SONY SRF-M85W SPORTS WALKMAN REVIEW A morning commute to the city on the Staten Island Ferry, a relay track event, the sailboat race on Lake Michigan, musical variety during an aerobic exercise routine at the gym, sports talk on the morning jog, up-to-date weather forecasts for the fishing trip on the Finger Lakes, a handy car ride companion for a passenger on that long anticipated trip to the San Francisco Giants baseball game and it’s perfect for the poolside private listening session. Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman is a wonderful audio and time measurement accessory for all of these applications and many more as well. Sony SRF-M85W FM/AM/Weather Band S2 Sports Walkman is a well-constructed, water-resistant 3-band portable digital radio deftly suited for your sports, leisure and work-related travel endeavors. Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman performs well on morning bus ride to work, can easily handle an inclement weather event while walking on boardwalk at South Beach and produces outstanding audio under adverse operating conditions. Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman features 5mW + 5mW high output audio power for seemingly perfect reception of FM/AM stations. Portable offers excellent sensitivity and selectivity with respect to analog FM/AM/WB reception. FM music stations are received with great fidelity, clarity and impressive bass response. AM Band reception easily pulls in news and sports talk radio programs with superb voice clarity. NOAA Weather Band Station I can receive is audible but Volume Knob must be increased to much higher level compared to FM/AM bands to achieve satisfactory reception. Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman is comfortable to wear either on your arm with supplied armband or on your belt with included clip. Sony SRF-M85W S2 Sports Walkman’s sports stereo headphones are lightweight, provide system’s FM/WB antenna and offer high quality sound performance. Sony SRF-M85W Walkman can stand up to the rigors that fall within the entire range of your sporting activities. Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman is replete with features that will make sports or portable audio enthusiast happy. Portable audio, sports and time measurement features include: ultimate jogging FM/AM/WB portable radio entertainment experience, clear sound, excellent reception of in-house TV broadcasts on FM Band at local gym during rigorous aerobic workout routine, digital Mega Bass sound enhancement mode for fist-pumping stadium rock, rap, hip-hop, dance, trance, electronica, techno, industrial, workout songs, dub, dubstep, drum n’ bass, house, lounge, abstract beats, ambient, disco, indietronica, pop-remixes, heavy metal, world-music and reggae on-the-go, vertical-type wide dynamic range sports headphones, Phase Locked Loop (PLL) Synthesized FM/AM/WB Tuner for precision tuning, Digital Tuner for drift-free reception across broadcast frequency spectrum, FM Band Stereo Decoder Circuit, FM Stereo Reception for concert music, FM Band Mono Reception, FM (Frequency Modulation) Band Frequency Range: 87.5-108 MHz, AM (Amplitude Modulation) Band Frequency Range: 530-1710 kHz, AM Band Mono Reception, manual FM/AM/WB band scanning, preset FM/AM/WB band scanning, FM Band IF Tuned Circuit: 10.7 MHz, AM Band IF Tuned Circuit: 455 kHz, IF amplifier, superheterodyne tuning, superheterodyne transistor radio circuit, band pass filter, mixer, detector, quadrature amplitude modulation detection, electromagnetic radio wave reception, accurate digital tuning dial calibration, high sensitivity portable receiver, superior adjacent channel reception opportunities day or night, high-to-low frequency sound reproduction, image signal rejection, RF amplifier, RF demodulator, RF demodulation, digital tuning oscillator, simplified control panel, electronic volume control, NOAA Weather Band Channels 1-7 Reception (Weather Band Reception includes: Channel 1-162.400 MHz, Channel 2-162.425 MHz, Channel 3-162.450 MHz, Channel 4 162.475 MHz, Channel 5-162.500 MHz, Channel 6-162.525 MHz and Channel 7-162.550 MHz), FM Band Channel Step Tuning: 0.1 MHz (Fixed), AM Band Channel Step Tuning: 10 kHz (Default), NOAA WB Channel Step Tuning: 1 Channel (Fixed), manual tuning, adjustable AM Band Channel Step Tuning from 10 kHz to 9 kHz space intervals for reception of Medium Wave stations traveling abroad, Sony MDR-W014 S2 Lightweight Sports Clip Water-Resistant Stereo Headphones, in-the-ear style