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title: "Sony SRF59SILVER AM/FM Walkman Stereo Radio"
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# Open-air MDR headphones AM/FM stereo tuner 100-140 hrs battery life Sony SRF59SILVER AM/FM Walkman Stereo Radio

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** 10630 kr
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## Summary

> 📻 Stay tuned, stay ahead — the classic radio revolution in your pocket!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony SRF59SILVER AM/FM Walkman Stereo Radio by sony
- **How much does it cost?** 10630 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Ambient-Aware Sound:** Open-air MDR headphones keep you connected to your surroundings while enjoying rich stereo.
- • **Clip & Go Convenience:** Belt clip included for hands-free, on-the-move listening that fits your active lifestyle.
- • **Endless Listening Power:** Single AA battery delivers up to 140 hours of uninterrupted audio bliss.
- • **Precision Tuning Control:** Rotary dials and local/distant switch for crystal-clear reception on every station.
- • **Ultra-Lightweight Portability:** Weighs just 3 ounces—carry your soundtrack anywhere without the bulk.

## Overview

The Sony SRF59SILVER is a featherlight AM/FM stereo Walkman radio designed for professionals on the move. Featuring a sensitive tuner with local/distant reception switch, it offers up to 140 hours of playback powered by a single AA battery. Its open-air MDR headphones double as an FM antenna, delivering rich sound while keeping you aware of your environment. Compact and durable with a handy belt clip, this iconic device blends retro charm with modern-day convenience for uninterrupted, high-quality radio anywhere.

## Description

Product Description The SRF-59SILVER AM/FM Walkman radio is so lightweight you can take it virtually anywhere. Delivering great sound in a small package, this stereo features an AM/FM tuner and an easy-to-use tuning knob. One (1) "AA" battery provides hours1 of listening, while the local/distant switch provides optimal reception of both near and distant stations. desertcart.com The SRF-59 is lightweight, simple-to-use FM/AM stereo receiver. Weighing only 3 ounces (84 grams), this compact player is a perfect companion for the track, bike trail or work area. The FM antenna is part of the headphone cord, so you are sure to receive a strong signal. The AM antenna is a ferrite bar type. The local/distant switch will help you fine tune the reception. Both the volume and tuning buttons are rotary dials, providing a nice sight-free way to make major changes to the Walkman. Sony has included their MDR (micro dynamic receiver) headphones with the SRF-59. These headphones are open air type; the headphones will allow ambient noise to filter into the ear canal, providing a rich sound and keeping you safely aware of events, people and automobiles around you. The headphones provide ample dynamic range and sound. The Walkman requires only one AA battery, keeping the receiver lightweight and inexpensive to operate. When using a Sony alkaline battery, you can expect an impressive 100-140 hours of use. There is also a belt clip included, so you can carry the Walkman on your belt. The color is a sporty silver. What's in the Box Sony SRF-59 Walkman FM stereo, Sony MDR open air headphones, belt clip, user's manual and a ninety day warranty. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer Sony's SRF-59 Walkman AM/FM Stereo Radio is so lightweight you can take it virtually anywhere. Featuring AM/FM stereo tuner and an easy to use tuning knob, this Walkman lets you to enjoy a wide range of talk and music programs in stereo sound as you tune in to stations with ease. Single AA battery operation provides hours of listening, while the Local/Distant switch provides optimal reception of both near and distant stations. The SRF-59SILVER--great sound in a small package. Features: AM/FM Stereo Tuner Convenient Compact Design MDR Open Air Stereo Headphones Local/Distant (DX) Switch Single "AA" Battery Operation Belt Clip See more

