Sangean H205 Shower Radio AM FM Waterproof Weather Alert Digital Tuning White

I wanted to have a radio that is waterproof with good sound quality and strong reception so I can listen to my favorite radio station while in the shower. I am really happy to have found this product. The sound level is loud enough that you can hear very clearly with your shower running. The sound quality is also excellent since Sangean always has the best reception level. The LCD screen is bright enough and shows the radio station number clearly. The tuning ability is also very easy to use since it's digital, and you also get 5 preset stations that you can set your favorite ones. The look is sleek and modern, with very small footprint. It's lightweight so you can carry it with you everywhere you go. Sangean is basically the Apple brand in the radio industry. So if you want quality and an excellent user experience, then go with this brand. Lastly, I had some questions about their products because I also wanted to purchase a radio alarm clock, so I called their office in California. But the technician Jimmy was very rude and seemed to be irritated. Within a few minutes it sounded like he wants to hang up the phone. Since I didn't get the help I needed, I called their headquarter office instead in Taiwan, and the staff there were very polite and patient. They helped to answer all of my questions and they were the reason why I was able to find another model from Sangean that has the alarm clock features that I wanted. So thanks to those staff in the Taiwan office. Read more

I've had it for a while in the shower, but mostly indirect water. It sounds very clear and is fairly intuitive to program channels. Batteries have lasted a long time. Radio is built well, and has a little weight with batteries. Read more

In a world of super cheap, lowest common denominator consumer electronics, this thing is a breath of fresh air. Let's jump in. Pros: -Solid, thick plastic construction, with rubber gaskets, and it's heavy, doesn't feel cheap at all. Even the packaging it ships in feels well-made. -Good reception on all bands, including AM and WX, one of the best-receiving radios I have used. It picks up marginal FM stations my other radios cannot. Adjusting the pigtail antenna makes this easier. -Simple controls, with easy-to-setup presets. Clock, alarm, sleep timer, weather alert mode, all good. -External power option to avoid running batteries down (used outside the shower, of course) -Runs on common D cell batteries. No stupid USB charging, no worries about proprietary cells that wear out after 2 years with no replacement to be found. Basic D cells, the way it should be. Cons: -No headphone jack or Bluetooth connectivity. Not really needed for a shower radio, but nice when using it outside the shower. -The supplied nylon strap is fine, but may be the weak link in the future if it gets dry rotted. The attachment points, however, are strong and may allow you to attach a stronger strap or chain if desired. -The external power wall wart has to be purchased separately if you really want one. It easily handles getting splashed on with water, but I'm not sure I'd deliberately submerge it in a tub or pool. I hang it from a towel hook in the bathroom and always wipe it down when I'm done. I don't know if it can get moldy, but I figure wiping it down keeps me from learning the hard way. I like this thing so much I'm considering buying a second one to use in another room in my house. It also feels like it's the kind of thing that is too nice to stay in production, so maybe get an extra for good measure. I can remember the 80s when you could buy decent electronics that were affordable and well-made, this seems like a throwback to that era. I would like to see a non-shower version of this radio with more external interface options, such as a headphone jack and an external antenna connection. The electronic guts are a solid platform for a whole line of radios. I recommend this radio. Read more

I had a Sony Shower Tunes (?) radio for a ridiculous amount of time - like 20+ years. Worked good, display easy to see, light battery use. Finally it gave up, and I wanted a replacement - the Sangean seemed to be the best option. Good: Well-made, actually a tad better sound and reception over the Sony, and seems very sturdy. Easy to set everything. Not so good: Display is hard to see due to way it hangs on shower head arm (versus how the Sony hung). Not terrible but numbers (time or station ID) are thin versus the bolder LCD numbers on the Sony. This unit cost something like 3x-4x what the Sony unit cost back in late 1990’s. I expect it will last a long time. It fills a void for me but nothing that blows my skirt up. Read more

This review is for the model H205. This shower radio has great sound and many great features, aside from being waterproof. The display is easy to read, and it's nice that it shows the time of day (good for those that get "lost" in the shower"). Another great feature the 6-station memory preset which allows you to store various stations so that different users can have their favorite station readily available. You can either stand the radio on a ledge or it can hang using the included adjustable strap. The unit is hefty so if you intend to hang it, be sure that whatever you are hanging it from can support the weight. A good deal of the weight is from the 2 D-cell batteries. Since I already have a charger, I may try switching to rechargeable D-cells which might be a little lighter. The radio also features a wire antenna which can be routed out of the back through the water-tight hole. Depending on all the factors which can affect a radio signal, you may or may not need to use the antenna. Bottom line, I am very happy with this shower radio and expect that it will last for a long time. Read more

so far so good. good sound quality and well made Read more

I use this in the shower nearly every day, and this version improved on the last. Reception in a challenging spot is very reliable, and the speaker has been improved over my previous version from many years ago. It has multiple features if needed. The best part about this radio design is its reliability in a wet environment. Solid. Read more