Sony XDRF1HD HD Radio Receiver
Why it's a best pick:
The Sony XDRF1HD provides a clear great sounding HD radio experience for an affordable price. HD radio requires no monthly fees and provides more stations than standard FM radio; in fact, the tuner on the Sony XDRF1HD picks up more stations than any other radio on this list. The sound quality on this device is superb for the budget price of $85, and the design is sleek and sophisticated, which makes for a perfect fit anywhere in the home or office. Overall the Sony XDRF1HD provides a quality HD listening experience, and is affordably priced.
Manufacturer 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...read full description
Average Customer Rating:
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203 total reviews)
Great FM & HD TUNER, May 22 2008
First of all, yes, this is a tuner, NOT a radio, and Amazon should correct that! Also, HD radio is NOT High Definition radio. The HD stands for Hybrid Digital. So don't assume you'll have better sound in HD than analog radio! That said,
I have been interested in getting an HD radio to t...read full review
Very good tuner but some user interface issues hold it back, October 01 2008
The receiver is a tuner that is very small and intended to plug into your existing stereo system in a living room setting and it does this very well.
Acquiring HD is the fastest I've experienced, not the 8 seconds it should be, but close enough.
There is a really handy arrow that tells y...read full review
Great radio, June 09 2008
Compared to the current Sangean, the Sony XDRF1HD is smaller, costs less, and gets as good of a signal. I have it on my computer desk plugged into my PreSonus Firebox amp.
Nice features:
* sleep button
* remote control
Not so nice:
* no volume control from...read full review
