Sony SRF-59 FM/AM Radio Walkman with Sony MDR Headphones

Manufacturer: Sony
Customer Rating:

, based on 104 reviews

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Editorial Review:

Lightweight and compact FM/AM Walkman (weighs only 3 ounces)
Included Sony MDR headphones act as FM antenna
Local/distant switch ensures optimal reception
Single AA battery provides long use (100-140 hours using a Sony alkaline)
Weighs only 3 ounces; belt clip included

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.

Customer Reviews:

Easy to use basic radio

The battery life is very good and it does what you would expect from a basic radio. As you would expect for the low cost the headphones are only OK but you can get whatever you like since any standard ear bud, headphone, or earphone will work fine. The friend I gave this to was able to go to sleep while listening to the radio without worrying about using up the batteries.

2008-08-20

AM "memory"

This little radio, even with the chintzy headphones, is worth the price. One thing about the beauties of analog tuning- if you leave and re-tune an AM station, you will increasingly get it better. Radios left on one station will gradually develop a memory and keep getting the signal stronger.
This applies to everything from ancient garage-sale bought GEs or RCA Super radios(both Thompsons)to Sangean ccradios, so you go from $5 to $200
Don't complain about mild annoyances, 10 $15 radios are worth experimenting with over one $150 model, which will turn into a disappointment. It takes a Sangean a year with its digital tuning to get the memory you have in a month with analog, and by then the digital read-out is dead!

2008-07-07

My picky husband really likes this one.

My husband ordered this. I know he replaced the headphones to find a pair that was more comfortable, but he really likes the radio. He said the quality of the sound is excellent. The station signal stays constant with no fading in and out or static. He is well-satisfied with his purchase.

2008-07-02

difficult dialing

Unlike most of the reviews which were positive which caused me to purchasse the radio I completely disliked the product. it is nearly impossible to dial and pick up most stations. Since the dial is so small you need pinpoint accuracy. Yes, the quality of sound is very good, but I am throwing out this unit, and buying something else !!!

2008-06-20

Lightweght Sony Walkman

I absolutely love this little Sony Walkman. I use it when I take my regular two mile morning walk. It stays right on the station that I want without fading in and out as was the case with my previous radio. It's not high fidelity, but that makes no difference to me. I recommend it highly and bought it after reading reviews on Amazon written by others who purchased it.

2008-06-16

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