(paid links below) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There are no additional costs to you. ▶ The Ocean Digital WR390 Internet Radio at Amazon USA: amzn.to/3TeB1K6 ▶ The Kaito T-1 Antenna Wire at Amazon USA: amzn.to/4bFP5ol
Hey Todd you should be a radio salesman, I bought this radio before the end of your review video lol. I come for the IronMan appearance stay for the awesome band scans. Great content as always.
Forgot to mention, the WR390 has bigger housing then WR336 xxx older models and have passive bass reflex. Because of this and higher power output 7.5W vs 5W the sound is fuller, louder and the bass goes deeper. Also the charity has improved. Even the instrument separation is great for a mono radio.
This I have noticed, it is a more pleasant listening experience compared to the smaller radios that are a bit more harsh, and need work with the custom EQ to get the pitch just right.
Hej Todderbert thanks for the review the Ocean WR-390 internet radio looks interesting i have a Sangean WFR-29C internet radio bought it in 2015 but it still going strong. But I'll see, I might buy another internet radio in the future and Ocean internet radios seem very nice take care Todderbert and have a lovely day.
I've seen software based radio. I wonder if a company can launch a device with the whole thing setup. Embedded with speaker, screen and required hardware attached In addition to option for adding apps like tune in , Spotify etc
Nice! I'm interested in this. I have the Crane WiFi 3 but there are 2 things I don't like about it. First is no battery operation and second is low volume on some stations. Does this radio have plenty of volume? On some stations I have to turn the WiFi 3 up all the way and still can't hear it across the room. Thanks for the review.
@@todderbert Yes, the low volume is the stream’s fault but the Crane doesn’t have enough audio output to compensate. In the past, I have plugged a Crane FM transmitter into the WiFi 3 and listen with a portable FM radio that has more volume. Thanks for the reply.
I started with the first CCrane WiFi radio using the old Reciva aggregator. Also the paid Reciva app. Then went to app based internet radio. Tunein, etc. Tunein has become too big for its britches selling commercials, so moved on. Interested in another radio. CCrane sells one plus Ocean. Not interested in a battery operated centric device though. The unit displayed here appears to be a great tabletop unit. Does it run conveniently from AC mains?
@@todderbertActually when you use the radio plugged in you need to use a USB type c charger of 2 amps in order for the battery to charge also while in use.
Logitech is gone now. If you are concerned about the Skytune platform, don't be. Is here to stay. I had more expensive radios that used Frontier and still prefer Ocean Digital more.
I have one of Ocean Digital’s Internet radio systems that you reviewed a few years back. It still works great. This is also a very nice machine itself. As I don’t need DAB, that part wouldn’t be too useful but the FM addition is cool, for when my internet connection goes down. My internet radio is rather when I can’t use or don’t want to go outside to listen to my shortwave radio, but I am using it more and more often now.
Love this vid! I have several Ocean Digital WiFi radios and enjoy them all; particularly, the small model that is like a pocket transistor radio because I can take it anywhere. Ocean Digital is certainly a prolific manufacturer in this space, but I wish they had a decent phone App instead of a remote. Sangeans use AirMusic and Undok and Grace Digital has a great App for its Mondo Elite model. SkyTune is fun, but it would be nice to have more streaming options onboard. PS. There is a radio OD radio model with a strap handle but it is powered with a micro USB instead of USB C. All in all OD radios are solid entertainment companions in the wifi internet radio space.
@@joeweberofficial I collect wifi internet radios and have many Ocean Digital models, Sangean and even the Grace Mondo Elite. My favorite radio genre is OTR shows like Mystery Theater. Generally, I prefer the Ocean Digital WR 210CB which is an older model, but is portable, has a bass port and sounds decent. The only drawback is no battery. For battery units I like to use the Ocean Digital WR 210 N. I also like the WR 23F. For music I prefer my Sangean WFR-32 with stereo speakers. It's important to realize that different brands of radio might use different internet portals for content aggregation. Ocean Digital uses Skytune and they have a web site you can check out for what stations they carry. Other companies use the Frontier portal, so if you favor one portals content over another try and figure out which portal the radio connects to. Happy listening!
WiFi radios have an issue with including MW for some reason. The LC90 uses its whip antenna to receive AM, not the best, but a solution. I have so many radios, that if my wifi is down, there would be no trouble for me to tune in an AM station manually. I mainly use my Ocean Digital for AM broadcasts.
