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product_id: 1895657
title: "Sangean WR-12 AM/FM/Aux-in Stereo Analog Wooden Cabinet Radio (Walnut)"
brand: "sangean"
price: "$847"
currency: NZD
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Sangean"
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# Acoustic walnut wood cabinet 16W dual front speakers + subwoofer AM/FM analog tuner precision Sangean WR-12 AM/FM/Aux-in Stereo Analog Wooden Cabinet Radio (Walnut)

**Brand:** sangean
**Price:** $847
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📻 Elevate your desk with vintage charm and modern sound mastery

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sangean WR-12 AM/FM/Aux-in Stereo Analog Wooden Cabinet Radio (Walnut) by sangean
- **How much does it cost?** $847 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sangean enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sangean brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Immersive Soundstage:** Dual front-firing speakers + rear passive subwoofer deliver rich, deep bass
- • **Seamless Connectivity:** Aux-in jack for smartphones & devices, plus headphone output
- • **Timeless Build Quality:** Solid walnut wood cabinet designed to last decades and elevate any workspace
- • **Customizable Audio Experience:** Separate bass & treble controls to tailor your sound signature
- • **Vintage Vibes, Modern Precision:** Soft rotary tuning with LED eye for pinpoint station clarity

## Overview

The Sangean WR-12 is a premium analog AM/FM radio housed in a beautifully crafted walnut wood cabinet. Featuring a 2.1 channel system with dual front speakers and a rear passive subwoofer, it delivers warm, full-bodied sound with deep bass compensation. Its precise rotary tuning with LED indicator ensures easy station selection, while separate bass and treble controls allow personalized audio. With auxiliary input and headphone jack, it seamlessly integrates with modern devices. Built for durability and style, this radio is perfect for professionals seeking nostalgic aesthetics combined with high-quality sound in their home or office.

## Description

The Sangean WR-12 AM/FM analog wooden cabinet radio keeps things simple with superior AM and FM reception, full-range audio, and a classically vintage look with its analog display and three rotary dials for adjusting volume, tuning, and band selection. The adjustable backlit analog display is easy to see at night and the LED tuning eye helps you precisely find your favorite analog radio stations. The WR-12 also features a headphone jack, external antenna jacks for both AM and FM, an aux-in jack for use as a speaker for your 3. 5Mm-compatible portable devices.

