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Sangean WR-15WL AM/FM Table Top Wooden Radio, Walnut

Sangean WR-15WL AM/FM Table Top Wooden Radio, Walnut Sangean WR-15WL AM/FM Table Top Wooden Radio, Walnut Sangean WR-15WL AM/FM Table Top Wooden Radio, Walnut Sangean WR-15WL AM/FM Table Top Wooden Radio, Walnut Sangean WR-15WL AM/FM Table Top Wooden Radio, Walnut Sangean WR-15WL AM/FM Table Top Wooden Radio, Walnut
$ 79.56

Score By Feature

Based on 728 ratings
Easy to use
9.78
Quality of material
9.08
Value for money
8.78
Sound quality
9.08
Durability
8.58

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Product Description

A solid MDF cabinet with a real walnut veneer finish, an easily adjustable volume control, and a rotary vernier tuner with soft and precise tuning
Including an auxiliary input for music sources such as an iPod or MP3 player
There are four rows of connections on the back of the device AC-in, aux-in, REC out, headphones, and FM antenna for PC audio
With enlarged magnets and deep bass compensation, this full range speaker delivers crisp and clear sound in a low-profile cabinet that's acoustically tuned for improved sound quality
Performance of the highest order paired with simplicity
This kit includes a switching AC adapter for use from 100-240V at 50-60Hz

Questions & Answers

Can you please explain why the price of this radio is so high when compared to the reviews of the better reviewed, larger models from the same manufacturer? Is it worth the price?

The case is made of a cheesy plastic that's meant to make a retro look. It is an attempt to evoke a sound from the past, an old sound, hence If you want a ported (or bass reflex) cabinet, then you're going to have to pay for it. The other more modern-looking radios are neither sealed (acoustic suspension) nor ported, neither of which you will find in stereos, just speakers. You can use a wall outlet or an external battery to power it. Tuners can output stereo audio if you connect the output jack on the back, or if you pair headphones with the unit, so the very good tuner could front end an amplifier. The simple old no-nonsense design of that era, that many people adore, the decent wood cabinet, the very clear sound, and the fact it can serve as a desk, boat radio, boat shelf, or a radio for the kitchen. The back of the device allows you to buy and plug a bluetooth device in, I prefer this because a lot of time device's built in Bluetooth can't be updated. *br>Yep, it's worth it, especially if you like objects that are considered minimalist as a result of their design.

How does the bass sound in relation to the treble? Is it "boomy" or well balanced? The tone of the music can be controlled?

Filling the port tube tightly with drinking straws, a trick from the 1970s, lowers the pitch by extending the length of the tube. In addition to blocking some of the straws, you can also lower the port tune pitch by blocking one or more of them. Subwoofers in compact enclosures can be repaired by following the same process. As an alternative, you can tape in one or more pencils (wooden dowels with rounded ends) to shrink the port tube diameter. By approaching the port as described above, IF the cabinet meets a minimum speaker size requirement, the port will work correctly. It is important to note the IF. It should be noted, though, that if the cabinet is not large enough for its speaker, then you can cover the port with cheesecloth (stuffed ports divert power away from It can also be used to make the cabinet appear tall enough for its speaker by using cheesecloth and straws (because a port can be used after making the cabinet appear tall I. * P. It is possible to use these concepts If you wish, you can place some cheesecloth right behind the speaker of the radio to create a slight loudness contour effect. Here are a few that deserve If you want to avoid redoing things, let your brand new speaker break in for at least 30 hours (before making any cabinet/port modifications) since the tone will level out and the bass will perform slightly better after the initial breaking-in period. Strangely, like nothing I have ever seen before Make sure).

Do batteries have to be plugged into this radio for it to work?

I give you all my love! My electricity is 12 volt and I am off the grid, so I got a 12 volt adapter that plugs into a 12V outlet, so I can run it off of batteries, but it does not have charging ports.

Are there a lot of interferences picked up by this radio? Currently, I have a radio in my shop that picks up a lot of interference. I am looking for a new one to replace it. ?