headphones, white, black and orange headphone color scheme, 13mm diameter stereo drivers, 50Hz-20,000 Hz headphone driver frequency response, dual-sided headphone cord, slim adjustable headband, 3.5mm (1/8″) L-shaped Silver-plated mini plug connector, green 3.5mm (1/8″) Stereo Headphone Jack (16 ohms), stereo headphone amplifier, 25 FM/AM/WB Station Presets (15 FM Band Stereo Presets, 5 AM Band Mono Presets and 5 NOAA WB Channel Presets), Preset Tuning/Time Set controls, preset station deletion, FM/WB headphone cord antenna, built-in ferrite bar AM Band antenna, DX/Local Sensitivity Switch for optimized reception of near and distant FM/WB stations, FM/AM/WB Band Selector button to enjoy music, weather, news, traffic and sports programming, Mega Bass ON/OFF control, Mega Bass sound for enhanced low frequency response, inverted digital LCD, 5 multifunction LCD modes (Radio Mode, Clock Mode, Stopwatch Mode, Countdown Timer Mode and Pitch Timer Mode), Hold function to prevent accidental operation, rotary analog Volume Knob, Volume Knob directional arrow indicator, Power ON/OFF button, Enter button, Display button, Clock Set controls, Preset/Manual Tuning Mode button, 12-hour format digital clock, Stopwatch to record time up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59.99 seconds in 1/100-second increments, Split Timer to record two separate or simultaneously occurring sporting events, Pitch Timer to repeatedly set timer with same amount of time and Countdown Timer to power down portable radio at preset interval of time, Start/Stop button, Split/Reset Stopwatch controls, wraparound armband, rubber belt, armband push release tab, belt clip, one AAA battery operation, 1.5 V DC Power Rating, battery cover, DC positive/negative AAA battery contact terminals, battery compartment, printed circuit board, integrated circuits, IC controller on main circuit board, IC chip pins, IC chip firmware, single-crystal silicon wafer, printed circuit board conductor side, printed circuit board component side, double-sided printed circuit board, transistors, bipolar junction transistors, capacitors, resistors, diodes, varactor diodes, potentiometer, ceramic chips, metal chips, short metal chips, silicon chips, RF noise filters, switches, fuses, very large scale transistor integration, AF audio power amplifier circuit, DC power supply circuit, AAA battery tester circuit, internal electrical wiring to connect system components, automatic gain control circuit, automatic frequency control, auto frequency control circuit, semiconductors, soldered in place electronic components, solid-state electronic parts, attractive white/gray color scheme, orange S2 sports trademark logo, SONY logo, Part 15 F.C.C. Rules RF harmful interference compliance certification logo, WALKMAN registered trademark symbol on armband, black, red and orange control panel lettering and operating instructions. Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman is similar in features to two other Sony Walkman products, Sony SRF-M37W and Sony SRF-59. There are significant differences between all three products customers should be aware of before making purchasing decision on Sony SRF-M85W Walkman. All three Sony portable radios offer AM Band mono reception and FM stereo reception. However, Sony SRF-M85W and Sony SRF-M37W provide reception of NOAA Weather Band Channels in addition to standard AM and FM bands. Sony SRF-59 features analog tuning dial for uncomplicated yet effective FM/AM radio station navigation. Other two Sony Walkman models offer Phase Locked Loop (PLL) Synthesized digital tuners to locate stations across three broadcast bands. Sony SRF-59 does not feature memory station presets and other two Walkman travel radios do for all three AM/FM/WB bands. Sony SRF-59 Walkman receives local market FM/AM stations around globe. Similarly, Sony SRF-M37W and Sony SRF-M85W AM Band channel step tuning can be changed from default 10 kHz to 9 kHz spacing intervals for reception of Medium Wave (MW) stations traveling abroad. Sony SRF-59 does not feature LCD, LED battery life or tuning lock indicators. Conversely, Sony SRF-M37W and Sony SRF-M85W feature digital LCDs with remaining battery life indicators. Sony SRF-59 does not offer time measurement or timekeeping functionality. On the contrary, Sony SRF-M37W and Sony SRF-M85W feature clock for instant time of day information access. Sony SRF-M85W features full Stopwatch, Split Timer and Pitch Timer features to record time measurement sporting activities