@@todderbert I can only imagine. Your entire house must be filled with radios and torches! I just have a Retekess V115, a Jazmm A320 (a blue colour clone of the Retekess TR112), and a Kaito SB-1059 solar/hand crank AM/FM/WB radio. My phone also has an FM receiver, but I mostly listen to podcasts on it.
Actually this is one of the best radio Ocean Digital have ever made and I had few. The build quality is great and the buttons are better then other previous models. But top of the range model is WR-860 that is stereo and can play cd quality WAV 1411kbps files that nobody knows about. Is really worth it.
I have multiple Ocean Digtial Radios. The 99-memory units: - WR-23D (2) - WR-23F - WR-336N (2) - WR-210N - WR-26D (2) - WR-26F. The 'D' have DAB ; The 'F' do not. I have a mixture of content stored in different Memory configurations in each radio. Some of them have mostly Shortwave stations, some have mostly AM/FM locals, some have mostly AM/FM regional/national. Even some online scanners scattered in the memories across the devices. The FAVOURITE web interface is the best. Copy/Paste listings or the SKYTUNE database. The Memories are stored locally on each device.
@@todderbert me too. Remotes make the 336n & 210n much easier
5 месяцев назад+2
The WR23D is indeed an underapreciated piece. It's small and features FM DAB and Interenet radio. The Web Interface makes it quite usable. The ability to store stations locally will make it usable even when Skytune will go defunct.
I always have to complain about it! LOL please always also show the low band of the FM? (84 - 86MHz WFM) ME AND WHO KNOWS WHO ELSE are curious about that low WFM band! (85MHz WFM That is a pirate band here in the Netherlands! just like 6300KHz-AM and 1630-AM) Healthy and Friendly Greetings from the Rotterdam area! Rob
23:02 An American Wells Fargo commercial in English on a Greek radio station, Sfera 102.2 in Athens? Is the Skytune internet radio feature inserting its own localised adverts into the station's stream?
Hi! Yes, I just got my WR-210N going again, it had an update, and boom, no more wifi drops, and some of my missing stations were back :) so happy. Using it for Coast to Coast atm, but may move over to the larger 390 for its better audio. The three inch speaker in it sounds great.
WR390 and bigger stereo brother WR860 are the latest from Ocean Digital. I have modified my WR390 and the battery life is 60 hours, from the original battery 7 hours. I had more expensive radios but these are my favourite. I have asked Ocean Digital people to add Spotify and Bluetooth 5.3 in the future models. These all use Bluetooth 4.2 that is not great.
May I ask what you did to increase battery life? I'm thinking of getting this radio and maybe fitting two 18650 batteries in parallel if there is room.
Hi, first of all remove the original battery 18650, 2200 mAh, and keep the 3 wire connector. Unscrew the battery housing and take it off. Now buy a genuine Ansmann 3.7 v battery pack 10500 mAh and connect it to the original wires. The Ansmann has it's own regulator and battery protector built it, so you are safe. The battery pack to be fitted in the end on the buttom of the radio. There is room for this. Use quality electrical tape to secure the wires and battery pack. Now because is more room inside the radio without the original battery, the sound of the radio will be fuller. The bass reflex port it does it's job really well. Another benefit of this mod apart from better sound and longer battery life 50+ hours is that you don't have to turn the radio off after use, just put it in the sleep mode. Only in this mode you can take advantage of the built in alarm clock. I have used more expensive radios in the past like Roberts Stream 94i, bit the WR390 sounds more natural, relaxed and effortless after the mod. I hope this helps.
(paid links below) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There are no additional costs to you.
▶ The Ocean Digital WR390 Internet Radio at Amazon USA: amzn.to/3TeB1K6
▶ The Kaito T-1 Antenna Wire at Amazon USA: amzn.to/4bFP5ol
I have the WR35D... Fun radio. Another great video Sir
Hey Todd you should be a radio salesman, I bought this radio before the end of your review video lol. I come for the IronMan appearance stay for the awesome band scans. Great content as always.
Forgot to mention, the WR390 has bigger housing then WR336 xxx older models and have passive bass reflex. Because of this and higher power output 7.5W vs 5W the sound is fuller, louder and the bass goes deeper. Also the charity has improved. Even the instrument separation is great for a mono radio.
This I have noticed, it is a more pleasant listening experience compared to the smaller radios that are a bit more harsh, and need work with the custom EQ to get the pitch just right.
