SONY POCKET RADIO PERFECTION (Part 2) CONCLUSION The headphone cord offers plenty of length for just about any Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio portable audio application. Nonetheless, additional cord length up to 25-feet can be added easily to the Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphone cord with a connection to any 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo headphone extension cord. The Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones do not come with a Carrying pouch for storage or an in-line volume control. A portable headphone amplifier is certainly compatible with this Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio, but not necessary to make this pair of Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones produce beautifully detailed sound. The Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones are manufactured in Thailand. The Sony MDR-V300 DJ Headphones produce subwoofer caliber bass performance, detailed midrange, and studio-grade vocals which make this pair of cans a wonderful selection for the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio. It is clear that the celebrated, legendary, and world-class Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio’s closest competitor on the small radio receiver market is the Sony SRF-18 AM/FM Portable Radio. The SRF-18 features a built-in stereo power amplifier, integrated stereo headphone amplifier, two small stereo speakers at 1.42” (3.6 cm or 36 mm), FM Band Stereo Decoder Circuit, FM Stereo logo, FM Band Stereo Reception, AM Band Monaural Reception, AM Band Tuning Dial Channel Guide (5.3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 17 x 100 KHz), FM Band Tuning Dial Channel Guide (88, 94, 100, 108 MHz), AM/FM Band Selector Switch, AM/FM Log Scale, AM/FM Dial Scale, Red LED TUNE indicator, internal ferrite bar AM Band antenna, 17-inch 6-segment FM Band telescopic whip antenna, perforated speaker grill, square pattern speaker grill design, rear panel battery compartment, positive/negative AA battery contact terminals, spring-loaded battery terminals, 2 AA alkaline battery operation, two exterior right side panel case holes for an optional third party hand strap, 3.0V DC Power Rating, 6-digit serial number sticker inside battery compartment, bottom panel model number, battery type, SONY logo, and country of origin MADE IN CHINA sticker, 1 rear panel case screw, 3 battery compartment case screws, SONY trademark logo, polished black exterior, slim rectangular build with rounded edges, rugged high-impact plastic housing, 4 bottom panel mechanical feet for secure placement on a tabletop, lightweight and compact design, tuning capacitor, potentiometer, analog variable frequency oscillator, printed circuit board, main printed wiring board component side, main printed wiring board conductor side, double sided printed circuit board, transistors, capacitors, resistors, diodes, ceramic chips, metal chips, short metal chips, fuses, switches, integrated circuit pins, IC pin functions, noise filters, automatic gain control, RF amplifier, AF audio power amplifier circuit, semiconductors, state-of-the-art transistor radio layout, solid-state electronic components, and a 22-inch (558.8 mm) 3.5mm silver-plated stereo mini plug patch cable for connection to an optional MP3 Player. The SRF-18 product dimensions are as follows: 6-1/8” x 3-1/4” x 1-3/8” (155.4 x 80.3 x 34.2 mm w/h/d) including projecting parts. The SRF-18 total system weight is 7 oz. (198 g) with AA alkaline batteries installed. The Sony SRF-18 comes with a one year parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty. The SRF-18 is compatible with dynamic ferrite, samarium-cobalt, and aluminum driver stereo headphones, neodymium magnet HD driver stereo headphones, electrostatic transducer stereo headphones, active noise-cancelling stereo headphones, passive noise-cancelling stereo headphones, digital noise-cancelling stereo headphones, noise-cancelling in-ear stereo headphones, RF/IR wireless stereo headphones, digital surround sound stereo headphones, Studio Monitor stereo headphones, DJ Style stereo headphones, ear buds, ear-clip stereo headphones, clip-on stereo headphones, behind-the-neck stereo headphones, vertical in-the-ear stereo headphones, around-the-ear stereo headphones, lightweight stereo headphones, collapsible headband stereo headphones, active style stereo headphones, street style stereo headphones, open-air stereo headphones, water-resistant stereo headphones, over-the-head circum-aural or supra-aural stereo headphones, and balanced armature in-ear stereo headphones. The Sony SRF-18 features a diverse portable audio feature set that includes: AM Band 455 kHz IF Tuned Circuit, FM Band 10.7 MHz IF Tuned Circuit, reference-grade superheterodyne tuning system, thumbwheel-style Tuning Knob, green recessed 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack, universal stereo headphone jack symbol, Power/Radio/Audio In/Off Switch, Sony logo, tuning pointer drive mechanism, integrated circuits, IC system controller chip on main circuit board, rear panel system air vent, tactile dot above Volume Knob, Volume Knob, Volume Dial up/down directional arrow indicator, speaker connection wires, and electrical wiring to connect critical internal system components. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 and SRF-18 analog FM Band tuners can receive the following station frequencies in the New York City Metropolitan Area: 88.3, 88.9, 89.1, 89.5, 89.9, 90.7, 91.1, 91.5, 92.3, 93.1, 93.5, 93.9, 94.7, 95.5, 96.3, 96.7, 97.1, 97.9, 98.3, 98.7, 99.5, 100.3, 100.7, 101.1, 101.9, 102.7, 103.5, 104.3, 105.1, 105.9, 106.7, 107.5 MHz. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 and Sony SRF-18 analog AM Band tuners can receive the following station frequencies in the New York City Metropolitan Area: 570, 620, 660, 710, 770, 820, 880, 930, 970, 1010, 1050, 1130, 1190, 1280, 1330, 1380, 1430, 1480, 1560, 1600, 1660 KHz. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 and Sony SRF-18 are capable of receiving the following classes of AM/FM radio stations in the United States as licensed by the F.C.C.: For the AM Band: Class A: 10,000 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmission power, Class B: 250 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power, Class C: 250 Watts-1,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power, and Class D: 250 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power. For the FM Band: Class A: 6,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmission power-Maximum Antenna Height 328 ft., Class B1: 25,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height: 328 ft., Class B: 50,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 492 ft., Class C3: 25,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 328 ft., Class C2: 50,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 492 ft., Class C1: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 981 ft., Class C0: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 1476 ft., and Class C: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 1969 ft. Receivable AM/FM radio stations are categorized as commercial or non-commercial. Low-powered college radio stations located on the FM Band in NY can offer as few as 11 Watts of transmission power. High-powered college radio broadcasts can offer up to 46,000 Watts of transmission power on the FM dial. The Sony SRF-18 Pocket Radio is capable of receiving unlicensed (Part 15 F.C.C. Rules) FM radio stations such as those broadcast at a small college, local gym, or in a multiple unit dwelling. The Sony SRF-18 features a dedicated 3.5mm Stereo Line Output Jack for connection to a Sony IC Recorder or Sony portable digital field recorder to archive AM/FM radio programs for personal use. The connected recording device must feature a 3.5mm Microphone Input Jack, 3.5mm AUX Line Input Jack, or an RCA Stereo Input Jack. Both units feature F.C.C. Part 15 RF harmful interference compliance certification statements on the rear panel. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 and SRF-18 are compatible with the following 1.5V or equivalent AA battery types: carbon-zinc, alkaline, lithium, and NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2V 2300-2700 mAh capacity recommended). Consumer use of Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries inside the battery compartment will reduce the system weight of both units when compared to their heavier alkaline battery counterparts. The manufacturer rates both units battery life at approximately 80 hours running on Sony labeled LR6 AA alkaline batteries. AA batteries are not included in the product packaging with either unit. There is a difference in the factory measured impedance ratings of the speaker systems associated with both units. The ICF-S10MK2 offers an 8-ohm impedance rated high-performance mono speaker for excellent power efficient loudness output. The SRF-18 features a slightly lower nominal impedance rating of 7.2-ohms on its stellar stereo speaker system. Neither unit features a system time clock, backlit tuning dial panel, internal NiMH battery charging, AM Band stereo sound, shortwave reception, Long Wave reception, TV Band audio, NOAA WB Channels, or FM HD Band reception. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 and SRF-18 are compatible with the following aftermarket upgrade accessories when stereo headphones are connected to this item: 1: RadioShack Gold Series Stereo-to-Mono Audio Adapter Model: 274-882 |Catalog #: 274-882 (ICF-S10MK2 only), 2. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2562 |Catalog #: 42-2562, 3. RadioShack 6-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2482 |Catalog #: 42-2482, 4. RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones Model: 42-2559 |Catalog #: 42-2559, 5. Auvio 3.5mm Headphone Splitter Model: 4201009 |Catalog # 421009, and 6. FiiO E5 Portable Headphone Amplifier. Both items are compatible with third party aftermarket upgrade AM/FM antennas. To that end, the Sony ICF-S10MK2 and SRF-18 are compatible with the following passive external FM/AM antennas: 1. C. Crane FM Reflect Dipole Antenna, 2. Terk AM Indoor Advantage, and 3. C. Crane Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna Signal Booster. There are some additional key differences and similarities between the Sony ICF-S10MK2 and SRF-18 Pocket Radios that consumers should take note of before making their well-informed purchasing decision on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. The ICF-S10MK2 does not provide any stereo reception or playback features at all. The ICF-S10MK2 offers one larger monaural speaker and FM Band monaural reception in its limited product feature set. Both items offer telescoping swivel FM Band antennas, notched thumbwheel Tuning Knobs/Volume Controls, AM/FM Band Selector Switches, perfect analog radio reception, Red LED TUNE indicators, and directional internal ferrite bar AM Band antennas for incredible dual band reception opportunities at any time. Moreover, the SRF-18 offers full AM Band frequency spectrum coverage up to 1710 kHz. However, the ICF-S10MK2 AM Band frequency range coverage only extends to 1605 kHz for diminished local and DX Medium Wave reception day or night. FM Band frequency range coverage is the same on both units at 87.5-108 MHz. The SRF-18 internal stereo amplifier is rated at 160mW (JEITA Measurement Standard) total amplifier output power, whereas the ICF-S10MK2 offers smaller monaural output power at 100mW (10% T.H.D.). The SRF-18 excels at connectivity by offering 3.5mm Input/output Jacks for connection to a wide array of MP3 Players, integrated amplifiers, powered speakers, computers, digital voice recorders, MP3 recorders, and tape recorders. The SRF-18 core functionality centers on its robust MP3 Player Speaker Dock feature set. Conversely, the ICF-S10MK2 does not offer any dedicated 3.5mm Line input/output Jacks, excluding the earphone jack, for connection to a Zune MP3 Player, iPod, iPhone, iMac, MacBook, or any other stereo components in the home. The ICF-S10MK2 does not offer any MP3 Stereo Speaker Dock capabilities. The SRF-18 is compatible with stereo headphones out-of-the-box. Unfortunately, the ICF-S10MK2 features a single-output monaural earphone mini jack that requires a 3.5mm mono-male-to-3.5mm-stereo-female mini plug adapter to achieve compatibility with ubiquitous stereo headphones. The SRF-18 displays a dazzling yellow tuning marker for easy station identification. The ICF-S10MK2 sports an orange tuning pointer for the same tuning purpose. Surprisingly, the ICF-S10MK2 does gain the upper hand on ergonomic design because it features a built-in nylon carry strap for seamless on-the-go audio applications. The SRF-18 does not include a carry strap and only offers side-mounted case holes to accommodate one. Both units operate on a pair of AA batteries that provide excellent battery life for any portable audio occasion. Additionally, the ICF-S10MK2 features a detachable battery compartment cover for easy battery replacement. However, the SRF-18 provides customers with a hinged battery compartment cover that can’t be detached under normal circumstances. Both Sony portable radios are exceptionally well-built with high endurance plastic materials for daily rugged outdoor use is less than favorable weather conditions. The SRF-18 has slightly larger physical dimensions and weighs about the same as the ICF-S10MK2 for effortless portability anywhere portable audio is considered an acceptable entertainment choice. The SRF-18 provides a grand, sleek, and luxurious all black product casing with attractive square pattern speaker grill that should be shown off outdoors. The ICF-S10MK2 offers customers a more refined, stylish, and relaxed silver casing finish for casual radio listening. Ultimately, the Sony SRF-18 emerges as the winner in this pocket radio contest as long as you are an MP3 Player owner that requires speaker dock features. The SRF-18 features magnificent full-bodied stereo sound, enhanced 3.5mm connectivity options, and expanded AM Band frequency coverage that the ICF-S10MK2 just can’t match. Nevertheless, many traditional AM/FM pocket radio enthusiasts will automatically favor the classic portable radio mono sound feature set that is integrated into the ICF-S10MK2 over the SRF-18 digital music player connectivity enhancements. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio’s operating instructions are divided into the following subject headings for easy compartmentalized system information retrieval: FM/AM Radio, ICF-S10MK2, For customers in the USA, Warning, Precautions, If you have any question or problem concerning your unit that is not covered in this manual please consult your nearest Sony dealer, Installing the Batteries, When the TUNE indicator glows faintly replace all the batteries with new ones, How to use, Power switch/VOL control, Tune (tuning) indicator, earphone jack, Speaker, Telescopic antenna, Dial Scale, Tuning, Band, Battery compartment, To Turn off the radio, For improved FM/AM reception, Specifications, Frequency Range, Speaker, Power output, Output, Power requirements, Battery Life, Dimensions, Mass, Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice, and Sony Corporation. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio’s factory supplied product packaging highlight the following system features: Requires two AA Batteries (not included), Sony Corporation, Made in China, FM/AM, 2 Band Pocket Radio, Portable, Compact Size, LED Tuning Indicator, Carrying Strap, Telescopic Antenna, Earphone Jack, ICF-S10MK2, and SONY Logo. If you experience any difficulties while operating the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio, there are many troubleshooting steps you can take to correct the problem(s) before seeking warranty service. They are as follows: 1. Make sure a fresh pair of AA alkaline batteries are installed inside the battery compartment. 2. Remove the installed AA alkaline batteries from the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio if it is not going to be used for 30 days or more to avoid to damage from battery acid leakage issues. 3. Use name brand alkaline, lithium, or NiMH rechargeable AA batteries inside this unit only. 4. This unit can be powered with environmentally friendly rechargeable AA batteries. 5. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio is compatible with 1.2V NiMH rechargeable batteries. 6. 1.2V NiMH AA rechargeable batteries do not provide the recommended 1.5V per AA battery specification as indicated in this item’s operating instructions. 7. As a result, 1.2V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries may offer slightly less performance with respect to audio output quality and battery life when compared to their single-use 1.5V alkaline and lithium counterparts. 8. I recommend Energizer Recharge NH15BP-2 (2300mAh) or Duracell Rechargeable (2450mAh) DC1500B4N AA NiMH rechargeable batteries for this direct current power supply application for the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. 9. Do not leave or operate the unit in an extremely cold environment. 10. Do not expose this unit to the direct rays of the sun in either a parked car or outdoors for an extended time period. 11. Do not expose this unit to water, dirt, sand, or dust. 12. Keep the unit stored in its third party protective carry case, if purchased separately, when not in use. 13. Do not drop the unit. 14. While this unit offers exceptional outdoor portable audio performance on demand, this product’s maximum lifespan can only be achieved if it is used indoors exclusively. 15. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. 16. Do not attempt to modify this set’s internal components to make it accept an AC power source. 17. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit. 18. Accurate radio reception is difficult to accomplish inside of a parked car, moving car, subway, tunnel, basement, underground location, garage, or in an office building. 19. Relocate the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio to an outdoor location or move it closer to a window to improve AM/FM broadcast reception performance. 20. AM/FM reception quality often improves measurably during the nighttime hours. 21. Extend and rotate the telescopic antenna to improve reception performance on the FM Band. 22. A third party wireless AM Band antenna, such as the C. Crane Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna Signal Booster, may be purchased and located in close proximity to the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio to improve Medium Wave reception. 23. You can always upgrade to a better set of stereo headphones and 3.5mm mono-to-stereo adapter to improve the sound quality on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio during lengthy private listening sessions. 24. Retain this item’s user manual for complete operating instructions, AA battery installation procedure, pictorial diagrams of user controls, control descriptions, product specifications, troubleshooting diagnostics, and helpful troubleshooting resolution tips. 25. Register the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio with Sony. 26. Refer all servicing needs of this product to a qualified or Sony factory authorized service technician. 