I doubt the radio is to blame for the problem, and a new radio will not solve the problem. All radios are susceptible to RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) in this era of LED lighting. However, the largest sources of radio interference are LED lights, even though the FCC says appliances cannot emit radio waves. These regulations are ignored by Chinese manufacturers, while the FCC does not have the resources to enforce its own policies. The following are some steps you can take To identify the offending LED(s), please follow these steps. 1) Tune in a battery-powered portable radio to a weak AM station where you are experiencing a lot of fading. 1) Go to your house circuit breaker box and turn off one circuit breaker at a time. If you notice that the reception improves with one circuit breaker off, locate the circuit where it is located 2) radio in hand, circuit turned back on, with all other circuits off, use radio to locate the source(s) of disturbance Repeat this step for every circuit that Please note that Alternatively, it can be being produced by a neighbor's house or by an LED streetlight or a failing power transformer at the power company.

Selected User Reviews For Sangean WR-15WL AM/FM Table Top Wooden Radio, Walnut

This is a comparison W
5/5

Sangean - The results are 15 to I am 11 and W- It appears on page 11. A radio station The WR-700 is one of the Sangean products I own The results are 15 to The S-, as well as It appears on page 11. When comparing all three devices side by side, it is my opinion that the internal electronics are very similar, Each of the three tabletop radios tunes the same way, locks onto stations the same way, and so on. They are all excellent radios and the best I've ever experienced in the tabletop WR-2 and WR-A are only different in the following way It is also worth mentioning the WR-11 The color of the faceplate is 11 SE. A LOUD SOUND In short, the WR does There is a slight difference in the depth of the base in 15, compared to The difference between the cabinets may be due to the dimensions rather than any differences With the WR- it comes in a larger cabinet A rating of 11 and a rating of Compared to 11 SE, 11 SE appears to give a richer and deeper The WR-FM is one of the most popular AM talk stations There may be a better option for you in 15 This is the radio you want if FM music is your thing If you have either the WR-11 orthe If 11 SE is your preference, you may want to consider it. Regardless, the difference is only slight, and some reviews claim that the deeper base can be corrected by placing a couple of cotton balls in the sound port located on the back of the WR-35. The radios have 11 speakers. The following power output is available The power output delivered to the speaker is the same across all three radios. The power supply consists of the following components In short, the WR does In supply 15, a wall wart is built into the cord, which connects to the 115 VAC outlet. In supply 16 and 20, the wall warts are on the supply cables. The plug on the 11 is just a two prong one. As far as the internal electronics are concerned, all three of these rely on 12 volts DC. The switching power supply is used also by all three devices to convert the line voltage into 12 volts. It has been informed by one of the radio vendors that all radios imported to the U. S. Power supplies that switch between two voltages are required by law. The switching power supply is more efficient than a linear power supply, but can also introduce a small amount of interference on the AM radio band. This can commonly be heard as a hum or buzz when listening to AM radio Probably the casual listener will not notice the difference Those listening with headphones and those with critical ears may be affected.

There is only one way around this very minor problem on AM (it does not occur on FM) connect the linear power supply to the radio's 12 volt input jack on its back. The radios have 11 speakers. The difference between switching and linear supplies is not noticeable to the casual listener, but it is there. 12 volt linear supplies - Note that the linear supplies are rolled up into one tube. An average rating of 13 is assigned to it. The VDC power supply has an eight-volt capability This book can be purchased on Amazon. If you want a linear power supply, get one rated at least four amps and stay away from all those wall warts. A 5 will have to be purchased. There is a 12 volt input jack on the back of the radios (also available on Amazon). Use the 5mm plug to connect. I just thought I would let you know. It is common for an alternator to produce 8 VDC when the car or boat There are 12 of them. The output of a 12 volt battery is zero VDC when the battery is uncharged. There is no difference between the voltages, the radios will operate without a problem. My nearest broadcast station lies no more than 60 miles from where I live, so I can't really comment on weak reception, as I live in a large urban area. For a more detailed discussion of this aspect of the radios, please review the other reviews. My experience as a ham radio operator shows that a communications receiver in the $1,000 range is necessary to deal with weak AM signals. To pull those signals in and filter out interference from the outside, these devices need to cost at least $150. The summary is I have listened to all three of the above radios and I believe they are the best table top radios I have ever heard. In my experience, the build quality and fidelity of this radio surpass everything I have ever heard from a similar radio. If you are looking for a radio in this class, I honestly believe you won't find a better radio. IMPORTANT NOTE My review has been posted to both the WR- and the WR- "15 as well as the WR-" A total of 11 products are offered.

