This article will bring back the sweet swag memory for 80’s kids, remember that big jumbo box you would carry around your shoulders that produced a huge amount of noise and snatched away all the attention of passersby and increase your coolness level to infinity with a bit of dope and classy touch combo, yea today we will be talking about BOOMBOXES the best and evergreen of all time, a long lost socializing culture which even today would not fail to gain the attention of the world but.
Boomboxes were one of the most exciting inventions of the time since the record player. The quality of the music and the fact that it was portable was an exciting change for the time. So if you are looking for the best boomboxes of all time, you are at the right place!
If you need inspiration and some courage to re-admit yourself into the boombox era, put on your favorite 80’s music videos on these boomboxes, saddle up cause the next phase of the article would give you a clear picture of what this amazing piece of a device where really meant to do.
List of the best sounding Boombox ever and the ones available for purchase currently:
| Sr.No | Boombox | Name | Price |
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| 1 |  | TDK3 Speaker Boombox |
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| 2 |  | House of Marley Bag of rhythm |
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| 3 |  | Logitech wireless boombox |
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| 4 |  | JVC RV-NB70 Kaboom |
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| 5 |  | Lasonic i931X Ghetto Blaster |
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“Top 5 boomboxes of all time“
#5 Lasonic i931X Ghetto Blaster
Lasonic Electronics Corporation started its portable audio business in 1978. After many years of hard work, dedication, and innovation, they have become one of the leading manufacturers in the consumer electronics market.
The main objective at Lasonic is providing optimum quality products to their consumers. At Lasonic, quality is their first priority, so their production department is committed to ensuring that each and every one of their products passes the most stringent tests and meets the highest level of quality before reaching hands of the consumers.
That is how Lasonic ensures that their products will provide the ultimate performance level to their consumers. Lasonic has made this boom box in a quite nostalgic manner which is made in the complete design and style of the 80s with old-school design and latest sound system. It is made with adjustable treble and levels and can also lock different devices including iPhone and iPod to provide amazing sounds. The price of this amazing traditional-looking boombox is available at the price of $150.
Specifications
- the i931 has an AM/FM tuner (w/telescoping antenna)
- 5mm stereo auxiliary input
- USB input and an SD card reader for direct MP3 playback
- It has a glowing spectrum analyzer and a 1/4″ headphone jack
- The two 15w speakers are powerful and clear, with no distortion until level 35 of a 40 point volume scale (with the bass turned up)
- This is all controlled by 10 buttons on the right, with the standard array of play/pause, stop, track up/down, random, repeat and function buttons
- It also has a folder button for browsing file structures.
#4 JVC RV-NB70 Kaboom:
JVC RV-NB70 is considered as the pioneer in the field of boom box which is also a portable device and comes with audio roots. It is capable of blowing the eardrums of the listeners because of such high volume in it an equalizer as well. It works on the 40 watts of power which is transmitted through the woofers and speakers. All devices of daily used like iPhone, iPad, and USB, can be used to it.
The new RV-NB70 Kaboom boasts 40 watts of power and retains the original’s general design – a large cylindrical shape with a woofer at each end. Bass enhancement circuitry ensures room-rattling low frequency performance. Digital era upgrades include a dock for iPod (R) and iPhone (R), which is shielded from the elements by a protective door, and USB Host for playback of music files stored on a USB mass storage device.
We have strengthened this year’s model by adding a guitar and microphone input with mixing capabilities making this truly a full-featured device. In addition, there’s a CD player that can handle MP3 and WMA file playback and an FM tuner. Remote control makes it easy to operate while a shoulder strap makes it a cinch to carry. The price of this boombox is almost $300 and comes with a very stylish design. It has a unique design that is much loved by the people.
