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Sony XDR-S16DBP review
http://www.which.co.uk/technology/audio/reviews/digital-radios/sony-xdr-s16dbp/review/
The retro-inspired tabletop Sony XDR-S16DBP DAB/FM radio has an appealing wood finish and stereo speakers. Its screen is small, so it may not be the best choice if you like to read scrolling text broadcast on DAB, but if you're mostly interested in listening to your favourite digital radio stations, this Sony DAB radio may be worth a listen.
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Sony XDR-S16DBP
- Launch date: Apr 2011
- Type: Portable
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| Atlantic Shop | £62.90 | |
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| Amazon.co.uk | £63.06 | |
| Hiwayhifi.com | £69.95 | |
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Overall sound quality
The overall verdict from our expert listening tests.
Speech sound quality
Verdict on sound quality of speech, not music, in our expert listening tests.
Classical music sound quality
Verdict on sound quality of classical music, in our listening tests
Pop music sound quality
Verdict on sound quality of pop music, in our listening tests
Jazz music sound quality
Verdict on sound quality of jazz music, in our listening tests
Internet sound quality
Verdict on sound quality of streamed audio files for internet capable models only in our expert listening tests.
Power use
Includes power use measurements when on, in standby and using batteries where applicable
Sensitivity
We gradually reduce the DAB signal to find out which radios are most sensitive to picking up weaker signals. A high score here will not guarantee DAB reception as there is not currently full UK DAB coverage, but the best models stand a better chance of being able to pick up slightly weaker DAB signals.
