Sony XDR-F1HD HD Radio Tuner

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★★★★☆
4.4

based on 106 reviews  

from $79.99 - $99.99

 

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★★★★☆
3.8

Pros

  • Clear signal (83)
  • Easy setup (83)
  • Nice sound (82)
  • Compact (69)
  • Accurate controls (68)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Great reception (3)
  • Durable (2)
  • Great sensitivity (2)
  • Great sound quality (2)
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Cons

  • Confusing / difficult controls (6)
  • Poor reception / weak antenna (5)
  • Display always on (2)
  • Runs warm (2)
  • Am analog audio c- (1)
  • Am hd sounds fake (1)
  • Am not so hot (1)
  • Buttons on top (1)
  • Can't force analogue (1)
  • Can't tune direct to freq (1)

Best Uses

  • Basic systems (63)
  • Audiophiles (57)
  • Smaller rooms / apartments (34)
  • Large rooms (33)
  • Home use (3)
  • Everyday (2)
  • Component audio systems (1)
  • Component stereos (1)
  • Computer speakers (1)
  • Dx and fringe reception (1)
 
 
 

Provided by OneCall

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. HD Radio, Discover It.

  • High Fidelity AM/FM/HD Radio(TM) Technology

  • Clear, Static-Free HD Digital Radio Reception1 : AM radio sounds like FM quality, FM radio sounds like CD quality and HD radio is Digital quality.

  • Works with most Audio Systems : Just connect the receiver to most systems and enjoy the many HD radio stations available now

  • FM Multicasting : HD Radio provides the ability to receive multiple program streams over a single FM Frequency.

  • No Monthly Subscription Fees : HD Radio Programming is free, unlike satellite radio where you have to purchase a subscription.

  • Audio Out Jack : For easy hook up to an audio system.
  • Backlit LCD Display : easy to see large, full-dot backlit LCD Display has Brightness, Contrast and Display mode adjustments.
  • Specification Description
    Model XDR-F1HD, XDRF1HD
    UPC 027242730304
    Analog Audio Rear Output
    Antenna AM
    Antenna FM
    Depth (Inches) 6.75
    HD Radio Yes
    Height (Inches) 4.75
    MP3 Player Minijack input for optional MP3 or iPod
    Remote Control Included
    Tuner AM
    Tuner FM
    Tuner HD
    Tuning AM/FM and HD AM/FM
    Weight (Pounds) 7
    Width (Inches) 11.9

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    Last update: Nov 20, 2009

    Sony XDR-F1HD HD Radio Tuner Reviews

     
     
     

    Most helpful positive review

    [39 of 39 customers found this review helpful]

    Most helpful negative review

    [1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    ★★★★☆
    4.0
    Excellent product for the price

    "I just hooked this tuner up to my audio stack last night and I love it. I knew what I was buying and it did exactly what I expected it to do. For the price, you can't beat it. I had been considering going the Rotel way with their HD Radio Tuner, but it was around $900. This was one tenth the cost to get into HD Radio. The pre-sets allowed you to go from station to station without delay, just like channel surfing..." Read Full Review »

    Dec 31, 2008 by JC3616

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    ★★☆☆☆
    2.0
    HD Does NOT mean

    "For [$] after rebate this is a decent tuner. However, the hype over "HD" radio is way overblown. HD means Hybrid digital NOT High Definition (high bit rate). Unless you are seriously hearing impaired, there is NO WAY you'll agree the sound is "CD Quality". Sure, there is no static when you pick up an 'HD' channel, but the audio is so compressed (due to bandwidth issues obviously) that the increase in sound q..." Read Full Review »

    Jul 31, 2008 by kfumike

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    [39 of 39 customers found this review helpful]

    Sony XDR-F1HD HD Radio Tuner Review

    Excellent product for the price

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

    "I just hooked this tuner up to my audio stack last night and I love it. I knew what I was buying and it did exactly what I expected it to do. For the price, you can't beat it. I had been considering going the Rotel way with their HD Radio Tuner, but it was around $900. This was one tenth the cost to …"  Read Full Review »

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    Dec 31 2008
    JC3616
    Council Bluffs, IA
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    Price: $99.99
     
     

    [4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

    Sony XDR-F1HD HD Radio Tuner Review

    It's a steal

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Clear Signal
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Good Sound

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Audiophiles
    • Basic Systems
     

    "I own many very high end tuners. This tuner has selectivity, sensitivity, and performance figures that exceed even my most expensive tuner. It does all this with the magic of DSP. With DSP, you are capable of having virtually 'perfect' IF filtering, FM decoding, and audio processing. It's too bad …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jun 18 2008
    Bob the FM buff
    Napa, CA
    I am:
    • Audiophile
    • Tech Savvy
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $99.00
     
     

    [8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

    Sony XDR-F1HD HD Radio Tuner Review

    Great FM receiver

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "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 reject adjacent channel interference is superb. …"  Read Full Review »

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    Feb 13 2009
    Patch
    Orlando, FL
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    Price: $99.99
     
     

    Sony XDR-F1HD HD Radio Tuner Review

    great hd radio for low price

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Durable
    • Good Sound Quality
    • Great Reception
    • Lightweight
    • Long Battery Life

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Daily Use
    • Home Use
    • Travel
     

    "This receiver is great. The antenna they give you though doesn't make it fully effective in reception. I bought a radio shack high powered hd amplified antenna and that really makes a big difference. i have picked up hd stations in hd from over 100 miles away on good nights. i even compared this …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Nov 11 2009
    eric the night owl
    Chillicothe, il
    I am:
    • Practical
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $99.00
     
     

    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

    Sony XDR-F1HD HD Radio Tuner Review

    The HD radio marvel under $100.

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Accurate Controls
    • Clear Signal
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Good Sound

      Cons

    • No direct access tuning

      Best Uses

    • Audiophiles
    • Larger Rooms
     

    "This review is about the new Sony XDR-F1HD tuner.



    I have been looking to buy a HD radio since over one year. Due to their high cost, it was prohibitive to buy these units. Sangean has it component tuners geared to home audio systems but those two units cost in the $200 to $250 range. We foun …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    May 28 2008
    Paul the radio & audio enthusiast
    Bay Ridge-Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY
    I am:
    • Audiophile
    • Tech Savvy
     
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