Customer Reviews for Tivoli Audio - Model One Shelf Speaker with Wood Finish - Walnut/Beige
Customer Rating
5
Tivoli Audio
on June 9, 2011
Posted by: Annette
from US, United States
This is a great little radio. I bought one several years ago for myself after it was recommended by my sister, who loved hers. I bought this one as a mother's day present. My mom was looking for a portable radio which still got good reception and had good audio quality. This radio has all of that and the advantage of having an external antennae if you need it (which I never have), a port for your iPod and for earphones. I don't agree with some reviews that mention it is not good for talk radio. I listen to our local news radio program every morning and it sounds awesome!Great product and well worth the money!!
I'm no audiophile. I'm someone who needs a radio in her powder room, and who likes talk radio on AM. Yes, I'm a dinosaur. I had my previous Tivoli for a least 20 years, and as soon as I can find a repair place, I'll put it back in service in my home. It's extremely difficult (impossible) to get an AM signal on any radio in my home, except on the Tivoli. I can even get really crummy daytime only signals (1400am) on this terrific unit...and they sound clear and strong. Needless to say, the FM signal is equally fabulous, for those moments when I tire of the ranting on AM talk radio.It's worth every penny. Buy it on website and you'll get it quickly. Run!
I have purchased both the Sangean WR-11 AM/FM Table Radio, and the Tivoli Audio Model One AM/FM Classic Walnut Table Radio. Both radios are fine products, and I am very satisfied with both purchases. The bottom line is this...if I could only buy one radio....it would be the Sangean.
If you are having difficulty receiving FM stations, this might be the radio for you. It has no bells and whistles -- just good reception and sound quality. I had to return several other radios because they were apparently not powerful enough to provide reasonably good reception quality. I am in a newly constructed condominium and believe that the building's construction materials interfere with normal radio reception.
From the mind of the inspired Henry Kloss - the Tivoli Model One is an awesome radio that fills most rooms with ease. The FM tuner rivals that in our BOSE Wave radio and it does so at a fraction of the price. The AUX input allows for easy connection of our MP3 players to boot! Yes, it's a bit pricey but when you turn the dials and listen to it - you can easily see why. A great device - something that works in an office, kitchen or bedroom.
Sound quality is very good although not customizable in any way so jazz, rock, classical, news-talk all must exit the same audio environment. So, this little workhorse does jazz very well, rock so-so, news-talk pretty good...etc. I would describe the sound as bass oriented, with good mid range and so-so high ranges. I like most of my music this way so for my ears its a winner. Build quality is very good. I have the Model One Classic in Walnut. It is a fine looking piece and I'm satisfied with the performance. I've had it for almost 3 years. I actually paid less at a retail store but the price shown here is what it is selling everywhere I've looked so it I've made money just by owning it...that's a plus. Summary: this radio appeals to the audiophile and not a typical person looking for a decent tabletop radio. Its more than that and you pay for it.
This is a beautiful little radio. He sounds great is very easy to tune. Has a nice big dial with vernier action, so that you can zero in on the station you want.Simple, but for radio listeners like myself, a pleasure to use.Well worth the price if you value quality products.