The 27 best boom boxes brands
Sony, Panasonic and JVC lead our ranking of 27 boom boxes brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.
Boom Boxes brands, ranked
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Panasonic
Ambience stereo speakers and cassette-CD-radio combos give its 1980s ghetto blasters a bold sound.
Top products: RX-FM30· RX-DS20· RX-D15
Website: panasonic.com |Brands like Panasonic
Popularity 4.9/10
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JVC
Compact CD and tape portables with simple AM/FM tuning, suited to everyday listening rather than heavy bass.
Top products: RC-X270
Website: jvc.com |Brands like JVC
Popularity 4.2/10
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SANYO
Japanese maker whose 1980s cassette radios, later Mega Bass models, now surface mostly as used portables with AM/FM tuning.
Website: sanyo-av.com |Brands like SANYO
Popularity 3.8/10
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Magnavox
Dual-deck and five-speaker radio boomboxes from its 1980s range, now mostly found as retro pieces.
Top products: D8247/17· AQ5010/17
Website: magnavox.com |Brands like Magnavox
Popularity 3.6/10
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Aiwa
BackTrack models add Bluetooth and HDMI to the classic CD and cassette boombox layout.
Top products: BackTrack CD Boombox· CSD-ES155
Website: aiwa.co |Brands like Aiwa
Popularity 3.2/10
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Emerson
Dual-cassette and CD radio boomboxes, with newer models adding Bluetooth and a subwoofer.
Top products: CTR949
Website: emersonradio.com |Brands like Emerson
Popularity 2.9/10
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GE
Vintage dual-cassette recorders from GE's 1980s audio line, mostly AM/FM with simple tape-to-tape copying.
Top products: 3-5622A
Website: gelighting.com |Brands like GE
Popularity 2.5/10
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Insignia
Store-brand CD boomboxes with Bluetooth options, typically sold as simple, inexpensive all-in-one units.
Top products: NS-B4111· NS-BBBT20
Website: bestbuy.com |Brands like Insignia
Popularity 2.4/10
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RCA
Long-established audio name whose portable boomboxes are mostly simple CD and radio units.
Website: rcaaudiovideo.com |Brands like RCA
Popularity 2.4/10
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Toshiba
Stereo cassette boomboxes from Toshiba's audio years, later joined by MP3 CD radios with simple controls.
Top products: TY-CKM39· RT-SF5
Website: toshiba.com |Brands like Toshiba
Popularity 2.4/10
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GPX
Budget CD units with AM/FM radio and a headphone jack, sold at a big-box chain.
Website: gpx.com |Brands like GPX
Popularity 2.4/10
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Philips
Dutch electronics maker's CD boomboxes with USB and MP3 playback, plus Bluetooth on newer models.
Top products: AZ1325
Website: philips.com |Brands like Philips
Popularity 2.4/10
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Memorex
Clear-cased CD boomboxes with cassette and radio, mostly simple portable units at modest cost.
Top products: MP3134BLU· MP3130-01· MP3126
Website: memorex.com |Brands like Memorex
Popularity 2.3/10
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JBL
Rugged waterproof Bluetooth boombox with a power bank, built for outdoor use with strong bass.
Top products: Boombox 4
Website: jbl.com |Brands like JBL
Popularity 2.0/10
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National
National makes door hinges and corner braces for building and home repair work. The steel and brass hinges are built for doors that see regular use, and the hardware storage products keep small parts organized in workshops and garages. The...
Website: national-hardware.com |Brands like National
Popularity 1.9/10
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Hitachi
Power is an entity that every individual or group of individuals wants to conquer. With power in your hands, you can change the world for good. Hitachi Group took this as an opportunity to do the same. They had the...
Website: hitachi.com |Brands like Hitachi
Popularity 1.8/10
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Jensen
Jensen eyewear frames include prescription styles and performance sunglasses, with lightweight titanium and aluminum options. Anti-reflection lenses are offered on several models, and replacement lenses are also sold for some Jensen frames.