such as track meet or sailboat race on lake. Sony SRF-59 and Sony SRF-M37W are not classified as water-resistant by manufacturer. Sony SRF-M85W features impact absorbing water-resistant casing with exception of battery compartment. All three Sony Walkman radios are powered by either one AA (SRF-59) or one AAA battery (SRF-M37W, SRF-M85W), furnished with on-the-ear or sports vertical in-the-ear type MDR Stereo Headphones, FM Band Local/DX Sensitivity Switches, rotary Volume Controls, integrated ferrite bar AM Band antennas, headphone cord FM antennas, 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jacks, limited manufacturer warranty statements and come with operating instructions. Sony SRF-59 and Sony SRF-M37W feature detachable belt clips but Sony SRF-M85W has detachable armband in addition to stationary positioned belt clip for maximum convenience wearing portable radio outdoors. Sony SRF-59 does not offer Hold function to prevent accidental tuning operation or low bass boost sound enhancement to provide nice bottom end on club tracks. Nonetheless, Sony SRF-M37W and Sony SRF-M85W incorporate Hold function Slide Switch to prevent accidental button presses indoors or outdoors. Sony SRF-M85W adds Mega Bass sound to its already rich feature set. All three Sony Walkman models present similar physical dimensions, rugged build and aesthetically pleasing physical appearance for intended portable audio uses. Alternatively, purchase competitor product to Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman to suit daily Armband Radio needs. The following portable AAA battery operated radios include an Armband in packaging: 1. Insignia NS-R5111 AM/FM Stereo Armband Radio or 2. GPX R300B AM/FM Armband Radio. I am providing supplementary information to further assist with purchasing decision: Acoustic Simplicity. Sonic Perfection. Superior Design. Overachievement to the max. Economical Price. These are just some characteristics that make Insignia NS-R5111 AM/FM Stereo Armband Radio a formidable contender in portable audio universe. Its performance and feature set is consistent and commensurate with more expensive AM/FM portable radios on the market. Insignia NS-R5111 AM Armband Radio features rugged body construction, excellent radio reception, stereo headphones and a convenient armband for comfortable placement during morning exercise routine. Portable radio presents all amenities and comforts portable audio or exercise enthusiast would want. My particular model sports an attractive and bright yellow appearance that always reminds me of a beautiful summer day. Insignia NS-R5111 Armband Radio offers ergonomically positioned controls, clear AM/FM reception and water-resistant design for private listening sitting poolside or relaxing at beach. Hold feature is extremely useful as I know great song I’m listening to won’t be disturbed by accidental button press. Digital LCD gives me current time, AM/PM indicators, FM/AM Station Frequency, MHz and kHz Frequency Band indicators, AM/FM Band indicator, FM Band Stereo indicator, Preset Station Number, Hold function indicator, digital volume level bar graph display and much needed remaining battery power information instantly so I can make accurate station selection or conserve battery power as circumstances require. Stereo headphones fit snugly on my ears and offer fatigue-free listening experience. Insignia NS-R5111 Armband Radio’s preset tuning feature is by far this lightweight radio’s best attribute. It’s convenient to skip from station to station at press of a button to find best programming on at the moment or in emergency weather event. Insignia NS-R5111 Armband Portable Radio does fine job receiving local news, sports, talk and weather broadcasts on AM Band. I don’t notice too much noise or need to reorient radio to get marvelous reception of favorite AM Band stations. Late-night AM Band DX reception is possible as long as suitable atmospheric and seasonal conditions are present. FM stereo reception is clear and consistently very good. FM music stations offer great fidelity with excellent low bass. Insignia NS-R5111 Armband Radio features headphone cord FM antenna that pulls in all FM music or news stations I need or care for. FM stereo reception is dependable with precise results both at home and outdoors. Insignia NS-R5111 Portable Radio demonstrates better than average sensitivity and selectivity FM/AM reception for product category. Insignia NS-R5111 Armband Portable Radio operates on 2 AAA batteries. Two 