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product_id: 1159454
title: "Crosley CR31-WA Companion Retro AM/FM Radio with Full-Range Speaker, Walnut & Burl"
brand: "deer park distributors"
price: "€ 64.02"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1159454-crosley-cr31-wa-companion-retro-am-fm-radio-with-full
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# Full-Range Speaker External Antenna AM/FM Tuner Crosley CR31-WA Companion Retro AM/FM Radio with Full-Range Speaker, Walnut & Burl

**Brand:** deer park distributors
**Price:** € 64.02
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎵 Tune into nostalgia with style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Crosley CR31-WA Companion Retro AM/FM Radio with Full-Range Speaker, Walnut & Burl by deer park distributors
- **How much does it cost?** € 64.02 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1159454-crosley-cr31-wa-companion-retro-am-fm-radio-with-full)

## Best For

- deer park distributors enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted deer park distributors brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Enhanced Reception:** Stay connected with an external FM antenna for crystal-clear radio signals.
- • **Perfect for Any Setting:** Whether at home or in the office, this radio adds a touch of retro charm to any environment.
- • **Dynamic Sound Experience:** Enjoy rich audio quality with a full-range speaker that brings your favorite tunes to life.
- • **Timeless Vintage Aesthetic:** Elevate your space with a 1930's-inspired design that sparks nostalgia.
- • **User-Friendly Analog Tuner:** Easily navigate your favorite stations with a classic analog tuning dial.

## Overview

The Crosley CR31-WA Companion Retro AM/FM Radio combines vintage 1930's aesthetics with modern sound technology, featuring an analog tuner, an external FM antenna for enhanced reception, and a dynamic full-range speaker for an immersive listening experience.

## Description

Have a guest at the fireside with the Crosley Companion, a classically styled radio built in the tradition of wooden cathedral-style cabinets. Careful attention to detail makes this mini, yet magnificent, Cathedral-style radio as authentic as the 1930's original. The delicate details and powerful speaker give this AM/FM radio a safe spot in any home.

Review: Simple Modification for burned out Lamp. LOVE this radio...high quality appearance and great reception. - LOVE it! Really nice finish and good FM reception. AM is strong and I can hear one channel over 300 miles away. You will love this Easy modification and it is cheap and quick and simple. Speaker is 2.5 inches easy to change. If you can't or won't change the speaker, I would not buy this radio (It's that bad). I removed the 2.5 inch puny magnet speaker and changed it with a GRS 3 inch model 3FR4 full range speaker With a heavy magnet for less than 10 bucks including shipping and sold on desertcart. The sound is sOOOO. much better! Power and loudness are good for a radio this size. The radio is made of real wood and beautiful with fantastic reception. I added antenna wire but I didn't really have to. I love the look without CD or cassette cluttering the face and ruining the vintage look. If you wanted bluetooth consider just getting an FM converter instead, and beaming your tunes through the fm antenna on the Crosley instead. If your light-bulb burns out....Just buy a nightlight at the dollar store Then screw a 25 watt LED into the nightlight socket. Wrap red cellophane tape around the LED or lightly spray paint it with red paint. You can get the red self stick cellophane at automotive stores for temporary tail light repair. The light will appear a soft beige, pink color not red, when radio is lit.(a very natural incandescent color) Open up the back of your radio after un-plugging it. Hot glue the nightlight just above the radio dial. Run a cheap extension cord to your nightlight. This makes your radio glow through the vent holes in the back like in the old TUBE radio days and lights the dial too. The picture is of the glowing dial with the modification added. A nice (tube-like glow is emitted from the rear vent holes as well).
Review: Nice radio. Has a warm sound which I think ... - Nice radio. Has a warm sound which I think is partially derived from wood case. Looks great on our nightstand. Just a fun radio to have, makes the room feel cozy and old-timey. I like the simplicity of it too. Just radio. I think with the Crosley products, the simpler the better. I have seen the Crosley version with CD player, which looks a little cheesy and not as authentic-looking of course, and reviews say that the CD player portion breaks often. We just like to play NPR on this radio or some classical music. The light is warm and comforting too on the dial. I have read reviews of light dying, but so far so good for us. We have had it for 6 months or so and no problems. We don't use it heavily and turn it off when we are done, so hopefully that helps. Definitely a good radio for people who want something extremely simple or who appreciate the antique look. If you want something technological, with iPod or Iphone inputs, this is obviously not the choice.

