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Portability

Customers are highly satisfied with the portability of this radio, praising its compact size and ease of carrying around. Some have suggested adding a handle or strap for improved mobility. The radio's slim footprint and versatile power options make it an excellent choice for both indoor and outdoor use.

Build Quality

Customers are highly impressed with the build quality of the Sangean PR-D5 Portable Radio, describing it as sturdy, well-built, and exuding quality. Some have noted its shiny finish and durability, while others have mentioned the need for careful handling due to its potential fragility.

User Interface

Customers generally have positive feedback regarding the user interface of the Sangean PR-D5 Portable Radio, praising its ergonomics, ease of use, and design. Some users suggest improvements for the lighted display.

Sound Quality

Customers have generally positive opinions about the sound quality of the Sangean PR-D5 Portable Radio, with some mentioning that it delivers clear and crisp audio, while others suggest that it has decent sound for its size but could benefit from bass/treble adjustments. Some customers are pleased with the rich output of the speakers, while others find the sound quality to be good but not great. Overall, customers appreciate the ease of use and affordability of this portable radio.

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Am/Fm Reception

Customers have a positive opinion on the radio's AM and FM reception capabilities. The AM reception is exceptional, while the FM reception is also very good. Some customers noted that the AM reception can be muffled or muted but appreciated the digital tuning feature which makes it easier to zero in on a particular frequency.

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Highlights

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Quality


Presets are easy to use and the sound quality is excellent.


It has great tuning capability, holds a signal quite well, sounds solid (even allowing an option for fm stereo), and is pretty ...  Read More


I had bought the sangean pr-d15, and was very disappointed with it as the soft muting feature is so heavily implemented that so...  Read More


This radio weighed about twice what i expected, and it stands up solid on a flat surface.

Price


Overall, this is one fine truly portable radio for the price!


For a tabletop personal radio, the unit is outstanding in deliverance for the price range.


00 for and the signal is terrible on that radio.


But the battery swap procedure taking 3-5 minutes for no good reason cost this radio one star in my rating.

Shipping


5 days with a super saver shipment.


First of all, it came very quickly.


Came across the sangean brand, checked out the company, read so many great reviews, so i decided to get one for my wife.

Packaging/appearance


But they say good things come in small packages, and that certainly rings true here.

Competitiveness


Half the price of my tivoli songbook, the pr-d5 has superior am/fm reception, dual stereo speakers, and easy-to-use ergonomics,...  Read More


Nevertheless, knowing how all our usual stations usually come in on many other radios, and then comparing that experience to th...  Read More


You can find lots of other radios with more 'bells and whistles', but for the money, and the performance, i don't think you can...  Read More


Am's audio is a bit muddy (bassy) but can rival the more expensive pr-d15 model with a small modification to the volume pcb tha...  Read More

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  • This product had a total of 2,889 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 8 2025.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I just bought my second radio of this same model


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    However on this new one i have to use batteries in it because no matter how far i get away from that new fangled thing on the cord that causes static for am stations i still have static


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I cannot receive the same station here in fm which i understand would not have static


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    They dont tell in the description that the cord causes static in am stations


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It does tell you on a piece of paper put in with the radio though


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Since i wont have the new radio on for very long each day i can live with batteries but i am disappointed


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Ive been searching for a good radio to replace a radio i had for more than 30years


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Ive believe i found it in the sangean prd5 portable radio

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