Review: Extremely good but not quite perfect. Darn close though - I am a huge fan of vintage equipment. I have a RCA console radio from 1941 I restored and daily drive, I have 3 Pioneer receivers from the 1970's that I restored. SX-636, SX-1050 and a SX-3700. I love all these old machines. The WR-12BT absolutely nails the aesthetics of 70's equipment. When I take it to work and place it on my desk, I bet my co-workers will think it is 50 years old. Until they hear it. I also have a telescoping antenna on it to really drive home that authentic look. It is heavy, solid, feels well built. On looks alone, it justifies the price tag. All of that exceeds my expectations, it's an 11/10! However, I only rate the sound an 8/10. The sound is best described as a "bowl shape" EQ curve. Bass is good for being so small, and treble is clear. Mids are subdued, I agree with others that have shared the same observation. It still sounds good. Human ears will adjust to the subdued mids. BT works excellent. I saw many mention that they didn't like how it "disconnected" when turning the unit off or selecting the radio or AUX. Hmmm.... with my Pixel 6, the connectivity is better than any other BT device I have. Yes, it disconnects when not on BT, why wouldn't it? I don't want my phone trying to constantly reconnect as I walk around a large office. When I want BT on, it re-connects faster than any other BT device I have, less than 2 seconds. I don't understand why some think that is an issue. My area has terrible OTA FM. I did compare my WR-12BT to my SX-636 tuner, and they seemed the "same". In my area, that means I still don't get great reception from either. So, it's at least on par with good gear. I wouldn't even know what to listen to on AM, so no opinion on that. I have heard many top-rated, popular BT speakers. They are all plastic. They sound good too, but the heavy wood enclosure of the WR-12BT really makes a difference in the sound of bass. You can definitely hear an advantage to the wood enclosure, the bass sounds far better than other BT speakers. I don't mean in output power, I mean it sounds warm and full. In this observation I give the bass sound a 10/10, keeping in mind the small 3.5" woofer. I like the built-in power supply and that the WR-12BT doesn't have any built-in batteries that will fail and render the unit landfill fodder in time. I can see this radio lasting decades. This unit has been out for over a decade and I have not seen any reports of failures, only complaints about "plastic knobs" and BT operation. As far as the knobs go, I don't see any issues with them. Some say they are "cheap plastic", but, to me they are totally fine on this kind of device. I like the tone controls, Sangean intentionally made them to be depressed so that they don't get in the way of adjusting the controls. very smart IMO. The "shortcomings" of the sound are only due to the midrange dip and the fact it is a small speaker. People are forgetting what a real hi-fi sounds like, and many people think some BT speakers sound "excellent". I would challenge them to listen to even a mid-level hi-fi receiver and speakers. All BT speakers hit a size wall against real equipment. But, many people have not experienced real hi-fi, and I am not talking about audiophile gear, just the hi-fi that was typical before portable BT speakers became so prevalent. I would highly recommend the WR-12BT to anyone who appreciates the 70's aesthetic. It will excel in an apartment, home office, den, work office, cabin, etc. I wouldn't use it as a substitute for hi-fi in a house or large area. That's not something 2" speakers and a 3.5" woofer could ever do.
Review: I thoroughly enjoy this radio in my living room - I thoroughly enjoy this radio in my living room. DELIVERY NOTE I was surprised when it was delivered to my door in nothing but it's factory box with the shipping labels slapped on the front. There was no outer, brown box containing padding around the factory box. UNBOXING Inside that factory box, was the radio, power cord (not a wall wart), an external FM antenna & the multi-language manual. Once i removed the radio from the box, I saw for myself, it's simple, elegant styling. The radio is heavier than you might expect. You wouldn't want to put this radio on a flimsy table. The manual is well written, even though the radio is simple to operate. It helps, especially with the bluetooth setup. OPERATION The radio is super simple to operate. One oddity is, there is a master power switch on the back of the radio. This must be switched on for the front power button to work. Simply press the power button, select the band you want to listen to, then tune in your favorite station. Adjust the volume and your all set. There is a green LED about the tuning knob to help you tune for the best signal. The dial is lighted, but it's very dim. It's best if the room is completely dark. The AM & FM antennas are built-in, but there are connections for both external FM & AM antennas. There is a switch on the back, so you can compare FM reception from the built-in and external antennas. This switch has no effect on AM. You can connect an external audio source (tape dec or CD player, etc.) to the AUX port on the back. The bluetooth is easy to pair, but will not automatically sync up next time you go to use that feature. Pease note: This radio WILL NOT support bluetooth telephone calls. SOUND I'm very impressed with the sound. It has a lot of bass for such a small cabinet, thanks to the woofer in the back & the bass port. There are bass & treble controls, so you can set the sound to your liking. The sound is not pretty even sounding, with the bass & treble controls set to mid point. It will certainly fill the room. If you connect the AUX input to the headphone jack of an audio source, the sound is slightly quieter that the bluetooth connection to that seme audio. I did not notice any "data noise" that some reviewers have mentioned, when using bluetooth. RECEPTION I collect radios, & I find this radio to be the best AM/FM table radio that I've owned. The AM is very sensitive & selective to the point that you can count the stations, especially on the crowded upper part of the band. FM is incredible. It's very sensitive, as well. The selectivity is so good that strong stations don't take up any more space than weaker ones. I can even hear station clearly on either side of a strong station that is just a few blocks away. THERE IS A CON The radio tends to drift off-frequency once it's tuned. It has only drifted once on me. Once I retuned, it stayed properly tuned for several hours. CONCLUSION This is a very simple-looking & operating radio, with lots of great-sounding technology under the hood.

