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damn! what a great deal, here in Philippines it cost around $30 to $35, anyway , this is a great review. ont thing I like about is that it has AC connection, than "Sony's" and most of all . the tuning ofcourse - very vital.
Is it possible that the Sony is a better radio with a narrow selective tuner vs a wide range dialing of the panasonic for a station? I dont have either radio , just a comment..
Thank you! This video was actually perfect because I already have that Sony radio, and I have loved it, but I just ordered that Panasonic radio today. I came here in hopes that this video would clarify that it was worth it to get the Panasonic radio. I got the Panasonic because the Sony radio was over 45 bucks and I am afraid to take it out of the house so it doesn’t get damaged. The Panasonic looked like a rougher, cheaper radio (possibly with better reception) so it would be perfect to take places, such as to go camping. I also love that the Panasonic looks like a 70s-80s radio, because I love the 80s. I am 14 and I am redoing my bedroom a rustic vintage look, and I figured the Panasonic would match the style hence its vintage look.
I hope you like the audio, I like to listen to the AM band and found the tone of the speaker to be a bit off and fatiguing for me to listen to. But that might just be my personal preference.
Update: I just received my Panasonic radio today, and I have to say I am very happy with it! I will most likely keep the antenna and handle up since it does not fold into the radio, but it really looks like a 70s or 80s radio and it is perfect! I am sure it will be great for camping trips since it has a good reception (probably better than my Sony radio). Very appealing, sounds great, volume knob is a bit iffy, but it is overall amazing. Once my room is finished getting redone and I get a television set from the 80s, my room will look like a nostalgic and vintage bedroom.
hello, today I ordered a SONY icf-506 Panasonic, I have three, a Panasonic RF-2400, a Panasonic RF-2400 DEG-K and a Panasonic 3500 E9-K, I'm very satisfied with all of them, but I said I'd also try a SONY, which I also ordered. Thank you for the videos you make, they are very OK and help us a lot in buying a radio.
This is good news for us Panasonic fans. I also like the look of the Panasonic better. $ 10.oo is a big difference for such little difference in performance.
Sony may have noticed this also and dropped its price some..or Amazon. The price of the 506 is now $36.00, closing up some of that price gap between the two...it could be a temporary price reduction too. Amazon loves to do that.
AFTER BUYING THE PANASONIC FIRST 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE I GOT THE SONY THE PANASONIC MORE BASE BUT SONY BEATS IT ON BOTH AM AND FM SENSITIVITY AND REAL WORLDS LISTENING TOO,,,, I GIVE IT ALL TO THE SONY HANDS DOWN MYSELF ,AND IM A PANASONIC FAN ,WHO KNOWS I MIGHT HAD A FREAK ,BUT I WENT AND BOUGHT ANOTHER SONY FOR MYSELF AS I BOUGHT FIRST ONE FOR MY FRIEND.........
I heard you test them on the other videos,and my honest opinion on this subject is both radios are superb.I'm not putting one in front of the other,both are pretty much equal,as far as sound I can't really hear on that even though I'm wearing headphones.but I wanna get one of them,which one ?
I have the Panasonic RF-2400 and the Retekess V115. What would be the next good radio to add to this collection? I also have a Grundig Mini world 100 PE and an Insignia NS-SH513 FM bluetooth receiver.
Been a long time since I commented on one of your videos! I just got the Panasonic RF-2400D and am loving it so far! I was using the Sony ICF-506 at work for a almost a year and it performed great for being in a building with steel construction. But unfortunately a coworker spilled something corrosive on my work bench and didn't tell me. Needless to say the Sony was trashed 🤬. I replaced it with the RF-2400D and I'm able to pick up more stations on AM and especially FM! I think I'll put the Panasonic in the draw at night before I head back home everyday 😆. Oh also Try to find a Panasonic RF-559 it's another cheap dime a dozen radio that sounds awesome like the 542 does!
