--- product_id: 183538095 title: "HDR-18 HD Radio/FM-Stereo/AM Wooden Cabinet Table Top Radio" brand: "sangean" price: "$917.48" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/183538095-hdr-18-hd-radio-fm-stereo-am-wooden-cabinet-table store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Dual alarms + sleep & snooze HD Radio + Analog AM/FM Acoustically tuned wooden cabinet HDR-18 HD Radio/FM-Stereo/AM Wooden Cabinet Table Top Radio **Brand:** sangean **Price:** $917.48 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“» Elevate your daily soundtrack with vintage vibes and cutting-edge clarity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** HDR-18 HD Radio/FM-Stereo/AM Wooden Cabinet Table Top Radio by sangean - **How much does it cost?** $917.48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/183538095-hdr-18-hd-radio-fm-stereo-am-wooden-cabinet-table) ## Best For - sangean enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sangean brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Personalized Wake-Up:** Dual alarms with Humane Wake System let you rise gently to your favorite station or buzzer. - β€’ **Seamless Station Access:** 20 memory presets (10 FM, 10 AM) keep your top channels instantly at hand. - β€’ **Timeless Wooden Elegance:** Acoustically tuned wooden cabinet delivers rich bass and premium audio aesthetics. - β€’ **Intuitive Remote & Display:** Easy-to-read info screen plus remote control for effortless tuning and control. - β€’ **Crystal-Clear HD Radio Reception:** Experience distortion-free sound with the latest HD Radio techβ€”no subscription needed. ## Overview The Sangean HDR-18 is a premium tabletop radio combining 45 years of Sangean’s audio expertise with advanced HD Radio technology. Featuring crystal-clear digital and analog AM/FM reception, an acoustically tuned wooden cabinet for enhanced bass, and user-friendly features like dual alarms and 20 station presets, it offers a sophisticated listening experience without subscription fees. Perfect for professionals seeking a stylish, high-performance radio that blends classic design with modern sound quality. ## Description The HDR-18 brings together the best of Sangeans 41 years of experience in making radios and features the latest in HD Radio Technology. It offers the superior reception Sangean is known for along with an acoustically tuned cabinet creating improved bass response and the most realistic reproduction available in an HD Radio. Review: The Sangean HDR-18 is about the best you can get HD radio wise in a table radio. It's been out for a few years, and it appears the current version has the complaints about the blue LED solved (you can turn OFF the LED in the menu, and dim the display down to no backlight if desired). Reception on AM and FM analog are superb with the included antennas, I am surprised how well it works on AM, as most radios get overrun with noise, but the Sangean pulls in distant stations others can't get. FM HD is also pretty hot, using the included telescoping whip, I can get all the local Atlanta HD sub channels with no problem. You can always connect a better antenna if your particular area needs it. This is a primarily a table radio. While it has two alarms, as there is no battery backup or even a super capacitor inside, if it loses power, it's wiped. No Bluetooth either. Does have an aux in and a record out jack, so you can pipe in analog sources as well as use it as a tuner with a proper balanced fixed line level out for recording or adding to a proper stereo system. Again, this is designed to be a TABLE RADIO and a good one at that. The included remote runs on AAA batteries (included) and is well made, full sized keys and easy to use all functions. Not one of those cheap credit card sized remotes, but a proper one. It is also nice that all functions can be manipulated from the front panel, should you lose the remote. Overall this is about the best you can get today if you want a quality TABLE radio with HD reception capability and good performance. It sounds good, though it isn't going to blast you out of the house, but plenty of clean power for a small bedroom. Review: Sangean is offering a very good quality radio in a market that had seemed to be all but gone in the last couple of years: home table radios combined with HD Radio technology. This one is a winner in my book. Sangean has made its name manufacturing good quality portable radios in South Korea. Once only known as a maker of AM products, it is now developing good portables for FM as well. I am particularly encouraged they have committed to supporting HD Radio which will likely be the future of FM radio as its deployment grows. HD Radio has been a slow deployment technology for a number of reasons, mostly due to a "let the marketplace come up with the money and technology to upgrade radios "attitude that reflected deep political influence by companies that were gunning to take over radio's lucrative advertising market. It was first rolled out in 2004 with preliminary equipment at the radio station level, reaching perhaps 10% of radios stations concentrated in the major markets. Initial rollouts included just the basics of this digital broadcasting technique, although the many obvious advantages that are achieved by conversion are now much more widely available. These include extra channels, known as HD2 or HD3 streams, which allow radio stations to supplement their offerings, higher power levels which improve the full-quieting range of FM radio to about 20% more than analog, greater station metadata capabilities than aging RDS systems, and the latest trick of allowing full color graphics to be broadcast to the radio dial, known as Artists Experience. I am a radio fan and spend many hours every day listening either in my car or my kitchen to both news and music programming. While I am generally able to find HD Radio capable receivers in cars (the majority of cars sold in the US now include HD-capable