## Features

- Am/ FM aux-in 2. 1 Channel system featuring dual front firing speakers with enlarged magnets along with a rear passive subwoofer and Deep bass compensation in an acoustically tuned wooden cabinet for improved sound quality
- Soft, precise and accurate Rotary Vernier Tuning with LED Tuning eye helps you precisely find your favorite radio stations
- Separate bass and treble controls, auxiliary AM and FM antenna connection on the rear panel and dial scale Display with adjustable backlight
- Auxiliary input for additional audio sources like a smartphone, CD player or other compatible device
- Simplicity combined with state-of-the-art performance

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B008B3U5MQ |
| Additional Features | Built-In AM Antenna |
| Antenna Location | Music |
| Best Sellers Rank | #153 in Computer & Mobile Device Repair Kits #525 in Home Theater Audio |
| Brand | Sangean |
| Built-In Media | FM Antenna, Owner's Manual |
| Color | Walnut |
| Compatible Devices | Headphone, Smartphone |
| Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 526 Reviews |
| Display Technology | LCD |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Enclosure Material | Walnut Wood |
| Frequency | 108 MHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00729288029038 |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11"L x 8"W x 5"H |
| Item Weight | 9 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Sangean America, Inc. |
| Model Number | WR-12 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 11"L x 8"W x 5"H |
| Radio Bands Supported | 2-Band |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 16 Watts |
| Special Feature | Built-In AM Antenna |
| Style Name | Radio |
| Tuner Technology | AM/FM |
| Tuner Type | AM/FM |
| UPC | 729288029038 115970927285 |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sangean
- **Color:** Walnut
- **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary
- **Included Components:** FM Antenna, Owner's Manual
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Product Dimensions:** 11"L x 8"W x 5"H
- **Radio Bands Supported:** 2-Band
- **Special Feature:** Built-In AM Antenna
- **Style:** Radio
- **Tuner Technology:** AM/FM

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I need an analog radio that can be controlled using an on/off timer.  Is the power switch a mechanical power so it comes back when power is restored ?**
A: The answer is yes.  There's a master power switch on the back.  Just do a Google image search to see for yourself.  But, just to clarify your question.  You want to leave the radio on and have a timer in the power outlet so that the radio turns on and off according to the timer, right?

**Q: How much voltage**
A: I need the 220 Volt.   Sangean company inWhether available for 220V ??

**Q: Product dimensions indicate: 8 x 11.6 x 5 inches.  Is it 8 inches tall or 5 inches tall?  I have limited overhead space.**
A: 5 is height8 is depth11.6 is width

**Q: Are any of you still receiving the faulty units manufactured in 2012?**
A: I received one a month ago with September 2012 sticker on the back from Dependable Resources fulfilled by Amazon.  Sent it back.  Reordered about a week later.  Received one sold by and fulfilled by Amazon with October 2012 sticker.  Was a little leery but so far so good.  Love it.  Was my understanding radios manufactured after Sept 2012 were okay.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely good but not quite perfect. Darn close though
*by M***A on January 11, 2025*

