Goods In #32 - Sony XDR-S41D DAB/FM Digital Radio

[@tdcattech]

Check Price on Amazon -- geni.us/sonys41w (white version) or geni.us/sonys41b (black version)

[@sanbornolsen]

If you're reading this & thinking of getting one, do it. They're brilliant along with the bigger model. This one is like the little brother!

[@An.Individual]

I'm most interested in how it sounds which he hardly talked about. I'm concerned it won't be loud enough.

[@Useyourbrainandthink]

Very nice review - many thanks!

[@MultiLogoman]

Very nice Review !

[@rob-in-the-marsh5311]

Pretty shallow review. Do the preset stations remain when changing batteries, how easy is the switch between mains and battery, do you have to power down first?

[@sagesseastrale23]

Hi, thank you 4 the video! I got that model but I have something that intrigue me. When the radio is connected AC and turned ON, when you disconnected to switch to the batteries the radio turn OFF. Same thing happens when you plug it again. It's a bit annoying, and I think is normal but if anyone can tell about their experience...

[@sorinaradean8758]

Good review 👍 At 13:06 you're saying Sony XDR-P1DBP is the most sensitive from the 3 shown models. Is this statement valid for DAB or just for FM ? (DAB interests me)

[@jeroenmeester9528]

How do these hold up against the JBL Tuner models? They are about the same price as for what the JBL Turner 2 can currently be found.

[@Pablo.Protasio]

Hola. Tengo unas preguntas, las 5 emisoras memorizadas, se mantienen en la memoria, en el caso de que las 4 pilas se les agotan la energía? O hay que volver a memorizar las 5 emisoras, cada vez que se tengan que remplazar las 4 pilas alcalinas! Y la duración de las 4 pilas alcalinas en esta radio es duradera? Cual es el promedio de tiempo, duración de las pilas usando la radio a un volumen de sonido medio? La pantalla, queda totalmente apagada, sin ofrecer la hora, cuando se pulsa el botón de apagado de la radio? Y la información de las emisoras RDS y DAB+ es en el idioma del país donde se escucha la emisora seleccionada, en mi caso en España, o toda la información que salga en la pantalla será en inglés! Espero no haberne extendido mucho en las preguntas. Muchas gracias por vuestra atención. Un cordial saludo desde España 🇪🇸 👋

[@EA-58]

Got the same...in white. Great little radio's

[@NicholasCoulter]

Would you be able to do a little scientific test comparing the sensitivity of the 3 radios, I've got the S41D currently and am currently looking for any more sensitive radios, I'm perfectly happy with my S41D atm but one of my hobbies is searching for DX radio stations so I'm always looking for the best, If you could even recommend any other sensitive radios thats you've maybe seen. Cheers

[@michelvondenhoff9673]

For portability and autonomy the JBL Tuner 2 I like very much. At the moment contemplating a Kenwood CR-ST50DAB-B. To be used on mains and batteries as has a clock/alarm function.

[@tdcattech]

The Kenwood looks nice. 👌🏻

[@michelvondenhoff9673]

@@tdcattech Tried the Kenwood, a dissapointment in terms of reception. Ended up with a Peaq PDR180BT-B. Great reception, built in battery that at this point is still going after 6 hours. Also has a clock and 2 alarms. I tried to like the Kenwood but reception was poor at best.

[@tonypino2858]

Mooie Radio

[@thedecmyster1]

Ordered this model online then I swiftly sent it back. I didn’t like that tuning lever couldn’t get used too that, it kept going up/down the station that I hadn’t selected, also felt like it would snap off eventually. Volume knob laggy also. Bit overpriced for what it is can get better for much less

[@AcasaInNatura]

Does the 41 retains the settings and presets after changing the batteries? Thanks!

[@toine2121]

Hi, there, I’m wondering if the headphone out is stereo?

[@MG89290]

Any thoughts on the micro usb connector that is in the battery compartment concealed behind a screwed in plastic cover. Is it an engineering port, power supply or meant for some type of rechargeable battery pack?

[@aykindrum3735]

Good review, what do you think of the Sony XDR-S61D a few months later?

[@tdcattech]

The S61 is my favourite. It now has a place in our kitchen and is used every day.

[@soldierloz]

Hey mate , have a look at the Tecsun 660 or 680. Not DAB but will blow you away! 👊🏻

[@tdcattech]

Yes, I like the Tecsun radios. Any thoughts on the PL-880? That’s supposed to be decent.

[@soldierloz]

@@tdcattech Hi mate, yea I have four Tecsuns. S2000, 660, 9012 and 368. They are all top notch radios. I never went with 880 as it’s sort of similar to what I have but I’m told it is good for SW and SSB For me the 660 is superb. It has Airband too which is fun. The 680 is allegedly the next one up but I’ve had them both on the bench and the inner workings are the same, just a slightly bigger speaker (which you don’t need on this sort of radio). I’d look at the 660 or 680 if you want a good radio with Airband or the 880 for SW and SSB no Airband. Many people will say that the Airband on Tecsuns are deaf - it’s not. You just have to tune in well. Example - Gatwick Tower is normally 24.225 but Tecsuns seem to get it at full clarity at 24.224 which is as god as but that .1 seems to make all the difference. I like the fact that you can recalibrate the Tecsuns too! So … I’m thinking of the Sony XDR S41. Would you recommend it? Any probs? Happy to chat more on Tecsuns but how about the Sangean 909x2! Ooooooh that’s a bit special! Laurie

[@FrantzisTV]

So which Sony have better sensitivity? Thank you.

