen easily received all of our local AM stations and some from nearby cities as well using the internal antenna only. This problem is exacerbated by the fact that this radio does not have a connection for an external AM antenna. A few cents worth of hardware and one more minor step in production could have remedied this issue for AM listeners like myself who are accustomed to using external antennas for AM reception. This is just not the right radio for AM or rural listeners.I bought this radio for my bedroom. The compact size and attractive appearance, good FM and Bluetooth sound, easily readable display and convenient remote make it a keeper for that application. But, the lack of attention to the AM side of the package keep it from being a five star product in our house.

For an expensive clock radio, it didn’t really sound that good. Don’t get me wrong, it sounds better than the average clock radio but for the money I expected more.

Got the Sangean brand for sound quality and product quality. Got the RCR-40 instead of earlier models for Bluetooth 5.0 upgrade, dial-driven user interface, and real wood veneer. Very solid-feeling unit with perfect fit and finish.Sound is excellent for this classical/jazz musician/audiophile! It is only a bedside clock radio, so don't expect to host a dance party with it. Tone is a bit "boomy", but bass and treble controls go from +5 to -5. I have treble at +5, bass at -3, and turn on loudness to boost both. The sound is far superior to my cherished (and broken) Sony Dream Machine of 30 years. If the RCR-40 lasts for even 5 years it will be well worth the high price tag over cheaper off-brands.You can listen to radio, Bluetooth, or aux. Two convenient front charging USB ports (not for USB input - charge only). I imagine there are USB-to-aux adaptors out there if you really must hardwire a USB source.Wake to buzzer or radio, two separate alarms with daily, weekdays, weekends, or once - plus individul wake-up volumes and station selection. Sleep to radio or blue tooth (or aux I assume).Cautions:1. The "buzzer" is actually a chirp, and pitch is kind of high, so may be too high for some seniors to hear even at full volume. If so wake to radio at loud volume.2. User manual is excellent and extensive, so plan to spend at least 2 hours with your unit on the kitchen table getting used to the interface and many great functions. Keep the manual handy - you will need it for reference. The large top knob is volume control in normal mode, but acts like a mouse in menu mode (press down on knob to "click" an item, rotate knob to scroll through items and settings - be sure to click to cofirm a setting or it will revert). If you are impatient or easily frustrated learning new things then be prepared - but it's really impressive once you get the hang of it.3. "Sleep Timer" instructions are misleading. You have to press and KEEP HOLDING DOWN the Power button. While you hold it down, the power will switch off, then it will enter sleep timer mode, then it will scroll through 60 mins, 45 mins, etc. Only release Power button when it at long last gets to the sleep time you want. Kind of a pain to figure out and use, but I'll get used to it.4. Two AA backup batteries are not included (not necessary for operation, but to hold settings and time in power outage). Two AAAs not included for remote (again not necessary for unit operation, only if you want to use the remote).5. The large display is very easy to read, although the dimmest setting is a bit too dim and the next step a bit brighter than I would like.

I went through a couple other similar clock radios, and this one is really well made. Buttons and knobs have a great feel, and the fit & finish are top notch. I read some reviews that mentioned failure rates so I called Sangean and the person I talked to was well aware of the problem and said it didn't apply to the RCR-40 because the battery location was changed. You can see the difference in the shape, even though it is co-listed on Amazon with RCR-20 & 30; they are not the same as this model.The case isn't real wood but still has a very classy look, and the display is also well done. The display is still too bright for me to sleep next to, but it can be turned off, which is fine. The remote is well-layed out. Sound is pretty nice...it's a radio, not a high-end stereo device :)I only wish that it could control the playing of mp3's, but that is really a computer-type of function, which this device is not.All-in-all, I'm thrilled with the RCR-40, especially at this price point. Good job, Sangean.