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries are provided in packaging. Insignia NS-R5111 Armband Radio offers state-of-the-art battery life for portable audio power needs. AAA batteries should be replaced when Insignia NS-R5111 Armband Portable Radio consistently outputs subpar sound or no sound at all. Insignia AM/FM Stereo Armband Radio is compatible with the following 1.5V or equivalent AAA battery types: carbon-zinc, alkaline, lithium and NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2V 850-1000 mAh capacity recommended). Battery life is determined by several factors and that is why individual outcomes vary. Such factors include type of music being played, volume level used and ambient room or outdoor temperature. Battery life is decreased if portable is powered by alkaline batteries in extremely cold temperatures. Have spare pair of AAA batteries nearby in case audio deteriorates in middle of favorite song. Insignia NS-R5111 AM/FM Radio includes the following step-up portable audio features: Digital AM/FM Tuner for drift-free reception, AM (Amplitude Modulation) Band Frequency Range: 530-1710 kHz, FM (Frequency Modulation) Band Frequency Range: 87.5-107.9 MHz, AM Band Channel Step Tuning 10 kHz (Fixed), FM Band Channel Step Tuning: .2 MHz (Fixed), AM Band Mono Reception, FM Band Stereo Reception, FM Band Monaural Reception, 20 AM/FM Stations Presets (10 AM Band Presets, 10 FM Band Stereo Presets), auto scan tuning, manual tuning, manual preset station input, 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Headphone Jack, rubberized headphone jack cover to prevent water damage, stereo headphones, built-in directional ferrite bar AM Band antenna, headphone cord FM Band antenna, digital multifunction LCD, digital clock, on/off Hold Lever, remaining flashing battery life indicator, water-resistant construction, wearable oval design, 10 control panel buttons, Power button, Preset button, Stereo/Time Set button, Memory button, AM/FM Band Selector button, Volume +/- buttons, Preset /Manual Seek Tuning controls, Hour/Minute time adjustment controls, belt clip for hands-free enjoyment, Armband to wear radio while jogging, 15mW +15mW high output headphone power amplifier, two AAA battery operation, two AAA alkaline mercury-free batteries (up to 12 hours battery life), 3V DC Power Rating, detachable battery cover, rear panel battery compartment, spring-loaded positive/negative battery contact terminals, 6 rear panel case screws, 2 battery compartment case screws, 12-digit serial number sticker on battery cover, quality control pass sticker inside battery compartment, Insignia Product ID Sticker, Part 15 F.C.C. Rules RF harmful interference compliance certification sticker, attractive yellow/gray finish and unit comes with operating instructions. Insignia NS-R5111 AM/FM Stereo Armband Radio remembers last station tuned to when changed to another broadcast band or powered off. Clock can be set only when Insignia NS-R5111 Armband Radio is powered off. Clock is always displayed in LCD. Clock settings are erased from memory once AAA batteries are removed from battery compartment. Insignia NS-R5111 Armband Radio does not feature backlit LCD. Insignia NS-R5111 Portable Radio can’t be operated on AC power. Insignia NS-R5111 Armband Radio features the following physical dimensions: Height: 4-3/10″, Width: 2-1/5″, Depth: 1″ (109.22 x 55.88 x 25.4mm h/w/d) and Weight: 4.2 oz. (119.06 g) with alkaline batteries installed. Insignia NS-R5111 AM/FM Portable Radio includes a 90-day parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty. Sony SRF-M85W S2 Sports Walkman’s operating instructions are printed in China. Sony SRF-M85W S2 Sports Walkman’s operating instructions are divided into the following subjects for compartmentalized system information retrieval: Sony, WEATHER/FM Stereo/AM PLL Synthesized Radio, Operating Instructions, Walkman, SRF-M85W, For customers who purchased this product in the USA, Warning, Declaration of Conformity, Features, Precautions, Notes on Headphones, Road Safety, Preventing hearing damage, Caring for others, Warning, Cautions on Water-resistance, If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealer, Troubleshooting, All buttons do not operate at all, Very weak or interrupted sound or unsatisfactory reception, There is hum or noise, Noise occurs, Display is dim or no indication is displayed, The station cannot be received when the preset was tuned, The power cannot be turned on and the low battery