Sangean PR-D5 Portable Radio with Digital Tuning and Rds Review

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(More customer reviews)Half the price of my Tivoli Songbook, the PR-D5 has superior AM/FM reception, dual stereo speakers, and easy-to-use ergonomics, making it even better than the Sangean single-speaker Sonido. As a bedside radio, it has even better FM reception than my Sangean WR-2 but it lacks the WR-2's depth and heaviness, qualities I like in a bedside radio. For a lighter, portable radio with no remote, go for the PR-D5. If you want more luxury in your radio (remote, numerical volume indicator, heavier feel) and don't mind a slight compromise in FM reception, you might want to check out the Sangean WR-2, which is compatible with an upgraded FM antenna attachment.
One question many will have is why the PR-D5 goes for about 15 dollars less than the Sonido. The answer most likely is that the 2.5-inch stereo speakers on the PR-D5 don't have the richness nor the depth of the Sonido's 3-inch monoaural speaker.
Update: Ironically, I don't like listening to talk radio on dual speakers. This is not a technological issue, but psychological. The voices don't seem as focused as they do on the Sangean WR-2's monoaural speaker. So if you're a heavy AM talk radio listener, you might want to opt for the WR-2.
Second Update: To really test the FM on the PR-D5, I tried to pull in the weak college station 88.9. The PR-D5 pulled in the station with clarity, even better than my Eton S350. The verdict: My PR-D5 is my best performing AM/FM radio, even better than the Eton/Grundig S350. That says quite a lot. Even more astounding, the PR-D5 is 15 dollars cheaper.
Third Update: I brought my PR-D5 to my work office and like all the digital radios I've tried it suffered compromised reception. I succeeded more with my Tivoli Model Three (same as the Model One with the additional clock). So for your office, if it's full of computer interference, you might want to go with an upscale analog radio like the aforementioned Tivoli Model One or Three.

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Hands down one of the best performing portable radios you will find today.With its whoppingly large 200mm ferrite antenna, its dual 2.5" speakers, and the RDS text function you would be hard pressed to find another portable radio that offers so much for so little.This lite and powerful radio is capable of being powered by the included AC adapter, 6 x 'C' batteries, and optional DC power you have the flexibility a portable should have.We could talk all day about its features and performance, but think that you are the best judge. Listen and learn what good radio is. Features:* PLL Synthesized tuning system.* 200mm Ferrite AM antenna - provides unmatched AM reception* 10 Memory Presets (5 AM, 5 FM).* Rotary Volume Control* Rotary Tuning Control* Auto Seek Station* Stereo/Mono Selector Switch* Headphone Socket* 3.5mm Aux-in Socket.* DC Jack (Adapter not included)* Backlite LCD.* Sleep Timer* Radio Data System (RDS) function with radio text, station name and auto clock time.* Alarm with Humane Wake System (HWS).* Battery Life Indicator.* AC Power Adapter (Included)* Dimensions ( W x D X H): 10 3/4" X 5 1/3" x 2 2/3"* Weight: 2 lbs.* Batteries: 6 x 'C'

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