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What We Don't: Poor looks, and channel hold issues may be an issue. What We Like: A solid, basic radio at a highly affordable price. We think the Model One BT is the best radio they make.Ī Simple Budget Radio With AM/FM 3. Worth noting: Tivoli Audio make several variations of this radio, including a version with a clock, the Model Three, and a Wi-Fi-enabled version called the Model One Digital, both $300. For a better audio option, try the Grace Digital Mondo Elite Classic, below. In our opinion, the sound is passable, but can be a little harsh at times, especially when listening to AM/FM. It is far from the best sounding radio here, however.

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If you listen to both traditional AM/FM stations as well as Bluetooth audio, consider the Model One BT. It’s much less expensive than similar Bluetooth models like the Como Audio Solo, and while it lacks some of the advanced features of those models, it makes up for it by doing a few simple things very well indeed. It’s an absolutely beautiful radio to look at, and connecting it to a Bluetooth device, like your smart phone, is simplicity itself. There are several radios that offer Bluetooth, but very few that do it with as much style or élan as the Tivoli Audio Model One BT. What We Don’t: We encountered a few issues with sound quality.

What We Like: Outstanding design with good Bluetooth implementation. And if all you want is a basic radio that performs exceptionally well, this is the one to go for.īest Tabletop Radio With Bluetooth 2. The WR-11 does, however, have an auxiliary input, allowing you to connect an MP3 player.

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It’s a little more expensive ($150) but has full digital compatibility. If you plan on listening to Internet radio, you may want to look at a model like the Tivoli Audio Model One. One thing to bear in mind is that there are no digital features at all on the Sangean WR-11. If you’re looking for the absolute best in tabletop radios, look no further. The vintage looks and wooden housing disguise a cabinet that is carefully tuned, and really helps the sound quality along. The single speaker may be small-a mere three inches- but it offers surprisingly impressive sound quality, with good detail. It’s not only incredibly simple to operate, with controls a child could understand, but it offers clear and dynamic sound quality. You’d struggle to find a better all-around radio than the Sangean WR-11. What We Don’t: The lack of digital features may turn some people off. What We Like: Clear and dynamic sound quality in a good-looking package.

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An Affordable Bose Alternative: Sangean HDR-15.Best High-End Tabletop Radio: Grace Digital Mondo Elite Classic.A Simple Budget Radio With AM/FM: Panasonic RF-2400D.Best Tabletop Radio With Bluetooth: Tivoli Audio Model One BT.Best Overall Tabletop Radio: Sangean WR-11.And to complete your system, check out our list of the best bluetooth and wireless speakers. Even the most expensive tabletop radio will cost you well under a grand. As a bonus, they're not all that expensive - not compared to other examples of audio equipment, which can cost thousands of dollars. Radios now bear little resemblance to the dinky little clock radios from the past twenty years. It's just evolved, and gotten a lot smarter over time. At a time when audio equipment is geared towards the future, you might think that the humble tabletop radio is extinct.

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