27. Clean the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio periodically with water, mild detergent solution, and/or soft cleaning cloth to keep it looking new and to prevent premature system malfunction. 28. Make sure accessory mono or stereo headphones are connected securely to the left side panel earphone jack. 29. Remember to power off the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio when it is not in use. 30. Lastly, reduce the system volume level on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio as much as possible to conserve AA battery power during emergency power outage events. The perceived loudness of the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio will ultimately depend on numerous objective and subjective factors. The quality of the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio’s internal headphone amplifier and mono speaker system will play a crucial role in determining how loud the volume levels the pocket radio can be played back at through attached stereo headphones or out loud during lengthy music sharing sessions. Typically, most portable audio devices such as an MP3 Player, portable compact disc player, cassette player, or pocket radio feature low-powered built-in headphone amplifiers ranging between 5-15 mW at a designated impedance level and a mono speaker system rated at 100-400 milliwatts max RMS output power at 10% T.H.D. Conversely, the headphone amplifiers found in component stereo equipment may be rated up to 500mW at a designated impedance level. A component stereo receiver’s power amp section may be rated at 200 Watts RMS or more at 8-ohms impedance level (at 0.09% T.H.D.) and is much more powerful than the 100mW mono power amplifier found in a Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. A component stereo receiver can power stereo headphones with a much higher impedance rating of 70-300 ohms or greater more efficiently when compared to a Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio’s headphone amp. A component stereo receiver or integrated amplifier makes use of a Full-Size .25-inch (6.3mm) Stereo Headphone Output Jack to deliver increased amplifier output power to consumer grade dynamic driver home theater stereo headphones. Nonetheless, a portable audio device, such as the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio, uses a smaller 3.5mm (1/8”) mono earphone jack that can’t deliver the same amount of loudness as the Full-Size ¼-inch Headphone Jack found on its component stereo counterpart. A headphone driver’s sensitivity rating plays an important factor in loudness perception on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. As a result, it is important for most consumers to consider purchasing dynamic stereo headphones that are rated between 98-117db/mw on its driver sensitivity specification to achieve satisfying loudness levels on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio features one small 2.25-inch mono speaker that is capable of producing excellent loudness result in less than favorable operating conditions on a daily basis. Consumers that are looking for extra loudness to block out external unwanted environmental noise during private listening sessions on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio will seek to purchase headphones with a better than average sensitivity rating. The higher the sensitivity rating, the louder the headphones will play without the need to turn the Volume Knob all the way up on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. Loudness perception of the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio is subject to the limits of human hearing. Some customers can hear sound waves better than other customers. The hearing levels of all Sony customers are just not the same. Therefore, it is possible that some customers may report that the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio doesn’t play loudly enough from its integrated speaker or connected headphones, while other customers will frustratingly opine that the pocket radio plays too loudly for their tastes when adjusting the volume dial. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio is capable of reproducing almost the entire frequency spectrum of human hearing. A dedicated third party headphone amplifier can be purchased to augment headphone loudness output from the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio’s earphone jack as well. Ultimately, your choice of stereo headphones will greatly affect the sound quality and overall loudness output that you hear during private listening sessions on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. Principles of radio wave propagation, the laws of physics, and the recording quality of the music being listened to will determine whether or not there are extremely loud playback levels from the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio’s monaural speaker and/or attached stereo headphones. Customers can consider purchasing the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio to augment their perception of loud volume levels across the wide variety of musical or spoken word entertainment categories on the AM/FM broadcast bands. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio is capable of producing terrific sound output from yesterday’s and today’s rock tracks, sad love songs, heavy metal, stadium rock anthems, guitar rock, folk rock, grunge, lounge, reggae, disco, hip-hop, dubstep, punk rock, and music that is associated with the present club environment. There are many benefits to consumers from reducing the system volume on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. 1. Sound leakage through the aftermarket upgrade stereo headphones is greatly reduced. Customers may find this option attractive during extended private listening sessions indoors or outdoors to avoid annoying people with music they don’t like that are sitting and standing next to them. 2. Customers can hear external sounds in their immediate surrounding environment such as traffic noise much better while wearing stereo headphones with the music playing at the same time. 3. Volume attenuation on a consistent basis promotes hearing safety for all Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio customers at all times. When the Volume Control is turned all the way up, the user winds up blasting loud music directly in his/her eardrums for seemingly endless hours upon hours on a daily basis. As a result, the customer’s long-term hearing health is not protected against irreversible hearing damage from unmitigated, unintended, and abrupt changes in volume levels during AM/FM radio playback. It is scientifically evident that human hearing adapts very easily to excessively loud playback volume levels. Because customers become very comfortable with loud volume levels quickly, they can potentially damage their hearing over time without being cognizant of this fact. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio’s volume output should be reduced during lengthy private listening sessions to prevent this undesirable hearing loss outcome so that Sony can keep its customers listening to Sony portable audio products for a lifetime. I recommend the Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Stereo Headphones for private listening sessions on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio. Deep Passionate Bass Performance. 30mm XB Heavyweight Subwoofer Bass Performance. Bass Heavy Cans. Big, Deep, Hard, Thick, Pulsating, Resonant, Punishing, and Penetrating Bass Performance. Plush Urethane Foam. Diaphragm Chambers. Direct Vibe. Extended Midrange Reproduction. Beautiful Neon Color. A Self-Indulgent Exercise in Acoustic Ecstasy. Old-school rap, hip-hop, electronic, dub, dubstep, drum n’ bass, ambient, reggae, pop remixes, rhythm and blues, world-music. You know all the good stuff. Classical string quartets. Flute solos. Piano concertos. Sweet Lullaby’s. Take me to a headphone realm I’ve never been. Let the XB drivers persuade your soul. This pair of Xtra Bass headphones has the beats. Be prepared to rattle your skull with this dramatic in your face low bass presentation that is provided by the now legendary Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones. With Sony’s release of the MDR-XB400/GRN Stereo Headphones, this elite second generation XB headphone product line has reached global iconic brand status to the delight of bass mavens everywhere. The Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Headphones produce amazingly detailed sound quality with a lush, vibrant, vivid, realistic, and dynamic soundstage. Moreover, the illustrious Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones demonstrate super crisp vocals and clear sound quality that is built upon precise reproduction of dynamic upper and lower midrange frequency spectrums. These Sony XB Headphones present the sophisticated bass heavy cans user with natural bass sound and bone-jarring bass reproduction that is on par with a home theater’s dedicated powered subwoofer. The low bass note recreation on this XB product is so real that it is spectacular, awesome, and awe-inspiring all at the same time. But I am always ready for more bass and this XB headphone product delivers it effortlessly from the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio. The Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones sport an attractive appearance with its lightweight on-the-ear orientation, fantastic Extra Bass headphone product feature set for reliable everyday portable audio use with the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio, luxury fashion statement stereo headphones product design, artistic post-modern bold conceptual earphone styling that is suitable for the streets, the beach, at school, the library, hotel room, pro sporting