Goods In #31 - Sony XDR-S61D DAB/FM Digital Radio

An unboxing and closeup look around the Sony XDR-S61D DAB/FM digital radio. This is possibly the best looking portable digital radios on the market.

00:00 - Introduction
01:59 - Unboxing
07:11 - DAB & FM Menus
08:55 - FM muting & delay test
10:00 - DAB power up & tuning delay test
12:48 - Thoughts and review

In true Sony minimal styling, this DAB+ radio looks almost timeless. Although it's not a new product, I can't think of many ways to improve on this design. I thought I wouldn't use it but it now has a place in the kitchen and I use it every day. It's just so easy compared to messing with a phone. There's something reassuring about that fact that almost nothing can go wrong.

I have a nostalgic place in my heart for these beautifully designed Sony radios that have current technology but still carry the functional and simple look that Sony products had in the 1990s. A wonderful white lit LCD and white or black matt plastic with an old skool speaker grill.

Technical Specifications
Supported Bands: DAB, DAB+, FM
FM Band Range: 87.5-108 MHz
Bass Reflex: Yes
Number of Built-in Speakers: 1
Driver Unit: 8cm
Display Type: LCD
Backlight Colour: White
Headphone Outputs: 1
Line-In: Yes
DC-in Jack: Yes
Battery Life: 28hrs
Number of Batteries: 4xAA
Power Source: AC, Battery
Width: 227 mm
Depth: 95 mm
Height: 139 mm
Weight: 1.04 kg

I hope you enjoy having a look around this radio with me. Let me know in the comments whether you like this radio?

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[deeepakism]

Fantastic video & Thanks for your review. I was convinced to buy this radio after watching your review. :)

[EA-]

Finaly a GREAT review. Thanks for sharing.

[Nicholas_Chris]

Great review. In my case I bought 2 DAB radios, HAMA DIT1000MBT and ALBRECHT DR 52 DAB radio and I'm very happy. Since my reception is very weak I only use radios with 75 ohm coaxial input (similar to antenna/cable input on TV), with an outdoor antenna I solved all reception problems. In my opinion all DAB radios should have a connector for external antenna in case the reception is very poor.

[루루]

How does this compare to Sony XDRV1BTBD?

[PassionBrains]

Thanks for review. Looks like will be good for my Mom!

[andrewkerslake]

Thanks for the review, looks compact, minimal design and sounds good, I’ve just purchased one as a result

[Petike]

Please please please do a video on the Kreafunk aTune FM/DAB+ radio. I love the design but there is no video on the internet to actually see how it works/sounds/look. Thanks!

[HifiCentret]

Do this have the same hiss on the speaker as the S41D ?

[sonicgr]

I've got both this and P1DBP. Also had the smaller sibling, S41D. Performance is similar on all three radios, they probably share the exact same DSP circuit / firmware. The sound of the S61D is OK, but not as good as you would expect from such a big speaker and digital amp. One interesting thing: at the bottom there is a small cover with a single screw. Opening it reveals a hidden USB port. I guess this could be used to update firmware.

[sanbornolsen]

I got one of these yesterday, does anyone know what the little screw under the bottom of the radio is for?

[RFRM]

I've just got the v1btd but I'll return it for this one.
I like this design much better. Probably gonna get it in black or blue.

[Purdroid]

Nice Review! It's a very good DAB+ Radio. I also tested it on my channel, might be interesting for your german audience 🙂

[majedhakmy]

Your lover is from Saudi Arabia

How wonderful and creative you are

And you have a great sense of nostalgic

🤗

Where can I find the Panasonic Sony radio model?

Icf sw 55

Unfortunately I didn’t find it

[gbee]

Do you have to go into the menu every time to activate the sleep timer?

[georgeoikonomou]

What would you suggest between XDR-s61d and Roberts Play 20?
thanks!

[saeedgul]

How and where I can buy this set, plz guide me

[LordofKings-Raj]

Beautiful Radio ❤
Is it Made in Japan?

[EA-]

Hi TDCatTech, whats the use of the USB port ?
Behind the little screw at te bottom of the radio?

[radiowavemaniac]

7:36 "25"and above Signal level is enough to listen stations without errors

[An.Individual]

The low maximum volume worries me a little.