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$76.51

Budget-priced AM/FM HD Radio component delivers extraordinary sound quality and low-noise... (cnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Sony XDR-F1HD

We have collected and analyzed 1 expert reviews and 22 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 77/100. The average review date is March 20, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 10647 reviews from other Portable Radios. The alaScore™ for this product is 94/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.

alaSCORE 94

940100

23 reviews

November, 2009

80 / 100

1 Expert

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77 / 100

22 Users

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Expert Reviews (1)

US

Sony XDR-F1HD

By (cnet.com)

Budget-priced AM/FM HD Radio component delivers extraordinary sound quality and low-noise reception ; small size ; remote control ; bright backlit LCD screen

No digital output ; weak HD signals cause the XDR-F1HD to switch back and forth between analog and HD ; the memory doesn't retain station presets if the radio is unplugged from AC power

Hailed by audiophiles as one of the greatest tuners ever, the Sony XDR-F1HD is arguably the best--and most affordable--way to add HD radio to any stereo system.

Features Before we discuss the performance of the Sony XDR-F1HD, here's a...

Rating

80100

Partner Source
cnet.com

User Reviews (22)

US

SONY XDR-F1HD

By BeachLover (sonystyle.com)

"I've used this unit for 9 months now and it is definitely a winner.Instead of having to replace your entire audio unit,just plug this into an aux jack and it's ready to use.Great way to check out HD without spending a lot of money.Best of all,no subscrip...

Low price,great reception,small

None

US

Great FM receiver

By Patch (sonystyle.com)

"This is an outstanding analog FM receiver. It is obviously designed for HD-Radio reception and does what seems to be a good job on that, but there are still far more regular, analog stations and that's where this receiver really shines. It's ability to r...

Great FM reception, small footprint, clear display

Runs hot, just OK on AM

US

XDR-F1HD - Close, but still missing..

By DanielR91 (sonystyle.com)

"XDR-F1HD would be perfect when it has HD TV Sound. HD TV also CD quality or better and free over the air and would make this better"

price/sound

missing HD TV sound

Manufacturer's Description

Experience more choices, crystal clear sound, and no subscription fees. Enjoy music the way it was meant to be heard with AM stations that can deliver FM sound quality and FM stations that sound like your favorite CDs. With static-free sound and an easy-to-read dot matrix LCD for viewing important information, the XDR-F1HD receiver is the perfect choice for adding HD radio reception to a home audio system.

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