Binding: Electronics Brand: Sony Color: Brown EAN: 0027242713895 Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Model: XDR-S3HD Publisher: Sony Sales Rank: 1281 Studio: Sony Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features:
High-definition tabletop radio with FM multicasting and alarm
Digital tuning control
Backlit LCD display
Alarm time setting with radio, buzzer, or line-in source
Product Description: Use your Sony HD Radio to broadcast multiple program streams over a single FM frequency with FM Multicasting. Text based information such as artist name & song title scroll across the LCD display. The easy to see large, full-dot backlit LCD display adjustable brightness, contrast and display modes. AM is upgraded to FM fidelity, while FM can deliver CD quality sound. It is different from Satellite radio because these signals are transmitted from public accessible radio stations. Best of all, no monthly subscription is required. Time Display - 12 hour Frequency range - FM 87.5 - 108 MHz & AM 530 - 1710 kHz Speakers - 6.6cm (2-5/8-inch) diameter 4-ohm Full range 2.6-inch stereo speakers and cancel magnet system Antenna Terminals - 75 ohm for FM, AM Power Output - 2.8 W + 2.8 W at 10% harmonic distortion Dimensions - 11-7/8 x 4-3/4 x 6-3/4 inches not including projecting parts and controls Weight - 7 pounds 15.8 ounces, 3.6 kg including power supply
Amazon.com Product Description: The Sony XDR-S3HD HD Radio receives multiple program streams over a single FM frequency with FM Multicasting. Text based information such as artist name and song title scroll across the LCD display. The easy to see large, full-dot backlit LCD display features adjustable brightness, contrast and display modes. AM is upgraded to FM fidelity, while FM can deliver CD quality sound. It is different from satellite radio because these signals are transmitted from public accessible radio stations. Best of all, no monthly subscription is required. The wood-based cabinet with simulated cherry finish is designed to fit into any decor with style.
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Rating: - Good little HD radio
I like the XDR-S3HD. It requires a little work for good reception since it has no built in antennas. I live in SF Bay Area in close proximity to transmitters for a lot of stations; so the antennas included in the box worked OK. What totally eliminated HD drop-outs however was to use my outdoor TV antenna for FM-HD. I also, for AM, ran a 20 ft length of bare wire in the attic with insulated wire to the radio then grounded the second AM input. FM-HD radio reception is excellent on all the HD multicast stations I like. I get FM reception from all over the Bay Area and as far out as Sacramento. AM tunes in all the locals fine, and at night I receive all up and down the west coast. With stations multicasting, it's nice to have 20 FM-HD presets. I tried plugging in my MP3 player and it came through with good volume. Tonal quality for the radio's size is very good. Base and treble are easy to adjust. Controls are intuitive ... Read More
Rating: - Great Sound - Good for Seniors Too
I purchased this for my elderly parents and they love it. It has that great table radio sound and a display that is big and logical enough for a post-85'er to use. The display has three light levels; they use it as a night light in the kitchen; it works that well.
The sound was very good; yes, it compares to those radios that cost twice as much. A sharp audio ear can hear the differences, but for background music there is little difference. It was what we wanted.
Rating: - Attention potential buyers! Annoying fan noise
First, the unit has good reception, good sound quality for most stations. However, I did not realize that it has a built-in cooling fan on the chassis of the unit. Seems like the noise level of the fan of my unit is higher than average. I can hear it all the time no matter in midnight or in daytime. This completely destroys the quality of the unit, especially since it is supposed to be a HD radio!
Another reviewer mentioned the hissing sound which is noticeable at low volume. Yes, it is not a reception problem and most probably caused by the cooling fan. Try to let a ball pen penetrate into the air vents at the bottom so that the pen can stop the fan. (Do this before power on) Then with a 99.9% probability you will no longer hear the hissing sound even at volume 0 or line-in.
I have not decided yet to return the unit to the retailer or just unplug the fan from the system. In the former case, ... Read More
Rating: - Poorest Reception of all HD Radios
I should learn that SONY is a shell of its former self and the quality is not there. This radio looks good, but looks are decieving. The reception is poor, the poorest I have seen. And I am close to the business. Even local stations that my other HD radios picked up without a hitch, this radio had to struggle. Even fussing with the antenna, this radio could not pick up many non-HD stations. Yes, the AM was disappointing too. Of all the HD Radios I have, this was the only one I decided to return. I am not mean by giving this one star. If the radio does not pick up atations, who cares about any other feature?
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