In 1986, improvements were made to the sound quality circuitry and chassis durability. At the same time, the expansion of models for specific applications continued.
WM-F57
The WM-F57 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features automatic reversal and uses AA batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.
WM-60
The WM-60 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic inversion function. It features Dolby B and uses AA batteries. It is an early high-performance model that combines automatic inversion and noise reduction functions.
WM-F60
The WM-F60 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B and auto-reverse, and uses AA batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.
WM-102
The WM-102 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic inversion function. It features Dolby B and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It is an early high-performance model that combines automatic inversion and noise reduction functions.
WM-F102
The WM-F102 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B and auto-reverse, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.
WM-104
The WM-104 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic inversion function. It features Dolby B and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It is an early high-performance model that combines automatic inversion and noise reduction functions.
WM-F107
The WM-F107 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B and automatic reversal. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.
WM-109
The WM-109 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic reversal function. It features Dolby B and remote control operation, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It is an early high-end model that enhances convenience through the introduction of electronic control functions.
WM-F202
The WM-F202 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B and automatic reversal, and supports recording and both AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.
WM-R202
The WM-R202 is a Walkman with recording capabilities. It features Dolby B and automatic inversion, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It belongs to the early lineage of portable devices that incorporated recording functionality.
In 1986, the product line was expanded in terms of both performance and applications. This structure was continued to be applied as a technical improvement in subsequent models.