Sony SRF-59 FM/AM Radio Walkman with Sony MDR Headphones
Sony's SRF-59SILVER Walkman AM/FM Stereo Radio is so lightweight you can take it virtually anywhere. Featuring AM/FM Stereo Tuner and an Easy to Use Tuning Knob, this Walkman lets you to enjoy a wide range of talk and music programs in stereo sound as you tune in to stations with ease. Single "AA" Battery Operation provides hours of listening, while the Local/Distant Switch provides optimal reception of both near and distant stations. The SRF-59SILVER - great sound in a small package.
The SRF-59 is lightweight, simple-to-use FM/AM stereo receiver. Weighing only 3 ounces (84 grams), this compact player is a perfect companion for the track, bike trail or work area. The FM antenna is part of the headphone cord, so you are sure to receive a strong signal. The AM antenna is a ferrite bar type. The local/distant switch will help you fine tune the reception. Both the volume and tuning buttons are rotary dials, providing a nice sight-free way to make major changes to the Walkman. Sony has included their MDR (micro dynamic receiver) headphones with the SRF-59. These headphones are open air type; the headphones will allow ambient noise to filter into the ear canal, providing a rich sound and keeping you safely aware of events, people and automobiles around you. The headphones provide ample dynamic range and sound. The Walkman requires only one AA battery, keeping the receiver lightweight and inexpensive to operate. When using a Sony alkaline battery, you can expect an impressive 100-140 hours of use. There is also a belt clip included, so you can carry the Walkman on your belt. The color is a sporty silver. What's in the Box
Sony SRF-59 Walkman FM stereo, Sony MDR open air headphones, belt clip, user's manual and a ninety day warranty.
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Sony SRF-59 FM/AM Radio Walkman with Sony MDR Headphones Reviews
on the plus side: lighter, smaller, one aa that lasts longer than 2aaa (way cheaper), stereo sounds good when reception strong, no instant shut off when battery low to save presets (so you have some time to replace battery). compared to digital walkman. on the minus side: sounds bad when signal weak because it can't shift to mono (there should be a mono/st switch instead of local/distant), not as easy to jump from station to station.
the clip on the back does not open easy does not open wide enough to clip on my pants or shirt. so i put a sting on the clip and wear it around my neck so my hands are free to carry my weights while i am walking. i really like the sony walkman fm/am radio it has a simply off and on button.
For the price, you CANNOT beat this. The headphones it comes with are not that great. This little radio is the best. Just switch them out for some small ear buds and you're good to go. Oh, and I love that it only needs ONE double A battery to function. It's simple to use, ultra compact, and gets great reception.
Batteries last forever. Very good sound quality, especially with a really good set of headphones.
Sony could probably repackage some of the SRF-59 radios without the headphones, and sell even more of them for less money, since the supplied phones are of little use to many of us. I've bought at least 4 of these Sony radios now.
DO NOT judge this radio by the low-fi headphones it comes with.it's capable of MUCH more. It's really an amazing deal for this price.
The sensitivity is very good on both AM and FM. It drives my Sony 7506 phones with ease.
I up-size the output coupling caps on the ones I use for the most critical listening. Some of them, I gave away to family and friends.
I love this thing. Perfect. I take it to Giants games at the beautiful Pac Bell Park in San Francisco. I use the ear buds from by iPod, and I listen to one while my girlfriend listens to the other.
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