Sony SRF-59 FM/AM Radio Walkman with Sony MDR Headphones

Sony's SRF-59SILVER Walkman AM/FM Stereo Radio is so lightweight you can take it virtually anywhere. Featuring AM/FM Stereo Tuner and an Easy to Use Tuning Knob, this Walkman lets you to enjoy a wide range of talk and music programs in stereo sound as you tune in to stations with ease. Single "AA" Battery Operation provides hours of listening, while the Local/Distant Switch provides optimal reception of both near and distant stations. The SRF-59SILVER - great sound in a small package.

The SRF-59 is lightweight, simple-to-use FM/AM stereo receiver. Weighing only 3 ounces (84 grams), this compact player is a perfect companion for the track, bike trail or work area. The FM antenna is part of the headphone cord, so you are sure to receive a strong signal. The AM antenna is a ferrite bar type. The local/distant switch will help you fine tune the reception. Both the volume and tuning buttons are rotary dials, providing a nice sight-free way to make major changes to the Walkman.

Sony has included their MDR (micro dynamic receiver) headphones with the SRF-59. These headphones are open air type; the headphones will allow ambient noise to filter into the ear canal, providing a rich sound and keeping you safely aware of events, people and automobiles around you. The headphones provide ample dynamic range and sound. The Walkman requires only one AA battery, keeping the receiver lightweight and inexpensive to operate. When using a Sony alkaline battery, you can expect an impressive 100-140 hours of use. There is also a belt clip included, so you can carry the Walkman on your belt. The color is a sporty silver.

What's in the Box
Sony SRF-59 Walkman FM stereo, Sony MDR open air headphones, belt clip, user's manual and a ninety day warranty.

Bought for my girlfriend. Said it worked very well, where she works. That's enough satisfaction for me.

compared to digital walkman
on the plus side: lighter, smaller, one aa that lasts longer than 2aaa (way cheaper), stereo sounds good when reception strong, no instant shut off when battery low to save presets (so you have some time to replace battery)
on the minus side: sounds bad when signal weak because it can't shift to mono (there should be a mono/st switch instead of local/distant), not as easy to jump from station to station.

i really like the sony walkman fm/am radio it has a simply off and on button. the clip on the back does not open easy does not open wide enough to clip on my pants or shirt. so i put a sting on the clip and wear it around my neck so my hands are free to carry my weights while i am walking.

This little radio is the best! It's simple to use, ultra compact, and gets great reception. The headphones it comes with are not that great. Just switch them out for some small ear buds and you're good to go. For the price, you CANNOT beat this. Oh, and I love that it only needs ONE double A battery to function.

I've bought at least 4 of these Sony radios now. Some of them, I gave away to family and friends. Very good sound quality, especially with a really good set of headphones. I up-size the output coupling caps on the ones I use for the most critical listening.

DO NOT judge this radio by the low-fi headphones it comes with...it's capable of MUCH more. It drives my Sony 7506 phones with ease.

The sensitivity is very good on both AM and FM. Batteries last forever. It's really an amazing deal for this price. Sony could probably repackage some of the SRF-59 radios without the headphones, and sell even more of them for less money, since the supplied phones are of little use to many of us.