I am a huge fan of vintage equipment. I have a RCA console radio from 1941 I restored and daily drive, I have 3 Pioneer receivers from the 1970's that I restored. SX-636, SX-1050 and a SX-3700. I love all these old machines. The WR-12BT absolutely nails the aesthetics of 70's equipment. When I take it to work and place it on my desk, I bet my co-workers will think it is 50 years old. Until they hear it. I also have a telescoping antenna on it to really drive home that authentic look. It is heavy, solid, feels well built. On looks alone, it justifies the price tag. All of that exceeds my expectations, it's an 11/10! However, I only rate the sound an 8/10. The sound is best described as a "bowl shape" EQ curve. Bass is good for being so small, and treble is clear. Mids are subdued, I agree with others that have shared the same observation. It still sounds good. Human ears will adjust to the subdued mids. BT works excellent. I saw many mention that they didn't like how it "disconnected" when turning the unit off or selecting the radio or AUX. Hmmm.... with my Pixel 6, the connectivity is better than any other BT device I have. Yes, it disconnects when not on BT, why wouldn't it? I don't want my phone trying to constantly reconnect as I walk around a large office. When I want BT on, it re-connects faster than any other BT device I have, less than 2 seconds. I don't understand why some think that is an issue. My area has terrible OTA FM. I did compare my WR-12BT to my SX-636 tuner, and they seemed the "same". In my area, that means I still don't get great reception from either. So, it's at least on par with good gear. I wouldn't even know what to listen to on AM, so no opinion on that. I have heard many top-rated, popular BT speakers. They are all plastic. They sound good too, but the heavy wood enclosure of the WR-12BT really makes a difference in the sound of bass. You can definitely hear an advantage to the wood enclosure, the bass sounds far better than other BT speakers. I don't mean in output power, I mean it sounds warm and full. In this observation I give the bass sound a 10/10, keeping in mind the small 3.5" woofer. I like the built-in power supply and that the WR-12BT doesn't have any built-in batteries that will fail and render the unit landfill fodder in time. I can see this radio lasting decades. This unit has been out for over a decade and I have not seen any reports of failures, only complaints about "plastic knobs" and BT operation. As far as the knobs go, I don't see any issues with them. Some say they are "cheap plastic", but, to me they are totally fine on this kind of device. I like the tone controls, Sangean intentionally made them to be depressed so that they don't get in the way of adjusting the controls. very smart IMO. The "shortcomings" of the sound are only due to the midrange dip and the fact it is a small speaker. People are forgetting what a real hi-fi sounds like, and many people think some BT speakers sound "excellent". I would challenge them to listen to even a mid-level hi-fi receiver and speakers. All BT speakers hit a size wall against real equipment. But, many people have not experienced real hi-fi, and I am not talking about audiophile gear, just the hi-fi that was typical before portable BT speakers became so prevalent. I would highly recommend the WR-12BT to anyone who appreciates the 70's aesthetic. It will excel in an apartment, home office, den, work office, cabin, etc. I wouldn't use it as a substitute for hi-fi in a house or large area. That's not something 2" speakers and a 3.5" woofer could ever do.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I thoroughly enjoy this radio in my living room
*by P***. on January 12, 2017*

I thoroughly enjoy this radio in my living room. DELIVERY NOTE I was surprised when it was delivered to my door in nothing but it's factory box with the shipping labels slapped on the front. There was no outer, brown box containing padding around the factory box. UNBOXING Inside that factory box, was the radio, power cord (not a wall wart), an external FM antenna & the multi-language manual. Once i removed the radio from the box, I saw for myself, it's simple, elegant styling. The radio is heavier than you might expect. You wouldn't want to put this radio on a flimsy table. The manual is well written, even though the radio is simple to operate. It helps, especially with the bluetooth setup. OPERATION The radio is super simple to operate. One oddity is, there is a master power switch on the back of the radio. This must be switched on for the front power button to work. Simply press the power button, select the band you want to listen to, then tune in your favorite station. Adjust the volume and your all set. There is a green LED about the tuning knob to help you tune for the best signal. The dial is lighted, but it's very dim. It's best if the room is completely dark. The AM & FM antennas are built-in, but there are connections for both external FM & AM antennas. There is a switch on the back, so you can compare FM reception from the built-in and external antennas. This switch has no effect on AM. You can connect an external audio source (tape dec or CD player, etc.) to the AUX port on the back. The bluetooth is easy to pair, but will not automatically sync up next time you go to use that feature. Pease note: This radio WILL NOT support bluetooth telephone calls. SOUND I'm very impressed with the sound. It has a lot of bass for such a small cabinet, thanks to the woofer in the back & the bass port. There are bass & treble controls, so you can set the sound to your liking. The sound is not pretty even sounding, with the bass & treble controls set to mid point. It will certainly fill the room. If you connect the AUX input to the headphone jack of an audio source, the sound is slightly quieter that the bluetooth connection to that seme audio. I did not notice any "data noise" that some reviewers have mentioned, when using bluetooth. RECEPTION I collect radios, & I find this radio to be the best AM/FM table radio that I've owned. The AM is very sensitive & selective to the point that you can count the stations, especially on the crowded upper part of the band. FM is incredible. It's very sensitive, as well. The selectivity is so good that strong stations don't take up any more space than weaker ones. I can even hear station clearly on either side of a strong station that is just a few blocks away. THERE IS A CON The radio tends to drift off-frequency once it's tuned. It has only drifted once on me. Once I retuned, it stayed properly tuned for several hours. CONCLUSION This is a very simple-looking & operating radio, with lots of great-sounding technology under the hood.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five stars for the money
*by S***Y on November 6, 2013*