Specification
- 40W Total Power
- Plays CD, CD-R/RW, USB (MP3/WMA)
- FM Tuner with 30 Presets
- 3-3/16″ (8cm) Full-Range Speakers and 5-1/8″ (13cm) Super Woofer
- MP3/WMA Playback
- Dock for iPod(R) /iPhone(R) with Twist Auto Lock Door
- USB Host
- Twin Super Woofers with Level Control
- Mic/Guitar Input with Level Control
- 4-Amp Configuration
- Remote Control
- Shoulder Belt
- Works with Batteries
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#3 Logitech wireless boombox:
Logitech Wireless Boombox is the device which provides full range sounds in a quite compact form which is also portable one which has quite deep bass levels and provides premium music to the listeners. It can be connected to all types of devices with the help of Bluetooth. It also works on the battery and can be used for almost 6 hours consecutively. The price of this super stylish boom box is sold at the price of $150.
Specification
- The only other tactile controls you get on the front are a power button, two separate volume buttons, and two LCDs that indicate remaining battery life and the status of a Bluetooth connection
- Logitech rates the battery life at 6 hours (2 hours less than the S715i due to the wireless connection)
- Logitech includes a power supply with a 6-foot cable for continuous stationary power
- The Logitech Wireless Boombox is braced against movement in action by a foot that pops out of the bottom supported by rubber feet on either side of the unit.
#2 House of Marley Bag of Rhythm:
House of Marley Bag of Rhythm is the boom box that is made with two amazing features which are best sound and portability. It delivers amazing sound to the listeners and is much stylish one. It comes with a size of 2 inches which has 4.5 inches of woofers that can be connected to the device. It can be connected with the Apple products which have amazing inputs and attach with all devices. House of Marley is definitely a top boombox brand and looks are classy as well. To us it does seems like the best beach boombox ever built!
Specification
- Bluetooth®
- Voice Prompt
- 2 x 20W (2x the output of Get Together)
- 2 x 3.5” Woofer + 2 x 1” tweeter
- Bass ports
- USB for charging the device
- AC adapter
- Removable bag with shoulder strap & carry handle
#1 TDK3 Speaker Boombox (Best BoomBox ever..??):
TDK3 Speaker boombox is very premium quality and much modern one which comes with the 6 inches coaxial drivers and amazing woofers. It is a built-in 3 speaker system in it which can be connected to all types of devices to play music and radio as well. It also works on the 12 batteries to provide power to it and is sold at the price of $500 which is the most expensive one available in the market. This is, in fact, the most durable and loudest boomboxes supposedly. We can say that tdk is one of the best boombox brands as well.
Specification
- Two 6-inch speakers plus 6-inch subwoofer
- FM/AM, USB (drive/iPod), 3.5mm, RCA, 1/4″ inputs
- Adjustable EQ
- 35 watts RMS
- MSRP: $499.95
- Great, unique look
- Big, powerful sound
Above were the Top Boomboxes of the Modern World and below we have old school boys!
1. The Pansonic RX 5600LS Stereo
One of the top models of the line radios in 1981, this is one of the best vintage cassette boomboxes that will still make your cassette tape sound the best it ever has. The receivers have been known to hold up through the years and still catch well. There are lights in the dial that will light up as you sit on your old Mustang hood as the sun sets. It has a stereo radio record and 15-watt output power.
It includes a soft-touch Dolby operation cassette deck and a manual recording level control option. With two built-in condenser microphones, you can record great sound considering the technology available was limited when this was first produced. At 17.6 lbs, it’s a big boy but maintains its classic look with sharp edges and a silver front.
Specifications
- Formats: Tape, Tuner
- Loudspeakers: 2 x 160mm, 2 x 50mm
- Power output: 8 watts per channel
- Frequency response: 40Hz to 16kHz
- Dimensions: 564 x 325 x 162mm
- Weight: 7kg
- Year: (1980-1982)
2. The Sharp GF-1000
This bad boy of the classic boomboxes is quite a looker, I think this is easily one of the best-looking boomboxes out there. It’s the Sharp GF-1000 and is part of the famous Sharp four woofer family of boomboxes including the GF-767, GF-777, and GF-999. It was only offered for sale in Japan in the early 1980’s so it is very rare to find one in the U.S. While it looks good with the cobalt blue speaker grills on, it looks even better with them off. It’s part of the Shar four woofer crew.
