- Ergonomic S2 sports design offers easy-access function controls, durability, and a stylish look
- TV tuner and weather-band tuning lets you listen to audio from TV channels 2 to 13, and up-to-the-minute weather
- Water resistant seals help keep out water, moisture, and dirt
- 30 Station Preset Memory (5 TV, 5 weather, 15 FM, 5 AM) for easy, one-button tuning
- Mega Bass Sound System produces rich, deep bass; 1 AAA battery provides hours of listening
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Do you crave a full, rich sound in a compact radio? Try this Sony AM/FM/TV and WeatherBand radio on for size. It's perfect for walking or jogging, as the headband keeps the radio stable and the light reflector keeps you safe. You can listen to TV audio channels, get up-to-date forecasts on weather channels, and program your favorite stations into the radio's 30 station presets -- all at the touch of a button.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Better than the Sony SRFHM55, but still lacking.,
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This review is from: Sony SRF-HM01V S2 Sports Walkman Street Style Headphone Radio (Electronics)
I have always preferred headband style radios over armband radios while running so I am in a constant search for the right one. Too often, Sony and others develop their headband radios, which are fairly obviously targeted to joggers, exercisers, and other active people but then forget about that target in final production. I've used previous models of headband radios that provide superior comfort and stability on the head. Early on the problem was that they would rust out from the salt in my perspiration. Newer models have solved that problem but created another. The "Street Style" behind the head technique of wearing this unit has a lot of promise. But it can be very uncomfortable to all but the smallest heads. They should really fit these to a regular sized western male instead of to a tiny Thai women. That said, it does have a stable and quiet fit even after several miles. But it will hurt your ears a bit.As to reception and sound. Well...I've seen it better in other units. I won't say it is poor. But it could be better. And I know this because I could compare it to another Sony model (the analog tuning twin of this one). The mega bass isn't as mega and the FM capture is weaker. The weather and TV bands are neat but not very practical. And I have some concerns about the funky sliding battery cover. It works, but I just don't trust it. One plus is that the ear units attach to the loop internally. My last pair had a metal set screw that rusted and broke. All in all I give it 3 stars, average, and I will keep it until I find a better one. A redesigned and lighter version of the flawed SRFHM55 would be the trick. Get it together Sony!
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
GOOD QUALITY, BAD FIT...,
By Carol Johnson (St Paul, MN United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sony SRF-HM01V S2 Sports Walkman Street Style Headphone Radio (Electronics)
I had high hopes for the Sony SRFHM01V Sport Walkman radio. I was willing to pay a little more for quality. The reception was great, it was lightweight, it was a dream come true...until my ears started hurting. After about a half-hour's wear, the soreness started behind my ears where the ear hooks hang. (Ear hooks are nice to prevent the radio from falling off the head while looking down.) This was not mild irritation. I tried bandaids to cushion behind my ear and even weather stripping! These "remedies" didn't work. Then, where the earpads rested on my ears made my entire outer ears hurt. Putting foam protectors on the ear pads did wonders for relieving the irritation to my outer ears. I didn't find a solution for the ear hook pain, so I ended up returning the radio and got a full refund.
27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
A good idea, poorly executed,
By Diego Banducci (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sony SRF-HM01V S2 Sports Walkman Street Style Headphone Radio (Electronics)
If, like I, you are looking for a truly portable radio to use in the gym, take a pass on this one. Specifically:
1. The controls are non-intuitive, tiny, and difficult to use. 2. When used indoors, it is vulnerable to RF interference (static). 3. Like most Asian electronics, it has too many features. Who really wants to listen to TV and weather bands? AM and FM alone are enough. 4. The unit is reatively heavy, bulky and uncomfortable. Don't waste your money. You'll end up not using it.
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