Studebaker CD Boombox - One Year Later!

Ok it’s been nearly a year since we got this retro cd boombox from Studebaker. How has it held up? What are my current thoughts about this? Would I still recommend it? Check out this video to find out?
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[@JxT1957]

I got the black one along with the big silver GPO Brooklyn with cassette and CD and AM/FM radio, I have them both playing at the same time on my channel.

[@billydoster5007]

Great review. I was on the fence but because of your video I totally purchased from Amazon. Thanks for taking the time

[@chuckermatinger3794]

Thanks!

[@Recordology]

THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

[@Sqwivig]

6:05 Hey! The Flinstones! I'm young at only 24 but I grew up watching a lot of Boomerang and I was exposed to all the greatest old cartoons. Recognized that tune instantly! Edit: 7:26 Oh shit! Popeye the Sailor! 7:30 And Yogi Bear too!! 7:36 And Magilla Gorilla! 7:44 And The Jetsons!! 8:32 AND THE ADAMS FAMILY YESSS!! Is this CD just old cartoon openings? That's actually pretty dope! Thanks for the cool review I can't wait to spin my CDs in this thing!

[@JxT1957]

Does the moving light display move to the beat of the music or does it just move randomly?

[@JohnCran]

Wow I have that "Televisions Greatest Hits" album both 1 & 2 on vinyl. I didn't know it came out on Cd. You learn something new everyday.

[@TorontoJon]

Yes, those volumes have been on CD since the 90's. That's when I bought both volumes and enjoyed listening to them for countless hours. :)

[@ThisGuyFrritz]

You can see "The Wrecking Crew" on KZbin. It used to be for free, but NOW you would have to buy it.

[@chuckermatinger3794]

I loved the sharp angles and "aluminum look" of '80s consumer electronics. The appearance of radios of the '80s reminds me of modern scryscrapers. I need to review this video - it sounded like the radio in this boombox might be a step-tuned DSP design. That's a good thing where FM is concerned; these DSP radios are usually very decent at getting a lot of stations. I'd really like to hear how good or bad this model is on AM (if it does have AM that is). There are a couple of expensive boomboxes I'm attracted to, but I'm concerned about mechanical reliability. The reviews can be scary! LOL!

[@timfaracy754]

My friend in college in the late '60s used to tape all the TV show themes. He gave me small tape reel copies from his tapes. He had the idea to issue them on records and no one thought it would sell. Of course ten years later this album and others came out. My friend had a career anyway writing TV encyclopedias and nostalgia books.

[@Recordology]

Very cool!

[@jackofalltradesmercury207]

I Love the Light Show 👍👍👍👍

[@seanbelcher4486]

I got one just like it but it's black. Love mine. Surprised me how loud and good it sounded

[@Recordology]

Me too!

[@jackofalltradesmercury207]

It does look Cool 👍👍👍👍

[@joycefrisby4193]

I have this boom box I had for a year it plays for second and shuts off continuously. What could be the problem, Manuel says to reset press power button but power button is a slide any suggestions?

[@joshuavaughan8862]

I have it and the bluetooth constantly disconnects.

[@havingoodtime]

Walmart sells the groove goo under groove onn I just bought some last week

[@timallen2336]

The Wrecking Crew were everywhere in the sixties and early seventies. Here's a few artists that they were all over: The Monkees, The Beach Boys, The Byrds, The Jackson 5, Petula Clark, The Mamas & Papas, Sonny & Cher, Jan & Dean, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peggy Lee, Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, The Baja Marimba Band, The T-Bones, Glen Campbell, Jackie DeShannon, The Crystals, The Ronettes, Ike & Tina Turner, The Righteous Brothers, The Ventures... If it was on the radio or your television screen, there is a 50% chance that someone from The Wrecking Crew was playing on it.