indicator is flashing in the display, The preset stations may be initialized if a maintenance service is performed. Please note down your settings in case you want to preset them again, Specifications, Time display, Frequency Range, Band, Weather, FM, AM, Range, Channel Step, Output, Power output, Power requirements, Dimensions, Mass, Supplied accessories, Design and specifications are subject to change without notice, Installing the Battery, Battery Life, When to replace the battery, Indicator, Note, Notes on battery, To attach the battery compartment lid if it is accidentally detached, Sony Limited Warranty, Sony SRF-M85W Walkman pictorial diagrams A-D, Using the Arm Band, To remove the arm band from the unit, To vary the length of the rubber belt to fit your arm, If the rubber belt and wraparound band becomes dirty, Caution, Preventing Accidental Change, HOLD function, Setting the Clock, Notes, Changing AM Channel Step, Area, Note, Selecting the LCD Mode, Playing the Radio, Manual Tuning, To turn on the radio, To turn off the radio, Improving the Reception, Note, Obtain Powerful Bass Sound, Presetting Your Favorite Station, Preset Tuning, Presetting a Station, Example, Note, Tuning in to a Preset Station, Note, Deleting a Preset Station, Using the Stopwatch, Displaying the Split Time, Using the Pitch Timer, Using the Countdown Timer and Using the Belt Clip. Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman’s factory plastic packaging highlights the following system features: Walkman, Weather Band, FM, AM, Mega Bass, Armband Radio, Digital Tuning with 25 Station Presets, Water-Resistant for sports use, Stopwatch/Split/Pitch Timer, Ergonomic Design, Inverted LCD Display, S2 Sports, SRF-M85W, Weather/FM/AM/WALKMAN and SONY. I recommend Sony MDR-V300 DJ Style Headphones for Sony SRF-M85W S2 Sports Walkman. As painter fine tunes diverse color palette with subtle brush strokes to achieve delicate balance between light and shadow on canvas to present proper time, place, season and emotional perspective to viewer, Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Series Stereo Headphones provide natural, warm and fulfilling sound tones on an elegant yet creatively crafted soundstage for professional audiophile and artist alike to revel over. From Dongan Hills to Pleasant Plains and across all great neighborhoods around world, Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones provide concert bass-heavy sound presentation to mobile users on Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman to transform mundane daily tasks into high quality personal audio experience. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones offer acoustic paradise upon impact. These cans present signature Sony sound profiles on rock, dance, trance, hip-hop, house, indie and classical music. That signature profile entails crisp bass response on percussion instruments such as piano, piccolo, maracas, snare drum, bass drum, electric bass and hammered dulcimer. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones exhibit lifelike midrange tonality on guitar riffs, licks, chords, scales, chops and various fret pitch ranges on classic rock tracks. Sony MDR-V300 DJ Headphones demonstrate superbly powerful vocals on broken-hearted love songs, country duets and stadium rock anthems on Sony SRF-M85W S2 Sports Walkman. Sony MDR-V300 DJ Style Headphones produce an eclectic mix of harmonious rhythms from harmonica, trumpet, clarinet, cymbals, tambourine, trombone, tuba, harp, violin, xylophone, Irish bagpipes and electronic synthesizers across music genres. Sound is so amazingly real on Sony MDR-V300 DJ Headphones I hear plucking of guitar strings with guitar pick on 60s acoustic folk rock tracks from Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones recreate fond memories from dreams, aspirations and events gone by from a distant past. Bucolic mountain ranges, erupting volcanoes, submarines, battleships, fighter jets, turbulent sea, pouring rain, atmospheric storms, twisters, earthquakes, song birds, crimson red sunsets, frolicking flowers in garden, forests and fields torn asunder. These are just some sounds customers may hear with magnificent Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones while listening from Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman. Sony MDR-V300 DJ Headphones are ideal for auditioning theatrical musical scores at home, listening to classical radio stations on FM Band in the morning and produce studio quality audio while relaxing to beat of rock opera at work. