Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone
Sony's HD Radio for iPod & iPhone brings you amazingly clear sound from AM and FM HD radio stations without the subscription fees that are standard with satellite radio. You'll not only enjoy high fidelity AM/FM/HD radio technology with static-free reception but you'll also be able to utilize Data services, which provide artist names and song titles and FM multicasting, which allows multiple program streams over a single FM frequency. Use the 20 AM and 20 FM presets to keep your favorite spots on the dial available at a touch.
But let's not forget about the iPod and iPhone compatibility. Your docked iPod or iPhone charges while it plays. In addition, its basic functions can be controlled with the wireless remote from across the room. Wake up to your iPod, radio, connected audio device (via line-in) or the buzzer with the alarm clock feature. The system also boasts impressive audio thanks to the stereo speakers with Bass reflex sound and the treble, bass and surround sound control functions.
- Charges your iPod while it plays
- High-fidelity AM/FM/HD Radio Technology and crystal clear HD digital radio reception
- HD radio enables FM multicasting, which allows multiple program streams to be received over a single FM frequency, and Data services which provide an artist's name and the song title
- As opposed to satellite radio, HD Radio programming does not require a subscription fee
- The backlit LCD features contrast and display mode adjustments along with digital tuning
- The clock radio gives you the choice to wake up to your iPod or iPhone, radio, buzzer or audio device connected via the line-in
- An included remote control lets you control the basic functions of your iPod or iPhone from up close or across the room
- The stereo speakers feature the Bass reflex sound system for rich, deep sound
- Control the treble, bass, and sound sound functions to your personal preferences
- 20 FM and 20 AM radio presets keep your favorite stations available at a touch
Go To
| Compatibility | touch, iPhone, nano 3G video, classic, nano 2G, 5G video, nano 1G, 4G color, 4G & mini |
| Radio | AM/FM |
| Radio Frequency |
FM: 87.5-108MHz AM: 530-1710KHz |
| Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Input | Audio-in jack |
| Output | N/A |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| AC Power | 120VAC, 60Hz |
| DC Power Requirements | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 13 x 5 1/8 x 5 3/8" (330 x 130 x 135mm) |
| Weight | 6 lbs 13.3 oz (3.1kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 19 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
89%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (10)
- Good sound (10)
- Clear signal (9)
- Simple controls (9)
- Compact (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Smaller rooms / apartments (9)
- Basic systems (6)
- Home (6)
- Large rooms (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (6), Audiophile (5), Technically challenged (5), Tech savvy (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Best sound for the money
I bought this Sony (XDR-S10HDiP HD RADIO w/IPOD DOCK) after hearing it at the Apple Store. I was originally looking at the Bose system bc if the sound, but it was too ...Read complete review
I bought this Sony (XDR-S10HDiP HD RADIO w/IPOD DOCK) after hearing it at the Apple Store. I was originally looking at the Bose system bc if the sound, but it was too expensive. This unit sounds great and doesn't distort when turned loud. The bass is very good for its size and its very easy to use.
It has a TAG button so you can tag songs you hear on the radio and then it will upload them into your ipod for you to download on iTunes ifyou want. That was pretty neat. It also lets you control the bass, treble, screen brightness, etc. very easily, which other system don't even have.
The only thing I don't like are the screen is still a little bit bright on the lowest setting.
I also wish it didn't have the big power supply. I wanted to keep it in my bathroom, but the power supply has nowhere to go. Its similar to a laptop, with a cord running to the supply and then another one ot the wall. The cord is very long though, which is great.
Overall, I love this unit and would recommend it to anyone.
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Most Liked Negative Review
HD Radio.... Not Worth the Extra Money
This Radio Works fine, has good reception and powers my ipod great. It just does not sound good. The Audio Quality is just not Good period. I wish I listened to it before ...Read complete review
This Radio Works fine, has good reception and powers my ipod great. It just does not sound good. The Audio Quality is just not Good period. I wish I listened to it before buying, now I know not to buy online without physically testing something first. I was hoping for sound quality like the BOSE and ended up with sound quality on par with an old transistor radio. I use this Radio in my small kitchen with tile floors, maybe it would sound better in another situation.
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Pros
- Great Sound
- Size
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
Bought for the HD feature. Reasonable price. Great sound for a radio this size. Easy setup.
Ipod feature is a nice bonus. Pretty nice looking as table radios go. Definitely pleased with the purchase.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Sound
Cons
- Difficult to Transport
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
I wrote my fisrt review soon after receiving the product.
I really like it. It is affordable, quality. Our reception has improved 300%, not to mention qualtiy of sound.
We use it in the kitchen.
The transformer is clunky; the antennas for FM we pinned to the wall. No it is not perfect.
I love it.
Pros
- Great Sound
Cons
- Difficult to Transport
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
We live in a hilly area with very poor reception. Our old kitchen boombox was set on 3 stations, 2 FM and 1 AM.
With the Sony HD radio we can now listen to many more radio station with better reception and good sound.
My husband set it up, he is more technical than I am. The FM antenna needs to be pinned to the wall. The transformer is very heavy and bulky.
Overall I think that this is a superb product for the price.
I look forward to using the iPod feature.
Pros
Cons
- No battary back up
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
Home use in large room
Good Sound
No battary back up , Any power surge , all memory is lost . I would expect that for the price this radio would maintain settings , to me this is a big disappointment.