Review: Small Wonder! - Sony is offering a nearly-free gift. For fifteen dollars, you can purchase a phenomenal AM and FM Walkman radio complete with headphones. Light as a feather, the SRF-59 is so sensitive that Internet groups have popped up just to discuss its use. Sony's radio has become the standard in a new category of 21st century portables known as ultralights. Hobbyists who relish exotic long-distance reception have heralded the SRF-59 as a technological miracle. The unit houses a little printed circuit board with two integrated circuit chips. One is a self-contained complete AM / FM tuner and the second is the audio amplifier to drive the headphones. Due to its concise nature, its single AA battery lasts for over 100 hours. The SRF-59's performance is comparable to other radios costing hundreds of dollars. Sony's ultraweight Walkman has been compared favorably to legendary units such as the GE Superadio, The Sony ICF-2010 and the Sangean CC Radio. If you are looking for the ultimate receiver to hear distant ball games or talk shows, this is it. Seasoned DXers, the skilled sophisticated listeners who often homebrew their own equipment, have devised several modifications for the radio itself along with ideas to augment its circuitry with powerful outdoor antennas. Even as a stock unit, right out of its plastic bubble packaging, SRF-59 owners have heard AM radio stations all the way across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans from places like Japan and Saudi Arabia. The SRF-59 truly has enormous ears. After using Sony's miracle for several years, only a few criticisms can be made. The headphones are only average quality. Tuning the Walkman is a little fussy. The knob provided to adjust what station you are listening to is pretty tiny even for petite thumbs. With ferocious abuse, you can wear out the radio. After about a year of pounding during train commutes, and walking across Manhattan, I had to buy a new one because I wore out the tuning capacitor. The SRF-59 is worth the price of admission. I used to listen to WWKB in Buffalo, New York, on AM radio, while sitting in an electronic noise nightmare (a steel Metro-North commuter train) on my way to New York City. WWKB was 300 miles away! Whenever you need a little casual entertainment, the SRF-59 can't be beat. Leave one in your purse or coat pocket or in your attache case. The SRF-59 is low maintenance. You don't need to download to it. It almost never needs a battery. You can hear amazing things nearly everywhere you go. It weighs so little, you'll have to feel into your pocket just to know it's there. For in-depth information, take a look at two radio hobbyist web sites: [...]. As a dyed-in-the-wool radio listener, I couldn't recommend a purchase more highly! At this incredibly low price, you can't miss!
Review: PERFECT FOR SPORTS LIVE PLAY-BY-PLAY LISTENING---LASTS FOREVER NO MATTER HOW BRUTAL YOU TREAT IT! - I have two that I bought years ago. I had the first one and liked it so much that I bought another to keep in my vehicle in case I forget to pack it. I am an avid sports fan, and have season tickets to multiple sports at both the college and professional level. I enjoy play-by-play while watching, and this is the perfect radio. Yes, it's old school, but it is very very durable and has great sound for what I use it for. With analog tuning and the local/DX switch, I can hone in on many stations that a digital radio cannot even tune to, and that's even more the case at indoor stadiums where reception can be tricky. I like to always keep one headphone on while leaving the other ear open, getting the best of both worlds. I forget it's there, it's so small and light. Easily fits into any shirt pocket and durable enough to have in the rough environment of a jeans pocket when the shirt does not have one. They have gotten wet from rain, sweat, and being dropped into a sink, and never missed a beat. They have both been dropped countless times The only bad thing that has happened to both is that the plastic flap that holds the battery in broke off, but I use a piece of duct tape to hold it in with no problems at all. As others have stated, the battery lasts amazingly long. It is compatible with every type of earphone I have ever used with it. The headset that comes with it sounds great, I just rather small earphones for the purpose that I use this radio. It so small and concealable, it can be worn and not detected in many situations that would otherwise be inappropriate when there is a game on that I simply cannot miss! At this price, I went ahead and got another one when I ran across it on desertcart, as I haven't seen them in stores for years.

## Features

- Does not play cassette tapes, FM/AM radio only.
- Lightweight and compact FM/AM Walkman (weighs only 3 ounces), belt clip included
- Included Sony MDR headphones act as FM antenna
- Local/distant switch ensures optimal reception | No Preset option Available
- Single AA battery provides long use (100-140 hours using a Sony alkaline)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00006JQ06 |
| Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42,434 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #122 in Portable Headset Radios |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,845) |
| Date First Available | June 6, 2008 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3 ounces |
| Item model number | SRF59SILVER |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Product Dimensions | 7.25 x 1.5 x 11.5 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Color:** Silver
- **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary
- **Item Weight:** 3 Ounces
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 7.25"L x 1.5"W x 11.5"H
- **Radio Bands Supported:** AM/FM
- **Special Feature:** Lightweight
- **Style:** Compact
- **Tuner Technology:** AM, FM

## Images

![Sony SRF59SILVER AM/FM Walkman Stereo Radio - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rZKqSqp4L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does it have an LED light to change channels in the dark?**
A: No it does not have a light. But it is the best Walkman out there.

**Q: does this play cassettes**
A: No it doesn't.  Sony has labelled this "Walkman", but the name is a general term for Sony consumer product that are portable.  This SRF59 is an earbuds/headphone only AM/FM stereo receiver.