## Features

- AM/FM radio with vintage 1930's style
- Analog tuner
- External FM antenna
- Dynamic full range speaker

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000EU02YK |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (310) |
| Date First Available | November 2, 2006 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
| Item model number | CR31-WA |
| Manufacturer | Deer Park Distributors |
| Product Dimensions | 9 x 5.75 x 10.75 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Deer Park Distributors
- **Color:** Walnut
- **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary
- **Included Components:** Antenna
- **Item Weight:** 3 Pounds
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Radio Bands Supported:** AM, FM
- **Special Feature:** Analog
- **Tuner Technology:** AM, FM
- **UPC:** 710244273190

## Images

![Crosley CR31-WA Companion Retro AM/FM Radio with Full-Range Speaker, Walnut & Burl - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UYk+4ysDL.jpg)
![Crosley CR31-WA Companion Retro AM/FM Radio with Full-Range Speaker, Walnut & Burl - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81KIUkWP2dL.jpg)
![Crosley CR31-WA Companion Retro AM/FM Radio with Full-Range Speaker, Walnut & Burl - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ilBw4aDvL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: The light went out, do you guys sell a replacement part?**
A: I am only a person who bought the unit.  I do not sell anything but would suggest you visit the website and inquire there. Our light is still working after two years.

**Q: Can I use my ipod with an adaptor on this radio?**
A: If you transmit your IPOD over an FM frequency you should be able to pick it up on your FM radiowithout a jack.

**Q: What are the overall dimensions of the radio?**
A: 8 1/2 inches wide and 10 inches tall, 5 1/2 deep....looks nice on a small nightstand.  I listen to it every night.  Nice monophonic (not stereo) reception but it has an outside antenna (wire) which I wasn't expecting. It looks nice..just like the picture on Amazon. I thought the dimensions would be larger. It's made in China.  It has a dial that lights up at night, but it's hard to read the dial unless you are close to it.  It certainly reminds you of the old radios of past. Glossy finish.  These types of radio replications were popular in the 1980s and early 90s. I guess when it said "Crosley Companion" it meant "small".  lol! I didn't like the dimensions at first but I've made them work for what I wanted. THANKS

**Q: I have trouble receiving AM stations,any suggestions?**
A: hello.. radio has a ferrite rod built in am antenna. rotating the unit (radio) may help.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple Modification for burned out Lamp. LOVE this radio...high quality appearance and great reception.
*by F***T on February 9, 2017*

LOVE it! Really nice finish and good FM reception. AM is strong and I can hear one channel over 300 miles away. You will love this Easy modification and it is cheap and quick and simple. Speaker is 2.5 inches easy to change. If you can't or won't change the speaker, I would not buy this radio (It's that bad). I removed the 2.5 inch puny magnet speaker and changed it with a GRS 3 inch model 3FR4 full range speaker With a heavy magnet for less than 10 bucks including shipping and sold on Amazon. The sound is sOOOO. much better! Power and loudness are good for a radio this size. The radio is made of real wood and beautiful with fantastic reception. I added antenna wire but I didn't really have to. I love the look without CD or cassette cluttering the face and ruining the vintage look. If you wanted bluetooth consider just getting an FM converter instead, and beaming your tunes through the fm antenna on the Crosley instead. If your light-bulb burns out....Just buy a nightlight at the dollar store Then screw a 25 watt LED into the nightlight socket. Wrap red cellophane tape around the LED or lightly spray paint it with red paint. You can get the red self stick cellophane at automotive stores for temporary tail light repair. The light will appear a soft beige, pink color not red, when radio is lit.(a very natural incandescent color) Open up the back of your radio after un-plugging it. Hot glue the nightlight just above the radio dial. Run a cheap extension cord to your nightlight. This makes your radio glow through the vent holes in the back like in the old TUBE radio days and lights the dial too. The picture is of the glowing dial with the modification added. A nice (tube-like glow is emitted from the rear vent holes as well).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice radio. Has a warm sound which I think ...
*by T***Y on January 17, 2016*

Nice radio. Has a warm sound which I think is partially derived from wood case. Looks great on our nightstand. Just a fun radio to have, makes the room feel cozy and old-timey. I like the simplicity of it too. Just radio. I think with the Crosley products, the simpler the better. I have seen the Crosley version with CD player, which looks a little cheesy and not as authentic-looking of course, and reviews say that the CD player portion breaks often. We just like to play NPR on this radio or some classical music. The light is warm and comforting too on the dial. I have read reviews of light dying, but so far so good for us. We have had it for 6 months or so and no problems. We don't use it heavily and turn it off when we are done, so hopefully that helps. Definitely a good radio for people who want something extremely simple or who appreciate the antique look. If you want something technological, with iPod or Iphone inputs, this is obviously not the choice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful, nostalgic radio
*by B***C on July 31, 2015*

