A wood-cabinet radio that still picks up AM when the wifi is down
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- kitchens, workshops, and bedside tables where a speaker is left in one place, and anyone who wants broadcast radio alongside streaming
- Skip if
- At 10 watts it fills a kitchen or bedroom, not a large open living space
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This is a compact wood-cabinet radio with a 10-watt driver that pairs over Bluetooth but keeps a real AM and FM tuner with a physical dial. The wood cabinet is functional rather than decorative, since a rigid enclosure controls resonance better than the thin plastic used in most small speakers, which is why it sounds fuller than its size suggests. The AM band is the genuinely useful part, because it works during outages when streaming does not. Controls are knobs rather than a touch panel, so it can be adjusted without looking. Best fit: kitchens, workshops, and bedside tables where a speaker is left in one place, and anyone who wants broadcast radio alongside streaming.
Pros
- Real AM and FM tuner, so it works during an internet or power outage with batteries
- Wood cabinet controls resonance better than a thin plastic enclosure
- Physical knobs adjust by feel without looking at a screen
- Bluetooth pairing alongside broadcast, so it covers both
Cons
- At 10 watts it fills a kitchen or bedroom, not a large open living space
Frequently asked questions
Does it run on batteries?
Yes, it works on mains power or batteries, which is what makes the AM tuner useful in an outage.
Is the cabinet real wood?
Yes, a wood cabinet rather than a plastic shell with a wood-look wrap, which is why it sounds fuller than similar-sized speakers.
Can I use it as a Bluetooth speaker only?
Yes. Bluetooth and the AM FM tuner are independent, so use either.
How is the AM reception?
Good for a compact set. As with any AM radio, reception depends on your location and nearby electrical interference.
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