I have the 2400 hundred and have owned Sony radios Sony electronics Is some of the best. However there mechanical parts knobs switchs pots on tone and volume controls ware out and go bad
Very good review getting the reviewers opinion means much more to me than listening to the tuning process. You have the radios right there in front of you and you can tell much better than us listening to the tuning process. The more detailed your opinion the better. I still enjoy watching you play with the radios and seeing what stations you pick up it just is your opinion is more meaningful.
Thanks, I play through the bands alot...I actually started shooting this video playing back and forth through the band and it was so boring, because each radio kept finding the same stations...there was no excitement factor :) I'm glad you value my opinion.
The Panasonic "shows" a bit better on reception, but the problem is that it does nos use big D batteries, the FOUR AA batteries chosen by the electronic engineerings maybe are not the best way for improve its autonomy.
The Sony uses 3 AA cell as well. AA cell is the way to go in providing a balance between capacity and size, D cells are becoming harder to find locally and they are expensive and much heavier regardless if they are the one use or rechargeable NiMH options.
Great video 👍🏻Hi I want a good radio for the kitchen & garden,I want one with good volume as a lot of reviews complain that the volume isn’t loud enough .Any I’d ice appreciated thanks from 🇬🇧🤗
Go with the ICF-19, should be plenty of volume since it utilizes D cell batteries versus AAs. Only issue is that you have to use D cells, there is no AC option. ruclips.net/video/b-wWXryEfe8/видео.html
2400=All Analog Tuning. 2400D=DSP, Digital Tuning using an Analog Dial. Usually DSPs are great on FM, and all analog tuning is a treat on the AM/MW band.
Does Sony make anything with a cord like the ICF-506 that has weather band? Seems like a lot of these multi function radios have been discontinued by the big brands.
Thanks - been looking at lots of radios like these on AZ - for my 84 Y-O Dad who loves radios but tuning may be a struggle, needs to be a slower, fine tune kind of knob. Too quick / touchy he would struggle with the fine motions
I love your videos, man! Overall, the best made radio review videos online. One question (because I forgot what you said in your other videos), are both these radios DSP tuning?
I rescued my Panasonic from a thrift store and am a radio nut. I like to DX AM but mostly listen to local stations,. My impressions of the RF-2400 are high, especially on AM and at it's price point. It has good sound for it's size, not as good as my belated GE Superadio III with it's larger speaker, cabinet and tweeter. It is easy to tune and the dial is the right size, not too big like the GE or too small like some radios. The Sony has digital signal processing which may explain the different way it tunes in stations. With that setup you have to tune slowly and sometimes try a few times then it holds them well. Maybe my radio has a problems, but FM is pitiful. Lots of images and the antenna makes little difference. My tuning condenser has an issue and it sometimes gets scratchy around 800kHz but likely only on my radio. If I were to buy a radio to replace this, I would consider another RF-2400 but would consider others such as this Sony too.
Je suis un grand fan des produits Panasonic depuis au moin 25 ans. J'approuve autant que vous, que le son du Panasonic RF-2400D est supérieur surtout sur la bande AM. Mais j'ai quand même choisi le Sony surtout pour son look qui fait moin rétro 80' - 90' que le Panasonic. J'écoute la bande FM 95% du temps et donc pour moi le Sony en sort gagnant.
ACCORDING TO MY UNDERSTANDING THE RF-2400D IS NOT a TRUE ANALOG ,D stands for DSP . The real true analog is the oldest Panasonic RF-2400 (withoud D) .....
Thanks, I started to do a band scan between the two..and I kept finding the same stations..it was so boring..figured a good recap of the comparison was better :)
I am also a fan of Sony. I have had several models... The functional ICF-790L the beautiful ICF-703 S and the digital ICF-M600 a model that gave problems with the power button. Today I have a nice retro Philips AE5020/12 radio. I like its aesthetics and its sound, but for me Sony is better. The problem I have with this radio is that it consumes a lot of batteries. I've tried all kinds of batteries, including rechargeable batteries and they don't last very long. It's not a model problem, Sony and other digital brands and with Dab+ also consume a lot of battery. In Spain, the Dab+ system only broadcasts in some cities, not yet in mine, with a population of 103,477 inhabitants. Therefore, I need a portable and analog radio and that the batteries last. In my country there is a price difference of €18 between the Panasonic RF-2400D and the Sony ICF-506, Panasonic being the cheapest. And on Amazon the difference is €23. Good video.