Dominick Levy
Dominick Levy
| Nov 18, 2020
Taking advantage of Tivoli offers a great value This is an excellent level of The following is a WR Sangean WR-15 is almost certainly the one you're looking for Form factor 11 is the same as form factor 11
5/5

There is no tone control on either, but both sound impressive, albeit with the notch boost of 100 Hz first made popular by Henry Kloss / KLH in the mid-1990s. A few little tricks make small speakers sound just as booming as large ones, even though it sounds artificial. Despite the inboard antenna and weak FM signal sensitivity, it won't pick up any signal in the adjacent room. " It's a bit tricky to pinpoint exactly what represents channel rejection, but it is fairly good Component tuners at the top of the line. Here is a list of the single-use products It is marginally useful to use a wired outboard accessory antenna. Despite this, for better overall results - In order to obtain better reception from your radio, you can purchase an inexpensive and effective "T" dipole wire antenna at Amazon, and then attach it to screws in the back. The following analogies may be helpful- A rating of 11 and a rating of We have both drifted off), having both started off on a bad note There are significant changes in ambient temperature on a regular basis. The WR is not like that If you score 11, you're given a The one we keep each year is number 15, of which one is number 15 There is a round in a barn with temperatures ranging from below zero (F) to Those who like the appearance of the Tivoli alternatives are subjective, but I like As far as performance is concerned, the Sangeans perform about as well as the Sanguinians, despite being much cheaper. Like analog Sangeans and Tivolis, all analog models will automatically turn on again when electricity returns after having been turned off, unlike digitally tuned models (including those from Sangean). It is a convenience "must" for us since we have radios everywhere.

In addition, the WR-U99BT is the fastest router we've used so far* The 15th and the They are one of the most affordable 11-sibling products out there, and they are much more attractive than their.

Raven Huffman
Raven Huffman
| Nov 05, 2020
That's a nice retro look
5/5

I liked the wood look, but when I clicked on the order button, I was concerned. Even though it cost almost $80, I could have bought a better There is an aux port in the back, so you can plug in a cd player or even an iphone, but to me it still comes across as As soon as I received it I was very pleased to find that the outer shell was made of sturdy wooden boards. There is excellent customer service at the reception. As soon as I tuned into my favorite jazz station, I was blown away by the sound quality. After I knew why it cost $70, I realized why it was referred to as a "$70 AM/FM radio. " Its sound is rich and full, but its range is remarkable considering that it is a single speaker. As the graph shows, the highs are high, the mids are mids, and the lows are lows. There are no muffled sounds, but they can all be heard clearly and clearly. I'd like to thank the developers of this radio for delivering a solid radio that I have enjoyed for a while, and look forward to using for a long time.

Onyx Woodard
Onyx Woodard
| Jul 13, 2021
I immediately thought of old KLH radios when I heard the sound
5/5

There is no need for a clock because the radio fills the 4" niche. This radio has gone out of service. Listening to NPR in the bathroom in the morning is one of my favorite things to do. By using its internal antenna, the Sangean has a much better capability of receiving distant stations than the cube, and is also much more selective when tuning. There is a station about 50 miles away from where we live It's been a pleasure working with you. My bathroom uses a much smaller model, but it works fine in my room. The volume is great and there are plenty of tracks There is a powerful, room-filling soundtrack available for purchase It would look right at home in a living room or a What they are and how big they are Radio Shack Minimus speakers sound similar to the sound of this song. You're the best! It has a good amount of bass, but it doesn't overpower the track. A cotton ball placed in the hole in the back of the receiver will reduce the bass when watching those talk shows, as another reviewer suggested.

Raegan Poole
Raegan Poole
| May 23, 2021

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