GPO Brooklyn 1980s Style Boombox CD Tape Player, Portable Dab Radio with FM and DAB+ Radio, USB Recording, Bluetooth Receiver, AUX-IN, Twin Speakers, Black

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Sony’s Walkman defined the boombox era, and it’s kept up that tradition with contemporary-looking option. It can play cassettes, CDs, and digital music via a 3.5mm audio cable. At 13.41 inches it’s the smallest boombox on this list, so if portability is your priority, it’s a great option.

Most of its controls are on its front size: EQ, volume, mode switching, radio presets, balance, and even a switch to control its lights. There are two screens: a wide radio dial, and output level that shows your music’s volume. The aux input, mic inputs, and aux out are on its right side.You can’t have music at your party if your boombox runs out of batteries. While some boomboxes still take traditional batteries, you’ll find many newer boomboxes use rechargeable batteries that can last over 24 hours on a single charge. You’ll save money and be eco-friendly by choosing a boombox that has rechargeable batteries.

While the battery life rating remains the same (up to 24 hours at moderate volume levels), this Gen 3 model includes Bluetooth 5.3 instead of Bluetooth 5.1. Also, the speaker weighs about 1.7 pounds more (14.7 pounds or 6.7 kg) and just feels that much more substantial. Modern boomboxes offer a wide range of ways to play music. While most will have a CD player, you’ll also find aux inputs so you can attach your smartphone or laptop. Many boomboxes offer Bluetooth connectivity that will make it even easier to connect your phone. The Boombox 2 is incredibly well constructed and is IPX7 waterproof up to 1 meter deep. While We wouldn’t suggest dropping this boombox in the lake, you should be safe if it gets wet or is out in the rain. The advanced design of some boomboxes can produce an amazing bass response and high-quality audio that can fill a room. If you love deep bass, look for speakers that offer ported enclosures. This type of enclosure helps push smaller speakers harder and can provide much more bass than traditional sealed enclosures while using less wattage. PortabilityNot every boom box is created equal. Before investing in a new boombox, you should take your time and research the different brands and products. From sound quality to portability, here are some of the key features that you should look for in a boombox. Sound Quality This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy.

While it doesn’t offer a rechargeable battery, this boombox only requires 2 AA batteries to operate, making it cheap to operate compared to other boomboxes that require 8-10 D batteries. With so many boomboxes on the market, it can be difficult to choose a favorite. Everyone has a different idea of what makes a boombox the best. After hours of testing, we found the Sony Bluetooth Boombox to have the best combination of features, sound quality, and price.

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I was impressed with the sound quality, which measures up well against a few more expensive -- and some larger -- speakers on this list. You can tweak the sound profile (with EQ settings) and upgrade the speaker's firmware in Anker's Soundcore companion app for iOS and Android. I tended to go with the bass boost engaged -- there's a button on the speaker to activate it -- and found that the speaker delivers full sound with good clarity in the mids and highs and good bass definition. For its size, the speaker is able to put out a lot of sound and mostly manages to avoid distorting at higher volumes (I tended to keep the volume in the 50-75% range).