It was initially only offered for sale in Japan in the 1980’s. Finding one in the U.S. can be rare but not impossible. It has cobalt blue speaker grills for extra pizza, but can also look stellar with the grills removed. The white speakers make a 1980’s statement and the chrome dust caps made this boombox a desirable one.
It has two cassette decks and they play all types of cassettes (chrome, metal, and normal). The Sharp also features an AM/FM stereo radio-tape recorder to catch your favorite hits. It has a 160mm woofer and a 2x160mm sub-woofer, creating a thrilling sound for whatever you play. At 28 lbs you may not be going on a light jog with it, but it’s still portable and looks extremely cool 80s boombox you will ever get you hands on!
Specification
- 6 x 14.9 x 6.5 inches
- AM/FM Stereo Radio-Tape Recorder
- Double-Cassette deck
- APSS (Auto Program Search System)
- Normal, Metal, Chrome Tape Capability
- 30-18000Hz (Metal)
- Speakers: 2x 160mm Woofer, 2x 160mm Sub-Woofer, 2x Horn Type
- Power Source: DC 15V or 10 “D” battery
- Weight 12.7 kg
3. The Panasonic RX-ED90 Cobra Top
Okay, so it’s a little more recent pick in our selection of classic boomboxes, but it was still manufactured in the mid 90’s. Considering it’s 2017, that makes this boombox at least twenty years old and fits our list. It has a CD player and two cassette decks. People seem to be in collection mode of the 1990’s classic boomboxes, making this a hard catch.
It has a flip-top display and a control panel. The flip-top was an exciting new change to classic boomboxes in the industry. This was one of the first to incorporate a flip-top. The decks have auto-reverse and the control buttons are all illuminated with the “green-glow”. The Cobra has a spatializer and its own LED display. The music pumps out of this bad boy at 86 watts. People claim that this was the best sounding of the classic boomboxes of the ’90s of the ED series, which is why it made it on the list as one of the best boomboxes.
Specifications
- Fm/am radio
- Auto-reverse deck 1-2
- Auto tape selector digital
- Preset eq
- Timer adjust/clock adjust
- Cd player
- Cd rec mode auto/1track
- Cd rec level
- Aux for iPod or mp3 player
- Mix mic input
- Line out
4. The Lasonic TRC-935
Called the “High Fidelity”, this dual cassette/radio classic boombox was the first of the “big body” lasonics. It was an improved version of their famous TRC-931. They called it the “931 on steroids”. The box measures 28.8″ wide and are 15″ tall. It comes in at just under 20 lbs. It’s a substantial classic boombox and the sound quality is there to back that up with bass levels that are deeper than most. This boombox was the original version of the new loud and proud Bluetooth boomboxes.
Specifications
- Dual auto-reverse cassettes
- 10 Band illuminated graphic equalizer
- FM/AM/SW
- LED Vu Sound Meter
- 29″ x 7″ x 14.5″
- Digital Clock
- Uses 10 D Cell Batteries
- Two tweeters and two 8″ woofers
5. The Helix-HX-4624
The dual cassette and radio band boombox comes with 8-inch woofers, 2 tape decks, and 2 antennas. It has RCA inputs that even connect to an mp3 player. It’s fairly wide at 24″ and 14″ tall. There were many copycats of this boombox when it was first released, like the Mura MCS or the Selctec GX, but the Helix is still revered as one of the best from the late 1980’s. It’s covered in silver and chrome and has a fantastic graphic equalizer on its deck.
Specifications
- Dimensions 754mm (29.7″)
- wide x 401mm (15.8″)
- Tall x 204mm (8″) deep
- Takes ten D-cell batteries
- Six speakers (20cm woofers, 6cm mids, and 5cm tweeters)
The days of the boombox are alive and well. Now considered a retro way to listen to your music, they are still being produced and purchased worldwide.
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Things to Consider Before Buying the Best Boombox (of all time)
When you want to buy the best Boombox of all time, there are some factors that you should take into consideration. Hereunder are some of the things that you should have at the back of your mind when purchasing a boombox player.
Design
When you are buying a boombox player, it is critical to consider how it looks like. There are some players that come with an elongated shape among other shapes. The shape that you settle for depends on your personality. You might want a boombox that plays the cassette with the eighties design. We have got you covered for both old school boombox and modern designs for you to choose from.