I saw 👀 that ya left the other two radios 📻 out of your radio 📻 “shootout”. You’re probably narrowing it down to the real best radios 📻 (or the most favorite 😍 ones). Your friend, Jeff.
Definitely Sony ICF506 WINS! 1LB. Heavier, Real Knob for Volume, More Solid, And Sounds Much Better. Also, takes 3 Batteries. Tuning is Great! Case Closed. I Now have 2! They WILL DISAPPEAR! Just like the ICF38 WHICH is 200.00 Now,originally 38.00, the 506 will be 200.00 in a year or 2. Buy an extra one for a Safe Queen!
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I found a Panasonic RF 2400D at Goodwill for $4.75.
It was in like new condition.
I struck gold !!!
This is a really great radio.
damn! what a great deal, here in Philippines it cost around $30 to $35, anyway , this is a great review. ont thing I like about is that it has AC connection, than "Sony's" and most of all . the tuning ofcourse - very vital.
Panasonic for the win woohoo! Love the RF-2400!
Is it possible that the Sony is a better radio with a narrow selective tuner vs a wide range dialing of the panasonic for a station? I dont have either radio , just a comment..
The 506 has a 4.75 inch internal antenna.
Cual es mejor de las dos, que estoy indeciso si comprar la Sony o la Panasonic
Thank you! This video was actually perfect because I already have that Sony radio, and I have loved it, but I just ordered that Panasonic radio today. I came here in hopes that this video would clarify that it was worth it to get the Panasonic radio. I got the Panasonic because the Sony radio was over 45 bucks and I am afraid to take it out of the house so it doesn’t get damaged. The Panasonic looked like a rougher, cheaper radio (possibly with better reception) so it would be perfect to take places, such as to go camping. I also love that the Panasonic looks like a 70s-80s radio, because I love the 80s. I am 14 and I am redoing my bedroom a rustic vintage look, and I figured the Panasonic would match the style hence its vintage look.
I hope you like the audio, I like to listen to the AM band and found the tone of the speaker to be a bit off and fatiguing for me to listen to. But that might just be my personal preference.
Update: I just received my Panasonic radio today, and I have to say I am very happy with it! I will most likely keep the antenna and handle up since it does not fold into the radio, but it really looks like a 70s or 80s radio and it is perfect! I am sure it will be great for camping trips since it has a good reception (probably better than my Sony radio). Very appealing, sounds great, volume knob is a bit iffy, but it is overall amazing. Once my room is finished getting redone and I get a television set from the 80s, my room will look like a nostalgic and vintage bedroom.
todderbert The sound is a bit different than my Sony radio, but I think it gets the job done.
That’s awesome 😎 Brian,,that was me 35 years ago 😂
@@ilijabosnjak76 Haha thank you!
Just bought the Panasonic today!
hello, today I ordered a SONY icf-506 Panasonic, I have three, a Panasonic RF-2400, a Panasonic RF-2400 DEG-K and a Panasonic 3500 E9-K, I'm very satisfied with all of them, but I said I'd also try a SONY, which I also ordered. Thank you for the videos you make, they are very OK and help us a lot in buying a radio.
I just purchased the Panasonic and it is a solid radio. I am very happy with it. I listen to am stations while working out in my room. Bx, NYC.
I have sifted through Amazon for portable Radio and I ended up with Panasonic RF-2400D...I hope you enjoy yours as well...
Any idea what's the difference between the 2400, 2400D and 2400DEG-K?
Most of all, do they all have an analog tuner?
Thanks
The regular 2400 is a pure analog tuner, the 2400D series is a DSP, which will have a stepped tuning method.
