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Sangean WR 11SE AM FM Table Top Radio 40th Anniversary Edition Walnut
Last Updated: July 16, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
991
Old Reviews
474
Unverified
24
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FM RADIO
3 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 493 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound
284bass, sounds, volume, reception, rich
+93%
-7%
" ... It's good-looking, easy to operate, and has more than acceptable sound quality. ... "
" ... I turn on the radio first thing in the morning to listen to either classical music or religious music. ... "
" ... Great sound and easy tuning ... "
" ... Sound carries throughout the 1100 s.f. ... "
" ... Good sound and appearance. ... "
" ... The construction is solid, including the knobs, and the sound fills our large living area. ... "
" ... I’m very happy with build quality, sound quality & ability to lock in stations. ... I find it very pleasant to listen to & overall a great sound. ... "
" ... She said the sound on it is great. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
260sounds, reception, rich, classical, volume
+96%
-4%
" ... excellent sound and ease of use ... "
" ... Well, the new one sounds as good maybe slightly better than the old one! ... "
" ... Multi-purpose speaker for my study. ... I do have another 200 W RMS speaker system in my study dedicated to music, but this speaker is way more versatile. ... "
" ... Sound is good and reception excellent. ... "
" ... This little radio pulls in the NPR station I wanted with amazing clarity and sound. ... "
" ... Solid feel in the tuning knob, GREAT sound. ... "
" ... Stylish with good sound quality. ... "
" ... The sound quality is superb, for a small radio. ... Good bass-treble sounds. ... "
Connectivity
196fm, reception, stations, sangean, bluetooth
+90%
-10%
" ... I have the radio on literally all day and this radio is perfect. ... "
" ... Radio clearly locks into available stations (which are many . ... "
" ... I love this radio. ... "
" ... I am a fan of FM radio, WXRT and WBEZ in Chicago. ... "
" ... I would suggest this radio over the Tivoli, its every bit as good at half the price. ... "
" ... Adore this radio. ... Just a beautiful radio, excellent crisp sound, everything I wanted. ... "
" ... She wanted an "old school" and simpler type of radio. ... It has enough jacks in the rear of the radio to plug in other audio devices. ... "
" ... Love this radio. ... "
Connectivity / FM
188fm, reception, stations, sangean, sounds
+91%
-9%
" ... It was hard to find a good radio. ... "
" ... This radio picks up more stations than any radio I have ever had. ... "
" ... Very good FM reception (here in ISRAEL) , don't need the AM. ... "
" ... All the stations come in perfectly clear. ... I love the look and quality of this radio. ... "
" ... Listening to talk radio and sports, I never got decent AM reception before but this radio gets excellent reception, sounds great too. ... "
" ... This radio has excellent audio quality and reception is straightforward and reliable, without a lot of fiddling to get good reception, and with no drifting at all. ... "
" ... This radio picks up more stations than any radio I have ever had. ... "
" ... I would suggest this radio over the Tivoli, its every bit as good at half the price. ... "
Body
124radio, look, wood, size, beautiful
+97%
-3%
" ... This radio has a beautiful design that's evocative of midcentury modern. ... It's small so it fits anywhere and the sound is wonderful. ... "
" ... I think she loves the design and nostalgia that is exudes as well. ... "
" ... Wood cabinet is awesome. ... "
" ... It is well made, it sounds awesome and fits anywhere! ... "
" ... Extremely great looking and the sound is fantastic for a radio this size. ... "
" ... It's wooden cabinet is both visually appealing and classy looking. ... "
" ... Otherwise its really well made and attractive looking ... "
" ... Great quality and dials feel sturdy. ... "
Usage
122volume, gift, reception, control, easy to use
+86%
-14%
" ... Looks great on my work at home desk. ... "
" ... This is a simple, easy to use radio that sounds great and fits unobtrusively just about anywhere. ... Old school simplicity. ... "
