Sony SRF-V1BT Bluetooth Speaker FM/AM Radio Review

Not long ago, Sony (China) Co., Ltd. officially released the Sony Bluetooth speaker and FM/AM radio SRF-V1BT. This speaker is not just a simple speaker, but also integrates radio functions, supporting Bluetooth and NFC connection. The speaker is available in three colors: oak white, walnut black and brown. The outer shell is attached with solid wood veneer, which not only looks very beautiful and atmospheric, but also can be matched with various styles of home furnishings.

Overall, the upper part of SRF-V1BT is decorated with wood grain, and the lower part is a metal filter. The seamless combination of retro and modern elements makes it look more technological. The opening position of the LCD screen is just right, and the monochrome dot matrix LCD screen also makes SRF-V1BT look more spiritual. It has to be said that it is more like a delicate alarm clock than a speaker.

Simple independent operation with buttons

Although the SRF-V1BT has many buttons on the top and looks complicated, its operation is not complicated at all. Basically, each button has its own function, and the button repetition rate is very small. Although the common players on the market have simple button layouts, they are complicated to operate and have a very high button repetition rate. Those who are not familiar with them need to refer to the manual for operation. However, the SRF-V1BT is different from many players on the market in this respect. Basically, you can quickly get started without reading the manual.

Quickly connect to Bluetooth or NFC

SRF-V1BT uses Bluetooth 4.1 technology and supports Bluetooth remote control function. After connecting to a mobile phone, the volume output of the mobile phone can be adjusted synchronously through the volume button of SRF-V1BT; of course, SRF-V1BT also supports NFC connection. You only need to touch the mobile phone and the speaker to connect. The method is simpler, but the prerequisite is that you must have a mobile phone that supports NFC.

Bluetooth speakers are everywhere, but it is rare to find speakers that can reversely control the volume of mobile phones through speakers. Although this is not innovative, it is still very practical. Bluetooth connection is also relatively fast and has a good effective distance. Of course, you can also use a wired connection. In theory, a wired connection is still a necessary condition for the speaker to work best.

Various sound quality and volume adjustment options

People who often cook in the kitchen may understand that although the kitchen is the source of "delicious food", it is also an irritating place. The noise of washing vegetables, cutting vegetables, and cooking is undoubtedly the source of irritation, but with SRF-V1BT, you can still enjoy music even in a noisy kitchen.

The SRF-V1BT speaker is equipped with two 45mm diameter stereo speaker units. Through reasonable layout and adjustment, coupled with ultra-large volume configuration, high magnetic force drive sound unit and high-power digital amplifier are installed. When using an external power supply, the maximum output power can reach 5W. Even in a noisy kitchen, you can still enjoy strong volume and excellent sound quality.

Many people have the habit of listening to music while writing, which can relax their minds and make their thoughts clearer. It is inconvenient to wear headphones, and the sound quality of the mobile phone speaker is not satisfactory. At this time, a good Bluetooth speaker is needed.

SRF-V1BT can adjust the treble and bass performance separately. If you like heavier bass, you can adjust the bass more, up to level 5, or you can reduce it by 5 levels. The same is true for volume adjustment, which can make the speaker suitable for more scenes and more people, and it can be more suitable for creation at low volume.

Freely choose FM, AM and switch freely

In addition to the speaker functions, the SRF-V1BT is also a radio that supports FM/AM. When the user wants to listen to the radio station, just extend the antenna on the top of the speaker to receive FM/AM broadcasts, turn on the speaker power, press the FUNCTION button on the top of the speaker and select the FM or AM function.

In this era when FM is about to be eliminated, it is really conscientious for Sony to add a radio function to such a small speaker. Radio has accompanied people for such a long time. With the development of communication technology, it seems to be facing elimination, but in fact, radio has a lot of good programs. Listening to the radio alone at night and reminiscing about youth is also a very good experience.

The SRF-V1BT radio storage function is very user-friendly. The corresponding numbers on the buttons can be used to store radio frequency memory, and they are stored independently in FM and AM states. You can store 5 frequently listened FM radio stations, and you can also store 5 frequently listened AM radio stations, which means you can store 10 of your favorite channels.

Smart alarm clock can also remind you when it is turned off

As mentioned earlier, the SRF-V1BT looks more like an alarm clock, and it actually has an alarm clock function. The screen brightness of the SRF-V1BT can be adjusted to three different levels, so it won’t be dazzling even at night. It is a beautiful decoration on the bedside table, and it is also a smart alarm clock.

The power button has an indicator light function, which lights up when the SRF-V1BT is turned on and goes out when the SRF-V1BT is turned off. This power button does not cut off the power of the SRF-V1BT, it just puts the SRF-V1BT system in standby mode. Even if you turn off the SRF-V1BT, the clock, alarm and other functions of the SRF-V1BT are still available. So the SRF-V1BT at the bedside is more of a smart little alarm clock.

Ultra-long battery life and support for custom shutdown

The new product has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which can listen to Bluetooth music for about 32 hours, FM radio for about 31 hours, and AM radio for about 15.5 hours (this depends on the volume. The louder the volume, the shorter the time). You can carry it to the bedroom, living room, kitchen and other places in the home to enjoy long-term music entertainment.

In addition to the ultra-long battery life, SRF-V1BT also supports customizable shutdown time. Similar to how a mobile phone music player can set a certain time to stop playing, SRF-V1BT can set a certain time to shut down. Such a small function can not only extend the battery life, but also make users worry-free. Listen to light music and fall asleep, and the speaker will automatically shut down after a while. It is a very user-friendly small function.

Although the SRF-V1BT is officially classified as a wireless speaker, its performance is more like a multifunctional smart hardware product. Whether in terms of appearance, sound quality, radio function, or smart alarm clock, the SRF-V1BT is a very conscientious product. So if you have a special liking for radios and you still need a smart alarm clock at your bedside, then the SRF-V1BT is definitely your best choice.

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