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones are a perfect choice for portable audiophiles looking for acoustically faithful reproduction from their Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman. You may simply want to hear upgraded first-class Sony Studio Monitor Headphone sound from Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman. Sony has left nothing out of expertly designed Sony MDR-V300 DJ Stereo Headphones. Sony MDR-V300 DJ Style Headphones are comfortable to wear. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones easily transport user into an immersive acoustic environment for hours of uninterrupted music playback on Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman. I am unable to hear outside distractions in immediate surroundings wearing Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones. Sound leakage in public venues is not an issue thanks to sound absorbing ear pad cushions. Sony MDR-V300 DJ Stereo Headphones features are impressive for novice and experienced Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman users. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones features are: two-channel stereo playback for excellent channel separation between vocals and musical instruments, 30mm diameter binaural dome type drivers for concert deep impact bass presentation, reversible ear cups, single-sided monitoring capability, folding ear cups, swivel ear cups for easy transportation in an equipment bag to another portable audio destination, 3.5mm (1/8”) Straight Gold-plated fixed mini plug connector for maximum signal transfer from Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack to your ears, corrosion-resistant Gold-plated plugs, high-energy neodymium magnets enables advanced sound reproduction on bass-heavy club music tracks from smaller diameter drivers, P.E.T. dome type diaphragms for extended low frequency response on Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman, padded ear cups, adjustable 1-9 scale wide-molded headband for maximum comfort, L/R ear cup placement marks, over-the-head closed dynamic supra-aural design provides ear-conscious positioning, voice coils for robust power handling, lightweight frame to accommodate Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman portable audio tasks, 3.0 m (118 in. or 9.8 ft.) double-sided oxygen-free copper litz wire cord for enhanced electrical conductivity, high-grade metallic silver finish on ear cups for beautiful appearance, black headband and super comfortable vinyl ear pads, 500mW (IEC) power handling capacity for stringent daily usage at high output levels, 16-22,000Hz frequency response provides full spectrum coverage of low bass, midrange and treble frequency ranges, 24 ohms at 1 kHz impedance rating for robust audio output from Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman, wide dynamic range, low distortion, 102db/mW sensitivity rating for supreme loudness and unit’s weight is 4.0 ounces (115 g) without cord. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones are suitable for use at home, at work, outdoors, traveling and enjoying tunes from Sony SRF-M85W Walkman. I use Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones to listen to my Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman for an exciting portable audio encounter all the time. Headphone cord offers plenty of length for Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman portable audio applications. Nonetheless, extra cord length up to 25-feet can be added easily with connection to 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo headphone extension cord. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones do not come with Carrying pouch for storage or in-line volume control. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones sound great with Mega Bass EQ settings enabled or disabled on Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman. A portable headphone amplifier is compatible with Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman but not necessary to make Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones reproduce beautifully detailed sound. Sony MDR-V300 Studio Monitor Headphones produce subwoofer caliber bass, detailed midrange and studio-grade vocals which make these cans a wonderful selection for Sony SRF-M85W Sports Walkman. Overall rating 5 stars. Enjoy.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 23:43:01 +0000