**Q: I live in a rural area. What about FM reception?**
A: FM reception depends on tower locations in a rural area.  My husband says AM talk radio holds a better reception from building to building compared to FM reception. But in the open fields reception for both is about the same depending on radio towers in your area.  I've been purchasing 2 sony walkmans a year for my husband these past 15 Christmases and he uses the radio everyday (10- 12 hrs daily) 7 days a week 365 days a year.  It takes a licking & keeps on sounding Awesome!  Enjoy!

**Q: Do you have to use headphones to listen .Can you just put it on a desk**
A: You can only use radio with headphones, but the headphones work really well, loud n clear.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small Wonder!
*by K***K on January 19, 2008*

Sony is offering a nearly-free gift. For fifteen dollars, you can purchase a phenomenal AM and FM Walkman radio complete with headphones. Light as a feather, the SRF-59 is so sensitive that Internet groups have popped up just to discuss its use. Sony's radio has become the standard in a new category of 21st century portables known as ultralights. Hobbyists who relish exotic long-distance reception have heralded the SRF-59 as a technological miracle. The unit houses a little printed circuit board with two integrated circuit chips. One is a self-contained complete AM / FM tuner and the second is the audio amplifier to drive the headphones. Due to its concise nature, its single AA battery lasts for over 100 hours. The SRF-59's performance is comparable to other radios costing hundreds of dollars. Sony's ultraweight Walkman has been compared favorably to legendary units such as the GE Superadio, The Sony ICF-2010 and the Sangean CC Radio. If you are looking for the ultimate receiver to hear distant ball games or talk shows, this is it. Seasoned DXers, the skilled sophisticated listeners who often homebrew their own equipment, have devised several modifications for the radio itself along with ideas to augment its circuitry with powerful outdoor antennas. Even as a stock unit, right out of its plastic bubble packaging, SRF-59 owners have heard AM radio stations all the way across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans from places like Japan and Saudi Arabia. The SRF-59 truly has enormous ears. After using Sony's miracle for several years, only a few criticisms can be made. The headphones are only average quality. Tuning the Walkman is a little fussy. The knob provided to adjust what station you are listening to is pretty tiny even for petite thumbs. With ferocious abuse, you can wear out the radio. After about a year of pounding during train commutes, and walking across Manhattan, I had to buy a new one because I wore out the tuning capacitor. The SRF-59 is worth the price of admission. I used to listen to WWKB in Buffalo, New York, on AM radio, while sitting in an electronic noise nightmare (a steel Metro-North commuter train) on my way to New York City. WWKB was 300 miles away! Whenever you need a little casual entertainment, the SRF-59 can't be beat. Leave one in your purse or coat pocket or in your attache case. The SRF-59 is low maintenance. You don't need to download to it. It almost never needs a battery. You can hear amazing things nearly everywhere you go. It weighs so little, you'll have to feel into your pocket just to know it's there. For in-depth information, take a look at two radio hobbyist web sites: [...]. As a dyed-in-the-wool radio listener, I couldn't recommend a purchase more highly! At this incredibly low price, you can't miss!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PERFECT FOR SPORTS LIVE PLAY-BY-PLAY LISTENING---LASTS FOREVER NO MATTER HOW BRUTAL YOU TREAT IT!
*by N***F on May 1, 2014*

I have two that I bought years ago. I had the first one and liked it so much that I bought another to keep in my vehicle in case I forget to pack it. I am an avid sports fan, and have season tickets to multiple sports at both the college and professional level. I enjoy play-by-play while watching, and this is the perfect radio. Yes, it's old school, but it is very very durable and has great sound for what I use it for. With analog tuning and the local/DX switch, I can hone in on many stations that a digital radio cannot even tune to, and that's even more the case at indoor stadiums where reception can be tricky. I like to always keep one headphone on while leaving the other ear open, getting the best of both worlds. I forget it's there, it's so small and light. Easily fits into any shirt pocket and durable enough to have in the rough environment of a jeans pocket when the shirt does not have one. They have gotten wet from rain, sweat, and being dropped into a sink, and never missed a beat. They have both been dropped countless times The only bad thing that has happened to both is that the plastic flap that holds the battery in broke off, but I use a piece of duct tape to hold it in with no problems at all. As others have stated, the battery lasts amazingly long. It is compatible with every type of earphone I have ever used with it. The headset that comes with it sounds great, I just rather small earphones for the purpose that I use this radio. It so small and concealable, it can be worn and not detected in many situations that would otherwise be inappropriate when there is a game on that I simply cannot miss! At this price, I went ahead and got another one when I ran across it on Amazon, as I haven't seen them in stores for years.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Old School Cool!
*by M***S on August 1, 2011*

