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Sony - Walkman AM/FM Stereo Radio - Silver
Average customer rating
4.6
(10 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 10 reviews
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83%of customers recommend this product.
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5 out of
6)
Customer Reviews for Sony - Walkman AM/FM Stereo Radio - Silver
Customer Rating
5
WOW
on April 13, 2013
Posted by: NWLORAX
This little radio is my "go to" radio for extended listening sessions to radio stations. In Seattle we have an oldies station (880 KIXI) that plays radio dramas several nights a week. The little Sony SRF-59 has a very big, comfortable sound, even in comparison to my expensive specialized ham radio and a general coverage receiver. The unique Sony on a chip design, low IF and very quiet circuity make for a quality listening experience. The radio has outstanding selectivity and sensitiviity. This design wins contests all over the world, pulling in transcontinental stations on a good dawn morning sometimes.
I run audio through my TUBE headphone amplifier and studio monitor headphones for an amazing listening experience. The sound is warm, liquid and lively without the annoying chuff of digital tuning or other artefacts found in almost all other radios. Battery life is phenomenal.
What's great about it: Sensitivity Selectivity Value Size Price
What's not so great: Tuning Knob
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
AM/FM Walkman Radio (SRF-59SILVER)
on November 28, 2012
Posted by: 1paul
I ordered the radio on a Sunday afternoon and it was delivered two days later. The radio is extremely lightweight but the sound quality is excellent. This radio replaced my old Walkman, and although this one does not have the buttons to store station settings, etc., it cost a lot less than my old Walkman. Maybe the next generation will have a wireless headset (at a vastly increased cost).
What's great about it: Great quality for the price
What's not so great: none
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
A SONY RADIO CLASSIC
on May 7, 2011
Posted by: Computerhobbyist
A lush musical soundscape, the effortless and detailed reproduction of a classical string quartet, and the latest news broadcast in one compact unit. The Sony SRF-59SILVER Walkman is just a fantastic radio that offers reception of all types of music and news information from the FM/AM bands. The Sony Walkman is also an ideal personal radio to take on the bus or train when travelling to or from work or for any other portable audio task. This Sony portable radio features excellent sensitivity and selectivity with respect to its broadcast FM/AM reception capabilities. The Sony SRF-59 Walkman is well suited for my diverse musical and talk radio interests. I admire the quality and inherent value that this Sony Walkman represents in the portable audio product category. The Sony SRF-59 Walkman radio is a small and lightweight unit that fits easily in your hand or on your belt with supplied clip. The Sony SRF-59 Walkman is a take anyplace radio that performs well under difficult seasonal conditions such as a very hot summer day. I use the Sony SRF-59 Walkman frequently when sitting poolside, at home for private listening sessions, or when I walk in my neighborhood. The supplied headphones fit comfortably over my ears for a stress-free listening experience for an extended period of time. The FM stereo reception of my favorite rock music stations sound magnificent. The Sony Walkman’s broadcast reception is free of static and other distracting noise anomalies that often plague lesser performing portables. It is without doubt, that this Sony Walkman offers drift-free classic analog tuning performance. Listening to AM broadcasts is a joy on this portable. My listening preference is for sports talk radio. Whether it’s today’s game broadcast or analysis of yesterday’s game, this Sony SRF-59 Walkman portable radio is always there to satisfy my sports talk needs perfectly. Talk radio programs and news broadcasts come in accurately and with great clarity as well. The Sony SRF-59 Walkman requires only one AA battery to operate and it never seems to run out. The Sony SRF-59 Walkman has the essential features that a traditional radio or outdoor aficionado would appreciate. Those high performance features include: FM/AM reception, headphone cord FM antenna, built-in AM antenna, analog tuner, thumbwheel style tuning dial, FM local/distance sensitivity switch, FM/AM band slide switch, power on/off switch, 3.5 mm headphone output jack, volume control, and belt clip. With its trouble-free AM reception and precise FM stereo reproduction, this Sony SRF-59 Walkman is an outstanding performer. Good Luck. Enjoy.
What's great about it: Great FM/AM Reception
What's not so great: None
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
SRF 59 Silver Sony walkman
on March 10, 2012
Posted by: Dineen
I buy walkmans for my daughter and have spent a lot of money and many years paying top dollar for 2nd rate products. I came across this little beauty and have buying these ever since. I will buy these as long as they sell them, which I hope is a very long time!! Don't hesitate....GET ONE & try it..you will love it! Takes one battery and as the title said....the stations come in crystal clear..I am amazed and grateful to SONY for this great radio!! Thanks!
What's great about it: FM stations are crystal clear!!
What's not so great: NONE!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
2
Poor reception
on May 3, 2014
Posted by: Don1122
I use the radio daily as I walk my Greyhound. I mostly listen to local AM stations. The radio does not get good reception in this area --- at times I can hardly hear the radio over the static.
This is the 3rd or 4th. Sony I have used on my walks; the others all got good reception in this area. However, they have all worked well for 2 to 3 years then they just died --- I hope this is not planned obsolesence as I have also bought two Sony flat screen TV's in the past 18 months.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Great little radio!
on May 3, 2014
Posted by: JasB
Works beautifully and a real bargain. Only criticism is that on-off switch will sometimes activate in pocket or suitcase draining battery. I now keep battery separate. Great sensitivity and tone through included headphones. Highly recommended.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
THE LITTLE RADIO THAT COULD!!
on June 25, 2012
Posted by: Anonymous
A WORKHORSE AT ALL FOOTBALL GAMES. KEPT TICKING UNDER MANY ADVERSE CONDITIONS. FITS EASILY IN YOUR POCKET. TOOK A BEATING AND KEPT ON WORKING GREAT!!
BUY TWO JUST IN CASE!!!
GREAT LITTLE PRODUCT FOR THE PRICE!!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!
BUY TWO JUST IN CASE!!!
GREAT LITTLE PRODUCT FOR THE PRICE!!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!
What's great about it: GREAT QUALITY RECEPTION AND SOUND
What's not so great: NONE
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
LOVE The SRF-59
on September 8, 2011
Posted by: RadioboyINTJ
I LOVE THE OLD SCHOOL HEADPHONES THIS MODEL COMES WITH.
I HATE THE EARBUDS THAT COME WITH EVERY OTHER DEVICE AND HAVE FOUND THAT NORMAL LOOKING HEADPHONES ARE DIFFICULT TO FIND.
SO WHENEVER I NEED HEADPHONES I BUY THIS RADIO SINCE IT COMES WITH THEM!
What's great about it: HEADPHONES
What's not so great: NONE
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com