Sangean WFR-32 Internet Radio/AUX/Bluetooth/Smart Local Radio Preference Management/USB Playback and Phone Charging Digital Wooden Cabinet Radio

Others have said what I am going to summarize, which is that you can't really go wrong with this stereo. It has a great balance of features, function, ease-of-use, price, and aesthetics—and at the time of this review, all for about $120.I bought this as a housewarming gift for a friend who wanted a radio in her kitchen so she can listen to music while she prepares dinner. She's not tech-savvy and wanted good sound in a small size that she could put on her counter. She's not an audiophile but loves music. She also wanted something that "would have a good Bluetooth that doesn't drop off all the time or amplify the sound of text messages." Here's where the Spotify Connect and internet radio right out of the box make life easy.Setting up with WiFi took just a few minutes, but the first pairing attempt failed. Turning the "off" switch in the back and turning it back on solved the problem. This detail is not in the instructions, so if in case the pairing fails for whatever reason and your WiFi network isn't detected, don't just turn it off via remote, but actually manually turn it on and off on the unit itself. Once connected, it has stayed consistently connected, streaming without issue, as long as the Internet itself is stable.I have been a fan of Sangean products for *years*—the build quality has always been excellent relative to the value, and for those who don't know, products made in Taiwan are on par with products made in Japan. The QC is high and there is great attention to detail to ensure each product is manufactured according to strict, precise specifications. So, you are really purchasing a highly crafted item that was subject to some of the highest industry standards.My only disappointment was that the cabinet no longer has a real wood veneer. My older Sangean models had a beautiful real walnut veneer, which is what I was expecting to see when I unboxed it for my friend; this appears to be a wooden cabinet (particleboard) with a printed faux-walnut pattern. I was surprised that other reviewers hadn't remarked on it (that I saw). Fortunately for my friend, she thought this was great, so if she cooks and splashes something on it, no biggie, just wipe it off... but I definitely thought it made the look of the stereo seem cheap, especially when you come up close to it and see the printed wood pattern. I would be happy to pay an extra $50-100 for a real walnut veneer like in models of old.This makes an excellent gift and is also a nice tabletop stereo for an office, kitchen, even a small sitting room or living room. It is packed full of modern features in a small stereo that is affordable, easy to use, and to most ears will sound great. I am annoyed that real walnut veneer is no longer being used, but this is aesthetic and just my personal preference.Hats off to Sangean, but do offer us that higher-end model with the walnut again, eh? ;)

Had this until for about 3 months and it worked perfectly. You can listen to any stream over the internet and it performed beautifully. Have it tied into my receiver for a great addition to my tunes. Then SANGEAN for some reason sent an update / download to the system over the internet. SO ok I downloaded it on to the system. Want to stay updated of course. That was a big mistake. After the download the system stopped working correctly. Now most of the stations pay for about 10seconds and it seems go into the buffer and then blanks out then goes and repeats whats in the buffer over and over again. Now it's screwed up where you can't even listen to it or you have to find some station out of the 100,000 stations that doesn't buffer constantly. Really disappointed in the company. They need to fix this and until they do DO NOT BUY OR YOU WILL BE SORRY>

Like every internet radio, this one too has it quirks. Of all the wifi radios I've owned, this one boasts the best sound. The fit and finish is great, this is a solid unit. It is far from intuitive. It took awhile to get connected to wifi.The hype boasts the myriad of stations that can be tuned in. Only 5 presets, really?Not user friendly and gaps like Michael Spinks teeth. Caribbean options but no Bahamas? Not acceptable.I seriously thought about returning this unit. Despite the flaws, the fit and finish and sound made me stick with this well made but flawed radio.

First, the good. This is a handsome radio with pretty good sound, considering its small size and low cost. It's not hard to use ONCE you enter your favorite stations in the memory presets. Now, the bad. That process of entering your favorites is so nerve wracking and bewildering and counter intuitive that you may need psychiatric therapy to get through the process. The users' manual will be nearly useless. This task is only really possible using as app on your phone, called Airmusic, which is available for free. Even then it's a huge pain in the a&&. Just try to remind yourself how great it's going to be when you've finally set up the radio with your favorite stations, and power through it. And do it when no one else is home to avoid domestic disturbance arrests.