Goods In #31 - Sony XDR-S61D DAB/FM Digital Radio
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- An unboxing and closeup look around the Sony XDR-S61D DAB/FM digital radio. This is possibly the best looking portable digital radios on the market.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:59 - Unboxing
07:11 - DAB & FM Menus
08:55 - FM muting & delay test
10:00 - DAB power up & tuning delay test
12:48 - Thoughts and review
In true Sony minimal styling, this DAB+ radio looks almost timeless. Although it's not a new product, I can't think of many ways to improve on this design. I thought I wouldn't use it but it now has a place in the kitchen and I use it every day. It's just so easy compared to messing with a phone. There's something reassuring about that fact that almost nothing can go wrong.
I have a nostalgic place in my heart for these beautifully designed Sony radios that have current technology but still carry the functional and simple look that Sony products had in the 1990s. A wonderful white lit LCD and white or black matt plastic with an old skool speaker grill.
Technical Specifications
Supported Bands: DAB, DAB+, FM
FM Band Range: 87.5-108 MHz
Bass Reflex: Yes
Number of Built-in Speakers: 1
Driver Unit: 8cm
Display Type: LCD
Backlight Colour: White
Headphone Outputs: 1
Line-In: Yes
DC-in Jack: Yes
Battery Life: 28hrs
Number of Batteries: 4xAA
Power Source: AC, Battery
Width: 227 mm
Depth: 95 mm
Height: 139 mm
Weight: 1.04 kg
I hope you enjoy having a look around this radio with me. Let me know in the comments whether you like this radio?
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Fantastic video & Thanks for your review. I was convinced to buy this radio after watching your review. :)
Thanks for the review, looks compact, minimal design and sounds good, I’ve just purchased one as a result
Yes. It's a nice radio. I still use mine in the kitchen every day.
@@tdcattech Hello, thanks for the review. From the video it seems like the radio is not very loud, would you recommend it to an older person in 5x6m room?
Finaly a GREAT review. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks. I've got the S41D coming in today. I felt the need to complete the set. :-)
@@tdcattech i have that one also in white...i also want the 61D i know what you mean :-)
Great review.
Hi mate, great review. I've just picked this up from Currys for £48! Just a question for you - can I use the power adapter from the xdr s41d on it as it's slightly longer? They're both 5v but one is 0.7? Thanks!
I've just got the v1btd but I'll return it for this one.
I like this design much better. Probably gonna get it in black or blue.
Great video 👍
Great review. In my case I bought 2 DAB radios, HAMA DIT1000MBT and ALBRECHT DR 52 DAB radio and I'm very happy. Since my reception is very weak I only use radios with 75 ohm coaxial input (similar to antenna/cable input on TV), with an outdoor antenna I solved all reception problems. In my opinion all DAB radios should have a connector for external antenna in case the reception is very poor.
Can't disagree with that. It's a shame that everything is about making things cheaply for the masses. I'd love to see that as an option on all radios.
Have you ever tried the bigger V20D ? I'm curious if it sounds that much better than this one
The white case, dial and rounded corner display reminded me of the first iPod (launched in 2001). The font is very low resolution compared with that 2001 iPod though. Sounded like you wished it had an iPod wheel instead of what Sony provided :) do you know if, when battery-powered, how long the radio takes to turn on and start playing the previously selected DAB station?
I have only used it on battery so far. The test done in this video shows 6 seconds for power up.
Helllo subscribed I was wondering can u do a review on Other Sony DABS
Like XDRDS16iP please
Nice review! - So after you are done 'reviewing' what do you do with all these Radio's ?!! - :)
This one remains in our kitchen. It works great in there. Others are either given away or sold.
How does this compare to Sony XDRV1BTBD?
Does what is says on the tin! Good review.
Absolutely. I respect products like this. I wish everything was made to this standard.
@@tdcattech Indeed.
How and where I can buy this set, plz guide me
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How wonderful and creative you are
And you have a great sense of nostalgic
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Where can I find the Panasonic Sony radio model?
