The toggle switch (or ‘jog lever’ in Sony parlance) also pushes in to select. This saves space on the front of the radio and works well enough. A dedicated auto tune button is also good to see. A single speaker is behind the metal grille on the front of the radio. The specifications list the 4 ohm speaker as being approximately 80 mm in diameter. The listed audio output power of 650 mW is an improvement on the previous XDR-S40DBP model. The single speaker is to the left of the controls You can plug this radio into the mains or use it with 4 AA batteries. It might be more convenient for the radio to have a built-in rechargeable battery or battery charger so you wouldn’t have to charge the AA batteries yourself. Battery life can vary depending on how you use the radio and which batteries you use, but it’s unlikely to be longer than 15 hours. Its entry into the radio manufacturing space was definitely not a shot in the dark. In fact, the Company’s name is inspired by ‘sonus’, the Latin word for sound, and ‘sonny’, a term used to refer to youthful boys. As mentioned, the Sony XDR-S41D places function above anything else, so its features are essentially what you’d expect from a decent portable radio. Here’s what it offers would be owners:

The Sony XDR-S41D portable digital radio features an extendable aerial, but you’re unlikely to have any issues with reception unless you’re relatively remote.There are plenty of good-looking digital radios, but once using one becomes part of a daily routine you soon realise the touches that make a radio easier to use.

The radio only has a one year manufacturer’s warranty which falls short of the two or three years offered by other brands. Sony has a good reputation for keeping old instruction manuals online. Unfortunately accessories like a replacement power adapter aren’t sold straight from the company. Other brands do have online shops for adapters, antennas and so on. All of the most essential functions can be accessed using the well-sized buttons on the top of the radio, including a large volume dial and 5 useful preset buttons that let you access your favourite stations without having to scroll through a menu. Saving a presest station is very easy—you just hold down one of the preset buttons while tuned into the station. The sound quality is fairly good for a radio of this size. There isn’t much bass but it doesn’t sound too tinny either; there’s a decent balance of frequencies. Since there’s not much depth or detail to the sound, it’s better for listening to speech programmes than music. With a total of five DAB direct presets and 5 FM direct presents the XDRS41DB helps work with you to personalise your audio listening experience - your favourite stations are just a touch of a button away. Whether you enjoy falling asleep to your favourite mellow stations or waking up to the radio the XDRS41DB will assist - with sleep and alarm settings it's simple to choose how to best utilise your XDRS41DB to best suit you and your routine. Sony laid its foundation in 1955 with the success of its first five-transistor radio. Since then, the Company has managed to capture a significant portion of the radio market worldwide.Brought to market in 2017, the Sony XDR-S41D is another mini-marvel from the giant Japanese manufacturer, who we’re all familiar with. un'entrata AUX-IN e/o il Bluetooth (questo comunque avrebbe senso solo se ci fosse un altoparlante migliore). The Sony XDR-S41D is very straightforward. It scans and finds all the stations available in your area automatically and saving and accessing your favourite stations is very easy with the 5 dedicated preset buttons. However, if you’re using it with batteries it will forget your presets when the batteries run out. The Sony XDR-S41D can be powered using the included AC adapter or four AA batteries. When powered on for the first time the radio will scan for DAB digital radio stations automatically. The radio can be switched to FM mode or DAB mode with the dedicated button on the front of the unit. The simple yet functional design is also maintained on the front of the radio, with its large speaker grille taking up most of the space from the left, leaving just enough room to accommodate the 5 line LCD display on the right, and a series of control buttons just below this.

To conclude, the Sony XDR-S41D is a compact, no frills portable radio at a competitive price point. It’s not without its flaws, or its rivals, but it carries the Sony badge and could be ideal if you’re on a tight budget. Pour ce qui de l’autonomie de la batterie veuillez lire les caractéristiques de l'autonomie estimée décrite ci-dessous :- If you listen to FM radio stations too they can be tuned in by pressing the dedicated DAB/FM button. List of radio stations on the Sony XDR-S41D displayPreset buttons for five stations each in DAB and FM modes are situated on the top of the radio. Saving presets is very easy, only requiring tuning to a station and then holding down the chosen button. The third preset button has a small dot to indicate that it’s the centre one. Preset buttons on the top of the Sony XDR-S41D

The design of the radio brings it more in line with other models in the Sony range. The glossy plastic from the previous model has made way for a more premium looking matt finish. Build quality feels good but it would have been good to see rubber feet instead of plastic. Reception is also good enough in most cases even with the aerial laid down, and the radio will only max out your batteries after 10 to 15 hours of continued use. This radio is very well laid out, with an intuitive interface and well-located buttons. It’s one of the easiest digital radios on the market to use, so it could be a good choice for technophobes and elderly people who find other DAB radios to be too fiddly. l’antenne et réglez sa longueur et son angle pour une meilleure réception. Voir « Pour améliorer la réception des radios DAB/FM »pour des informations détaillées. The battery life on this model compares favourably to most other portable DAB radios on the market, which can often only last around 10 hours or less. According to Sony, this radio can run for up to 17 hours on batteries. You can also plug it into the mains using the adapter included.

Pros

You don’t get an equaliser to adjust the bass or treble, but there are no issues with volume levels if you’re listing to the XDR-S41D in a confined space. Don’t expect masses of detail however, which makes this radio better for speech channels than for music. Sony XDR-S41D review: Usability