The Sangean WFR-1DPlus looks like a classic radio, in the middle of the control buttons, the side speakers. After unpacking the enclosure falls on a piano finish. The speakers have a fabric lining remains to hope that keeps the pollution limits. Depending on the place of use (eg kitchen) the substance is likely to pollute and thus become unsightly. Clean plastic parts as you can this respect, anyway. A plastic or metal mesh as a speaker panel would have been the better choice even with this device.
After the Sangean WFR-1DPlus was connected to the electricity grid, begins after a few seconds the installation routine, which is initially available in English. Unless until you read the printed manual and adjusts his mother tongue ... Entering the code for the wireless encryption is done by remote control or by turning the knob. After confirming the code, it only took a few seconds to the encrypted wireless network (Fritz box 7170) was recognized and the first Internet radio station could be received. In addition to the connection via Wi-Fi, the device can also be connected with a network cable to the Internet.
The FM reception is good and provides the transmitter, which can be received at the location via antenna. Depending on the location of the receiving station is more or less well. Unfortunately, no antenna can be connected. A background noise can not be heard with good reception.
DAB + unfortunately I could not test so far, is where I live is not yet available, but the radio is for the second home and as DAB is reached.
The sound of the Sangean WFR-1DPlus is fed up and can be adjusted by the user via preset equalizer settings to the respective needs. The possibility of setting ups and downs in its listening habits is available.
Something unusual is beginning the operation, the knob is used for station selection and the Enter, the volume is controlled by push buttons. The display could be larger, it is not apparent from an acute angle.
The media sharing from your PC for the Sangean WFR-1DPlus is described in the manual only for Win XP and Vista, who is using other operating systems, must help themselves.
All in all, the Sangean WFR-1DPlus already a good choice and value in the price range even his money.
Edit January 2013: In the meantime, the device runs almost exclusively on DAB +. The station selection is still very limited, the sound quality for the better. Also DAB + is this device a recommendation.