" ... I bought this for my 89 year old Mom. ... "
" ... Have it set up in sewing room. ... "
" ... I have since bought this as a gift for two radio "snobs." ... "
" ... Gave as a gift to a happy friend ... "
" ... The control knobs have a smooth, sure feel to them. ... "
" ... It gets excellent reception. ... "
Body / Design
76look, radio, wood, beautiful, finish
+97%
-3%
" ... It looks very nice. ... The radio looks amazing. ... "
" ... It is cute looking ... "
" ... It even looks great doing it with its throwback design. ... "
" ... simple and well thought out design & function. ... "
" ... It has a beautiful REAL wood cabinet, imagine that. ... "
" ... The wood frame and veneer is attractive. ... "
" ... We get compliments on it almost daily! ... "
" ... Keeping it because my wife likes its looks ... "
Usage / Ease
45easy, simple, radio, easy to operate, sound quality
+100%
" ... She loves it because of how easy it is to use . ... "
" ... I love this retro design because it is minimalist (3 knobs) and easy to use. ... "
" ... Tuning this radio is easy, once you get used to the analog dial. ... "
" ... Also, it’s small, cute, and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Great sound but most importantly easy to used ... "
" ... Easy for my aunt to use ... "
" ... Not visually intrusive and old-school simple. ... "
Price
45money, worth the money, worth every penny, worth, well worth
+96%
-4%
" ... This radio was really worth the price. ... "
" ... It was well worth the money for my needs. ... "
" ... Couldn't justify the money for another Tivoli (I owned one before) ... "
" ... Very reasonably priced. ... "
" ... as this WR-11SE is worth every penny of it's price point, it is just that nice. ... "
" ... Very attractive and reasonably priced. ... "
" ... (I’ve never splurged on a radio over $25, but I totally feel like this is well worth the purchase price.) ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
Sound / Volume
42radio, loud, room, great sound, volumes
+81%
-19%
" ... This small radio fits in the kitchen and has a great sound ... "
" ... Hard to actually define the sound source because it fills the room so nicely. ... "
" ... volume control is extremely good . ... "
" ... It is an absolute beauty that completely captivates with its alluring vintage appearance and remarkable sound despite the three simple knobs (i.e., volume, power with am/fm, tuner). ... "
" ... it has become my kitchen music center . ... "
" ... - Sound quality is great for such a small speaker. ... "
" ... this radio has some real full bodied VOLUME to it, that does not distort when turned up. ... "
" ... The sound quality was so good she could hear it at relatively low volumes . ... "
Usage / Capacity
40radio, room, office, kitchen, area
+90%
-10%
" ... I love this radio so much that I literally bought one for the kitchen downstairs and one for the office upstairs. ... "
" ... Looks great on my work at home desk. ... "
" ... We use it in the morning and throughout the day while in the kitchen doing chores. ... Sounds great in the kitchen, usually country, talk or classic rock. ... "
" ... I wanted a radio in the kitchen. ... "
" ... I wanted a small, wired radio that would look like part of the furniture in my guest room. ... It looks so good in my guest room that I bought a second one for my bedroom. ... "
" ... Have it set up in sewing room. ... "
" ... It's in a rural area with quirky signal strengths. ... "
" ... It gets excellent reception. ... "
Body / Size
35radio, small, portable, heavy, compact
+97%
-3%
" ... It goes well on my bedside table. ... "
" ... Awesome addition to our antique rolltop desk. ... "
" ... Not too big or small. ... "
" ... I bought this for my desk at work. ... "
" ... Super sound for it's small size. ... "
" ... Extremely great looking and the sound is fantastic for a radio this size. ... "
" ... Keep it at my desk at work and it has been fantastic. ... "
" ... it was a lot more compact than the magnavox. ... "
Usage / Controls
33control, radio, controls, tuning, knobs
+64%
-36%
" ... She loves the old-style look, and never has to ask how to adjust the volume or station. ... "