@@todderbert hi bro best am reception 2400d or 2400deg-k please ans me
C Crane EP Pro. AM up to 1000 miles. Hands down. These are TOYS.
What is that song called at the beginning? It is super easy on the ears.
I can't find Panasonic RF-2400D in on line shopping in Indonesia. So, I chose Panasonic without D or RF-2400.
dan sekarang sudah banyak mas hehe
This is good news for us Panasonic fans.
I also like the look of the Panasonic better.
$ 10.oo is a big difference for such little difference in performance.
Sony may have noticed this also and dropped its price some..or Amazon. The price of the 506 is now $36.00, closing up some of that price gap between the two...it could be a temporary price reduction too. Amazon loves to do that.
AFTER BUYING THE PANASONIC FIRST 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE I GOT THE SONY THE PANASONIC MORE BASE BUT SONY BEATS IT ON BOTH AM AND FM SENSITIVITY AND REAL WORLDS LISTENING TOO,,,, I GIVE IT ALL TO THE SONY HANDS DOWN MYSELF ,AND IM A PANASONIC FAN ,WHO KNOWS I MIGHT HAD A FREAK ,BUT I WENT AND BOUGHT ANOTHER SONY FOR MYSELF AS I BOUGHT FIRST ONE FOR MY FRIEND.........
Thanks for the review! What is the different between RD-2400 and RF-2400D?
As far as I know that 2400 is analog tuner and 2400D is DSP tuner
I heard you test them on the other videos,and my honest opinion on this subject is both radios are superb.I'm not putting one in front of the other,both are pretty much equal,as far as sound I can't really hear on that even though I'm wearing headphones.but I wanna get one of them,which one ?
I have the Panasonic RF-2400 and the Retekess V115. What would be the next good radio to add to this collection? I also have a Grundig Mini world 100 PE and an Insignia NS-SH513 FM bluetooth receiver.
Been a long time since I commented on one of your videos!
I just got the Panasonic RF-2400D and am loving it so far! I was using the Sony ICF-506 at work for a almost a year and it performed great for being in a building with steel construction. But unfortunately a coworker spilled something corrosive on my work bench and didn't tell me. Needless to say the Sony was trashed 🤬. I replaced it with the RF-2400D and I'm able to pick up more stations on AM and especially FM! I think I'll put the Panasonic in the draw at night before I head back home everyday 😆.
Oh also Try to find a Panasonic RF-559 it's another cheap dime a dozen radio that sounds awesome like the 542 does!
rf2400d is better than that sony?
@@adityarifqi5286 I think it is. AM sounds better anyway. They're both pretty sensitive when it comes to tuning and they both sound good on FM.
I have the 2400 hundred and have owned Sony radios Sony electronics Is some of the best. However there mechanical parts knobs switchs pots on tone and volume controls ware out and go bad
I am into AM dxing, which radio suits me? Thanks 73
Either is good! I prefer the Sony myself.
Very good review getting the reviewers opinion means much more to me than listening to the tuning process. You have the radios right there in front of you and you can tell much better than us listening to the tuning process. The more detailed your opinion the better. I still enjoy watching you play with the radios and seeing what stations you pick up it just is your opinion is more meaningful.
Thanks, I play through the bands alot...I actually started shooting this video playing back and forth through the band and it was so boring, because each radio kept finding the same stations...there was no excitement factor :) I'm glad you value my opinion.
The Sony uses a better drive unit. This Panasonic was using a Sony tuner IC.
The Panasonic "shows" a bit better on reception, but the problem is that it does nos use big D batteries, the FOUR AA batteries chosen by the electronic engineerings maybe are not the best way for improve its autonomy.
The Sony uses 3 AA cell as well. AA cell is the way to go in providing a balance between capacity and size, D cells are becoming harder to find locally and they are expensive and much heavier regardless if they are the one use or rechargeable NiMH options.
Just use lithium
@@etow8034 You have a point. D cells are heavier.