Icf sw 55
Unfortunately I didn’t find it
Nice Review! It's a very good DAB+ Radio. I also tested it on my channel, might be interesting for your german audience 🙂
Please please please do a video on the Kreafunk aTune FM/DAB+ radio. I love the design but there is no video on the internet to actually see how it works/sounds/look. Thanks!
That would be nice. They look like nicely designed radios (no idea about quality). Can anyone get Kreafunk to send me a radio to review 🙂👍🏻
Just FYI. I have one of these coming in this week. You’re right. It looks like a nice bit of kit.
@@tdcattech can't wait to see the review :)
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Hi TDCatTech, whats the use of the USB port ?
Behind the little screw at te bottom of the radio?
I honestly don't know. Firmware would be my guess but I've never checked. I don't think Sony release firmware for such devices so I imagine this is factory.
Can you plug a Bluetooth receiver into the aux in? Looks like a good radio. Do I need another radio? Will I buy one? Probably!
Yep, that would definitely work. It’s a really good radio that I use in the kitchen every day.
I've got both this and P1DBP. Also had the smaller sibling, S41D. Performance is similar on all three radios, they probably share the exact same DSP circuit / firmware. The sound of the S61D is OK, but not as good as you would expect from such a big speaker and digital amp. One interesting thing: at the bottom there is a small cover with a single screw. Opening it reveals a hidden USB port. I guess this could be used to update firmware.
Οπότε τι προτείνεις γιατί δεν ξέρω ποιο να διαλέξω αν μπορεις να δώσεις καμια συμβουλή.
Why would we need to update firmware? Sony just put it there to let us guess 😂
Do you have to go into the menu every time to activate the sleep timer?
Yes. It’s three button presses and one rotation. I just timed myself doing it and it takes under five seconds. Not too onerous 👍🏻
7:36 "25"and above Signal level is enough to listen stations without errors
What would you suggest between XDR-s61d and Roberts Play 20?
thanks!
I'm afraid I haven't tried the Play 20 but unless you need a smaller radio, I would choose the Sony every time based on what I do know of it. I personally hate the Roberts designs. They look cheap and dated. The products also look extremely poorly made but again, without handling one, I'm only basing that on pictures. Then there's the colour screen. Not really needed and uses more power than an LCD. Just my opinion and I welcome someone to come back and tell me I'm talking complete rubbish. 🙂
Could you recommend a product that records FM radio?
There don't seem to be any quality radios out there with a recording function. They are all of questionable quality which means they probably record in mono at 64kbps. Also, I doubt FM recording is an option. If I were doing this, I would use the headphone out into a small portable recorder. It's more messing around so it depends whether you need quality or convenience.
bestradios.co.uk/best-dab-radios-record-function/
Do this have the same hiss on the speaker as the S41D ?
Did you ever find out? I had to return that model precisely because of the hiss and am looking at buying this one
@@GeminiDrive sorry no. I settled for a Pure Elan (non connected). Beyond me a big company as Sony will this slip through development.
Good radio give
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I got one of these yesterday, does anyone know what the little screw under the bottom of the radio is for?
Small hatch covering a micro-USB socket (I think it's actually a slight variant but I don't what it's called) so possibly just for factory programming. 🤷🏻♂️
@@tdcattech Most likely. Quality product, only used in warranty. I'm impressed with the punchy sound of it. Got my black one this week👍🏻 thanks for a great review
@@tdcattech Would love to work in a Sony Warehouse one day or even visit. That would be epic
Can you adjust bass & treble?
No bass, treble or EQ on this radio.
@@tdcattech But the sound is ok?
Yes. The radio is a fair size so the sound is reasonably full. I might not be to everyone's taste but I think it's a good sound for talk or music content.
@@tdcattech last question :-) can you put more than 5 presets in the memory?
