Is the sound quality of this radio better than WR-11? I listen mainly to FM radio. Thanks!
1743622
Sound quality is just OK. A muffled and veiled but not too objectionable for portable AM/FM radio. No high end at all.
1743623
Hello, I bought both radio models from Amazon and can tell you that the WR-11 is definitely a better radio for reception AND sound quality, especially in FM. There is literally no comparison. WR-11 gives you a nice round sound that fills a room without sounding distorted or 'tinny.' I would especially recommend it if you listen to music. Hope that helps!
1743624
Hi, I can only speak to the PR-D5 as this is my first time using a Sangean of which I think are fabulous. I too, only listen to FM and must all stations come in clearly.Enjoy!
1743625
I have never had the WR-11 but the sound was passable if you're not an audiophile that demands the best sound. This radio is more suited to background music than for just sitting and listening to.
1743626
The sound quality is good, however we have never heard the WR-11, so cannot compare. Sorry
737215
I have not had any problems with quality or volume. It sounds no different than anything else I play on the radio.
1709838
Hi fellas! Quick question, is this a radio that a newbie would be able to learn to use, perhaps with a modest amount of instruction?If it is, Ed, would you like to sell yours? Thanks!
518936
It has a better receiver than my radio shack radio. I was impressed with the clarity of am, fm as well. 100 miles seems like a possibility if the broadcast station is a strong one.
660045
Hello Nick, I run mine out of the barn and pick up the signal few miles away on my Hyundai Elantra which has a excellent radio. The sound is good depending on how you set the gain. Too high and it distorts. I also use it to a stereo in another building, Sony with Bose speakers and the sound is fantastic.
1785358
I listen to AM talk radio so its not to bad with AM. But when listening to FM music you will loose a lot of stereo quality. I do anyway here in Lou,Ky. We are not on flat ground around here. I put my factory antenna back on. I personally don't recommend it.
1376420
I live in a rural area with lots of hills and this is the only radio I've used that will pick up my favorite NPR station which is about 90 miles away. I use it for talk radio like NPR and it is great. I also listen to music via my iPod and the radio and it works well but lots of hip hop and rap and pop music has enhanced bass and compression in the bass and actually makes the sound too bass heavy for my tastes. this is not a problem with lots of music or from the iPod.
2084302
DH uses these in workshop and he said reception is fair, compared to his stationary radio that he uses in workshop. Hope this helps.
1603186
FM 88.1 on the low end, I believe it is 107.9 on the high end. I flip back and forth between 88.1 and 88.3 depending on where I'm driving. One of the two almost always get a good, clear signal. I've been impressed for the price.
350658
107.7 seems to work better for me .But there is lots of distortion if you want the same experience of the radio output.-Don't think the car stereo companies have any competition concerns from this but...It is nice and does what it says it does.10 bucks at biglots or dollar general.Thanks.
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I made a quick attempt, and I do have a Bose Wave - (model AW R1-1W) to compare antenna performance to other radios tested. (see previous review)Since a hard connection was not possible ( other than a standard 'FM-cable' jack ) I made a proximity test with disappointing results, virtually no difference to reception to that with no antenna. Overall, my portable radios appeared to benefit more from the 'Terk Indoor AM Antenna Advantage'. Currently I get very good to excellent reception when 'hard' connected to my Nexxtech Portable, model #1200903. Occasional adjustment (Terk's own tuning dial) works well. Hope this helps. I made a quick attempt, and I do have a Bose Wave - (model AW R1-1W) to compare antenna performance to other radios tested. (see previous review)Since a hard connection was not possible ( other than a standard 'FM-cable' jack ) I made a proximity test with disappointing results, virtually no difference to reception to that with no antenna. Overall, my portable radios appeared to benefit more from the 'Terk Indoor AM Antenna Advantage'. Currently I get very good to excellent reception when 'hard' connected to my Nexxtech Portable, model #1200903. Occasional adjustment (Terk's own... » Read More I made a quick attempt, and I do have a Bose Wave - (model AW R1-1W) to compare antenna performance to other radios tested. (see previous review)Since a hard connection was not possible ( other than a standard 'FM-cable' jack ) I made a proximity test with disappointing results, virtually no difference to reception to that with no antenna. Overall, my portable radios appeared to benefit more from the 'Terk Indoor AM Antenna Advantage'. Currently I get very good to excellent reception when 'hard' connected to my Nexxtech Portable, model #1200903. Occasional adjustment (Terk's own tuning dial) works well. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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yes, excellent, except I don't use the SW frequency. I only use the radio for AM, talk radio, news, and sports. I live in a fringe area where reception is poor. This radio gets better reception than the Grundig, Sony, and Panasonic I have used before.
1120504
Yes n better radio,guaranteed receive n transmit is great on long range.up to 30- 50 miles.on both.
1272305
Depends on what you're looking for. This is a great little radio and I happen to like it a lot. I am an FM Dxer and this radio can receive stations up to 100 miles away on FM or more regularly. As far as shortwave radios go, there are better ones on the market. If you are willing to shell out the cash for Sangean 909x. That is the best shortwave radio out there. I would consider sticking with Grundig, Tecsun, Sangean. They are the best brands for this.
143800
I'd say the audio quality is very high-clear, detailed, and crisp for a radio this type, because it has bass and treble buttons to adjust to your sound taste. I'm a pc game player online on a daily basis and I have a very high-end soundcard, speaker system, and headset. I know the difference between bad noise and great sound. This radio can easily pickup AM and FM signals clearly without interference due to an enhanced signal gain feature. There is one minor drawback I'd say is that it's may be big and bulky to someone.
672142
Hi Brenda,I am sorry to tell you, that I purchased this for a "back-up" unit, so did not use it much. It is stored at this point. If it helps, I noticed that it had quite a bit of volume when I did try it with cd's. The AM radio was not great, but the sound quality was very good. Again, sorry for the lack of a technical answer! Regards, David
2098361
You would need to pick a station that is the most optimal for reception. Here, live 106.7 is really bad on my car - I can only hear just a faint, but 105.9 (unused station) did it for me. Now it sounds really clear without any humming noise during intermission.