Aa batteries are a lot easier to find.
Keep it up with the short videos, life is short! I put the Panasonic in my garage to replace the GE super radio3. My GE needed a better home inside!
Great video 👍🏻Hi I want a good radio for the kitchen & garden,I want one with good volume as a lot of reviews complain that the volume isn’t loud enough .Any I’d ice appreciated thanks from 🇬🇧🤗
Go with the ICF-19, should be plenty of volume since it utilizes D cell batteries versus AAs. Only issue is that you have to use D cells, there is no AC option. ruclips.net/video/b-wWXryEfe8/видео.html
todderbert Oh Great 👍🏻 thanks.I do like Sony ,ya can’t go wrong 🙂
What's the difference between the 2400 and 2400D?
2400=All Analog Tuning. 2400D=DSP, Digital Tuning using an Analog Dial. Usually DSPs are great on FM, and all analog tuning is a treat on the AM/MW band.
@@todderbert thank you. Bought a 2400D. Hopefully it's reception is good.
Todd, does the Sony sound better only on AM or also on FM?
To my ears, I like the Sony on both bands. I tried to make the Panasonic my Daily Driver, but it was tiring, and I switched to the Sony.
Mono vs stereo fm?
All are FM Mono.
Panasonic RF2400 vs Panasonic RF2400D
What's the difference?
The RF2400 is Analog and the RF2400D is DSP. The DSP tends to give better selectivity & sensitivity from my location.
Thank you!
What's the difference between this type of radio and a Retekess V-115 they are at the same price in my country witch type is more accurate?
The V-115 is good for FM, MP3 Playback, and Line-In Recording. The two radios here will outperform the V-115 on AM and FM.
Have you reviewed the Sony ICF -F10? I may have missed it. The Panasonic is a good radio for the money. And it has an electric cord.
Does Sony make anything with a cord like the ICF-506 that has weather band? Seems like a lot of these multi function radios have been discontinued by the big brands.
Only on the used market, the Sony ICF-36 is a Good Radio, at eBay: bit.ly/SonyICF36
Me compré la Panasonic y de verdad que es muy buena.
ICF 506 has better sound quality. Those who love bassy sound would love Panasonic.
Bassy sound oh 👍 thank you 🙏 I
Thanks - been looking at lots of radios like these on AZ - for my 84 Y-O Dad who loves radios but tuning may be a struggle, needs to be a slower, fine tune kind of knob. Too quick / touchy he would struggle with the fine motions
thanks for your review...I just purchased the Panasonic based on your assessment. Thanks for your time in filming and editing this piece.
Major weak spot is still the chintzy selector switch.
I have the Song ICF-19, I took off the case, the AM bar is 4.75" , and very thick
Nice, I didn't get around to opening it up. sounds like a winner on build! Thanks for reporting.
@@todderbert Sony excelente 👍🙂🇧🇷
In the Philippines they are both available till now
How is panasonic rf 562dd
I love your videos, man! Overall, the best made radio review videos online.
One question (because I forgot what you said in your other videos), are both these radios DSP tuning?
Sony ICF506 is an analog tuner
Thank you for the review.
Why don't you give the prices of each radio when you review the radio's ?😮
I rescued my Panasonic from a thrift store and am a radio nut. I like to DX AM but mostly listen to local stations,. My impressions of the RF-2400 are high, especially on AM and at it's price point. It has good sound for it's size, not as good as my belated GE Superadio III with it's larger speaker, cabinet and tweeter. It is easy to tune and the dial is the right size, not too big like the GE or too small like some radios. The Sony has digital signal processing which may explain the different way it tunes in stations. With that setup you have to tune slowly and sometimes try a few times then it holds them well. Maybe my radio has a problems, but FM is pitiful. Lots of images and the antenna makes little difference. My tuning condenser has an issue and it sometimes gets scratchy around 800kHz but likely only on my radio. If I were to buy a radio to replace this, I would consider another RF-2400 but would consider others such as this Sony too.