radios) I have missed the kitchen table radio experience. No, I'm not one of those that wants to be tracked by desertcart, etc, every time I listen to a web stream with terrible audio quality via one of those loss-leading Alexa-type products. No thank you to that. The Sangean HDR-18 does a fine job with providing radio streams (which is what most listeners use in their homes) without the spyware. I am currently using it in the Tampa area to listen to my favorite radio signals, including one that recently lost its main channel license and has been re-created as an HD-2 only format. Reception is excellent with over 40 signals receivable in a multitude of formats using the internal antenna that is included in the case. The radio comes with its own 3 foot telescoping antenna, but I find the reception is better on the internal one. No more snaggly wires taped to the windows! This is a radio that works well without them (kind of like what we all learned to expect from our cell phones). The only quibble I have this radio is that it does NOT come with Artists Experience which is widely deployed down here in Tampa to show off album art or other graphics. My guess is displays capable of doing multi-color graphics are in short supply due to the disruption in China/Asian manufacturing and available supplies of this kind of display were all routed to the automobile industry. Even so, this is a great radio for those who like the free audio programs and want high fidelity sound in a small package for something like a kitchen, home office, or even as part of a den/reading room. It works! And for now this is doing a great job until I can get my hands on something with AE. Keep up the good work Sangean! ML ## Features - Discover the Experience of Crystal-Clear, Distortion-Free HD Radio that is Backed by Sangeans 45 years of experience in quality, high-performance radios. The HDR-18 Features the Latest in HD Radio Technology with More Stations, Better Sound and no Subscription Fees - HD Radio Digital and Analog AM/FM-Stereo Reception, 20 Memory Presets (10 FM, 10 AM) - Real Time Clock with 2 Alarms, Sleep, Nap and Snooze Functions. Wake by Radio, Buzzer with HWS (Humane Wake System) - Information Display for Channel Frequency, Call Sign, Radio Text, Audio Mode, Service Mode, Signal Quality and Clock Time - Acoustically Tuned Wooden Cabinet with Included Remote Control - Power source type: Corded Electric - Included components: power_adapter ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01BY02B38 | | Antenna Location | Music, News | | Box Contents | Power Adapter | | Brand Name | Sangean | | Colour | silver | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone, MP3 Player, Tablet | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (673) | | Display Technology | Digital LCD | | Display Type | LCD | | Enclosure Material | Wood | | Frequency | 108 MHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00729288029410 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 19.3L x 24W x 11.2H centimetres | | Item Weight | 2.31 kg | | Manufacturer | Sangean America, Inc. | | Manufacturer Part Number | HDR-18 | | Model Number | HDR-18 | | Network Connectivity Technology | IR | | Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Features | Portable | | Radio Bands Supported | AM, FM | | Style Name | Radio | | Tuner Type | AM, FM | | UPC | 729288029410 | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sangean - **Colour:** silver - **Connectivity technology:** IR - **Included components:** Power Adapter - **Power source:** Corded Electric - **Product dimensions:** 19.3L x 24W x 11.2H centimetres - **Radio bands supported:** AM, FM - **Special feature:** Portable - **Style:** Radio - **Tuner technology:** AM, FM ## Images ![HDR-18 HD Radio/FM-Stereo/AM Wooden Cabinet Table Top Radio - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51s0IDBmdOL.jpg) ![HDR-18 HD Radio/FM-Stereo/AM Wooden Cabinet Table Top Radio - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510L7DYG2tL.jpg) ![HDR-18 HD Radio/FM-Stereo/AM Wooden Cabinet Table Top Radio - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Vbk7b8wuL.jpg) ![HDR-18 HD Radio/FM-Stereo/AM Wooden Cabinet Table Top Radio - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816g9cbUh+L.jpg) ![HDR-18 HD Radio/FM-Stereo/AM Wooden Cabinet Table Top Radio - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UhA2Lm3aL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does it come with a flexible "cord" style antennae?** A: No, the Sangean-18 HD Radio/FM-Stereo/AM does not come with a flexible "cord" antennae. The antennae is metallic, extendable and flexible (angular) to almost three feet. The sound of the music on the HD channels is superb. I especially enjoy the classical music. This radio is well worth the money...you won't be sorry. **Q: is it ac powered** A: Yes this radio is AC powered in that it has an AC transformer and cord the unit itself is low voltage. **Q: Where is the aux. input jack located?** A: On the back. **Q: How strong is the fm reception? i want to receive a station frim mt greylock, ma to amherst, ma - about 50 miles.