Radio Russ Compares the Sangean WR-1 and WR-2

 

Addressing my Sangean WR-2 update, Radio Russ writes:

I had both the Sangean WR-1 and the WR-2. The WR-1 was too boomy with no tone controls but it had a great analog tuner which performed well on AM and FM. I plugged the bass port on the back with a wad of removable foam which cut down on the bass noticeably. The WR-2 had tone controls but it just never sounded as good as the WR-1. I was also disappointed with its AM section and found it unusable without a Select Antenna sitting on top. I sold my WR-2 because I was so unimpressed with it. I still have the WR-1 and I'm very curious about the new Sangean WR-11 to see what changes they made to it. 

 

Comments

[Tim]

I, too, liked the Sangean WR-1 very much; so, when the WR-11 came out, I was excited to give it a try. In my very unprofessional opinion, the Wr-11 solved the previous model's boominess to a degree that was practically undetectable, while it expanded a bit on the upper frequencies in such a way that the radio sounded thinner and more tinny. In the end, I sold my Wr-11 and kept the WR-1, which is still one of my favorite radios.

[Paul]

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[Scooby214]

I agree with Tim about the thinner tinnier sound of the WR-11. I have and use both radios, and find they have nearly identical reception. I prefer the audio of the WR-1, though the audio of the WR-11 is still very good.

Curiously, the audio is much more directional with the WR-11 than the WR-1, meaning that I have to sit right in front of the WR-11 to really enjoy its full fidelity.

I prefer both of the Sangean table radios over my Tivoli Model One.

Brian