Website: jensenmobile.com |Brands like Jensen
Popularity 1.8/10
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Fisher
Fisher Scientific Company, Inc. is a global provider of goods and services for molecular biology, genomics, biotechnology research, and the diagnostics business, which supports clinical laboratories. Fisher Scientific also provides a wide range of laboratory equipment, tools, instruments, and consumables...
Popularity 1.8/10
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SYLVANIA
Sylvania is world’s leading lighting brand. They don't only design great lights but also offers various lighting solutions such as indoor, outdoor lights, lamps, controlled lights and so on. The company offers various Surface Wall Lights & Ceiling Lights, Surface...
Top products: SRCD243M
Website: sylvania-lighting.com |Brands like SYLVANIA
Popularity 1.5/10
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Pioneer
Car owners who want better sound can look to Pioneer, a Japanese electronics maker with a strong car audio line. Its lineup includes car stereos and amplifiers that power speakers for stronger output. Pioneer also offers parts such as transmission...
Website: pioneerautoinc.com |Brands like Pioneer
Popularity 1.5/10
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Lenoxx Electronics
Portable cassette players, portable CD players and FM radios sit at the centre of Lenoxx Electronics' product line. The Australian company is privately held and sells audio, video and home theatre brands through its stores and online. It has been...
Website: lenoxx.com.au |Brands like Lenoxx Electronics
Popularity 1.5/10
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PROSCAN
Proscan's lines include universal remotes and TV remotes, and the company makes televisions, DVD players and Android tablets. The remotes and devices sit together under one brand, with the range spanning both accessories and full electronics.
Website: proscanvideo.com |Brands like PROSCAN
Popularity 1.4/10
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Naxa
Naxa is obsessed with creating professional gaming combinations. With Naxa's Bluetooth, one may listen to C.D.s and radio from any room in the house. True wireless Bluetooth earphones with touchable controls let you answer calls, play, forward, and stop the...
Top products: NDL-287
Website: naxa.com |Brands like Naxa
Popularity 1.4/10
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Craig
Craig has sold audio and video electronics since the company began. Its electronics also include DVD players for home, car and travel use. The devices are built to be durable and affordable for everyday listening.
Website: craigelectronics.com |Brands like Craig
Popularity 1.3/10
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QFX
Party hosts and DJs looking for affordable sound will find QFX speakers built for gatherings. The American brand offers Bluetooth and wireless speakers, party speakers and monitor speakers. Its products focus on loud, clear audio for events and everyday listening...
Top products: J-230BT· J-220BT
Website: qfxusa.com |Brands like QFX
Popularity 1.2/10
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ION
ION makes replacement batteries for DeWalt 20V power tools, and its line is built to fit those tools. ION also offers a hair straightener. Shoppers with DeWalt 20V tools can find batteries made to match that platform.
Top products: ION Boombox Deluxe iSP112B
Popularity 1.2/10
Official websites and social accounts
| Brand | Website | X / Twitter | YouTube | ||
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| Sony | sony.com | – | – | – | – |
| Panasonic | panasonic.com | – | – | – | – |
| JVC | jvc.com | /JVCMobileEntertainment | jvc.headphones.usa | @jvc_usa | UCCd84CmvdEHJGsmcsQ6QZyA |
| SANYO | sanyo-av.com | /sanyotvusa | – | – | – |
| Magnavox | magnavox.com | – | – | – | – |
| Aiwa | aiwa.co | /aiwa | explore | @Aiwa_US | – |
| Emerson | emersonradio.com | /emersonradiocorp | emersonradiocorp | @buyemersonradio | – |
| GE | gelighting.com | /GELighting | gelighting | @GELighting | GELightingFuture |
| Insignia | bestbuy.com | – | – | – | – |
| RCA | rcaaudiovideo.com | /RCA | – | – | – |