Hej Todderbert thanks for the review the Ocean WR-390 internet radio looks interesting i have a Sangean WFR-29C internet radio bought it in 2015 but it still going strong. But I'll see, I might buy another internet radio in the future and Ocean internet radios seem very nice take care Todderbert and have a lovely day.
Come to Europe and test DAB. Italy, Spain, UK,….
UK DAB and DAB+, one would be quite disappointed by the sound quality.
Funny enough not all of Europe has adopted DAB+, some tried it but didn’t go for it. Wish we had it States side.
@@michaelturner4457No problem in south London.
I receive 133 stations, BBC radio 3 is 192 kbps highest I've seen in UK.
I've seen software based radio.
I wonder if a company can launch a device with the whole thing setup.
Embedded with speaker, screen and required hardware attached
In addition to option for adding apps like tune in , Spotify etc
Nice! I'm interested in this. I have the Crane WiFi 3 but there are 2 things I don't like about it. First is no battery operation and second is low volume on some stations. Does this radio have plenty of volume? On some stations I have to turn the WiFi 3 up all the way and still can't hear it across the room. Thanks for the review.
Could be the quality of the audio stream. This radio has plenty of volume.
@@todderbert Yes, the low volume is the stream’s fault but the Crane doesn’t have enough audio output to compensate. In the past, I have plugged a Crane FM transmitter into the WiFi 3 and listen with a portable FM radio that has more volume. Thanks for the reply.
I started with the first CCrane WiFi radio using the old Reciva aggregator. Also the paid Reciva app. Then went to app based internet radio. Tunein, etc. Tunein has become too big for its britches selling commercials, so moved on. Interested in another radio. CCrane sells one plus Ocean. Not interested in a battery operated centric device though. The unit displayed here appears to be a great tabletop unit. Does it run conveniently from AC mains?
This model has a battery built in, but will run from the Type C jack plugged into a wall adapter.
@@todderbertActually when you use the radio plugged in you need to use a USB type c charger of 2 amps in order for the battery to charge also while in use.
Kindly review PAGARIA R -917 from india
Got burned with Logitech as my Squeezebox is now bricked. Will never spend another dime on devices tied to proprietary servers.
Logitech is gone now. If you are concerned about the Skytune platform, don't be. Is here to stay. I had more expensive radios that used Frontier and still prefer Ocean Digital more.
I have one of Ocean Digital’s Internet radio systems that you reviewed a few years back. It still works great. This is also a very nice machine itself. As I don’t need DAB, that part wouldn’t be too useful but the FM addition is cool, for when my internet connection goes down. My internet radio is rather when I can’t use or don’t want to go outside to listen to my shortwave radio, but I am using it more and more often now.
Love this vid! I have several Ocean Digital WiFi radios and enjoy them all; particularly, the small model that is like a pocket transistor radio because I can take it anywhere. Ocean Digital is certainly a prolific manufacturer in this space, but I wish they had a decent phone App instead of a remote. Sangeans use AirMusic and Undok and Grace Digital has a great App for its Mondo Elite model. SkyTune is fun, but it would be nice to have more streaming options onboard. PS. There is a radio OD radio model with a strap handle but it is powered with a micro USB instead of USB C. All in all OD radios are solid entertainment companions in the wifi internet radio space.
What is your recommendation for the best portable internet radio with built in fm and best sounding speaker?
@@joeweberofficial I collect wifi internet radios and have many Ocean Digital models, Sangean and even the Grace Mondo Elite. My favorite radio genre is OTR shows like Mystery Theater. Generally, I prefer the Ocean Digital WR 210CB which is an older model, but is portable, has a bass port and sounds decent. The only drawback is no battery. For battery units I like to use the Ocean Digital WR 210 N. I also like the WR 23F. For music I prefer my Sangean WFR-32 with stereo speakers. It's important to realize that different brands of radio might use different internet portals for content aggregation. Ocean Digital uses Skytune and they have a web site you can check out for what stations they carry. Other companies use the Frontier portal, so if you favor one portals content over another try and figure out which portal the radio connects to. Happy listening!
@@timothyfoley3149 Wow, that’s good to know. Thanks so much, great info.👍🏻
No AM rules this one out for me, but it's pretty cool otherwise.