" ... Volume knob is a little sensitive, but the sound is very good overall and I've been happy with it. ... "
" ... volume control is extremely good . ... "
" ... I love the wood cabinet & it's easy to read beautifully lit control panel. ... "
" ... Volume knob is a little sensitive, but the sound is very good overall and I've been happy with it. ... "
" ... Easy volume control. ... "
" ... The control knobs have a smooth, sure feel to them. ... "
" ... Controls are simple and reluable. ... "
Sound / Bass
33radio, treble, heavy, tone, terrific
+76%
-24%
" ... The sound is terrific with a great full bass sound. ... "
" ... Just received 2 days ago but so far looks beautiful, nice wood , nice size, sound is great, not too bass , very happy. ... "
" ... The bass and mid range and treble are all great and blow a similar Tivoli Audio radio out of the water. ... "
" ... Sounds so much better at lower volumes, bass really comes through. ... "
" ... The sound has to much base. ... "
" ... It has a deep rich sound, perhaps a bit bass heavy but the treble is clear ... "
" ... Lots of base sound and fills the room. ... "
" ... Good bass-treble sounds. ... "
Network
32antenna, signal, area, dial, stations
+88%
-13%
" ... The signal strength light helps dial in stations that do not drift, in my experience so far. ... "
" ... It gets excellent reception. ... "
" ... Its reception and ability to lock on the ... signal is excellent. ... "
" ... I have to use the antenna to get good reception but that’s not a problem. ... "
" ... I live in northern California and can pick up AM stations in the Bay Area (100 miles away) with just the internal antenna. ... "
" ... My apartment is in a basement and reception is very good. ... "
" ... And it has great reception wit the dial lighting when you get the best signal. ... "
" ... Very good reception. ... "
Body / Build Quality
27finish, cabinet, attractive, metal, fit
+93%
-7%
" ... The combination of fairly natural wood finish and the gold face make it feel very warm. ... "
" ... Smooth and dampened controls, quality wooden case. ... "
" ... Great quality and dials feel sturdy. ... "
" ... All of the dials are sturdy and operate smoothly. ... Fit and finish appears to be good. ... "
" ... All of the dials are sturdy and operate smoothly. ... Fit and finish appears to be good. ... "
" ... Well built and heavier than it looks. ... "
" ... It has a beautiful REAL wood cabinet, imagine that. ... "
" ... Wood casing is very attractive. ... "
Marketplace
24shipping, box, product, amazon, shipped
+67%
-33%
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... It also was a good value and delivered fast. ... "
" ... The shipping of my order by Amazon was quick. ... "
" ... I'm including this for those who want a better idea of the looks of the thing as the pics don't really get the colors right and some want to know. ... "
" ... However, the item was shipped in its own box ... It was fortunate, indeed, that it arrived undamaged. ... "
" ... As you can see by the photo the box came damaged. ... "
" ... Arrived so quickly W/ free shipping. ... "
" ... It's exactly as described ... "
Usage / As Gift
17radio, mother, gave, law, husband
+94%
-6%
" ... This was a gift for my husband . ... "
" ... My husband LOVES this gift. ... "
" ... It's a Christmas gift. ... "
" ... I bought this as a Christmas present for my husband. ... "
" ... I ordered it as a gift and I will order another one for myself. ... "
" ... Third one I bought (2 were gifts). ... "
" ... Gave this as a gift to my mother for her Birthday. ... "
" ... Perfect gift for me. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
12listen, connect, phone, iphone, bluetooth
+75%
-25%
" ... It has enough jacks in the rear of the radio to plug in other audio devices. ... "
" ... You can connect by switching the knob to bluetooth and tapping a NFC capable phone on top to connect. ... "
" ... I typically never have my tv on but usually have my radio on 24/7. ... "
" ... Works anywhere in the house, not just near windows! ... "
" ... Bought this radio to use off my HP Chromebook - Worked perfectly - I highly recommend this radio for use off any laptop. ... "
" ... Might buy another w the bluetooth feature for her. ... "