[@7JANEWAY]

It was indeed The Wrecking Crew that you’re hearing on these tracks. There’s a good documentary on them that’s worth watching. One thing that’s nothing short of a travesty is that they never received any awards for all of their work. It was The Beatles and the British Invasion with groups that played their own instruments that started their decline in the recording process,

[@Sqwivig]

Daaaaammnnn!!! They got to WORK!

[@TorontoJon]

5:34 Like number 10 which feels quite Zen. Once I heard those first 10 notes of the CD you were playing, I knew it was likely to be a TeeVee Tunes 'Television's Greatest Hits: Volume 1' compilation CD which I also have in my soundtrack collection. That looks like a very cool Studebaker CD boombox indeed and the lights are lots of fun. :)

[@jbbrown4472]

This is really sweet I want this!!

[@Bluegreenred]

Hello, how do you find a travel bag for this boombox? Does one exist? Thanks! 🙏🙂

[@latinpercussionlover6598]

How would this compare to a modern bluetooth speaker like the anker soundcore motion boom

[@51gary51]

Record-ology, the light show on your boom-box is totally gorgeous! With the lights turned off, I could watch that sucker all night long! All in all, a very handsome unit! Solid-looking, too! If you like a lot of bass, have you ever checked out the JVC Ka-Boom Box? It's built long and tubular -- somewhat reminiscent of those old 1950s horizontal vacuum cleaners that you pulled along behind you. The regular speakers are facing toward you on the front. On each end are what look like a rubber tire. Inside each of those two tires is a sub-woofer facing outward toward the side. You wanna hear some bass, listen to it if you ever get a chance. Holy crap! I just love mine, although when I moved to my current apartment 4 years ago, I somehow lost the remote control that came with it. (The remote controls the built-in equalizer which gives you umpteen levels of bass in a variety of listening situations, i.e., Club, Stadium, Jazz Club, etc.) Without it, my Ka-Boom Box is stuck in a super-thumpy mode which I'm sure my neighbors would not appreciate if I were to cast all fate to the wind and really crank it!

[@Recordology]

Interesting thank you for sharing!

[@eugenemckinney8736]

It's a reminiscent of the 80s , now you can stand up and hold your boom box like John Cusack in Say Anything lol

[@Bluegreenred]

Hi, thanks for the review, is this boombox awesome for first time user? Thanks again. 🙂

[@Recordology]

Yes, absolutely

[@73Quiksilver]

Can the blue light change for other colors ? I'm seriously thinking of buying one. Thank you

[@Recordology]

Unfortunately no

[@rbattson7171]

I have this in the UK, comes in from Holland or Germany, under the Auna name. Quite good, fun piece of kit.

[@dannysvinylrainbow4852]

Id love to have one, if it ever goes on sale or clearance

[@robbalboni4179]

nicely appointed cd boombox with firly good sound but i wish they would have included a cassette playeras well. thanks for another review on this product.

[@Recordology]

No problem!

[@MrWolfSnack]

There is a higher end model that comes with both CD and cassette player.

[@m.k.8158]

you posted a link for a different(but similar) model:this is the correct model: Studebaker SB2149S Master Blaster Bluetooth Boombox with 3 Way Power, AM/FM Radio, USB Port, CD Player with MP3 Playback, LED EQ and 10 Watts RMS Power in Silver The one you posted has several differences-only a 2 digit track display, no AM on the radio, no USB connection and no MP3 playback(and possibly other things as well).

[@Recordology]

Thanks....fixed.

[@billhoman694]

So.. will it still work if the battery dies? If you kept it plugged in?

[@bluepencil1arts]

Can you pls review the Studebaker one with the cassette and cd player? :o

[@rwj777]

I currently own the version of this boombox that has the Cd player and cassette. The cassette player on that version isn't all that great. The motor noise is so loud to the point where it affects the audio, which creates the sound of speaking into a box fan while it's running, giving the audio a chopping effect sound. Listening to hip hop music or house style type of music, it would be less noticeable, but trying to listen to any r&b music will sound absolutely terrible. The CD player works ok for the most part, whenever I can get it to play through both speakers. Most of the time it only plays through one channel for some reason...smh The Bluetooth feature is where the boombox really shines. It sounds really darn good with very rich full sound. Long story short, I pretty much use mine as a glorified Bluetooth speaker at this point and stop using the cassette and Cd player all together.

