One downside with the WR238CD is that it can take a long time to find internet radio stations as you either have to search for them manually or scroll through several menus and sub-menus. Entering station names via the remote control is time-consuming, but this is quite common with internet radios. For listening to music or voice in your office, bedroom, or living room? Yeah, it’ll work a charm! Portability

Pandora is one of the most familiar and commonly used music streaming and curation apps, so if you’re looking for a simple and accessible app that works with most internet radio devices, it’s a good choice. SiriusXM Lastly, the device was not specifically designed to be carried around, yet works just fine for occasional outside use. It features a battery mode powered by the rechargeable mAh lithium-ion battery delivering up to five hours of audio streaming. AM stands for Amplitude Modulation and was the first way the radio signals were transmitted. It received global adoption in the 1920s and is still used actively in the present time.

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We enjoyed personalizing the sound with the the built-in 5-band equalizer, and if stereo sound isn’t enough, you can even group multiple Mondo Elite Duos together for a multi-room audio experience, which we did not have a second unit to test the feature out. The radio comes with a fully functioning remote control, and you can even set the sleep timer and snooze the alarm using the free smartphone app, which we enjoyed using more.

What I really love is the portability of the WR-26. After charging the battery with a standard USB charger, you can listen to FM, DAB, Bluetooth or WiFi radio for hours. The audio is respectable and volume can be increased to be almost room-filling. It can be hard to choose an Ocean Digital radio as there seem to be so many similar models to choose between. In this article we’ll explore Ocean Digital’s range of radios in depth, comparing and contrasting their features and design. The Ocean Digital WR232 generally works well, but the design isn’t as intuitive as it could be so some functions are quite fiddly. All in all, it gets the job done at an affordable price. Most internet radios support both paid streaming services and free, ad-supported internet radio. While paid services offer features like higher fidelity and wider selection, there are thousands of free stations available from all over the world, and you can easily enjoy an internet radio without paying any monthly fees. Internet radio interfaces The sound is powered by a small 5W downward firing sub and two 3W front-facing speakers that deliver a surprisingly clear and balanced experience.WIth that said, it’s also a very simple radio. There was no need to reference the owner’s manual for basic operation. Look & Feel The Ocean Digital WR282CD is essentially a more advanced version of the WR282 reviewed above, this time with the addition of DAB/DAB+ radio. Don’t be fooled by the product’s name—the WR282CD doesn’t contain a CD player. It’s an internet radio with a good range of features including Bluetooth. Features There are also features that let you play with the audio settings like station URL links, Bluetooth options and equalizer settings. The Ocean Digital WR-23D sports an ABS plastic body that feels very solid in the hand. Indeed, some shortwave portable manufacturers should take note–the ABS structure is so solid, there’s no give when I press into the middle of the speaker grill, for example. I feel like this radio would survive falling off of a table or shelf with no problems. Internet radios are more versatile than their name lets on – most, but not all, models can play audio in several different formats. As you’re shopping for an internet radio, consider your different music sources and which you’ll want to access. Consider both common and rare music formats, including the following. Radio streams

The Ocean Digital WR220BP is similar to the Ocean Digital WR220 reviewed above except that it has a built-in battery meaning you can use it as a portable radio. Features In short: I like Skytune. It’s easy to search, they’ll add streams if they’re missing any, and it’s well-organized. Instead of reviewing the aggregator again, I’ll point you to the Ocean Digital WR-26 review for more detail as the navigation is identical other than the WR-23D has a nice color screen to display information.

Internet radios with FM and/or DAB

At the end of the day, if you’re looking for a high quality DAB Internet Radio, the WR230S is probably one of the best I could name right now, especially if your budget is limited to 170 USD. The Ocean Digital WR60 offers good value for money, and gives you a huge choice of radio stations to listen to. You can adjust the EQ to get a decent level of bass, though the over-sensitive volume control can be somewhat frustrating.