{"product_id":"sony-sports-audio-line-1983-c-2005","title":"Sony Sports Audio Line (1983-c. 2005)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Sony CFS-914 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sony CFS-914 Sports Boombox, a definitive icon of the early 1990s \"active\" lifestyle, was designed to bring high-fidelity sound to outdoor environments where standard electronics often failed. Instantly recognizable by its vibrant, solar-yellow water-resistant casing and ruggedized rubber seals, the CFS-914 was built to withstand splashes and sand, making it a ubiquitous sight at beaches and poolside gatherings. It featured Sony’s signature Mega Bass system for enhanced low-end thump through its dual four-inch speakers, and it included a high-sensitivity AM\/FM tuner alongside a reliable cassette recorder. To ensure portability in the pre-rechargeable era, the unit ran on six C-cell batteries—providing up to 30 hours of playback—and featured a heavy-duty integrated handle and a lock-down cassette door to prevent accidental openings on the move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcquired from: \u003c\/strong\u003eElephants Trunk Flea Market \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSony Sports Walkman WM-FS420 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sony WM-FS420 Sports Walkman, released on April 1, 2000, represented the absolute final evolution of the ruggedized cassette player before the digital MP3 revolution fully took hold. Clad in the signature solar-yellow splash-resistant housing, the FS420 moved away from the simple analog dials of its predecessors in favor of a digital AM\/FM radio tuner with 30 station presets and five \"direct access\" keys for instant channel switching. It featured a high-torque motor with auto-reverse capability, allowing users to listen to both sides of a tape without ever opening the gasket-sealed door, and used specialized bass circuitry to provide a punchy low-end response through its iconic orange-cushioned headphones. Designed for extreme mobility, it ran on two AA batteries for roughly 25 hours of playback and featured an adjustable hand strap that allowed runners to keep the device securely in palm during high-impact workouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDonated by: \u003c\/strong\u003eWestport Connecticut Resident \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sony","offers":[{"title":"Sony CFS-914 Sports Boombox","offer_id":54030470316342,"sku":null,"price":2003.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sony WM-FS420 Sports Walkman","offer_id":54030470349110,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/4447\/3654\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_574274c7-15eb-46fd-bc58-1797e6f800aa.png?v=1778869978","url":"https:\/\/www.westporttechmuseum.com\/products\/sony-sports-audio-line-1983-c-2005","provider":"Westport Tech Museum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}