Wonderful, nostalgic radio. My great-grandparents had an old cathedral radio in their living room which they'd listen to the local polka station on. The radio has a nice finish, but uses cheap components, and does not produce the warm sound I recall from their radio. To its credit, the CR31 has an authentic look all around and does get great reception on AM and FM bands. I had mine for about six months before the bulb that lit the dial died. I was able to disassemble the radio and replace the bulb with a 2162 miniature lamp (used for lighting gauge clusters or HVAC controls in some cars). The old bulb is hot glued in very well and will likely break when removing it. The 2162 is slightly larger than the original bulb, but will fit if positioned correctly. Edit (3/26/18): I added a few pictures of the unit disassembled, highlighting a few screws and components that need to be removed if you want to attempt replacing the bulb yourself. I'm still on my "original" replacement bulb--so the replacement has lasted just under three years at this point. The radio gets about two to four hours of use per day on average, so I'd consider this a permanent fix as you won't have to re-do this process every few weeks or months (at least I didn't have to). (You would think Crosley would just install a better bulb at the factory. I picked up a 10-pack of CEC brand 2162 bulbs on Amazon for $4 a few years ago and still have 9 out of 10 bulbs sitting in the box.) The process isn't too bad, and honestly I struggled most with getting the AM/FM selector knob and switch aligned 'just right' during re-assembly. Here is the high-level process, and it really isn't bad if you're comfortable tinkering around with basic electronics: Step 1: turn off radio and disconnect from power before opening/servicing unit (sorry, this is just for anyone landing on this review from Google/Bing/whathaveyou). Step 2: remove the seven black Philips screws on the back cover. The cover is notched so you can move the power cord out of the way easily. The FM antenna should allow you to slide the cover off enough to move it out of the way while you work on the rest. With the back cover removed, you should see the main board. There are two wire leads for the bulb which should be labeled as + and – on the board. I tested these at 12VDC. The existing bulb is slightly smaller than T1.5, and it might have been a T1 operating at 0.7W vs 1W (making 7219 an option), but I wanted to ensure the replacement lit the dial up enough that I could see it during daylight as well as at night, so I went with a 2162. Anyway—I digress. Step 3: the main board is attached to a plastic frame by four silver Philips screws. At the bottom right, you should see the band (AM/FM) selector switch. First, while holding the AM/FM knob at the front, unscrew the Philips screw attaching the lever to the knob. It should slide off and just leave the slider/toggle switch exposed. At this point, you can remove the AM/FM knob and volume knob from the front of the radio (do not remove the tuning knob!). Step 4: remove the fours screws attaching the main board to the frame, and with the lever removed from the band selector switch during the previous step, you should now be able to pull the main board off its frame and set it aside to continue working. Step 5: at this point, you’ll see a plastic cover attached by two silver Philips screws, with the bulb right underneath. Remove these two, and gently pry it back (mine had a bit of adhesive holding it in place as well). Once removed you’ll now have access to the original, burnt out bulb, which appears to have been hot glued and super glued into place. I broke the original trying to remove it, and just ended up gently scraping bits of bulb and glue out with a soft plastic pick (to avoid damaging any of the finish/woodwork on the radio). Step 6: once the bulb is removed, just attach your new one to the leads. Polarity doesn’t matter (unless you're doing a LED conversion or something else entirely). Use a dab of hot glue to hold it in place, re-affix the plastic cover with the red station indicator, and begin re-assembling the unit. Step 7: I would start with re-attaching the main board to the frame. Ensuring everything is aligned, just screw the four silver Philips screws back down. Go easy on the torque/screwdriver as the plastic seems pretty soft. Just get it “snug enough”, and maybe an extra 1/8th turn. Then, re-assemble the AM/FM contraption. This assembly is keyed, so you’ll want to make sure it’s properly aligned when re-assembling, otherwise the knob might feel a bit loose or off when you change between AM/FM. I found it easiest to feed the splined part through the front of the radio after the main board was reattached. It should sink back pretty far but stop. At this point, slide the knob back onto the splines for resistance/leverage, and align and screw the lever onto it from the back/inside of the radio. Step 8: reattach the back cover, removing slack from the FM antenna and notching the power cord back into place, and you’re all set! Hope this was helpful. I attached a few pictures to my review outlining what needs to be removed, as well as a shot of the backlight dial to give you an idea of the brightness of the 2162 bulb. Again, a smaller one might work, but I went this route for its brightness and so far longevity hasn’t been an issue.

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