HD Radio Reviews By Users For Users
Sony XDR-S3HD Tabletop HD Radio
I got my Sony XDR-S3HD Tabletop Radio about a month ago, and I have to say it is awesome.
The reason I bought it was because our AM station that we listen to for news and traffic, (KYW News Radio) had so much static on it , it was bearly listenable.
So we bought this and KYW is on 94.1 - 2 FM. It is so clear now, you would not believe it.
This Sony Radio is so nice. I can set up 20 presets each on AM and FM.
It has a scan mode to find the HD stations that you wouldn't even know were there if you didn't have an HD Radio.
I bought mine used, so it didn't come with anything that was originally included in the box, like the remote or antennas.
But I quickly found out you don't need the remote to use it. And I had an old rabbit ear antenna that works fine with my radio now.
We wake up to the radio each morning, and it's a pleasure not to have static all the time.
I give this 4 stars.
Here is the list of features:
Backlit LCD screen scrolls text-based information, including artist name and song title
LCD screen provides brightness, contrast and display mode adjustments
Digital tuning makes it easy to find your favorite radio stations
12-hour clock with alarm setting wakes you up to the radio, buzzer or line-in source
Wood-based cabinet houses stereo speakers with a bass reflex system and a 5.6W sound output
Treble, bass tone control and surround sound functions
20 AM and 20 FM presets
Specifications
Product Height 6-3/4"
Product Width 11-7/8"
Product Weight 8 lbs.
Product Depth 4-3/4"
Sound Type: Stereo
Speaker Impedance: 4 ohms
Display Type: Backlit LCD
Clock: Yes
The reason I bought it was because our AM station that we listen to for news and traffic, (KYW News Radio) had so much static on it , it was bearly listenable.
So we bought this and KYW is on 94.1 - 2 FM. It is so clear now, you would not believe it.
This Sony Radio is so nice. I can set up 20 presets each on AM and FM.
It has a scan mode to find the HD stations that you wouldn't even know were there if you didn't have an HD Radio.
I bought mine used, so it didn't come with anything that was originally included in the box, like the remote or antennas.
But I quickly found out you don't need the remote to use it. And I had an old rabbit ear antenna that works fine with my radio now.
We wake up to the radio each morning, and it's a pleasure not to have static all the time.
I give this 4 stars.
Here is the list of features:
Backlit LCD screen scrolls text-based information, including artist name and song title
LCD screen provides brightness, contrast and display mode adjustments
Digital tuning makes it easy to find your favorite radio stations
12-hour clock with alarm setting wakes you up to the radio, buzzer or line-in source
Wood-based cabinet houses stereo speakers with a bass reflex system and a 5.6W sound output
Treble, bass tone control and surround sound functions
20 AM and 20 FM presets
Specifications
Product Height 6-3/4"
Product Width 11-7/8"
Product Weight 8 lbs.
Product Depth 4-3/4"
Sound Type: Stereo
Speaker Impedance: 4 ohms
Display Type: Backlit LCD
Clock: Yes
iLuv HD Radio, Model i168
I recently bought the iLuv HD Radio, Model i168 with dual alarm clock. It comes with an auxiliary line input for any audio devices with 3.5mm jack. But the best thing about this radio is the clarity. There is never any static or drifting of any station, which is really the reason I wanted an HD radio. With my old radio, I would turn it on at night and then was awakened by either another station playing in the background, or static that would wake me up.
The iLuv HD Radio, Model i168 was very easy to set up. It has 30 presets (10 for AM and 20 for FM). I have tried so many radios before this thinking it was the radio I had that was all static, but I plugged this radio in, preset my station, and have never had a problem. There is even a place for a headphone jack. After listening to HD I know I'd never go back to an AM/FM radio.
The iLuv HD Radio, Model i168 was very easy to set up. It has 30 presets (10 for AM and 20 for FM). I have tried so many radios before this thinking it was the radio I had that was all static, but I plugged this radio in, preset my station, and have never had a problem. There is even a place for a headphone jack. After listening to HD I know I'd never go back to an AM/FM radio.