** A: Fm reception is fine. NOTE: The light is this radio is so brightit will light up your bedroom at night, itried putting tape over still had to turn radio away from me, also cant see time&station at an angile ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***T on 23 March 2024* The Sangean HDR-18 is about the best you can get HD radio wise in a table radio. It's been out for a few years, and it appears the current version has the complaints about the blue LED solved (you can turn OFF the LED in the menu, and dim the display down to no backlight if desired). Reception on AM and FM analog are superb with the included antennas, I am surprised how well it works on AM, as most radios get overrun with noise, but the Sangean pulls in distant stations others can't get. FM HD is also pretty hot, using the included telescoping whip, I can get all the local Atlanta HD sub channels with no problem. You can always connect a better antenna if your particular area needs it. This is a primarily a table radio. While it has two alarms, as there is no battery backup or even a super capacitor inside, if it loses power, it's wiped. No Bluetooth either. Does have an aux in and a record out jack, so you can pipe in analog sources as well as use it as a tuner with a proper balanced fixed line level out for recording or adding to a proper stereo system. Again, this is designed to be a TABLE RADIO and a good one at that. The included remote runs on AAA batteries (included) and is well made, full sized keys and easy to use all functions. Not one of those cheap credit card sized remotes, but a proper one. It is also nice that all functions can be manipulated from the front panel, should you lose the remote. Overall this is about the best you can get today if you want a quality TABLE radio with HD reception capability and good performance. It sounds good, though it isn't going to blast you out of the house, but plenty of clean power for a small bedroom. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***L on 12 February 2023* Sangean is offering a very good quality radio in a market that had seemed to be all but gone in the last couple of years: home table radios combined with HD Radio technology. This one is a winner in my book. Sangean has made its name manufacturing good quality portable radios in South Korea. Once only known as a maker of AM products, it is now developing good portables for FM as well. I am particularly encouraged they have committed to supporting HD Radio which will likely be the future of FM radio as its deployment grows. HD Radio has been a slow deployment technology for a number of reasons, mostly due to a "let the marketplace come up with the money and technology to upgrade radios "attitude that reflected deep political influence by companies that were gunning to take over radio's lucrative advertising market. It was first rolled out in 2004 with preliminary equipment at the radio station level, reaching perhaps 10% of radios stations concentrated in the major markets. Initial rollouts included just the basics of this digital broadcasting technique, although the many obvious advantages that are achieved by conversion are now much more widely available. These include extra channels, known as HD2 or HD3 streams, which allow radio stations to supplement their offerings, higher power levels which improve the full-quieting range of FM radio to about 20% more than analog, greater station metadata capabilities than aging RDS systems, and the latest trick of allowing full color graphics to be broadcast to the radio dial, known as Artists Experience. I am a radio fan and spend many hours every day listening either in my car or my kitchen to both news and music programming. While I am generally able to find HD Radio capable receivers in cars (the majority of cars sold in the US now include HD-capable radios) I have missed the kitchen table radio experience. No, I'm not one of those that wants to be tracked by Amazon, etc, every time I listen to a web stream with terrible audio quality via one of those loss-leading Alexa-type products. No thank you to that. The Sangean HDR-18 does a fine job with providing radio streams (which is what most listeners use in their homes) without the spyware. I am currently using it in the Tampa area to listen to my favorite radio signals, including one that recently lost its main channel license and has been re-created as an HD-2 only format. Reception is excellent with over 40 signals receivable in a multitude of formats using the internal antenna that is included in the case. The radio comes with its own 3 foot telescoping antenna, but I find the reception is better on the internal one. No more snaggly wires taped to the windows! This is a radio that works well without them (kind of like what we all learned to expect from our cell phones). The only quibble I have this radio is that it does NOT come with Artists Experience which is widely deployed down here in Tampa to show off album art or other graphics. My guess is displays capable of doing multi-color graphics are in short supply due to the disruption in China/Asian manufacturing and available supplies of this kind of display were all routed to the automobile industry. Even so, this is a great radio for those who like the free audio programs and want high fidelity sound in a small package for something like a kitchen, home office, or even as part of a den/reading room. It works! And for now this is doing a great job until I can get my hands on something with AE. Keep up the good work Sangean! ML ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***K on 30 November 2020* I like to listen to AM talk radio as i go to sleep, and this radio is great for that. Music sounds fine as well and bass and treble can be adjusted to suit. The radio can be lit up or completely dark, as you prefer, and the gradual increasing alarm beep/snooze has not failed me yet. The digital tuner lets me get exactly where i want to go and keeps me there so the built in AM antenna is pretty good! An FM telescoping antenna is included and seems to work well. Takes a bit to figure out,set and save all the potential settings but once done is a piece of cake to use. The included remote is a welcome gizmo tho ! ## Frequently Bought Together - Sangean HDR-18 HD Radio/FM-Stereo/AM Wooden Cabinet Table Top Radio Silver - 12 Sections Telescopic Aerial Antenna FM 75 Unbal for All F Connector Radio and Compatible with Tivoli Audio Model One, Two, Three,Musicsystem Radio - FM Dipole Antenna - Male "F" connector --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/183538095-hdr-18-hd-radio-fm-stereo-am-wooden-cabinet-table](https://www.desertcart.us/products/183538095-hdr-18-hd-radio-fm-stereo-am-wooden-cabinet-table) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-23*