[@bluepencil1arts]

@@rwj777 Ah I see, Thank you so much for your input! Sorry I only just seen this reply, I listen to all genres of music but definitely mostly indie/rock and alternative genres and I wouldn’t want my enjoyment of hearing each beat and melody to be interfered with….. Now I’m thinking of getting a separate cassette player for better quality (and just in case not to hurt the limited edition cds I want to get) and then buy this version of the boombox with ONLY the cd player, I know the CD player sounds like a hit or miss but I’m willing to take a gamble and try it out to see how it works, again thank you so much for the input! :D

[@MrWolfSnack]

@@rwj777 Your model is defective. Mine does not have those problems.

[@sll-tt6bj]

I got the same radio I got from a friend use to play and all of a sudden stop playing wher do you change the battery you said it used a small battery?

[@Recordology]

Yes it’s like a Nokia cell battery.

[@sll-tt6bj]

@@Recordology what location undo the back

[@MrWolfSnack]

@@sll-tt6bj Yes you have to unscrew the back panel to access the battery pack for replacement.

[@rivernorcal679]

You think that's heavy...add about 8D batteries and take it for a walk around the block.

[@harrypcs]

Great review thanks. I'm gonna buy one as a gift for my teenage son.

[@ma-sq2ew]

can we change the light colors?

[@Recordology]

I wish.

[@DearFutureWifey]

Is the record button functionable?

[@Recordology]

Yes indeed!

[@DearFutureWifey]

@@Recordology Can it record voice audio?

[@jeffreyhickman3871]

I think it's "Studebaker," unless it's spelled a little differently for the brand name. This is a pretty fancy set. Never 👌 knew it had a 💿 CD player until ya got a couple minutes into the 📹 video. I noticed that the VU meters are digital, but the radio dial is surprisingly analog. It's 👍 like they have a new twist on this set, with a little old 🏫 school. Would be a real surprise to 👀 see a version of this, that plays 8-👣 track tapes, or have a 5 inch color 📺 television built-in. Your friend Jeff.

[@joshlmccall6294]

So it doesn't run by Ac cord? Just a battery?

[@MrWolfSnack]

You can do both.

[@johns7886]

Do a review on the Klipsch The One II With Phono if you get the chance!

[@jaimecorona2582]

What if you get another type and it doesn't come with a charger what do you use for it thanks plz please answer

[@jaimecorona2582]

Help pls

[@MrWolfSnack]

Any DC jack that matches the input voltage on the boombox will power it.

[@miragexl007]

man..wanted to get a Retroboom box about a year ago (to go with my 93 mustang I got)..but reviews on the Tape Retros are not that good. came across this CD version...still gives the look , and wondered if it would play CDs/Music Better.

[@chuckermatinger3794]

I agree - the reviews of the modern cassette boombox repros so far have scared me away. It's a shame, as they all look great.

[@MrWolfSnack]

@@chuckermatinger3794 If you are going by Amazon reviews - don't. The reason is Amazon does not inspect returns, they put them right back up for sale, so it is a cycle of people buying other people's broken returns and then complaining that it is broken. I got 3 used Studebaker boomboxes when they went on sale a few years ago on Amazon for $20 each. I got them, and tested them, and of course they were indeed broken even though they were all with their OG box and packaging. One had a bad laser, one had a broken solder wiring on the speaker, the other had a battery that looked like it caught fire. I fixed them all and resold them for $80 each.

[@cgvideosviapawpawguthrie]

I have a altec- lancing atl-500 sounds like crap! Any suggestions on upgrades!? Speakers? Ect! To improve sound? Thanks advance!