" ... In the future, I suppose I can connect some speakers to it, but for now it suits me fine as is. ... "
" ... That means I can watch TV with the TV speakers off and listen via earbuds connected to the radio's phones output. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
11product, amazon, described, works, want
+82%
-18%
" ... THANK YOU SANGEA N! ... "
" ... Arrived so quickly W/ free shipping. ... "
" ... Grateful for this product! ... "
" ... It's exactly as described ... "
" ... The shipping of my order by Amazon was quick. ... "
" ... I'm including this for those who want a better idea of the looks of the thing as the pics don't really get the colors right and some want to know. ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Body / Fit
11fits, perfectly, finish, bill, well
+100%
" ... It fits perfectly in the kitchen. ... "
" ... It's small so it fits anywhere and the sound is wonderful. ... "
" ... My Dad needed something he can use without assistance and this radio fit the bill perfectly. ... "
" ... This little fella fit the bill. ... "
" ... Fit and finish appears to be good. ... "
" ... Fit and finish appears to be good. ... "
" ... It is well made, it sounds awesome and fits anywhere! ... "
" ... I like having something to listen to while I work and this definitely fits the bill. ... "
Cable
10wire antenna, station, power, cable, back
+60%
-40%
" ... I found the built in antenna works well enough, the wire antenna dosn't really help any. ... "
" ... Sound quality is good (once you buy the power cord from your local Walmart). ... "
" ... Sound quality is good (once you buy the power cord from your local Walmart). ... "
" ... And being that the cable box is always on, I can listen to the TV audio without powering on the TV. ... "
" ... I even tested the power cord with my multimeter and it read the correct voltage. ... "
" ... It comes with a long single wire auxiliary antenna that pulls the stations in perfectly. ... "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
9feature, works, sound, phone, radio
+100%
" ... Note there is no Bluetooth connectivity- external jack for ipod/iPhone etc. ... "
" ... I love listening to the radio but dislike the tone/sound of a Bluetooth speaker. ... "
" ... Might buy another w the bluetooth feature for her. ... "
" ... I wanted an am/fm Bluetooth radio for my office, that I could also charge my phone from, something that didn’t sound like a tin can. ... "
" ... - Bluetooth works well. ... You can connect by switching the knob to bluetooth and tapping a NFC capable phone on top to connect. ... Bluetooth works well and does not drop my connection. ... "
" ... Sounds just as good at almost half the price, and has Bluetooth to boot! ... "
" ... The reception is very clear and when changing it to Bluetooth it connects to my phone seamlessly. ... "
" ... Bluetooth works great. ... "
Cleaning
9simple, wood, look, cabinet, volume
+100%
" ... You get clean clear crisp full range modulation with the 7 watt speaker through the acoustically tune wood cabinet, and . ... "
" ... The retro look of the radio is distinctive and clean. ... "
" ... The clean lines of the design along with the wood body will perfectly complement my decor. ... "
" ... It's well-built, clean, and simple. ... I've had to wipe it down a bunch and the cabinet is showing no signs of wear. ... "
" ... Like the simple clean case. ... "
" ... Like the simple clean case. ... "
" ... the rec output works nicely and provides a clean signal. ... "
" ... It is very clean looking and only has 3 knobs (controls). ... "
Reliability
8months, years, volume, issues, hope
+50%
-50%
" ... This one has issues. ... "
" ... This item is only 3 months old and now it is basically not in usable condition. ... "
" ... Do not buy this piece of junk. ... I used it in my office sporadically (once or twice per week) and yesterday I went to turn it on and it is completely dead. ... "
" ... This is a real design error that I hope Sangean corrects. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
8item, cost, product, back, amazon
+13%
-88%
" ... otherwise, I'd return it. ... "
" ... otherwise, I'd return it. ... "
" ... Amazon has a very limited return policy on this product. ... "
