Comments on: Sony XDRF1HD HD Radio http://www.zwee.com/gadgets/audio-and-ipod-gadgets/sony-xdrf1hd-hd-radio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sony-xdrf1hd-hd-radio zwee offers consumer reviews of gadgets and electronics. Rather than a sterile comparison shopping engine, we believe that accurate reviews by REAL consumers with real life experience of the products (New, used OR refurbished in good condition) will help you make better buying decisions. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:04:51 +0000 hourly 1 By: Fred Corronhttp://www.zwee.com/gadgets/audio-and-ipod-gadgets/sony-xdrf1hd-hd-radio/#comment-3050 Fred Corron Thu, 05 May 2011 22:48:51 +0000 http://www.zwee.com/?p=206#comment-3050 Because of its amazing sensitivity and selectivity, this tuner allows HD Radio broadcasts to be received in rural areas where there is little interference. I receive an HD program where the station's signal is rated by FM Fool at -67 dBm, but I use an outdoor antenna and a Winegard VHF preamp, both of which I originally installed to receive a VHF DTV broadcast. But if you live in rural area and don't mind putting a little money into an antenna (such as the large rigid dipole made by FM DX Antenna Co.), mast and preamp, you might be surprised at what you can get with this tuner. If you're worried about the sound quality of HD, don't. Although it's not as good as analog can be, it's enjoyable, and of course there's no noise. So, if you live in a rural area and want HD radio, this is the tuner for you.<strong>Pros: </strong>Sensitivity, sound quality, price <strong>Cons: </strong>Audio purists might wish for an analog-forcing switch, but it can be modified, or forced into the analog mode by attenuating the signal. Because of its amazing sensitivity and selectivity, this tuner allows HD Radio broadcasts to be received in rural areas where there is little interference. I receive an HD program where the station’s signal is rated by FM Fool at -67 dBm, but I use an outdoor antenna and a Winegard VHF preamp, both of which I originally installed to receive a VHF DTV broadcast. But if you live in rural area and don’t mind putting a little money into an antenna (such as the large rigid dipole made by FM DX Antenna Co.), mast and preamp, you might be surprised at what you can get with this tuner. If you’re worried about the sound quality of HD, don’t. Although it’s not as good as analog can be, it’s enjoyable, and of course there’s no noise. So, if you live in a rural area and want HD radio, this is the tuner for you.

Pros: Sensitivity, sound quality, price
Cons: Audio purists might wish for an analog-forcing switch, but it can be modified, or forced into the analog mode by attenuating the signal.

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