WiFi radios have an issue with including MW for some reason. The LC90 uses its whip antenna to receive AM, not the best, but a solution. I have so many radios, that if my wifi is down, there would be no trouble for me to tune in an AM station manually. I mainly use my Ocean Digital for AM broadcasts.
@@todderbert I can only imagine. Your entire house must be filled with radios and torches!
I just have a Retekess V115, a Jazmm A320 (a blue colour clone of the Retekess TR112), and a Kaito SB-1059 solar/hand crank AM/FM/WB radio. My phone also has an FM receiver, but I mostly listen to podcasts on it.
@@Wren1 Cool thing is I have different radios tuned to different stations. So I never have to tune them again if I don't want to :)
@@todderbert Now that's funny. Where is the radio for AM 640?
@@Wren1 BIN is programming I tend to skip over.
You have been a great service to the radio community😊 I want one now, except for clicky buttons I like it.
Actually this is one of the best radio Ocean Digital have ever made and I had few. The build quality is great and the buttons are better then other previous models.
But top of the range model is WR-860 that is stereo and can play cd quality WAV 1411kbps files that nobody knows about. Is really worth it.
I have multiple Ocean Digtial Radios. The 99-memory units:
- WR-23D (2)
- WR-23F
- WR-336N (2)
- WR-210N
- WR-26D (2)
- WR-26F.
The 'D' have DAB ; The 'F' do not.
I have a mixture of content stored in different Memory configurations in each radio. Some of them have mostly Shortwave stations, some have mostly AM/FM locals, some have mostly AM/FM regional/national. Even some online scanners scattered in the memories across the devices. The FAVOURITE web interface is the best. Copy/Paste listings or the SKYTUNE database. The Memories are stored locally on each device.
Just started using my WR-210N. Nice little radio. The controls on the front are nice, though I use the remote.
@@todderbert me too. Remotes make the 336n & 210n much easier
The WR23D is indeed an underapreciated piece. It's small and features FM DAB and Interenet radio. The Web Interface makes it quite usable. The ability to store stations locally will make it usable even when Skytune will go defunct.
I always have to complain about it! LOL
please always also show the low band of the FM? (84 - 86MHz WFM)
ME AND WHO KNOWS WHO ELSE are curious about that low WFM band!
(85MHz WFM That is a pirate band here in the Netherlands! just like 6300KHz-AM and 1630-AM)
Healthy and Friendly Greetings from the Rotterdam area!
Rob
23:02 An American Wells Fargo commercial in English on a Greek radio station, Sfera 102.2 in Athens? Is the Skytune internet radio feature inserting its own localised adverts into the station's stream?
Yes they do
I'm enjoying my Ocean Digital WR-210N, I believe you reviewed a few years ago. Thanks Todd!
Hi! Yes, I just got my WR-210N going again, it had an update, and boom, no more wifi drops, and some of my missing stations were back :) so happy. Using it for Coast to Coast atm, but may move over to the larger 390 for its better audio. The three inch speaker in it sounds great.
WR390 and bigger stereo brother WR860 are the latest from Ocean Digital.
I have modified my WR390 and the battery life is 60 hours, from the original battery 7 hours.
I had more expensive radios but these are my favourite.
I have asked Ocean Digital people to add Spotify and Bluetooth 5.3 in the future models. These all use Bluetooth 4.2 that is not great.
May I ask what you did to increase battery life? I'm thinking of getting this radio and maybe fitting two 18650 batteries in parallel if there is room.
Hi, first of all remove the original battery 18650, 2200 mAh, and keep the 3 wire connector. Unscrew the battery housing and take it off. Now buy a genuine Ansmann 3.7 v battery pack 10500 mAh and connect it to the original wires. The Ansmann has it's own regulator and battery protector built it, so you are safe. The battery pack to be fitted in the end on the buttom of the radio. There is room for this. Use quality electrical tape to secure the wires and battery pack. Now because is more room inside the radio without the original battery, the sound of the radio will be fuller. The bass reflex port it does it's job really well.
Another benefit of this mod apart from better sound and longer battery life 50+ hours is that you don't have to turn the radio off after use, just put it in the sleep mode. Only in this mode you can take advantage of the built in alarm clock.
I have used more expensive radios in the past like Roberts Stream 94i, bit the WR390 sounds more natural, relaxed and effortless after the mod.
I hope this helps.
@@safugpac2691 Thanks very much! Info copied and saved for future use.
Cool Mod Idea! Glad they left tons of room in there. @@safugpac2691