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product_id: 340888613
title: "WM-FX290 Stereo Cassette Player with FM/AM/TV/Weather Tuning"
brand: "sony"
price: "R7996"
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Sony"
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# TV & Weather band tuner 40 station presets 35 hours battery life WM-FX290 Stereo Cassette Player with FM/AM/TV/Weather Tuning

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** R7996
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Vintage vibes, modern stamina — your soundtrack, anywhere.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WM-FX290 Stereo Cassette Player with FM/AM/TV/Weather Tuning by sony
- **How much does it cost?** R7996 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/340888613-wm-fx290-stereo-cassette-player-with-fm-am-tv-weather)

## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Mega Bass Boost:** Experience rich, deep sound that fills your space—volume to spare, no matter where you are.
- • **Ready for Action:** Includes carrying case and headphones, making it the perfect companion for workouts, commutes, or downtime.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight design at just 250g, perfect for on-the-go professionals who demand style and substance.
- • **All-in-One Audio Hub:** Seamlessly switch between FM, AM, TV, and Weather bands with 40 digital presets for your ultimate soundtrack.
- • **Endurance That Keeps Up:** Up to 35 hours of continuous play on a single AA battery—power your day without the hassle of constant recharging.

## Overview

The Sony WM-FX290 is a lightweight, portable stereo cassette player featuring a digital synthesized FM/AM tuner with TV and weather band capabilities. It offers 40 station presets and up to 35 hours of playback on a single AA battery, delivering rich sound with Mega Bass technology. Designed for active professionals, it includes a carrying case and headphones for seamless use on the go.

## Description

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Review: love the design, works perfectly
Review: If you're looking for a portable stereo/cassette player, buy this one! I love mine. I looks great, it's light weight, and uses only one AA battery (what a weight and cost reducer!). Don't let anyone fool you, that one battery powers a lot of great features like Mega Bass and 40 presets(40 hours of battery life according to Sony if used in radio mode). In addition, it produces plenty of volume and great sound. A previous reviewer complained that the one AA battery did not produce enough volume. As far as I'm concerned, nothing could be further from the truth. There is volume to spare on this baby! You'll never be able to listen to it on full-blast. My only (minor) complaint about this Walkman is the location of the preset selector switch. It's recessed, slim, and located below the LCD display. This makes it inconvenient to locate and operate while running on a treadmill, but its no big deal. The many benefits of this unit easily outweigh this minor disadvantage. As I stated before, I love my Sony WM-FX290 Walkman. I bought mine for the gym. I highly recommend it and don't workout without it. It comes with a nice carrying case and headphones making it a great deal. Give it a try; I don't think you'll be dissapointed.

## Features

- Features a TV Audio Tuner and Convenient Weather Band
- Digital Synthesized FM / AM Tuner
- Operates Up to 35 Hours on 1 AA Battery (Not Included)
- Digital Auto Preset Scanning
- 40 Station Preset Tuning (7 TV / 4 WB / 24 FM / 5 AM )

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0001MMH9E |
| Item model number | WM-FX290 |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Package Dimensions | 28.7 x 18.29 x 8.38 cm; 249.48 g |

## Images

![WM-FX290 Stereo Cassette Player with FM/AM/TV/Weather Tuning - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sfmpscwqL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: the description states it comes with headphones, but when I click on the "very good" condition it says no headphones.  Does it come with headphones?**
A: Mine did not come with headphones. The cassette player does not have its own built-in speaker. you need wired headphones or earbuds, or an audio cable to plug into a car stereo or home stereo.

**Q: It's new? With the box and everything?**
A: Yes mine was.

**Q: Why does the description of this item mention numerous times that it receives tv broadcasts if actually doesn't receive them?**
A: Because back in the day when this Walkman was produced it could indeed tune to audio-only of the old analog TV channels (VHF, 2 - 13). As analog TV was replaced by digital this function no longer works and it only receives noise. FM and AM works. I was not able to get any WB weather band broadcast besides noise.

**Q: Can it be listened to without earphones? I want to use it in my car.**
A: Hi and thanks for your interest on my item, and yes this model can be listened without the headphones and in order to uses this on your car you will need an auxiliary cord cable.

Thanks again and hope I answered your questions.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***S on 11 September 2016*

love the design, works perfectly

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***I on 17 October 2005*

If you're looking for a portable stereo/cassette player, buy this one! I love mine. I looks great, it's light weight, and uses only one AA battery (what a weight and cost reducer!). Don't let anyone fool you, that one battery powers a lot of great features like Mega Bass and 40 presets(40 hours of battery life according to Sony if used in radio mode). In addition, it produces plenty of volume and great sound. A previous reviewer complained that the one AA battery did not produce enough volume. As far as I'm concerned, nothing could be further from the truth. There is volume to spare on this baby! You'll never be able to listen to it on full-blast. My only (minor) complaint about this Walkman is the location of the preset selector switch. It's recessed, slim, and located below the LCD display. This makes it inconvenient to locate and operate while running on a treadmill, but its no big deal. The many benefits of this unit easily outweigh this minor disadvantage. As I stated before, I love my Sony WM-FX290 Walkman. I bought mine for the gym. I highly recommend it and don't workout without it. It comes with a nice carrying case and headphones making it a great deal. Give it a try; I don't think you'll be dissapointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***N on 10 February 2007*

I bought this as a replacement for a Sony WM-FX788 AM/FM cassette player and recorder. When the 788 stopped working, I looked for a replacement and did not find one that would both play and record cassettes. I have since become much more satisfied with the 290 than I was with the 788 for several reasons: (1) The 290 uses direct mechanical actuation of the tape drive, rather than the electronic actuation of the 788. I regard this as an advantage, since the ultrasensitive switch that controlled the cassette drive in the 788 often resulted in it taking off at high speed in some unintended direction when all I wanted to do was stop it. The direct mechanical actuation of the tape drive means that I am never in doubt about what the machine is going to do when I press a button. I regard this as a desirable trade-off for the lack of an auto-reverse feature. (2) The AM and FM sensitivity is much better in the 290 - almost as good as my table radios. Its weather and TV band reception is adequate and is an occasionally useful feature. (3) The 290 uses a single AA cell, rather than the rechargeable, expensive, and hard to find proprietary battery in the 290. (4) The 290 is much cheaper - I paid about $180 for the 788. (4) The 290 is slightly larger than the 788, but is still a handy size for slipping in a pocket while exercising (my primary use). [To answer a point raised in the discussions: going from the tape to a previously tuned-in radio station takes only two button presses - one to stop the tape and one to turn on the radio.] I have other ways of making recordings, so not having this function in a radio and cassette player is no great loss. Overall, I rate the FX-290 as an excellent value.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-14*