[@Recordology]

Its because of the ceramic cartridge. Get an audio technica lp60x and you will be in heaven.

[@cgvideosviapawpawguthrie]

@@Recordology Thanks

[@ag.j6021]

My won't turn on. The light turns on when charging but it won't turn on

[@Zimmy_1981]

Didn't this brand was used as a car manufacturer? Would be swell if they made baking stuff 😊❤ LOVE that Munsters theme ❤❤

[@riccardo-c.v.l]

Clássico, muito bonito!!

[@larrylarry1]

No cassette is a deal breaker for me. Still a great video walk-around of this boom box!

[@darell8310]

Victrola makes one with cassettes

[@MrWolfSnack]

Look for the one by ION. Also sold through HSN. Love it.

[@bradfordlewis9765]

If this boombox had a cassette player/recorder, I'd buy it. The light show and the name are worth the money.

[@Mariofans-gn1lu]

who cares it still good raido

[@7JANEWAY]

BTW--I dare ANYBODY to NOT clap with the Green Acres theme song (or snap your fingers to the Addams Family theme song too)!!!

[@marshto1]

7Janeway you are so right. Green Acres is a clapper. And if I could snap my fingers I'd be "snappin" with the Addams Family.

[@jaimecorona2582]

What charger do you use pls answer

[@Recordology]

It comes with one. Plus it is easily replaced.

[@MrWolfSnack]

The EQ is not synced with the music, looks like it's just there for fake. It's just bouncing around in random patterns

[@RainbowUnicorns2023]

Very good, and concise review. I may buy this on Amazon 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@radiorobertakaandy5982]

I have 2 80s ghertoblasters right now,a national panasonic and an aiwa.id never let them go.always thought this looked nice but it's not something I'd buy as I'm original all the way.but for those wanting to embrace the past in a modern package then I can see the appeal.

[@radiorobertakaandy5982]

Come and see us over here Recordology, we have a whole vocabulary youd enjoy to hear.maybe all us brits can club together and get you an air ticket over here......just not just yet eh.......its easy to forget what's going on right now 😪

[@Recordology]

I'm ready for it! Lets do it!

[@radiorobertakaandy5982]

@@Recordology your welcome in the UK anytime!

[@arthurshagnasty4039]

I don't know what they call the best student Baker they team it after a car

[@dylanhollimon9592]

The Bluetooth speaker won’t even connect to my phone 😭

[@bugstomper4670]

Did you pair it on your phone? You have to find the bluetooth of the other device, on your phone. Both units must have their bluetooth 'visible', and once that is done, they'll just automatically connect, next time, when both bluetooths are on.

[@johnquinton2530]

Why would you use that type of music to display sound for us you got to get something like that bumps

[@mrhawk1924]

I had my box for 2 yrs. It's not a boombox because it's small and only 10 watts. Not like my jvc getto boombox 40watts in the 90s with double cassette deck

[@gordonhillier5169]

Recordology you know surface mount diodes are crap right, especially with analog tuners, personality I would not buy it

[@Jordan-fn5rj]

cassette are better on a boombox then the cds cuz when u stomp your feet it will skip

[@bdsbckjdskl]

Stupid built in battery and an adapter to power it ! 🙄🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️.. Geez..😒the stupidity of today is epic , No thank you !

[@bugstomper4670]

Allot of the new boomboxes are ugly, with that 'egg look', or 'bug head' look. This boombox, got around that. 🎉

[@jerrymontalbano3222]

Again, a year later, a Bluetooth radio that doesn't support a bluetooth earbuds, earphone is not worth it's weight in rice. If I'm missing something and it does NOT, avoid the Studebaker boom boxes/radios like the plague. If what I'm surmising is true, that's shameful in the 2020s not to have that capability saying its "bluetooth compatible"...

[@KesorodaBlk]

If $114.99 is expensive, then I'm afraid to ask how much a decent sandwich costs in your neck of the woods.