Sony XDR-S56DBP Review

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The Sony XDR-S56DBP is one of very few Sony entries into the digital radio market, the Japanese superbrand preferring to focus on microsystems and docks with integrated DAB. The XDR-S56DBP is unremarkable looking and very light, but we wanted our listening panel to be rough with it none the less.Find out what our expert testers thought of the Sony XDR-S56DBP

Sony XDR-S56DBP Test Results
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Price$99 AUD
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Sony XDR-S56DBP Specifications
CriteriaSpecifications
BrandSony
ModelXDR-S56DBP
StatusActive
Price ($)99
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)10.5 x 18.5 x 3.5
Weight (kilograms)0.4
Claimed power output, total,W0.3
Number of speakers1
Ethernet inputNo
Stereo 3#5mm Aux inputNo
USB inputNo
SD card inputNo
3#5mm headphone1
3#5mm line outNo
Additional speakerNo
Warranty (years)1
Power cable length, m2
Antenna typetelescopic
AMNo
FMYes
internet radioNo
Number of DAB+ presets10
FM presets10
StreamingNo
WirelessNo
Live radio pause/ rewindNo
RecordingNo
Clock (in standby)No
Display typemonochrome LCD
Info shows bit rate & codecbitrate only
Lines x characters3 x approx. 16
Dimensions (WxH, mm)58 x 17
AC powerYes
Battery type4 x AA
RechargeableNo
Batteries suppliedNo
Claimed battery life, (DAB+, h)13
Claimed power output, total, W0.3
Carry HandleNo
Clock has alarmsNo
Clock has wake to buzzer/toneNo
Clock has wake to DAB+No
Clock has wake to internet radioNo
Clock has wake to FM radioNo
Surround sound or other effectsNo
On/Off controlNo
Standby controlbutton
Volume controlknob
Tone controlNo
Tune/scan controlrocker
Select controlbutton
Menu controlNo
Back controlNo
Info controlbutton
Dimmer controlNo
Alarm setNo
Alarm on/offNo
Alarm 2No
Alarm mode controlNo
Audio source controlbutton
Sleep controlbutton
Snooze controlNo
Play/pause controlNo
Presetsbutton x 4
Country of manufactureChina