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. 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. 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. The first thing that stands out is its look. At 23.7 inches this is a boombox that’s been super-sized. But GPO took a cue from Victrola and used that extra space wisely. This boombox has a pair of large, 40 watt speakers, and is fully loaded to handle every way you might want to listen to music. 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.

Equally impressive is the sound quality of this system. 40W speakers pump bass and give you plenty of volume for your favorite tunes. For outdoor use, I like the design of the Boombox 3 better than UE Hyperboom. The portable Bluetooth speaker is easier to carry around and just looks more like an outdoor speaker. It's also fully waterproof and dustproof with an IPX67 rating (the previous model was waterproof but didn't have a dustproof rating). Sony and Panasonic offer some of the most affordable and reliable products in the world. Monster is known for their professional grade wiring and equipment while Pyle is a leader in the speaker and amplifier industry. Top Boomboxes For Bass, Final Thoughts While this speaker isn't fully waterproof and can't float like some speakers can, it's splash-proof, with an IPX4 rating, and has a microphone input with discrete gain and reverb controls (no microphone is included). In the companion app for iOS and Android, you can customize the sound profile and light show. Battery life is rated at up to 16 hours, but that number will drop if you crank the volume. Finally, don’t forget about the style and form factor of the boombox. Most modern boomboxes feature a small and curved style and form factor and come in a wide range of colors.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.

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.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) 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 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.

Like the UE Hyperboom (see below), this has a USB-out port that allows you to charge external devices like your phone, and there's also an analog audio input if you want to go wired and connect a device without using Bluetooth connectivity (the Hyperboom adds an optical digital input).

The boombox was never known for having exceptional sound quality, and the GPO Brooklyn Boombox continues broadly in this tradition. Its 40w stereo speakers have some power behind them, and it’s worth letting them warm up for a few hours before casting judgment on a very lightweight initial presentation. GPO Brooklyn - Boombox Stereo Bringing the '80s boombox bang up to date, the GPO Brooklyn gives you sound and style in equal measure. Fully portable with two 40 watt speakers, control the Volume, Balance, Bass and Treble, stream via Bluetooth, play Cassettes, CDs or use the DAB and DAB+ radio. FEATURES