Sangean DT-200X FM-Stereo AM/FM Digital Tuning Personal Receiver
Sangean DT-200X FM-Stereo AM/FM Digital Tuning Personal Receiver Review
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It’s an idiosyncrasy; I can’t fall asleep unless I’ve got some radio earphones hooked up to my ear. For whatever reason FM reception on the Sony Walkman deteriorated badly, so I began looking for a replacement. I settled on this Sangean after reading the reviews and noticing a great warehouse price on Amazon. The only difference between this radio and a brand new one is that there were a few pieces of tape on the packaging. The radio itself, the earphones, and the documentation were pristine.
It was easy to set up and program my favorite stations.
Sound quality and reception are both good and better than on the replaced Sony.
The radio itself is about the size of a pack of cigarettes. I like that it gives the user the option of listening with or without earphones.
Though it’s capable of holding many more stations, I only programmed six into “my favorites.” There are no separate buttons for the individual stations. One presses an up or down button to scan the favorites, so I wanted to keep the number small.
Since I listen to this while falling asleep, I wanted something with few buttons. The controls on this radio are well designed though I wish the up/down scrolling buttons were easier to distinguish by touch.
I like that the AM/FM favorites are all accessed with the same controls and can be intermingled when programming. Some listeners may prefer separate access for AM and FM stations. This is possible when not using the “favorites” option.
The earphones work well with decent sound and reception, although the earpieces are a little larger than I like.
Probably my favorite feature is the automatic off function. The radio turns itself off after ninety minutes. Since I almost always fall asleep with the radio on, this handy feature will certainly help me cut down on battery replacement.
Overall I am very pleased with this purchase and have no regrets.
Sangean DT-200X FM-Stereo AM/FM Digital Tuning Personal Receiver Feature
- Drift-free, PLL synthesized tuning, 19 FM/AM memory presets with auto station scanning
- Removable belt clip, stereo ear buds, trailing antenna included
- Auto 90-minute shut-off, high-impact ABS case
- Measures just 4.375 x 2.625 x .75 inches
Sangean DT-200X FM-Stereo AM/FM Digital Tuning Personal Receiver Overview
Don’t miss a thing: catch your favorite news and talk radio on AM, high fidelity music on FM / Built-in speaker
Sangean DT-200X FM-Stereo AM/FM Digital Tuning Personal Receiver Specifications
The ultimate pocket radio, Sangean’s popular DT200V is imminently compact but loaded with convenient features, from its 19 station presets to its drift-free, PLL synthesized tuning, auto station scanning, TV sound reception, and handy belt clip. Listen through the built-in speaker or the supplied ear bud headphones. Forgot to turn it off? No worries: it shuts itself off after 90 minutes to conserve batteries (its sole source of power). The radio’s high-impact ABS case virtually guarantees long life.
Batteries should last 30 to 40 hours at moderate volume through the unit’s single speaker and slightly longer on the included ear bud headphones. Pocket use was taken into account even at the level of ear bud manufacture: if you put your radio in your pocket, it’s less distance to one ear than to the other, so one side of the headphone cord is accordingly shorter. The DT200V runs on 2 AA batteries, not included.
What’s in the Box
Radio, ear bud headphones, belt clip, trailing antenna, and a user’s manual.