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Sony SRF-HM10 S2 Sports Street-Style FM Radio Walkman |  | Brand: Sony
List Price: $59.95
Buy New: $29.99
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Seller: lookslikeadeal
Rating:  7 reviews
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5 x 7 x 2
MPN: SRFHM10
Model: SRFHM10
UPC: 027242684072
EAN: 0027242684072
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Durable, drift-free headphone radio with controls built into the earpieces | | • | Stylish sports design fits snugly over the ears for listening on the move | | • | FM Sensitivity Local/Distance (DX) Switch for optimum reception of radio stations near and far | | • | Up to 37 hours of battery life; runs on 1 AAA battery | | • | Includes Mega Bass Sound System; 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
Ideal for listeners who find traditional Walkman radios too bulky, the Sony SRF-HM10 AM/FM radio and controls are built right into a set of comfortable headphones, so you never have to deal with tangled cords or bulky radio bodies. Just slip the earpieces over your ears and enjoy. The controls are conveniently placed on one of the earpieces for quick access, so you can easily switch stations or boost the volume while jogging, working out at the gym, or performing another mobile activity. In addition, the headphones' ergonomic S2 Sports shape is sleek and stylish, with an over-the-ear design that fits snugly and securely. The phones even include water-resistant seals to keep out moisture, water, and dirt (though they shouldn't be submerged in water).
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 7
 As a runner this radio works great! January 28, 2007
Randall Fisher
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
After reading the previous review I hesitated to purchase this radio. I liked how compact it was and the digital tuning but was worried about reception. The main radio station I listen to is nearby with a strong signal so I gambled and bought this radio. I am very happy with it and reception is great everywhere I've used it. I agree with the previous reviewer that reception might be a conern if it is already marginal with your current radio. I was also worried that it might not stay secured on my head but it works very well and doesn't bother me at all while running. I have owned nearly every Sony Walkman radio and have quite a collection - this one will definately see a lot of use.
 Pretty good radio. August 20, 2009
Mike B (Near Boston)
I have two of these and am pleased with their performance.
While they don't have the reception range of Sony's SRF HM33, they are water resistant.
I only use these at home in conjunction with an FM transmitter for my XM radio.
I use these in the shower every morning.
After ruining one set, I figured out that after exposing the unit to water, you MUST wipe the battery and battery compartment dry.
If you don't, the battery terminals will rust. Sometimes reading instructions is necessary :).
The operating instructions do state that the battery compartment is not sealed like the rest of the unit and wiping it dry is required.
 moderately okay July 22, 2010
Patrice
it looks really neat, very sporty and portable. the signal is not so good. stations often overlap and does not pick up some stations. for the purpose which my husband uses it, it is fine. seller who sold it to me is excellent though, fast shipping and great communication.
 Intelligent design, abysmal radio reception May 21, 2006
G. Oehl (Florida)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
As a bicycle commuter I've been looking for quite a while for the ideal radio to use while riding. Seeing Sony's SRF-HM10 recently in the store had me hoping I'd found it, but it turns out I was disappointed again.
My current - and so far - best solution is Sony's SRF-M85V radio with Shure's e2c earbuds. The sound insulation the e2c earbuds provide is simply unmatched by anything else I've seen elsewhere, including the HM10's earbuds, which unfortunately just don't go deep enough to make a tight seal.
But the biggest disappointment of the HM10 is its radio reception that is probably the worst in the line of Sony's S2 sports radios. In most pocket radios the headphone cord doubles as the FM antenna and so I thought that the HM10 must have a more advanced antenna system and/or radio receiver to make up for the lack of a long headphone cord. But this is not the case. This becomes painfully apparent when holding the hand close to the receiver when tuned in to a weak radio station. This alone improves radio reception, so your hand acts as the antenna.
Other than that, the controls are fairly straightforward. Channel preset up-down buttons that double as tuning controls, volume up-down buttons, bass boost and power button with Local and DX setting are fairly easy to learn and discern, since when wearing the radio all controls are behind your head. Wearing the radio seems comfortable, although I didn't try for long periods of time or in a high impact sports activity.
Also, I don't understand why a station scan isn't featured, but this seems to be no different than from the other S2 radios from Sony.
Unlike the description the radio is for FM reception only (no AM, no Weather band, and certainly no TV band) and provides for 15 FM station presets. A nice detail is that if you program fewer than 15 stations into the radio you don't have to cycle through all the unused slots when going from your last to your first station preset.
If it wasn't for the unacceptable reception capabilities and haphazard earbuds, that don't really seal very well, this would be a killer product.
So, unless you only want to listen to the strongest stations in your area, don't waste your money.
Disappointing September 1, 2009
Steve Williams (atlanta)
I have been buying this version of radio from Sony for 20 years and loved them. The last version was discontinued and on ebay were over $100 dollars. I bought this one. Sounds great , great design, but has no AM of distance. very disapointing
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