Hi TDCatTech. Thank you for complete review. I just bought the blue unit and have some minor issue with volume control. When I turn the volume up (13, 14, 15) and turn the volume control to almost 16 (but still 15 on display), and then I want to turn down the volume, I begin to turn the volume control left, and volume skips for a moment to 16 (sound is a little louder) and then to 15, 14, 13. The problem occurs only when you turn the volume knob to almost some value but previous value is still on display. Have you the same behaviour? Thanks for the answer.
Yes. I just checked it and, although I've never noticed it before, it does precisely that. 😃
@@tdcattech Thank you very much for your answer. So I guess it's normal functionality. :-)
May I ask, how long does a set of alkaline batteries last and is it happy on NiCd or NiMh batteries.
Specs say 17 hours on DAB for alkaline. It’s perfect on NiMH. This is what I have been using and although the manual says 7 hours life on DAB, I have had much more than this on a set of Eneloops.
On this model and also the 41 (smaller model) if you have rechargeables in the radio do they charge when plugged in?
No, it won't charge them. But performance is quite good with rechargeables. Just keep two sets charged and interchange them.That's how I use mine.
How one can buy the radio.
If you're in the UK - amzn.to/31IupsR
The low maximum volume worries me a little.
Plz link this product on Amazon
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Is can play SW ?
No. DAB and FM only.
@@tdcattech Thank you.
SW?
I really wish it was SW radio.. they can sell millions if they include SW into it
It would be a nice design for a SW radio. I’m not sure how many people use SW now though (outside of enthusiasts).
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The sound of this Sony radio model is only mono, isn't it stereo?
Yes, it’s stereo from the headphone out.
So its a beautifull radio with a terrible sound. Thank you😂
Thats a nice way to say to get likes 👍🏻i dont put like for people who use most of the video asking for likes and subscribes . Hope u the best
Amazon left my $1800 iPad Pro on the doorstep.
Unbelievable. A device of that value should require a confirmed receipt and *never* be left.
Beatiful radio but:
No line Out.
No Handle.
Never thought about the handle as it's a fairly light weight radio. That would be quite a nice addition though.
Not loud enough, no Bluetooth and is pricy. But thank you
It also suffers badly from the standard yellowing on plastic. That’s a shame because a clean white soon looks rough when it has a ‘tar coated’ look. 😊
Yes I was looking for a Radio but isn’t the one. Sony has lost many credit in the past 20 years and still charging like they were on top. Ridiculous 😊
Its a big cheaply made plastic white elephant. Lots of wasted space inside too. A good radio should have MINI HI FI stereo speakers, proper PRO 20-20kHZ 31 band eq, dBuV/ s/n meter, wide FM freq range 60-108Mhz not a useless limited 87.5-108 rubbish, goods sensitivity, radio DSP, SDR interface, in a small thin metal box that can be rack mounted, with near sharp corners, high quality OLED touch screen display, uses back lit silicon rubber controls as well, and a battery that lasts a week not just a few hours. rca AND 3.5mm Line in and out, usb3 A and c/ 192K DAC24BIT mp3/ wav flac, ext 50Ohm SMA antenna, hi fi hp amp, ext spk out with 10w/10w RMS class AB not class D rubbish. dab dab+with Internet radio, Oh and bar graph audio real time LR vu meters. Nothing on the market that good, all ugly plastic consumer rubbish.
This works fine for the majority of people. The product you’re describing is totally different even if it would be lovely to see.
DAB and DAB+ are an absolute joke and on my radio its silent
What’s your main gripe with DAB and DAB+? I’m not disagreeing with you as they are flawed in many ways.
I have to be honest with this radio, it is a junk
Why? Can you give any detail to support your opinion?
@@tdcattech the lagging when switching stations is of most annoying. a 5$ pocket radio has better user experience than this white junk
Fair enough. Each to their own. 👍🏻 I still use this one every day and really like it.
These radios are made from poorly made materials cheep brittle plastic and arial.with absolutely nothing inside of it ,steip it down you will realise you have been had.worth £40 at the most,all sonys are well overpriced,there as cheep as the box thay come in ,not the Sony's I used to to buy.never again.