Tangent Quattro

The Tangent Quattro is a WiFi Internet radio; it is the latest in the Tangent series (Uno, Duo, Trio), and goes above and beyond the previous models by adding 802.11g WiFi access to the world's 5500+ Internet radio stations. You can also stream audio files from your computer over your home network with support for the lossless Ogg Vorbis format. Like the Trio, it also features DAB/FM support allowing you to listening to analog or digital FM radio broadcasts. The Quattro has a built-in alarm clock feature (/w snooze button) so you can wake up listening to your favorite Internet radio station.

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Tanget Quattro white
MSRP $349.00
Release date July, 2007
Brand Tangent
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Pros & Cons

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3 mixed
2 negative

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Pros:
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WiFi access to Internet radio
+3agreedisagree

Simple all-in-one design - includes tuner, speaker, alarm
+3agreedisagree

Stylish, nice looking radio
+2agreedisagree

WiFi music streaming from your computer
+2agreedisagree

Fantastic sound quality, styling and ease of use
+1agreedisagree

FM Radio
+1agreedisagree

Good audio quality
0agreedisagree

DAB/FM radio
0agreedisagree

User Interface could be worse!
0agreedisagree

Cons:
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A little expensive
+3agreedisagree

Doesn't produce bass at all (even from headphone out)
+3agreedisagree

A bit plastic and wobbling (have to compare to Tivoli)
+2agreedisagree

case finish could be better, no USB
+1agreedisagree

Imprecise volume control a low volume levels.
+1agreedisagree

Mono audio
+1agreedisagree

User interface is very basic, and the combination of buttons + knob is not intuitive.
+1agreedisagree


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Details

You can browse radio stations by location and genre to find your favorite radio stations that can then be added to one of the five presets. The Quattro includes a built-in 3" up-firing speaker. The enclosure is made from MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) available in four wood-like finishes (black, white, brown, red). The Quattro became available in July 2007 and retails for $349.

Features

  • WiFi access to Internet Radio (802.11b/g)
  • built-in speaker
  • alarm function
  • 5 channel presets
  • DAB/FM radio
  • wirelessly stream music from your PC/Mac
  • 128-bit (max) WEP Security; supports WAP
  • Ogg Vorbis support
  • auxillary audio in (1/8" stereo) for hooking up your mp3 player
  • weight: 4.5 lbs.
  • size: 8.25” W x 6.25” H x 4.5” D.
  • $349
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Tangent Quattro

• Tangent QUATTRO Wifi Wireless Internet Clock Radio - Walnut

UPC: 411378036742

EAN: 411378036742

MPN: QUATTROWL

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Comments

1.  avatar Amanie said:

I wish this thing were a little cheaper (like $200 vs $350), then I'd be all over it.
Aug 15, 2007 12:37pm
2.  avatar Erik said:

I want this very badly. I love Internet Radio and this makes it incredibly simple if you have a wireless home network. Drop the crappy morning banter and vomit-inducing Clear Channel crap-radio for this wicked Internet radio. Wake up to Radio Paradise; the only downside is that you may not want to hit snooze.
Aug 15, 2007 12:39pm
3.  avatar jjlaine said:

It's easy and fast to configure with a secure WLAN. Can't search stations (from 7000+) :S OK for a kitchen radio but I'd pay third of the price. Oh yeah - no tone controls!
Sep 12, 2007 3:38am
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salimfadhley

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October 9, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • WiFi access to Internet radio
  • Simple all-in-one design - includes tuner, speaker, alarm
  • Stylish, nice looking radio
  • WiFi music streaming from your computer
  • FM Radio

Cons

  • A little expensive
  • Doesn't produce bass at all (even from headphone out)
  • Imprecise volume control a low volume levels.
  • Mono audio
  • User interface is very basic, and the combination of buttons + knob is not intuitive.

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Erik

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August 16, 2007
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6 pros
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • WiFi access to Internet radio
  • Simple all-in-one design - includes tuner, speaker, alarm
  • Stylish, nice looking radio
  • WiFi music streaming from your computer
  • Good audio quality
  • DAB/FM radio

Cons

  • A little expensive

Comments

"I want this very badly. I love Internet Radio and this makes it incredibly simple if you have a wireless home network. Drop the crappy morning banter and vomit-inducing Clear Channel crap-radio for this wicked Internet radio. Wake up to Radio Paradise; the only downside is that you may not want to hit snooze."

Competitors

Erik prefers Roku SoundBridge R1000 over Tangent Quattro
Erik prefers Tangent Quattro over Roberts WM201
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jjlaine

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September 12, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • WiFi access to Internet radio
  • Simple all-in-one design - includes tuner, speaker, alarm
  • User Interface could be worse!

Cons

  • A little expensive
  • Doesn't produce bass at all (even from headphone out)
  • A bit plastic and wobbling (have to compare to Tivoli)

Comments

"It's easy and fast to configure with a secure WLAN. Can't search stations (from 7000+) :S OK for a kitchen radio but I'd pay third of the price. Oh yeah - no tone controls!"
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1969are

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June 29, 2009
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Pros

  • Fantastic sound quality, styling and ease of use

Cons

  • case finish could be better, no USB

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hipotecas

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April 19, 2009
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Pros

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Cons

  • Doesn't produce bass at all (even from headphone out)

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ipayne

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November 6, 2007
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Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • A bit plastic and wobbling (have to compare to Tivoli)

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