I wish I could have kept this radio! We needed a small radio for our living/family room in our townhouse since our entertainment center is down in the basement rec room. I started off wanting the WR-22 because I fear analog tuning (I hate static!) and I wanted the Bluetooth option. Then a friend momentarily distracted me with Tivolis, and I had a feeling that my wife would prefer something classy looking like that to be out on display in the living room, rather than the blinky many-buttoned digitalness of the WR-22. The WR-12BT seemed like a great compromise (and much cheaper than a Bluetooth Tivoli), so I ordered both to compare side by side. In the end the WR-22 won her approval largely because it's a little smaller and, in piano black, matched our black IKEA Billy bookshelf that is our liquor cabinet, which it sits on. Go figure. Side by side, the WR-22 surprisingly "sounds larger" than the WR-12BT at comparable modest volume, probably because it does better with the low-mid-range sound generally associated with the "Loudness" button/setting. (I ended up turning Loudness off in the WR-22, it's too much.) The WR-12BT definitely has a lot of bass, in lower frequencies than the WR-22 hits -- but is a little thinner in the low-mids, which is probably why other reviews say the vocals can get washed out by the bass. (I also noticed that funky bass guitar licks weren't as strong on the WR-12BT as they were on the WR-22, oddly enough.) And truth be told, I very quickly set the bass knob close to the minimum and bumped up the treble a smidge to get a sound I liked. However, if you're NOT listening to this in a side-by-side comparison with a "better" radio, and you're not looking for audiophile quality, this is still a great sounding little box, even if you are going to want to stick to the left half of the bass knob settings. It's definitely capable of a louder maximum volume to fill a room than the WR-22, and the stereo sound was a nice bonus over the mono WR-22. It's definitely cooler looking! The tuning was great -- especially with even a basic single-wire external antenna and the FM set to Mono, which allowed me to pull in a lot more stations quite well. The Bluetooth connectivity was easy and high quality (although if you have the volume set on the louder end, during silence in your playback you will be able to hear a little faint digital noise from the Bluetooth connection, kind of like the mosquito buzz from a cell phone). While analog tuning isn't as convenient as the WR-22's digital with presets, it IS nice to be able to see what your volume & mode knobs are set to before you turn the system on, whereas the WR-22's digital knob and Source button can surprise you with a loud blast in the morning because you don't know the settings until it's on. Bottom line: great, room-filling, classy-looking, better-than-decent-sounding bookshelf sized sound system for whatever room isn't your primary entertainment center room but you still need music in. It ain't the greatest thing in the world, but for the price (much less than a Bluetooth Tivoli and a LOT less than a Bose Wave system), it's really darn good, and that's why I give it five stars.

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