An adjustable RF audio receiver and method are provided. The adjustable RF audio receiver includes an RF antenna configured to receive RF audio signals, and a tuner coupled to the RF antenna and configured to decode received RF audio signals. The adjustable RF audio receiver further includes signal processing circuitry coupled to the tuner and configured to determine signal quality characteristics of the signals received by the adjustable RF audio receiver. The signal processing circuitry provides determined signal quality characteristics and identifies an environment in which the RF audio receiver is operating. The signal processing circuitry is configured to adapt how received signals are processed based on the determined environment.