event, the gym, backyard, front porch, or in any upscale home decor, neon green/gray color scheme on each ear cup side panel exterior, headband, and neon green headphone connecting cord, factory handmade pressure-relieving urethane foam ear cushions, ultra-comfortable ear pads, seamless noise-isolating ear pads, and a 3.9 ft. (1.2 m or 47.25 in.) dual-sided flat Y-type cord with a serrated finish. The Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones feature a tightly sealed acoustic design for improved sound isolation characteristics and an advanced direct vibe structure for the highest quality sound output on AM/FM music or talk radio programs. The Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones provide a 3.5mm (1/8”) gold-plated L-shaped stereo male mini plug connector for maximum signal transfer, secure connection, corrosion resistance, and compatibility with the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio’s 3.5mm earphone jack. The Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones provide the following enhanced subwoofer XB headphone feature set for the most ardent deep bass head and Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio enthusiast: 2-channel hi-fi stereo reproduction, large 30mm (1.18”) diameter dual XB drivers for ultimate subwoofer performance from house and house mix music tracks, extra bass driver, swivel ear cups provide collapsible convenience for storage in an equipment bag or backpack, swivel ear cup joint design, glossy ear cup side panels with neon green circles, exclusively engineered Sony XB drivers, one air vent on the bottom half of each ear cup, high-energy neodymium rare-earth magnets for acoustically accurate mid-bass reproduction, gaskets, deep bass sound performance, well-defined big bass reproduction, dynamic dome type stereo drivers for a satisfying, diverse, immersive, enormous, and lively soundstage on any music genre, white and red L/R ear cup placement markings for convenient ergonomic operation, tactile dot on Left ear cup swivel joint, multiple-layer P.E.T. Long-Stroke diaphragm front chamber for a massively strong bottom end on rock n’ roll music, proprietary XB drivers produce naturally warm midrange tonality, Copper-clad Aluminum Wire (CCAW) voice coils for high-performance power handling capacity, tangle-free oxygen-free-copper litz headphone connecting cord for the on-the-go Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio customer, adjustable two-part interior/exterior headband provides maximum flexibility for on-the-go and at home private listening session usage, integrated headband grooves to make easy adjustments on-the-fly that conform to the natural shape of the head, over-the-head supra-aural ear cup headphone model to block out unwanted external noise, 1000mW (IEC) high input driver power handling capacity to accommodate the daily needs of music industry professionals, explosive dynamic bass on countless musical compositions, impressive high-pitched treble recreation, precise midrange frequency tonality, 5-22,000Hz headphone driver frequency response rating for full spectrum bass, treble, and midrange music reproduction on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio, 24 ohms at 1kHz driver impedance rating for substantial sound output from the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio, 100db/mW dual driver sensitivity rating for excellent loudness output at reduced volume levels from your Sony ICF-S10MK2 2-Band Analog Pocket Radio, rugged high-impact plastic construction, white SONY logo on each ear cup exterior, clear-type SONY logo on top of the headband, MDR-XB400 model number nameplate id in black type 2X on headband, garbage can symbol with X through it on headband interior to indicate manufacturer compliance with the European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive regarding safe environmental product disposal regulations, operating instructions, warranty card, and this product’s weight is 5.29 oz. (150 g) without cord. I am unable to hear other outside noisy distractions in my immediate environment when wearing the Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones. Sound leakage in public places such as the bus, train, or subway is not an issue with the impressively crafted Sony XB Headphones thanks to its passive ambient noise-reducing ear cushions. The Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Stereo Headphones are manufactured in Thailand. The Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Stereo Headphones include a 90-day parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty. I use the Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones with my Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio to achieve inspirational concert venue sound performance in my home or outdoors. The Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Stereo