New boombox in 80's retro style with radio, cassette, cd, usb, bluetooth, line in, mic in.
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Reli
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Thanks for checking!
Hopefully it doesn't have a problem with 320kbps files
I still say the EXOS-9 is the best thing since the DJ Tech (and in fact smokes it), but of course neither of those have classic styling or a cassette and CD player like this does.
Transistorized
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This radio has a weird attraction to me. It actually brings back what it would be like to get a new vintage radio in the 80's. Yes it is cheaply made with what remains of available parts but, there's something about it. I think its the back-lit meters that don't require it to be a full volume for them to work and that it actually sounds decent that has me overlooking the negatives. Unlike the GPO, this is a radio that I will use when I go out and don't want to take a chance on something happening to my vintage models. I like the idea that I can replace the batteries if they die while I am out and about at any convenience store. Not stop, pull out a charger and be out of commission for a few hours.
Another thing I have noticed about this radio is the the internal shielding they used on the cassette head wiring. It has all but mostly cut out the phones and wifi router noise you get when you have the cassette mode engaged. Some of my vintage radios I have to turn off my wifi entirely or move my phone away so that they don't pick up the machine language noise. The C100F is the worst with this.
Another thing I have noticed about this radio is the the internal shielding they used on the cassette head wiring. It has all but mostly cut out the phones and wifi router noise you get when you have the cassette mode engaged. Some of my vintage radios I have to turn off my wifi entirely or move my phone away so that they don't pick up the machine language noise. The C100F is the worst with this.
Transistorized
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Just a quick demo of my Chinese box. Headphones will give the best idea of how this thing sounds.
I decided to do Dropbox to avoid YouTube copyright and to give people the option to hear my recording with the least amount of audio compression possible.
In this video, you can actually see the reels on the cassette jumping with the bass. In this video, I am playing from a micro SD in MP3 format.
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I decided to do Dropbox to avoid YouTube copyright and to give people the option to hear my recording with the least amount of audio compression possible.
In this video, you can actually see the reels on the cassette jumping with the bass. In this video, I am playing from a micro SD in MP3 format.
Boombox Sound Clip
Dropbox
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Yes, that sounds great. Congratulations.
My instruction manual is not as good as your Aiwa's.
It looks like the folded leaflets in the medicine.
My instruction manual is not as good as your Aiwa's.
It looks like the folded leaflets in the medicine.
It is an honestly nice unit. I first saw it advertised, under a different brand name, on an Aldi's ad. Unfortunately, no Aldi's near me. Seeing this introduced as a recognizable old-school respected brand name was just too much for me. I had to try it lol
Jam_On_It
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I just pulled the trigger on the yellow one. I liked the “snap” of yellow but wasn’t perfectly sure that early 80’s BBX’s were offered in this color. I wanted this radio to have a historically accurate feel. After much research, I found several radios in yellow from back in the day. Will do a full write up after I receive it!
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Transistorized
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One thing I have noticed about this aiwa boombox. While it doesn't have Dolby B/C/S, it does have a muting circuit in the quiet parts of the cassette between songs. Sometimes I have noticed that it takes a split second to un-mute at the beginning of a cassette but, I haven't noticed any issues after that with it chopping the beginning of a song off. It does keep the hiss down though.
beansmaynard
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If you're in the UK and also avoid Amazon, I've seen the UK version on ebay for £190.
Retro Cassette CD Player Boombox with DAB/FM Radio, Portable - Roxel Camden | eBay
Roxel (31). Versatile All-in-One Audio System: Enjoy your favorite music through multiple playback options, including CD/MP3, cassette player, USB, micro SD, and TF card. This unique feature adds a touch of nostalgia and functionality, perfect for those who love the warm sound of tapes.
www.ebay.co.uk
Jam_On_It
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WOW! I just received the BBX today and it’s fantastic!!!
The biggest reason why I love it:
It’s LEGITIMATE.
I never bought any of the “retro” boomboxes bc they were cheaply made, generic looking caricatures of real vintage radios. Yuck.
The Aiwa on the other hand feels like a brand new old school boombox from the early 1980’s. Even the small details are mostly correct.
It has a high quality feel about it:
- Knobs feel solid and weighted.
- Cabinet plastic feels thick.
- It’s really heavy
- Old school handle is solid.
I love that it takes D batteries. Contributes to the legit old school feel.
Sound quality is no better or worse than most of my vintage units. I’d call it mid-fi, which is fine by me! I’ve only tried CD so far…my expectations are lower for the tape playback. Will add an edit once I listen to cassettes.
The yellow color is HOT!! I was worried it was going to look like cheap shiny toy plastic. The yellow is painted on, not molded in. It has a matte finish which adds to the quality aesthetic.
Cons:
Just a few very insignificant nit pics - I think the meters look a little cheap, the pink and blue button accent panels are a bit garish, the am/fm dial face plate looks a touch cheap. Lastly, the Bluetooth badge on the CD face plate belies its vintage aesthetic. Nothing to dissuade my joy for this awesome radio. Overall quality exceeds my expectations.
I had it delivered to my school today and had it set up on a work table. My students came in and FLIPPED! They were wide-eyed and wowed! It was so much fun.
I’ll post more as I use it in the coming days. If you’re on the fence - BUY IT. It’s a great radio!!
The biggest reason why I love it:
It’s LEGITIMATE.
I never bought any of the “retro” boomboxes bc they were cheaply made, generic looking caricatures of real vintage radios. Yuck.
The Aiwa on the other hand feels like a brand new old school boombox from the early 1980’s. Even the small details are mostly correct.
It has a high quality feel about it:
- Knobs feel solid and weighted.
- Cabinet plastic feels thick.
- It’s really heavy
- Old school handle is solid.
I love that it takes D batteries. Contributes to the legit old school feel.
Sound quality is no better or worse than most of my vintage units. I’d call it mid-fi, which is fine by me! I’ve only tried CD so far…my expectations are lower for the tape playback. Will add an edit once I listen to cassettes.
The yellow color is HOT!! I was worried it was going to look like cheap shiny toy plastic. The yellow is painted on, not molded in. It has a matte finish which adds to the quality aesthetic.
Cons:
Just a few very insignificant nit pics - I think the meters look a little cheap, the pink and blue button accent panels are a bit garish, the am/fm dial face plate looks a touch cheap. Lastly, the Bluetooth badge on the CD face plate belies its vintage aesthetic. Nothing to dissuade my joy for this awesome radio. Overall quality exceeds my expectations.
I had it delivered to my school today and had it set up on a work table. My students came in and FLIPPED! They were wide-eyed and wowed! It was so much fun.
I’ll post more as I use it in the coming days. If you’re on the fence - BUY IT. It’s a great radio!!
