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Jam to your favorite AM/FM radio stations and get current weather updates with this portable digital AM/FM radio that features 20 AM/FM station presets and weather band reception.
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5
Great performer, great value
on April 7, 2012
Posted by: LarBear86
from Central Florida
I am extremely pleased with Sony's SRF-M37W which I purchased 4 weeks ago and it has my recommendation. (I replaced the Sony AM-FM Headphones with antenna after 15 years and enjoy better reception.) I use it primarily at work inside a building that blocks reception and with Sony MDR-NC7 noise cancelling headphones which are effective (the Walkman's sound a little better). I work the rest of my shift out of doors in my mail truck playing it through the auxiliary input of a boom box (better tuner). I use it personally for a few hours Sunday afternoons. No issues, No Cons.
Battery life is Excellent experiencing over 100 hrs avg for one AAA FUJI environmental's! Extremely energy efficient.
Sound quality Excellent; good preset EQ delivers nice balance of bass and treble, through well complementing, comfortable, open air headphones. Low S/N and distortion (except a little is noticeable at highest volume). Not at all boomie but may be a little bassie sounding due to some AM talk shows engineers settings.
FM Reception is excellent locally and good sensitivity to listen to stations 70 miles away. However weaker stations may be over-ridden by some strong local stations' harmonic frequencies. Excellent Selectivity. Local/Distant switch a nice feature.
Weather Band reception is good at 60 miles (DX setting) but raising the headphone/antenna wire vertically 15 inches improves it. Volume is much lower on WB.
AM reception excellent on stronger local stations and naturally fair on weaker ones. I receive distant stations in Jacksonville, Miami and Tampa clearly if even weak from the Orlando area, although I usually need to orient direction of the Walkman for best reception, less noise and static which is virtually nil. As good/better as my car radio. Great for listening to the Buc's, Jags and Dolphins when they play (talk about) each other.
The digital tuning displays unused even digit frequencies on FM (it's not HD), a mere inconvenience in the up/down wrap tuning.
The Hold switch locks all function keys including Power (avoids accidental battery drain). A "key" icon is displayed and red switch view.
During battery change, time and station presets saved. Nice.
Time is displayed when radio is off. Display is lcd, very clear in direct sunlight or indoors but not backlit. Belt clip is tight and sturdy. Battery compartment cover is secure. Very sturdy case. 42" headphones cord adds versatility.
Sound quality Excellent; good preset EQ delivers nice balance of bass and treble, through well complementing, comfortable, open air headphones. Low S/N and distortion (except a little is noticeable at highest volume). Not at all boomie but may be a little bassie sounding due to some AM talk shows engineers settings.
FM Reception is excellent locally and good sensitivity to listen to stations 70 miles away. However weaker stations may be over-ridden by some strong local stations' harmonic frequencies. Excellent Selectivity. Local/Distant switch a nice feature.
Weather Band reception is good at 60 miles (DX setting) but raising the headphone/antenna wire vertically 15 inches improves it. Volume is much lower on WB.
AM reception excellent on stronger local stations and naturally fair on weaker ones. I receive distant stations in Jacksonville, Miami and Tampa clearly if even weak from the Orlando area, although I usually need to orient direction of the Walkman for best reception, less noise and static which is virtually nil. As good/better as my car radio. Great for listening to the Buc's, Jags and Dolphins when they play (talk about) each other.
The digital tuning displays unused even digit frequencies on FM (it's not HD), a mere inconvenience in the up/down wrap tuning.
The Hold switch locks all function keys including Power (avoids accidental battery drain). A "key" icon is displayed and red switch view.
During battery change, time and station presets saved. Nice.
Time is displayed when radio is off. Display is lcd, very clear in direct sunlight or indoors but not backlit. Belt clip is tight and sturdy. Battery compartment cover is secure. Very sturdy case. 42" headphones cord adds versatility.
Excellent quality. Excellent value. Exceptional purchase. ;)
What's great about it: Sound quality, reception, energy efficiency, features, compact size
What's not so great: Nothing to say.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
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