Headphones do not come packaged with a high quality Carrying pouch for storage or safe transport to another portable audio destination. The Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones can be connected to a stereo headphone extension cord to listen to a Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio from up to 25-feet away. The Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Stereo Headphones are compatible with any Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio’s 3.5mm single-output mono earphone jack with the use of a 3.5mm-monaural-male-to-3.5mm-stereo-female mini plug headphone adapter. The Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones will work with any 3.5mm stereo headphone jack splitter for multiuser private listening sessions from the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio’s 3.5mm earphone jack. In short, the Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Stereo Headphones represent an acoustic nirvana on club music tracks on the FM radio, a booming bass paradise on eardrum impact, and it is a product that achieves an intrinsically precise soundstage at all frequency ranges on a value-priced headphone platform to any budget audiophile’s delight. I tend to forget that I’m wearing the Sony XB Series Headphones within a truncated period of time as they are just a natural fit on me. The distinguishing hallmark of the Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones is its potent sound reproduction at all volume levels, warm analog sound signature profile on an eclectic mix of tunes, wide dynamic range capability, competent instrument recreation, excellent channel separation, and fluid bass response on rock, country, country swing, blues, broken-hearted love songs, classical music, and opera musical scores all on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. The Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones demonstrate sibilance-free vocals on power rock ballads, love songs, oldies, party songs, pop remixes and it’s an obvious upgrade over last year’s entry-level XB headphone model. Serenade me with a romantic tune. Feel the bass beat on a rock opera. The quake between the ears. Relish the chanteuse’s stunning vocal range on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio. Technical support for the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio including complete marketing specifications and operating instructions documents is provided by the manufacturer on its technical support website at SonyStyle. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio is capable of receiving audio from low-powered TV stations in select FM Band radio markets in the United States. Often referred to as TV Channel 6 Audio, these very low-powered TV stations are granted authority by the F.C.C. to broadcast English language and mostly foreign language programming on the FM airwaves in very large population U.S. cities at a broadcast frequency of 87.75 MHz. F.C.C. Rules permit these licensed TV Channel 6 stations to operate on the FM Band as long as they broadcast some type of video signal that can be received by a consumer in that particular over-the-air analog TV market. Clearly, the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio is not compatible with conventional TV Band audio (discontinued by the F.C.C.) but some U.S. customers will be able to take advantage of this additional TV audio programming in their native language on the FM Band pursuant to a procedural technicality in F.C.C. broadcast regulations. All of my favorite music, news, and talk radio stations sound fantastic on this Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio with clear vocals, striking voice quality, detailed midrange, and well-defined bass performance. Lastly, the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio is an outstanding selection for year round portable audio use and it performs admirably. Overall rating 5 stars. Sony has produced a perfect pocket radio. Good Luck. Enjoy. What’s great about it: Great AM/FM Reception, Modern-Day Transistor Radio Design, AM/FM Dial Scale, AM/FM Log Scale, Analog Dial Tuner, Orange Tuning Marker, Red Tune LED, Tuning Knob, Thumbwheel OFF/Volume Dial, AM/FM Band Selector Switch, Ferrite Bar AM Band Antenna, Telescopic FM Band Antenna, Telescopic Antenna Placement Holder, 2.25-inch Mono Speaker, High Quality Sound, 3.5mm Earphone Jack, Black Nylon Carry Strap, Detachable Battery Cover, Spring-loaded Battery Contact Terminals, 2 AA Battery Operation, Protective Foam Padding On Interior Battery Cover, Excellent Battery Life, Strong Plastic Build Quality, Nice Looking, Pocket Size, Lightweight, Operating Instructions, and Solid Build Quality What’s not so great about it: N/A
Posted on: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:25:36 +0000
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