SANGEAN WR-11 AM/FM Table Top Radio

by Sangean

Product Features

• Wooden Cabinet
• Vernier Tuning
• LED Tuning Indicator
• External Am/Fm Ant Sel Switch

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches ; 5.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001BGGD8A
• Item model number: WR-11
• Batteries 4 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (270 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,686 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #54 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > Radios
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 21, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Elegant simplicity combined with state-of-the-art performance sets the Sangean Model WR-11 AM/FM Table Top Radio head and shoulders above the competition. In true Sangean tradition, AM/FM reception is excellent providing clear and static free listening. Rotary dials adjust the volume, selects AM/FM bands, and precisely tunes your station selection displayed in a softly lighted analog display. An LED tuning eye assures you're achieving the best reception for your selected station. In addition, a stereo headphone jack and provision for an external AM and FM antenna is also provided. An AUX-In jack for playing your favorite MP3 music from your portable devices is available as well as a Record-Out jack for routing to your recording equipment or external devices.

Elegant simplicity with state-of-the-art performance and sound quality. View back panel

Precise tuning with the rotary dial makes it easy to achieve a strong, stable signal. View larger

Wooden MDF Cabinet

The wooden MDF cabinet material of the WR-11 not only makes for an elegant appearance, but improves sound quality due to its acoustically tuned design. Its dynamic bass compensation ensures rich sound anywhere.

Tuning LED Indicator

The WR-11 features a tuning LED indicator to help you know when you're getting the best reception possible from your antenna. Soft and precise tuning using the rotary dial makes it easy to achieve a strong, stable signal.

Auxiliary Input for Portable Media Players

The 3.5mm auxiliary input allows you to connect your favorite devices such as an iPod or other portable media player through that devices headphone output, so you can even enjoy your digital music library on the WR-11.

Headphone Jack with Recording Output for External Devices

The WR-11 offers a 3.5mm headphone jack for private listening of your favorite radio programming. A Record-Out output jack is also available to route your audio output to recording equipment or other devices.

Technical Specifications

• Tuner: Analog AM/FM
• Presets: None
• Controls: Rotary dial with AM/FM selector switch
• Display: Analog band with backlight and LED tuning indicator
• Cabinet: Wooden MDF
• Speaker: 3" full-range driver (7W)
• Inputs: 3.5mm AUX-In
• Outputs: Record-Out, 3.5mm headphone jack
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 9-3/5" x 4-3/5" x 6-1/8"
• Weight: 5 lb 3.11 oz

Product Description

Am/Fm

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

134 of 137 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent sound from a tiny package! November 27, 2008

By T. Betz

In my small kitchen, I have only a tiny space for a radio between one cabinet and a microwave oven, and I wanted to find the best sound I could reasonably afford to put there. I also wanted to avoid anything powered by a "vampire" wall-wart transformer; when I turn off the radio, I want it to stop drawing any power. The Sangean WR-11 fills both those needs admirably.

When I first plugged it in, I tuned it to a local traditional-jazz station (WBGO-FM) playing a Brubeck quartet, and I was amazed by how much integrity its little speaker gave the sound of a plucked upright bass! Some had complained about this radio's predecessor, the WR-1, that its bass was too boomy. I don't find any evidence of that at all with the WR-11, except on the one or two FM rock stations that really do a sloppy job of boosting the bass in their equalization; and even in those cases, the WR-11 never really loses control of the sound.

As I primarily use this radio as a receiver for my own home FM transmitter (broadcasting whatever audio stream or MP3 that my computer is playing) these stations aren't much of an issue for me, nor is the fairly pedestrian AM section. On both FM and AM, reception and selectivity are strong, and the tuning dial (with a tuning "eye" LED) is both pleasant to use and accurate in feel.

The only drawback this radio has displayed so far (and the only reason I gave it four stars instead of five, after about half a day's use) is a range on the lower end of the volume control where it seems unable to stick at a particular volume, slipping randomly up and down a bit in volume even though I'm not touching the knob. If I were using this radio in a bedroom, I might be concerned about this -- but in the relatively noisy environs of the kitchen, I'm not likely to have the volume knob in this particular position often.

All in all, at $100, this radio is every bit a match for the Tivoli Model One in a slightly shorter package. At $50 (what I paid for it) it's an absolute steal.

244 of 257 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Where oh where has the tone knob gone January 30, 2009

By Steve Fullenkamp

I bought this radio for my 84 year old understandably technophobic Mother. Simplicity was the order of the day. Old fashioned knobs and station indicator fit the bill perfectly. The receiver section is pretty good. My Mother lives in a rural area where most major markets are 60+ miles away. FM stations from as far away as 35-45 miles pulled in with simple wire antenna that is include and all of the AM stations that were tradionally available in her area were received with good quality.

Speaking for myself, the audio has too much bass. Combine that with the absence of a simple tone knob to allow the user to change the bass/treble balance leaves me scratching my head and wondering what the people of Sangean were thinking when they decided a tone knob wasn't necessary. I might be tempted to plug the bass port on the back of the radio with something to see if that cuts down the amount of bass output if I had bought it for myself. It's not for critical music listening but isn't bad for background music and listening to the news.

But it made my Mom happy to have a radio that she knows how to use. And the audio quality deficiency doesn't bother her. When she was a kid audio quality from electronics was crappy. For this purchase, the 3 star rating reflects my Mother's positive comments minus my critical remarks about audio quality.

Surely they can find a spot for a tone knob.

73 of 77 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Sangean Table Top Radio November 22, 2009

By RedSoxLover

Amazon Verified Purchase

I was unable to purchase a simple table top radio without attachments such as a CD player or Ipod docking station in any of our local stores, even the large chain ones. I found just what I was looking for at Amazon.com; ordered it quickly and easily; it arrived safely in the time specified; and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! It was meant to be a kitchen counter radio but due to its good looks it has a place of honor in the living room. My favorite am station has a clarity I have never been able to achieve on any other radio. Thank you - I love my new Sangean table top radio!