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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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The Xtreme 3 improves charge time to just 2.5 hours, down from 3.5 hours for the Xtreme 2 (both have 15 hours of battery life) Many companies have opted to go with a retro-styling that looks like the boombox came right out of a 1980s movie. Many others look more like a portable speaker than a boombox. Bigger speakers may come in bazooka-style cases that allow the speakers to pump more bass and volume. Equally impressive is the sound quality of this system. 40W speakers pump bass and give you plenty of volume for your favorite tunes.

The Brooklyn boombox is designed to give you a good old taste of the ‘80s, but with some modern twists as well. Of course, no boombox could live with itself if it didn’t play cassettes or the radio, so this one does both with style. But, it also plays modern media like CDs, MP3s, and any music you want to stream via Bluetooth. It also has USB, RCA, and Aux inputs, letting you play music from all your different devices.

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One that's really caught our eye is from Boomboxery.com, a forum for people who love Boomboxes. We'll be honest, we were a little nervous when they asked to review the Brooklyn. We've put a lot of love and care into this unit and this crowd knows their stuff. They're collectors and experts on 80s ghetto blasters. Grab your high tops and baggy clothes, pop this boombox on your shoulder, and walk past your nearest graffiti for a full-on ‘80s Brooklyn experience! 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. Portability One of the most important features, boomboxes are designed to be portable. Unlike the monstrous-sized boomboxes of the 1980s, modern boomboxes come in a compact size and won’t weigh more than a few pounds and shouldn’t take up too much space. Of course, some of the vintage-styled boomboxes will be larger so they can match the visual aesthetic of the era. Battery Life

Countless companies make amazing stereo equipment. JBL stands as one of the best boombox brands on the market. They design professional-grade speakers that will amaze you with their sound and build quality. Weighing 5.29 pounds (almost a pound more than the Motion Boom), it uses Bluetooth 5.3 and is equipped with upgraded dual 3.5-inch woofers and newly added dual 1-inch tweeters, delivering up to 80 watts of audio output (60W for the woofers and 20W for the tweeters). Battery life is rated for 20 hours at moderate volume levels. It's also IP67 waterproof and dustproof and floats if you happen to drop it in a body of water. 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.Not 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 Other styling options include RGB party lights, camouflage exteriors, light-up speakers, and graphic equalizer LED displays. You can power it by plugging it into a wall, or with eight C batteries. Sony says you can get 18 hours on battery power, so this boombox would be a great companion for a beach trip. Its plain aesthetic doesn’t scream “retro,” but if you’re looking for a way to play cassettes without looking too conspicuous, Sony has you covered. The PartyBox is a professional grade speaker system and is ideal for small parties and gatherings This 100w sound system delivers crystal clear sound and deep bass response and is designed from the ground up for live performance.

The speaker has Bluetooth or a wired USB connection and there are guitar and mic inputs. It's also worth noting that the speaker is IPX4 splash-proof and you can wirelessly link two PartyBox 110 speakers together for stereo sound. I didn't test the stereo mode, but I was impressed with the sound of a single PartyBox 110 -- this bluetooth device puts out lots of well-defined bass with good overall clarity in the highs and mids -- and I suspect that pairing two of these together would be pretty awesome. Though it costs more than Tribit's Stormbox Blast, the 11.7-pound Rave Party 2 is a more attractively designed speaker and arguably sounds slightly better. Its two 4-inch woofers and two 2-inch tweeters deliver aggressive, punchy sound with enough volume to fill larger rooms (the Tribit's bass goes a little deeper, but I was pretty satisfied with this speaker's low-end capabilities). For even bigger sound, you can wirelessly link multiple Rave Party 2 and other Soundcore speakers that support the company's PartyCast 2.0 feature. Modern Audio:Cassettes are great, but they’re a limited medium. Some of the boomboxes on this list can play CDs, the radio, and digital music through an AUX cable or Bluetooth. Our baseline was being able to play music on two formats, but most are capable of three or four.The Hyperboom also is the better-sounding portable Bluetooth speaker overall. It has a wider soundstage with slightly more bass and clarity. It also sounds a little more natural. While every boombox of this list comes with an AC adapter, you lose portability while plugged in. If you plan on spending time outdoors or around town, look for a boom box that offers long battery life. Durability and Construction

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