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Reception
Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the reception of Sangean RCR-5 Digital AM/FM Clock Radio, with some mentioning challenges in finding the optimal position for FM reception and appreciation for the adjustable antenna wire. The radio is praised for its ability to lock in stations well and provide clear sound, especially for talk radio and news.
Presets
Customers appreciate the convenience of presets on the Sangean RCR-5 Digital AM/FM Clock Radio, allowing them to easily save their preferred radio stations and alarm settings. The clock also offers flexibility in setting multiple alarms for different days of the week and various time durations. However, some users find the instructions for programming the clock and alarms slightly complex but manageable.
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Display Brightness
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the display brightness of the clock radio. While some are pleased with the dimming feature and ability to control the brightness level, others find it hard to read due to the black on orangish background. Overall, customers appreciate the customizable options for volume and alarm settings, as well as the retro feel and soft wake feature.
Build Quality
Customers have mixed feelings about the build quality of the Sangean RCR-5 Digital AM/FM Clock Radio. While some are impressed by its solid construction and high-quality sound production, others mention issues with the volume potentiometer wearing out over time. Overall, customers appreciate the radio's affordability and simplicity, but have varying opinions on its build quality.
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It has a nap button that i can set to any amount of time to accommodate my 20-minute power naps to a blissfully long two-hour s... Read More
Good sound quality and excellent reception for am, which is what we prefer for waking up to the news.
* human sleep alarm, starts low, gradually increases, only works on the beep alarm not the radio.
The instruction manual advises that the batteries be removed if the clock is going to be unpowered/unplugged for an extended period.
Price
For the price i am very happy and would buy a sangean radio again in a heart beat.
For about $45, this is a good clock radio with a few shortcomings and some nice features.
Sorry, this sounds like a cheap table radio - hmmm, well it is only $45.
I paid a little more money to get a good quality radio.
Shipping
On days i absolutely did not want to oversleep, i set my cellphone alarm as backup.
Competitiveness
This alarm clock takes care of the simple thing that all other manufacturers seem to ignore.
Sony used to make great clock radios, but their current line-up has only (yes, i know there are a few exceptions) cheap looking... Read More
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
radio, set, good and great. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 2,378 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 23 2025.
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This is the clock radio ive been waiting for
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Ive been looking for this on a clock radio for many many years
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Prior to this clock radio i had a 1980s boom box propped up next to the bed with an earphone bud so i could listen to the radio as i fell asleep without disturbing my wife
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I had tried small portable radios but they all used batteries only and were too easy to fling around while i was sleeping
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Another problem with the 1980s boom box was the manual tuner knob
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Too much fiddling with it in the middle of the night and often unsure if i had landed on the right station
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My previous clock radio did have presets and digital tuning but no headphone jack so worthless
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If i had to find the presets in the middle of the night that might be trickier as theyre in the middle of all the buttons but i figure i could always apply some kind of raised stickers like braille on those buttons to be able to find them
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