Like to listen to the radio, but aren't in an environment where you can use a portable unit? Want to have AM/FM on your hip without risking your pricier MP3 player? Want radio that goes everywhere you go and lasts nearly forever on a single AA battery? This portable radio just might be for you. This little radio is stashed in the glovebox of my work truck and I use it on the job site, when walking, or in the back yard when I am moving from place to place that makes having a stationary radio impractical. Based on my experience of this radio.... Pros: * Reliability - This radio has proven to be utterly reliable over time, despite knocks, drops, bumps, and the occasional splash of water. It's nothing fancy, but it does AM/FM just great. * Features - This is a basic product, yes, but it has a couple of thoughtful features that really count. One is an on/off switch that is not tied to the volume control. Other typical transistor radios have the on/off tied to the volume control, where as you lower the volume the wheel will ultimately 'click' and turn off the radio; the great advantage of a dedicated on/off switch is that the volume setting remains exactly where you left it. If you are choosy about this sort of thing, as I am, you will really appreciate this little touch. The other thoughtful touch is the addition of a DX switch. For old-time transistor radio users, this will be familiar: it allows a boost to bring in distant radio stations with a weak signal with improved sound. (less background hiss) My favorite daily-listen news station is some sixty miles away, and this switch really comes in handy. These are minor things in an otherwise no-frills radio, but they combine to increase the radio's performance and usability. * Value - I think the value is good. Having said that, I would have preferred the price to be a couple bucks less if it came without the marginal headphones, which are terrible. (conversely, I would have paid a couple bucks more if it had come with the excellent Sony earbuds that I ended up getting anyway) Decent value for around fourteen bucks, then, but not the steal that is the excellent Sony transistor radio: Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket AM/FM Radio, Silver * Battery - Battery life is outstanding, and it gets there with a single AA. Grab a four-pack of quality AA batteries and you've got yourself months of daily use. Or, use Sanyo's outstanding Eneloop rechargeable ni-mh batteries, like I do: Sanyo Eneloop 8 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries These are the best AA batteries I have found for small electronics, bar none. I also like things that run on AA batteries, in general, because they are inexpensive and utterly ubiquitous. * Reception - This has proven to be good in my experience. The tuning is old-school analog dial and require finesse of the finger to tune in your stations. That's just fine by me, as it's super-reliable and keeps the cost down. The antenna comes in the form of the earbud/earphone cables and works well enough. Unlike a stationary radio, your Walkman 'antenna' will always be shifting and swishing around, giving you variable reception especially with some dimmer stations. All things considered, reception has been generally impressive. Cons: * Old school styling - Well, if you are yourself old school, as I am, you may well see this as a positive thing! Personally, I have no complaint about the styling as it is, after all, just a basic transistor AM/FM radio. (But remember when a Sony Walkman was hip and cutting edge? I do!) This reviewer thinks the styling is clean but basic. It's no Ipod, but then it doesn't aim to be, either. * Headphones - are awful. No, really, they are. Will they do the job? Yes, and they are perfectly adequate to transmit sound. BUT: they are utterly bargain basement and the sound isn't a match for even moderately priced earbud-style phones out there. I ditched these in favor of the very good Sony 'buds, at a very reasonable seven bucks: Sony MDRE828LP/SLV Lightweight Earbuds (Silver) While these are not top of the line, they pair well with this Walkman. I've become accustomed to earbuds and really prefer those to headphones that make my head hot. This is my preference creeping in, and your mileage may vary. * Size - The two cons above are, for me, quibbles. The size, however, could use to be smaller. True, the unit weighs little - under a few ounces with battery - and the size is about the dimension of a pack of cigarettes. (or a deck of cards, for us non-smokers) So, while it's not huge, it is also a lot bigger than some MP3 players that allow for zillions of songs as well as FM reception and come tiny enough to clip on your collar. Would I like it if this came smaller? Yes, I would. But I also have to allow that it is an unfair comparison to MP3 players and admit that when I wear this Walkman on my hip I really forget that it's there. So, smaller would be nicer, but it's not a deal breaker. Other thoughts: I like this player because I don't have to worry about it getting knocked about when I am on the job, in the garden, or anywhere else. It's a small investment and so I don't worry about breaking it or losing it like I would my Ipod. It has also proven to be robust, durable, and easy on the batteries. I would rate it at five stars rather than four if it came with quality earbuds (or came without any and was a few bucks cheaper) and had a slightly smaller profile. As it is, though, this is an excellent solution when you want a small, tough, reliable AM/FM radio to use on the go. Recommended!

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