Pros & Cons
Pros
If you're looking for something that oozes style and nostalgia while delivering acceptable sound quality and price isn't an option, this is one to consider. Easy to set up (once plug issue sorted, thank you amazon) good for the price, not the best bas... Read More
It has intuitive controls and can be used without having to read a manual for half an hour. Easy to use *, dials, and nice easy to read led top screen. Good mains connection, with the option to use batteries when needed. It sets itself up on first pow... Read More
There's no denying it's retro styling and beautiful build quality. Looks good and retro with the flexibility of battery or power.
Cons
This radio looks nice but it's functionality is terrible. The whole menu system is very un-intuitive and slow. Aesthetically this radio is ok but after that it ticks no other boxes.
The rambler is very disappointing - it feels flimsy, it's difficult to use, and the sound is muffled. The sound is rubbish, crackles in whatever position we put it. I don't have the option of plugging in a wifi enabled switch to turn it on and play mu... Read More
The radio switches itself off and on at strange times. The first push puts it on standby, and trying again either turns it back on, or goes to snooze mode. The battery life is shocking - a new set of batteries might last an hour.
Highlights
Quality
Once again very pleased with the radio love the colour and the quality is very good
Everything on the radio works extremely well and the sound quality is what one can expect from this brand of radio
I expected quality and that is what i got
I had bought this with the idea that if it wasnt up to par id return it but its such a nice little package that i cant bring my... Read More
Price
Audiophiles may want to keep looking but if youre looking for something that oozes style and nostalgia while delivering accepta... Read More
Competitiveness
I got this as a gift for my partner
Bought as a present for an oldy a bit too complex for him to understand keeps losing the pre sets
Overview
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- This product had a total of 563 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 16 2023.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This is a useless portable as batteries last less than one week they are also very difficult to replace
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Unfortunately i assumed it would charge in situ the batteries amazon suggested i added to the order it doesnt and i failed to see that in the spec before purchase
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Bought as a present for an oldy a bit too complex for him to understand keeps losing the pre sets
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This is a great sounding radio but eats batteries
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The reason why the radio eat the batteries you cant turn it offthe clock is always on you can dim it but using power
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have tried both rechargeable and normal high quality batteries the same story
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It’s a good looking radio but it switches on through the night
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I expected quality and that is what i got