Hama | IR110 Internet radio | WLAN/LAN, USB connection with charging and replay function, wake-up function, multi-room, free radio app | Black

This really is a fantastic system. I wanted an internet streaming radio with dab&FM capability and this really fits the bill. An aged benefit is the USB input and Ethernet port so there are heaps of options I can use on this device. The menu system is simple to use and the stereo sound quality from its diminutive speakers is fantastic. Is easily loud enough to use as the main radio in my lounge. I've downloaded a stack of albums onto a 32gb USB and tune into that when I get bored with radio broadcasts. If you're familiar with internet radio the menu system will be very familiar. Allowing selection of stations by genre and location or by selection from a list. The station I wanted want in the list so I typed it in and used the search. Hey presto, up popped my station. You don't even need to store your favorite station because the menu allows you to list the station you recently listened to. All in all this is fabulous and a marked improvement in design and quality over the last one I bought about 5 years ago. It is so good I'm thinking of ordering another for the bedroom.

Its okay but not quite fit for my purpose. If it was supplied free as it has been to some of the reviewers here I would of give it five stars. I just thought it was a wee bit overpriced for what it does and the fact it lacked Bluetooth meant I ended up sending it back for a refund. The interface is ok as is the colour screen but I am sure they have been licensed from Philips old range of WAC7500 Streamium players. That's not a bad thing as I own one and they are ok but a bit long in the tooth now, I am convinced that is where most of the cost on this unit goes. Don't get me wrong the build quality is great, sound is great and the DAB and the network functions work really well, I just felt it was lacking somewhat when compared to other units from other manufacturers. If this unit was close to or sub £100.00 I think it would easily get 5 stars every time, but I am not sure a brand like Hama can leverage almost £150.00 for this player. Close but no cigar, there are better alternatives but a lot of people will be satisfied with it.

The first one was a return so I sent it back. The second one looked like a return as well but I kept it, despite there being some inconsequential cosmetic damage to the plug. I can see why some might return it even if it's not faulty - there is no manual, just a very brief quick start guide. The excuse that a pdf is available to save trees doesn't wash with me - the full user manual is actually shorter than the multi-language quick start guide. But you won't find it on Hama's site (at least I couldn't) I had to get it from manualslib.com.However, I am more pleased with the radio. It seems to be quite versatile, being able not only play radio streams from DAB, FM and internet, but also your own streams from a music collection on a PC or, as in my case, a NAS. Or directly from a USB stick. It has an ethernet port which I intended to use, but in fact had no problem picking up and streaming over Wifi. 6 out of the first 7 radio stations that I habitually play were found. The other is rather obscure so I'm not that surprised it wasn't found. There are plenty more but I will have to manually input some I listen to.Apart from which stations can be picked up, the most important thing with one of these is the sound quality. At first blush, I couldn't rate it higher than 3 out of 5. It's OK. Having said that, internet streams aren't the best and DAB radio might be much better (which I can't try because I live in a radio dead spot), and you can hook it up to external speakers if you want.This is only a brief overview. There's plenty more which I haven't explored yet. Despite the problems with the manual, I quite like it.UPDATE: Although I do like it, I've somewhat reluctantly decided to return it. Not picking up DAB stations was not an issue for me. But the placement of the speakers meant that the best sound was coming out the sides and when sitting in front the sound was kind of muted and wasn't an enjoyable listen.

I had high hopes for this stylish internet radio. It looks awesome. However, after setting it up the radio stations would pause briefly while it buffered. I tried multiple radio stations and had the same issue.This was not connected to WiFi as I have a wired home with RJ45 connections in every room. Although I did try a WiFi connection and had the same issue. Not sure if it is faulty or something else but I will be returning to Amazon.

Sound was good set up a bit complicated over other radios, I kept losing the left hand channel for no reason which led me to send it back for a refund eventually buying a roberts.Useless as a radio alrm clock as doesnt always grab the wifi signal.