Sony
Sony Walkman WM-FX197 AM/FM Portable Cassette Player (B-Grade)
Rediscover your cassette collection with the restored Sony Walkman WM-FX197. This vintage 1990s portable player, featuring the Mega Bass sound system, delivers rich audio and clear AM/FM radio reception. It's been meticulously refurbished with new drive belts, calibrated playback speed, and a demagnetized tape head for optimal performance. Enjoy up to 25 hours of listening on two AA batteries. The lightweight design includes the original screw-on belt clip for easy carrying. While headphones are not included, any standard pair will connect to the 3.5mm jack. This unit comes from a smoke-free, pet-free home.
$29.99
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Owner Satisfaction
3.3
/ 5
Category Rank
138
/ 154
#138 in Cassette Players & Recorders
Price vs Category Average
-83%
Below average
Battery Life
25
/ hours
Who it's for
- Durable Sony Engineering
- Dual Functionality (Cassette & Radio)
- Affordable Nostalgia
Who should skip it
- B-Grade Cosmetic Imperfections
- Lack of Advanced Features
- Required Mechanical Maintenance
Key Specs
Battery Life
25 hours
Power Source
Battery Powered
Model
WM-FX197
Brand
Sony
Type
Portable Cassette Player with AM/FM Radio
Features
Mega Bass sound system
Includes
Original screw-on belt clip
Condition
Vintage, tested and working
Features
- Enhanced bass with Mega Bass system
- AM/FM radio tuner
- Up to 25 hours of battery life
- Includes original belt clip
- Restored for optimal performance
- Portable and lightweight design
- Tested and confirmed working
- 3.5mm headphone jack
What customers say
Customer sentiment for this B-Grade Walkman centers on nostalgia and value, tempered by mechanical reliability concerns. When the AM/FM tuner works well, users are satisfied, accepting cosmetic flaws due to the lower price. The primary friction point is the cassette mechanism; many report issues like inconsistent tape speed or auto-reverse failure, common in older electronics. Buyers prepared for minor maintenance report better value. The overall feeling is cautiously positive, driven by the low cost fulfilling the desire for vintage playback, but durability remains a significant worry due to inconsistent quality control upon arrival.
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