I bought one the older version of these to fill in for a broken studio monitor. Its advantages are that it comes back on after a power outage, it has an audio output, 2 channels but actually monaural. The external antenna hookup for both AM and FM seals the deal. The model I have doesn't have Bluetooth.
I got this model from the US 6 years ago despite living in NZ and the line voltage being totally different. And the reason was because the US version has the F type antenna connection where as other country versions dont. I originally supplied power via a wallwart but have since converted the internal transformer to 230v. Its sound is very bass on FM but on AM its superb and is definately a room filler.
FM in the Americas and South Korea uses 75 ųs pre-emphasis but the rest of the world uses 50 ųs. This may be the cause of your model's bassy audio on FM.
I have the WR-11 40th Anniversary. A key to good sound is spacing to the rear wall. My radio has 40.75" inches and the sound stage is phenomenal. Any sound source same rule applies. Even a little transistor radio will take on a 3d acoustic presentation. Enjoy!
I am replacing my Tivoli because it hums louder than the announcer talks. So many good reviews for the wr-16 so good enough for me. No Bose wave radio any longer.
I have said a few times, radio makers need to find ways to keep the product relevant, Bluetooth and Aux input really should be on just about every new radio made.
This radio drifts like crazy just like the WR-12 they have been making it for 10 years so you would think they could have figured out how to add AFC to it by now!
Have you looked inside? That is what would seal the deal for me. Something well engineered that performs well at a reasonable price. Funny thing is it is about the same price as the list price back in the late 60's for a KLH Model Twenty One table radio.
I have both the Sangean WR-11 and the Tivoli Audio Model One in deep Rosewood finish. Both are in flawless mint condition. Neither has seen much use because in rural areas, radio programming is lacking for an old fart like myself. I'm willing to let them go at reasonable cost if anyone is interested.
@@mardayrenganaden3574 Hi, I wrote a reply just a few hours after you asked and I just checked for a response and youtube erased my response... What's up with that??? OK $50 for the Sangean WR-11 and $85 for the Tivoli Model One. Both in flawless condition.
Dont be fooled, like I was, by a quality looking exterior. In my case, looked good on the outside but the insides were all cheap junk from china. A tiny 2 x 3 inch circuit board with a couple integrated circuit modules - and a lot of empty space. Crappy little speaker.
It’s the performance that counts at the end of the day. The innards of a human being aren’t exactly pretty either but we’ve done some incredible things.
I'm a big believer that a good radio is one that fits your needs. If you're not trying to pull in far away stations, amazing reception is not that big a deal, if you're listening to talk radio, you might not care about stereo, etc. etc. etc. I do wonder, if anybody is making a truly analog radio today.
I got the 11 for my wife several years ago and she loves it. It really does sound great and is simple to use. Win-win.
Received the WR 11 several years ago as a gift. Excellent sound and secondary features=superb radio.
I bought one the older version of these to fill in for a broken studio monitor. Its advantages are that it comes back on after a power outage, it has an audio output, 2 channels but actually monaural. The external antenna hookup for both AM and FM seals the deal. The model I have doesn't have Bluetooth.
I got this model from the US 6 years ago despite living in NZ and the line voltage being totally different. And the reason was because the US version has the F type antenna connection where as other country versions dont. I originally supplied power via a wallwart but have since converted the internal transformer to 230v. Its sound is very bass on FM but on AM its superb and is definately a room filler.
FM in the Americas and South Korea uses 75 ųs pre-emphasis but the rest of the world uses 50 ųs. This may be the cause of your model's bassy audio on FM.
I have the WR-11 40th Anniversary. A key to good sound is spacing to the rear wall. My radio has 40.75" inches and the sound stage is phenomenal. Any sound source same rule applies. Even a little transistor radio will take on a 3d acoustic presentation. Enjoy!
I own this radio. Amazing sound. Lots of bass as well.
Agreed!
I am replacing my Tivoli because it hums louder than the announcer talks. So many good reviews for the wr-16 so good enough for me. No Bose wave radio any longer.
I love the aux input. Any audio source(smartphone, MP3 player, etc) can, with the right adapters will play through the radio. 🎵🎶🎵
I have said a few times, radio makers need to find ways to keep the product relevant, Bluetooth and Aux input really should be on just about every new radio made.
This radio drifts like crazy just like the WR-12 they have been making it for 10 years so you would think they could have figured out how to add AFC to it by now!
I, so far, have not had that issue.
Have you looked inside? That is what would seal the deal for me. Something well engineered that performs well at a reasonable price. Funny thing is it is about the same price as the list price back in the late 60's for a KLH Model Twenty One table radio.
I have not opened it up, but Radio Jay Allen's review shows the inside.
I have both the Sangean WR-11 and the Tivoli Audio Model One in deep Rosewood finish. Both are in flawless mint condition. Neither has seen much use because in rural areas, radio programming is lacking for an old fart like myself. I'm willing to let them go at reasonable cost if anyone is interested.
get an CCRANE FM Transmitter and enjoy them both listening to your own music library or whatever you can stream off a laptop.
Hi, the price for the item.
@@mardayrenganaden3574 Hi, I wrote a reply just a few hours after you asked and I just checked for a response and youtube erased my response... What's up with that???
OK $50 for the Sangean WR-11 and $85 for the Tivoli Model One. Both in flawless condition.
“Coveted” lol
Tragically, they're actively killing off AM radio here in the UK. 😢
I fear that will happen in the USA too. And I just bought an AM Transmitter because there is never anything I want to listen to on AM.
I'm pretty sure the word you're looking for isn't "lusted," it's "desired."
Desired works well. Coveted would have worked too.
@@RonsRadioCorner-xg2fb Oooh! Coveted is even better!
How are we looking here in Carrollton, Ga? BTW a Louisville, Ky native.
Dont be fooled, like I was, by a quality looking exterior. In my case, looked good on the outside but the insides were all cheap junk from china. A tiny 2 x 3 inch circuit board with a couple integrated circuit modules - and a lot of empty space. Crappy little speaker.
It’s the performance that counts at the end of the day. The innards of a human being aren’t exactly pretty either but we’ve done some incredible things.
If this was an analog tuner, I’d get it. But that choppy tuning and narrow AM bandwidth makes it not a worthy receiver for me, personally.
I'm a big believer that a good radio is one that fits your needs. If you're not trying to pull in far away stations, amazing reception is not that big a deal, if you're listening to talk radio, you might not care about stereo, etc. etc. etc.
I do wonder, if anybody is making a truly analog radio today.