[@herrroy4963]

Is it possible to set the alarm to only weekdays?

[@phoenixOne949]

I guess Sony decided to exclude Bluetooth to give JBL more sales.

[@muhammadarshad9950]

Price

[@HifiCentret]

Just bought this radio (in black though). Well... Not overly happy with it - especially considered its price. First of all it got a significant hiss noticeable on lower volumes. Below 8 or so is unusable. So no quiet radio in a silent room. Then the sensivity which is OK but given the price I had expected more. Even a 19 dollar (or so, my currency is DKK) DAB from a local cheap store has better reception and lower noise in the speaker at low volumes. That said sound quality is better on the Sony and using headphones it's very good. But I'm really disappointed about the hiss - not what I expect from a brand name like Sony. Been to a couple of stores to take a listen to their radio and while in a noisy store putting the ear very close to the speaker - they're all the same. Hope they'll soon come out with a replacement adressing those issues. And yeah the text scrolling is a bit annoying but that I can live with.

[@DIlic-iz9tx]

_Engleski nerazumijem, pa vas molim da mi kažete koji ima najbolji zvuk na zvučniku._

[@JONACAN]

Could I hook it up to my car radio via the headphone jack and out my car speakers?

[@tdcattech]

If your car has an auxiliary in, no reason why not. It would be a pretty clunky solution though and reception in vehicle probably wouldn’t be optimal. 📻

[@thedecmyster1]

I’m not expecting this too be hifi quality but what is it like for music does it sound tinny ?

[@tdcattech]

No. It's one of the better DAB radios of this type. Few of them seem to be as good as, say, a Bluetooth speaker of the same price but this is OK.

[@thedecmyster1]

@@tdcattech Thank you for your reply, I was also looking at the Roberts Play 10 I’ve heard that the sound isn’t very good but at the price at £44 it’s quite good, have you heard this one before, doesn’t seem too be many reviews on KZbin

[@eric--at]

Does the radio start with the same volume level as it was switsched off?

[@eric--at]

Yes!

[@nasrullahbakumpaichannel]

Is only for FM Radio? without AM or Medium Wave.

[@tdcattech]

Yes. All the recent Sony radios I’ve looked at are DAB, DAB+ and FM only.

[@nasrullahbakumpaichannel]

@@tdcattech btw, what the meaning by DAB, its current by me

[@mickeydee3595]

@@nasrullahbakumpaichannel DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting. Its a digital signal

[@emilesaintamour]

Impossible to connect Bluetooth headphones to this device...

[@tdcattech]

Yes, unless you use something like this geni.us/trond 👍🏻

[@Anne-kc4ww]

Why you didn‘t talk about how it sounds?

[@dilly2047]

Would this be a good radio for an allotment/ some basic gardening.

[@tdcattech]

I don’t see why not.

[@wolnyczlowiekpolski]

for eg. digging the device does not suit Your needs in a proper and efficient way...

[@citronski]

You have to wonder why they have a barrel connector for 5 volts, when a generic USB connector would have been more flexible at the same price.

[@tdcattech]

I agree. They make beautiful stuff but they also do stupid things like this. Why lock people into carrying around a dedicated 5V mains adapter when a nice USB-C input would allow many more options. In Sony's defence, I guess it prevents people trying to use USB power devices not suited for the radio's requirements or just faulty in some way and Sony getting the hit with technical support enquiries.

[@wolnyczlowiekpolski]

@@tdcattech Looking at the original Sony's power adapter it looks like they're had to put some extra ferrites to prevent radio/ground/mains interference degrading the reception (especially in DAB mode). So I defend the idea of a separate power socket/cord/adapter.

[@alfredobarbuti8769]

The small USB-micro that has been used in my Geneve XS, and in many other devices, stopped functioning after some few years. In addition, it is difficult to connect it whitout having to switch on the light in the middle of the nigth. I am lookig for a new DAB radio, because of that USB(-micro) connector. USB-C would probably have been a better solution than the USB-micro.

[@massimilianocomi5574]

Sorry for my late reply. Inside the battery compartment there is cap hold by a screw, by removing it you will find a micro USB. I use it to supply the radio.

[@alfors]

In low volume it has a background noise, on fm and dab. I usually listen on very low volume...at level 3 to 4 it sounds like an old shortwave radio. Am very disappointed and sent mine back :(

[@pampoovey6722]

You should see someone about those fingernails

[@tdcattech]

All self inflicted. ☹️

[@GoA7250]

We can't get DAB so it is worth nothing to me.

[@tdcattech]

Makes sense. It’s an FM radio too but if you’re not in Europe, it’s not going to be much use.

[@vBDKv]

Wow this radio is expensive. May as well just get the bigger brother for 8 pounds more.

[@tdcattech]

If you’ve got the space, definitely. It’s a much better sounding radio. The price difference used to be a lot bigger than 8 pounds though so it sounds like you have a good price on the 61D.

[@josephjackson5330]

Not worth the money cheep brittle plastic with absolutely nothing inside the it, poor quality and Arial , not the Sony's I remember.