Pros
- Great Sound
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
We bought this radio for my dad after our public radio station went to an all news format. He is not at all tech savvy and I have very limited skills, but I was able to set up the antennas and program the three stations my dad wanted very quickly and easily. He plays it all the time and loves it. It has a great look and a great sound. No plans to use it with an iPod at this point so can not speak to that function.
Pros
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
We live close to transmitters but thanks to hills and close-packed housing, have always had poor FM reception. This radio solved that problem with only the single wire antenna, not the dipole. It lives in the kitchen but receives all the stations that the main theater system does with a separate tuner and rooftop antenna.
Sound quality is excellent and the iPod/iPhone connection is an unexpected plus. No cell signal interference and easy charging of the phone.
Pros
- Great Sound
Cons
- Too big
Best Uses
- Alarm clock
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
I use this as an alarm clock radio. I wake up to my favorite HD radio station every morning.
This is my first HD radio experience and it has not disappointed. The dipole antenna provided pulls in many HD stations in the Austin, TX area. And they sound great, especially with the surround processor selected for music stations.
I like that I can set the alarm to not just the station I want to wake up to, but also the volume level I want. That way, if my three year old grandson fiddles with the volume setting, I can still wake up to the appropriate sound level.
I can change the LCD display to emphasize the information I think is important. In my case, that's the time of day, so that is always big and easy to read, even without my glasses on.
I can also adjust the brightness of the LCD in three or four steps, so it isn't so bright it keeps me awake at night.
My only complaint is the size of the unit. I would prefer a smaller footprint on my nightstand. Maybe it could be half as deep?
Pros
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Office
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
This Radio Works fine, has good reception and powers my ipod great. It just does not sound good. The Audio Quality is just not Good period. I wish I listened to it before buying, now I know not to buy online without physically testing something first. I was hoping for sound quality like the BOSE and ended up with sound quality on par with an old transistor radio. I use this Radio in my small kitchen with tile floors, maybe it would sound better in another situation.
Pros
- Easy Setup
Cons
- No support for Sony's own
Best Uses
- Office
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
This system delivers everything it says it would do and I am glad I went for it, the HD sound quality, with Surround Sound on is nice and clear, I need to keep the volume down but can hear quality sound.
However, I will never understand why they have an iPod only feature and not make it support their own Walkman (or provide an adapter). I'd like to be able to use my Sony Walkman with the Sony HD.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
I bought this Sony (XDR-S10HDiP HD RADIO w/IPOD DOCK) after hearing it at the Apple Store. I was originally looking at the Bose system bc if the sound, but it was too expensive. This unit sounds great and doesn't distort when turned loud. The bass is very good for its size and its very easy to use.
It has a TAG button so you can tag songs you hear on the radio and then it will upload them into your ipod for you to download on iTunes ifyou want. That was pretty neat. It also lets you control the bass, treble, screen brightness, etc. very easily, which other system don't even have.
The only thing I don't like are the screen is still a little bit bright on the lowest setting.
I also wish it didn't have the big power supply. I wanted to keep it in my bathroom, but the power supply has nowhere to go. Its similar to a laptop, with a cord running to the supply and then another one ot the wall. The cord is very long though, which is great.
Overall, I love this unit and would recommend it to anyone.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Larger Rooms
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
I bought the radio for the HD only stations I wanted to receive. We play jazz or classics several hours a day. Haven't used the i-pod feature much, but it works easily. Sound quality is good.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
After listening to numerous units in the $100-$200 range, this Sony unit produced the best sound - full, loud, and clear. It's surprisingly small, and to be hones, I'm not sure how they do it as other units list more audio power.
The remote allows you to control the iPod for navigation. The HD radio is a nice perk.
The annoyance is that the power adapter is external. Worse is the fact that the cord cannot unplug from the unit. Also disappointing is the fact that if you unplug the unit, all the presets disappear.
We knew all this before we bought it, and still settled on it as the best value. B&H had the best rice around too.
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
primarily used for listening to iPod touch. I like the additional channels provided by the HD Radio. Reasonable sound quality for the money. I would a like more power.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
I was 'forced' to buy an HD radio when our local PBS station moved all their classical music to HD. I wasn't happy about it. I picked the Sony for price, size, the iPod dock and my previous good experiences with Sony products and so far have no regrets. Set up was easy, the controls are intuitive and the sound quality is good.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
Used as a kitchen radio/stero. Sound is good. Ipod dock is convenient. A bit larger footprint than I care for, but overall, a good product.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
This product looks great, it has a very good sound. It links great with our ipods and also comes with an audio plug to attach another device, like an mp3 player. We especially like the HD scan for HD stations. My husband is technically challenged yet he has found this product easy to use.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Audiophiles
- Basic Systems
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
Nice Sound works great no complaints
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
Great sound for the price. Easy set up and hnadling. Great product.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sony HD Radio for iPod & iPhone:
Nice design, great sound, first one delivered had a problem, but this one rocks! Glad we hung in there.
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Cables & Adaptors
- Price: $4.79
What's in the Box
- Wireless Remote Control
- FM Wire Antenna
- FM Dipole Antenna
- AM Loop Antenna
- Audio Connecting Cable
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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