Your explanation here is very good. Thanks for sharing it!
Sorry about the late comment.
Je suis un grand fan des produits Panasonic depuis au moin 25 ans. J'approuve autant que vous, que le son du Panasonic RF-2400D est supérieur surtout sur la bande AM. Mais j'ai quand même choisi le Sony surtout pour son look qui fait moin rétro 80' - 90' que le Panasonic. J'écoute la bande FM 95% du temps et donc pour moi le Sony en sort gagnant.
ACCORDING TO MY UNDERSTANDING THE RF-2400D IS NOT a TRUE ANALOG ,D stands for DSP .
The real true analog is the oldest Panasonic RF-2400 (withoud D) .....
Both of these radios use a DSP, and an Analog Dial for Tuning.
@@todderbert Also the 2400 ? Without "D" ?
Panasonic for the win, I didn't see that one coming. Nice job.
Thanks, I started to do a band scan between the two..and I kept finding the same stations..it was so boring..figured a good recap of the comparison was better :)
i want it for my father hear of fm.... for balkony and beach ..which is better?
I prefer the audio of the Sony. Seems Crisp and Easy to listen to.
I Have this Panasonic and FM reception is not too good , I prefer Sony
Just ordered the Panasonic because the Aiwa radio that run for decades on my grandma's suddenly died.
I can not find a Panasonic Radio nowadays in Brazil :-( This model above was sold here 10 years ago and unfortunatly I did not buy it.
Aprés cette essai je me suis décidé pour le Panasonic rf-2400 !
Sony operates only with doble aa battery
I am also a fan of Sony. I have had several models... The functional ICF-790L the beautiful ICF-703 S and the digital ICF-M600 a model that gave problems with the power button. Today I have a nice retro Philips AE5020/12 radio. I like its aesthetics and its sound, but for me Sony is better. The problem I have with this radio is that it consumes a lot of batteries. I've tried all kinds of batteries, including rechargeable batteries and they don't last very long. It's not a model problem, Sony and other digital brands and with Dab+ also consume a lot of battery. In Spain, the Dab+ system only broadcasts in some cities, not yet in mine, with a population of 103,477 inhabitants. Therefore, I need a portable and analog radio and that the batteries last. In my country there is a price difference of €18 between the Panasonic RF-2400D and the Sony ICF-506, Panasonic being the cheapest. And on Amazon the difference is €23. Good video.
Hola, gracias por la explicación, saludos cordiales desde Canarias España.
I Indonesia ❤️ panasonic produk by indonesia
Semua portable radio Panasonic utk pasar global emang buatan Indonesia
I saw 👀 that ya left the other two radios 📻 out of your radio 📻 “shootout”. You’re probably narrowing it down to the real best radios 📻 (or the most favorite 😍 ones). Your friend, Jeff.
I prefer Sony after hearing the overall audio
So I wanted to find a video somewhere that compared these exact two radios..... and voila! Thanks!
Definitely Sony ICF506 WINS! 1LB. Heavier, Real Knob for Volume, More Solid, And Sounds Much Better. Also, takes 3 Batteries. Tuning is Great! Case Closed. I Now have 2! They WILL DISAPPEAR! Just like the ICF38 WHICH is 200.00 Now,originally 38.00, the 506 will be 200.00 in a year or 2. Buy an extra one for a Safe Queen!
Sony icf19 Winner 👍🙂
This video Is flor the radio 506 itsn for icf 19 muy friend
Sony quality and durable years after years Sony with you
Watching in 2024. Panasonic is 25 on amazon, Sony is 48.
_Sony has a better FM band. Panasonic has a minimally better AM band._
Sony has significantly better, richer sound. It’s worth spending extra for that.
Uh oh! I happen to be a Panasonic fan boy at heart! So yay!!! Lol… But I do need to check out a Sony radio too!!! :0)
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I think sony icf 506 is best then another
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Boring review
Best radio reviewer on RUclips. Ask anyone into radios.