Question 1

How does the sound compare to a Tivoli Model 1 radio?

Accepted Answer

I have a much older Tivoli model one.  The volume control no longer works properly.  Yes the Tivoli one has a greater depth of sound.  But the price point was important to me as this radio gets minimal use.  So I am pleased with the purchase.  Check consumer reviews for the Tivoli model one.

Question 2

My Fm reception is poor.  How can it be improved?

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Try the external antenna (extended, switch it to external). Try another location in the house for the radio. Try orienting the antenna differently and at least a foot away from large metal objects (which could change the nature of the antenna or block the signal). Try using a dipole antenna located remotely, higher, or in the clear with respect to the desired station. This may mean a getting a balun ($5), some coax (several dollars), and a folded FM dipole antenna ($7). Finally, consider putting an RF preamplifier between the folded dipole antenna and the radio. If none of that helps, you have a difficult location, a faulty radio, or a requirement to receive a station with too weak a signal to your location.When it's finally working and you realize that it has a serious deficit in fidelity (muddy, bassy, little midrange, no highs), as I did, put a more ordinary radio nearby and turn it up just enough to hear the midrange and highs. The combined sound will be a lot more like you had hoped for to begin with. I am profoundly displeased with the lack of audio fidelity and range in this radio. It is essentially a subwoofer with a tuner and not much more. How people rate it so highly is a complete and utter mystery to me. A profound ignorance of audio fidelity in the population at large, I guess.

Question 3

What's the difference between both Sangean models?

Accepted Answer

the wr 11 model is a manual tune radio with the old fashioned slide rule tuning, the wr2 is a digitally tuned model similar to modern car radios..including theability to preset the channels you listen to most.

Question 4

This is a one speaker product (mono speaker), correct?  How is the sound?

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is correct, is Mono speaker, has a very good sound, perhaps for the soundboard and the speaker, I buy for my mother because it is very simple to use with basic buttons, she is so happy.

ASIN	B001BGGD8A
Additional Features	Built-In AM Antenna
Antenna Location	Music, News, Sports Broadcast
Audio Output Mode	Mono
Best Sellers Rank	#16,529 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #29 in Portable Shortwave Radios
Brand	Sangean
Built-In Media	FM Wire Antenna
Color	Walnut
Compatible Devices	[Inferred: Devices with Auxiliary input or radio frequency receiver]
Connectivity Technology	Radio Frequency
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,069)
Display Technology	Analog
Display Type	Analog
Enclosure Material	Wood
Global Trade Identification Number	04711317990798
Hardware Interface	Radio Frequency
Item Dimensions L x W x H	9.38"L x 6.75"W x 4.67"H
Item Weight	5.3 pounds
Manufacturer	Sangean America, Inc.
Mfr Part Number	WR11
Model Number	WR-11
Power Source	Corded Electric
Radio Bands Supported	AM/FM
Speaker Maximum Output Power	6.5 watts
Style Name	WR-11
Tuner Type	AM/FM
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Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	120 volts_of_alternating_current
Warranty Description	1 year
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant

Sangean WR-11 Wood Cabinet AM/FM Table Top Analog Radio Wooden

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