" ... It was so bad that I returned it today. ... "
" ... Returning the item. ... "
" ... Heartbreaking as it appears too late to return and a big cost item for me. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
7shipping, shipped, delivered, arrived
+86%
-14%
" ... However, the item was shipped in its own box ... It was fortunate, indeed, that it arrived undamaged. ... "
" ... Received the product just now. ... "
" ... It also was a good value and delivered fast. ... "
" ... Arrived so quickly W/ free shipping. ... "
" ... Shipping on time and carefully packed. ... "
" ... It was delivered very well packaged, box within a box. ... "
Calling
5talk radio, understand, talk, music, muffled
+20%
-80%
" ... Very echo, hollow sounding. ... "
" ... The sound is so muffled that it is difficult to understand any conversation being delivered. ... "
" ... Impossible to hear. ... "
" ... The low-end would be more missed from music than it is a bother for talk radio. ... "
Body / Comfort
5easy, use, radios, look, heavy
+100%
" ... easy on the ears. ... "
" ... The Bose radios ARE bassy, and muddy, at least to my ears. ... "
" ... No fatigue after a couple hours of listening. ... "
" ... It has a throw-back feel and look to it. ... "
" ... Just use it for FM and for that it's clear and easy on your ears. ... "
Usage / For Kids
4year old mother, old, 89, year, simplicity
+100%
" ... I bought this for my 89 year old Mom. ... "
" ... Old school simplicity. ... "
" ... I bought this for my 93-year-old mother, and it is PERFECT. ... "
" ... Bought this for my 82 year old mother. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
4works, want, product, looks, exactly
+100%
" ... It's exactly as described ... "
" ... I'm including this for those who want a better idea of the looks of the thing as the pics don't really get the colors right and some want to know. ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Features
4bright, unit, tuning, feature, control
+100%
" ... bright little feature. ... "
" ... It keeps excellent time, has a bright light that thankfully can be dimmed or turned off ... There is even a LED indicator light on the tuning control to help. ... "
" ... This is my beside radio and it is an excellent unit with many cool features. ... "
" ... The indicator lights are also bright enough to see but not blinding. ... "
Clarity
4voices
+100%
" ... Very clear, not tinny at all. ... "
" ... Very clear, not tinny at all. ... "
" ... Clear as a bell. ... "
" ... Voices are crisp & clear. ... "
Body / Storage
4cabinet, wood, perfect, kitchen, bedroom
+100%
" ... What's more is that it is looking rather pretty sitting on a shelf. ... "
" ... Wood cabinet is awesome. ... "
" ... perfect for a kitchen or bedroom or shelf. ... "
" ... I love the real wood cabinet. ... "
Software
3hope
+67%
-33%
" ... There are no apps or pairing or other high tech barriers for an older person. ... "
" ... Perfect for those not savvy with the digital age with all the gadgets/apps. ... "
Remote
3control, station, radio, digital, bose
+100%
" ... radio is excellent, and I love having the remote control by my bedside. ... "
" ... Also, I have to use a remote to adjust anything on the Bose. ... "
" ... I would happily buy a new one with the same options as I lost the remote. ... "
Display
3radio, knobs, front, display, control
+67%
-33%
" ... I love the wood cabinet & it's easy to read beautifully lit control panel. ... "
" ... This is a fabulous radio for people who want terrific sound and ease of use with old fashioned tuning knobs and a graphic display. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
3usb, radio, charging, star, cotton
+33%
-67%
" ... I moved the unit to several different outlets and got the same result. ... "
" ... The USB port is only for charging and only is energized with the radio is off. ... "
Battery
3battery, radio, usb, port, phone
+33%
-67%
" ... Good unit, but disappointed that needs a wall plug-in to work, no battery-run option. ... "
" ... The USB port is only for charging and only is energized with the radio is off. ... Therefore, you cannot listen to this radio while charging your phone or computer. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 3 meters
Connectivity
FM Radio: Yes