1998 D-E800
The D-E800 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism.
1998
D-5WD
The D-5WD is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism. It supports playback stabilization via ESP, is powered by two AA batteries, and supports basic CD playback. It features a redesigned exterior. Playback is within the range of a standard CD player. It is a derivative model based on a common platform, positioned as a variation in exterior design.
The D-5WD belonged to Sony's domestic Widdit line, built around splash-resistant housings and controls suited for outdoor use. The thick, sealed enclosure prioritized protection over size, and the DAX11 carrier with a 1-bit DAC delivered a steady, energetic sound.
The Widdit line showed that protection could matter more than size, and the D-5WD embodied that idea. ESP2 buffering kept playback steady during walking or commuting, though Sony noted it was not intended for jogging. Made in Japan during a period of shifting production, the player carried a firmer build than many later portables. It served listeners who wanted a sturdier Discman with predictable behavior in outdoor settings.
The Widdit line showed that protection could matter more than size, and the D-5WD embodied that idea.
The MDR-G61 arrived in 1997 as Sony's first neckband-style headphone, pioneering what would become known as the "G-style" form factor. Designed to wrap around the back of the neck rather than over the head, it gave listeners a lighter, more stable option for outdoor listening.
See also D-E01
