May 1 2011
A Review Of The Sony XDR-S10HDiP HD Radio With Dock For IPod/iPhone
HD radios are the newest when it comes to radio technology, and what music lover wouldn’t need to have 1? And should you have an iPhone, it is even greater for you specifically since the Sony XDR-S10HDiP HD radio with iPod/iPhone dock is here. But what makes it such an excellent addition to your house entertainment system?
Design
1st of all, the design of this baby can be a unique and stylish one. It is no compact design as it’s an all-out appliance like a TV or DVD player. It is not like other radios that you carry around and plug in anywhere. The XDR-S10HDiP is like a mini-component, and its black finish and easy-to-use buttons complete its fit in any stereo system within the home. You can location it inside the TV rack with the other audiovisual appliances, or you’ll be able to put it on a corner table in the living room. But in the event you need to make use of the iPhone/iPod dock and listen to your favorite tracks privately, you could also make space on your bedside table or bedroom study desk to fit it in.
The dimensions of 11.9 x 6.8 x 4.8 inches along with the weight of 7 pounds make it really heavy but tiny sufficient to fit simple on any tabletop. And you wouldn’t have a difficulty making it blend with the house décor because it’s black and has a stylish wide cylindrical appearance that does not look odd or silly for a house appliance.
Video
The backlit LCD is simple to see even in dark or bright lighting conditions. It makes use of a full-dot display that clearly indicates the data that you will need on the screen. It also has an adjustment function for the display brightness and contrast, and you’ll be able to also set the display mode to whichever data you would like to see, regardless of whether it’s the radio station’s frequency with the station name and location, and even the song being played, name of the artist, along with other song info that flashes across the display screen.
Audio/Radio
This is the most effective feature of the device, as it really is a radio, naturally. The HD or hybrid digital radio technologies that it uses makes station reception not only effortless, but clear, crisp, and sharp as well. In reality, AM stations sound like FM, and FM stations sound like a CD being played. That’s how Sony described the high fidelity capabilities of this device. And having HD for free, unlike satellite radios with monthly subscriptions, makes it an awesome addition to the residence entertainment system. Now it is possible to forget about that subscription. I did.
The radio has 20 preset stations for both FM and AM frequencies, and it is possible to save all your favorites in the radio memory so the next time, you just need to scan by way of them with out having to memorize their frequencies. The digital radio tuner makes tuning a breeze having a easy touch of a button. And because it is HD, it is possible to receive multicasting from FM frequencies, so even if the station in another location has a comparable frequency having a local station, you get to hear them both.
The sound system of this device is additional cool. Its built-in stereo speakers has Bass reflex sound system and it also has treble and bass tone controls and surround sound functions, making it a best buddy for your subwoofers and components.
Other Features
You are able to also make this your personal alarm clock due to the fact it has alarm functions that let you set the alarm sound to radio, buzzer, or iPod/iPhone. You’ll be able to even make this device your lullaby machine by simply setting the sleep timer and doze off listening to your favorite iPod tracks or radio station without worrying about keeping the machine on all night. But you can’t use this as a dependable alarm since it is a radio in nature, and apparently it doesn’t have a snooze button to extend your sleep time and alarm after a couple of minutes. And it does not have a back-up battery either, so setting the time and every thing after a power outage could possibly be very tedious.
The outstanding iPod/iPhone docking feature lets you charge your i-device even though jamming to your favorite iTunes and browsing by means of your iPhone photos. What makes it even much better is that it has a remote control which you’ll be able to use to navigate through the device even at a fair distance. You do not need to stand up and walk to the machine just to adjust the volume or change the station – the remote control is there for you to have maximum comfort even though experiencing maximum entertainment.
Conclusion
I have to say I’m entirely happy with the Sony XDR-S10HDiP, I just need to ignore the fact that it has no back-up power. But all in all, I would recommend it to anyone who wants some great HD entertainment although charging their iPhones with 1 device.