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Design Portability
Customers are highly satisfied with the design portability of the Sangean DT-120 AM/FM Stereo PLL Synthesized Pocket Receiver. They appreciate its lightweight and attractive design, making it easy to carry around for quick listening outside without sacrificing functionality or sound quality. The lock feature is also a popular feature among users.
Sound Clarity
Customers generally praise the good sound clarity of the Sangean DT-120 AM/FM Stereo PLL Synthesized Pocket Receiver. Some mention the need for better earbuds to enhance volume and sound quality, while a few note issues with the receiver's sensitivity and electronic volume control.
Reception Quality
Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the reception quality of the Sangean DT-120 AM/FM Stereo PLL Synthesized Pocket Receiver, with many praising its ability to pick up both AM and FM stations clearly and with minimal interference. Some customers also appreciate the radio's small size and ease of use, while a few mention that it has better reception than their previous radios. However, a small group of customers have noted that the radio is heavier than expected and some have mentioned issues with the supplied earbuds. Overall, the Sangean DT-120 is
Battery Life
Customers generally praise the excellent battery life of the Sangean DT-120 AM/FM Pocket Receiver, which allows for long listening sessions. However, some users suggest that it consumes more power than previous models with a single battery, but are satisfied with the use of rechargeable AAA batteries. Some also appreciate the sleep timer and its portability as a running companion. However, a few customers have reported issues with the radio shutting off unexpectedly.
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Quality
I have used it for several weeks and am impressed with its receptivity, sound quality, and sturdy construction.
The sound quality is excellent and volume control is perfect.
Though the battery life sucked, drained within two nights, had to change batteries twice a week
Dropped many times, finally tuning button broke.
Price
I was nursing around two sony pocket radios (priced at $250!
I'm glad i paid for this one and not any other crappy cheaper one.
Competitiveness
Both sangean seems to have very similar sensitivity, a bit less than degen but noticeable better than ccrane pocket.
Overall, i found this dt 180 the best of current packet radios.
I have another radio made by sangean but it did not have the timer to shut-off in 90 minutes.
Earbuds used:- popular shure se 215 pro- koss keb25i- custom triple-armature alclair audio setwhile i have number of radios, th... Read More
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- This product had a total of 1,609 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jan 22 2025.
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Dropped many times finally tuning button broke
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I listen to the radio every morning while riding a bicycle
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It is tiny but it delivers decent sound through the supplied earbuds
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I would like to respond to some of the questions people have about this little radio many of which are answered by reading the user manual
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The fm antenna is the earbud wire
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The am antenna is internal to the body of the radio
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Poof the little 90 minute timer symbol disappears from the display
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The lock switch on the back of the radio disables all of the buttons so if you sit on the radio it wont change stations and when you slip it in your pocket the volume doesnt change
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