Size
One of the merits of boombox players is there portability. As a matter of fact, you can carry the boombox with the speaker system anywhere without any problem. The size of the old school differ greatly from the modern types. In this review, we have selected those boombox that are medium sized which you can easily handle and carry from one place to another. Although there size might be bigger than the current Bluetooth speakers, but they have a sleek design which makes them stand out.
Music player formats
There are various boomboxes in the market today. There are those that play only the cassettes and there are those that play CDs, digital music via the Bluetooth or AUX cable and come with a radio. Therefore, when you are buying a boombox ensure that you consider the player options available and the ones that you will be convenient with. However, it is advisable to go for a boombox with two or three player formats.
Portability
Another critical factor to consider before buying a boombox is how easy you can carry it from one place to another. The primary reason of owning a boombox is to be able to share your music with family and friends. Therefore, you do not have to be limited with the size of the boombox such that you cannot go with it to your friend’s bash.
Bass Quality
The major attraction point to boomboxes is the bass quality they produce. Most music lovers are looking for a boombox with effective bass that booms. For a boombox to have that effective “oomph” it should have a subwoofer and woofers with big cones. The speakers should also the made of lightweight materials which is flexible to allow the bass to come out clearly whether at low or high frequencies.
Equalizers
If you like listening to music with booming bass, or if you like adjusting your listening frequencies between high and low, then you should go for a boombox with equalizers. The equalizers allow you to adjust the volume on a wide range of frequencies. In this write-up, we have included some boomboxes with equalizers for you to choose from. Equalizers were a main feature in the old school boomboxes and so if you like the old school design, we have taken care of that for you.
Speakers
Ensure that the boombox you choose has speakers with the best audio quality. The simplest way you can know the quality of the speakers of the boombox that you want to purchase is the weight of the boombox. The heavier the boombox, the better the speaker and vice versa. You can also consider the dB of the speakers. A boombox with speakers with more than 90 dB has good speakers. Cheap boomboxes does not have good quality speakers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there cheap but long lasting boomboxes?
A simple answer is YES. There are some cheap boomboxes that are built to last. However, you need to take a few factors into consideration. You can go through the reviews of the boombox and see what other users have to say about that boombox. Also, the brand of the boombox has a lot to sat about its durability. There are some top boombox brands that have curved their names for producing high-quality products. Therefore, ensure that you go for a brand that is reputable.
What is the difference between the old school and modern boomboxes?
The primary difference between the old school and the modern boomboxes is the technology used. The old school boomboxes were avalable only in stereo, tapes and CDs player options. The modern ones on the other hand have technological ability that allows you to even copy a song from a cassette into an MP3.
Another difference between the two is the size and design. The old school boomboxes are bulkier and not so sleek designed. The modern boomboxes on the other hand have an appealing design.
Besides that, the audio quality between the two is different. The the modern boomboxes have more clearer sound as compared to old school counterparts. The modern speakers are made with recent technology which produces better sound quality.
Also, another distinguishing feature is the antennae. The modern boomboxes have antennae that are made with superior technology and they pick waves better as compared to their old school counterparts.
What are the main ways of playing music via the boomboxes?
The older boomboxes used to play music via the radio function, cassette, and CD players. The modern boomboxes have more playing options you can play via the MP3 player, AUX port, AM/FM radio, SD, HDMI, Bluetooth. There are also other modern boomboxes that inbuilt options such that you can connect it to the TV or DJ equipment and play the music.
Overall
So these are some of the evergreen boomboxes of all time, however, the old-timers may not be available but the modern ones are the new trending thing. It is advised to choose your boombox according to the requirement, specification and cost so that your old school swinging, pop culture experience will be a beauty without regret, hoping the info was of help.
Retro never goes out of style, though we have of the high tech and compact music players, iPods, HiFi equipment available at hand’s distance we if you really want to stand out of the crowd, these are the best Boomboxes of all time and a must buy. So just go ahead and relive the classic era with a modern touch. Did you get your best boombox ever made in this article? if yes, please comment below..!