That’s right … the 1980s are calling. As someone who grew up around cassette tapes and boombox, seeing the latest addition from Ion Audio “Stereo Boombox Speaker” really brought me back. I can’t help but relive my fondest childhood memories. From collecting cassette tapes, recording music from my favorite radio station, and even listening to “Friendly Nicky”, an early morning disc jockey whom I highly favored and adored. Oh I remember those days all too well … trying to catch his segment at 5 in the morning before having breakfast and going to school.
Fast forward to our generation, and it is quite rare to see anyone play any tapes. So to discover that we now have a mash-up of the good old version infused with the tech of our current generation is a refreshing surprise.
ION Boombox Deluxe Bluetooth Speaker
If you’re missing your mixtapes, the ION Audio is the perfect solution for your nostalgic desires. It may be hard to believe, but YES, it plays and also records cassette tapes!!! Just like the classic, it has AM/FM radio stations, it can keep up with your entire tape collection, it is also able to make new recordings off the radio using the built-in microphone or from an external source. Basically, it is a full-featured boombox in the classic fashion, just like you remember. The biggest takeaway is that it allows the streaming of music via Bluetooth to satisfy Gen X’ers and millennials alike.
Fun Fact: My grams still has some of my old tape collections in her home! I have collected quite a few from Backstreet Boys, West Life, Britney Spears, Cristina Aguillera, Maria Carey, Boyz II Men, etc.
ION Boombox Deluxe Bluetooth Speaker
Specifications:
– Includes Street Rocker ’80s-style portable boombox and power adapter
– Steams music from any Bluetooth-enabled device
– USB playback from flash drive
– Records to flash drive from Bluetooth, cassette, mic, or radio
– AM/FM/Shortwave radio
– Analog VU meters
– Bass and treble controls
– Choose from stereo or stereo wide for richer sound
– Built-in microphone for recording to cassette deck or USB flash drive
– Requires 6 D batteries, not included
– Measures 4.5″D x 16.7″W x 11″H; Cord 6’L
Now that you know what the ION Boombox Deluxe Bluetooth Speaker is capable of, you can finally bust out your acid-wash jeans and party like a rockstar!
Don’t miss out, get yours at your local Best Buy store or order it online here.
Amber Myers
October 3, 2019I need to get this! I know my kids will get a kick out of it. I have tons of cassettes.
Chad
October 3, 2019lol 1980s music is the best!!! I love the idea of hosting a 80s themed party, that would be so cool…
Nyxie
October 3, 2019I love the sound of this. It’ll throw me straight back into the 90’s where I belong!
Joanna
October 4, 2019This definitely takes me back to the 80s, when it was cool to have a boombox on your shoulder whilst walking around town. It’s amazing that this one can play tapes, I still have such a large collection of classics on tapes.
Krysten Quiles
October 4, 2019So fun, it sounds totally awesome. I love anything that helps me to hear the music I love the most.
Kristin
October 4, 2019Loving the 80’s vibe here! This sounds like such a cool speaker to have.
Art & Home
October 4, 2019I love retro stuff! Can you add a picture to the post, it would be great to see what this looks like!
Live Well Choose Joy
October 4, 2019So fun! I have been loving listening to 80’s music lately, it’s upbeat and energetic! Thanks for sharing this!
Gina (Love, Auntie)
October 4, 2019They are always coming out with such great technology. And yes, I totally remember the boomboxes!
Laura
October 4, 2019This sounds really cool. I like the idea of it. Thank you for sharing x
Laura
Natalie
October 4, 2019This sounds like such a cool speaker, sounds like a nice modern twist on a classic! I’ll have to look it up for a visual.
tweenselmom
October 4, 2019I love a good speaker at home, I’m just grateful for this blog that gives so many tips for quality speakers.
Trish Veltman
October 4, 2019Oh wow – I just got rid of all my old tapes!
Alvin
October 4, 2019I remember that scene with Michael Jay Fox in back to the future. How bout that scene with Jack Cusack in Say Anything.
Despite Pain
October 5, 2019It plays cassette tapes? Wow….I have so many old tapes which I would love to listen to again. This sounds perfect.
Jasmine M
October 5, 2019This boombox speaker sounds like an absolute must have or even a great gift to give someone for Christmas.
Samar
October 5, 2019I was planning to buy this one, Your post just tempted me more.
Celebrate Woman Today
October 5, 2019This boombox is a true find! I would love to have it as a gift to my kids who love to dance and express themselves whenever we go!
Fashion and Style Police
October 5, 2019I love the sound of this speaker. Been thinking of getting a new speaker for ages now. I will look this up.
Dalene Ekirapa
October 5, 2019This must be such an oldie-goldie! Reminds me of back in the years when having cassettes was a thing. I almost forgot about them but with this stereo speaker, I’m sure those who love old school stuff would appreciate it.
Mommy Peach
October 5, 2019That would be awesome but I don’t have my cassette tapes anymore! I’d like to see what it looks like.
Twinspirational
October 5, 2019Wow.. And the 80s is back. Haha..! I super love how it looks. I would love to have this boombox, so cool.
Bacolod Blogger Sigrid
October 6, 2019I would like a boom box speaker. Or any high quality speaker for that matter. there are just times I want to listen to music with good audio. Too bad I can’t afford a set now. Or at least, not yet.
Patricia M.
October 6, 2019Isn’t funny that the 80s are coming back. How cool if you kept all the old mixed tapes you made back in the day. Im’ not sure if anyone has done that or if they still would play.
Lindsay Brown
October 6, 2019This sounds like so much fun! 80’s style with modern features – YES PLEASE! Very cool!
abby hewes
October 6, 2019I miss my old school boombox- this sounds like a perfect way for me to lay the stack of old mix tapes gathering dust!
Live Learn Better
October 7, 2019This is so ancient and appealing. My kids will be shocked to know something this great once existed.
Jennifer S Walker
October 7, 2019This is so great! I love the combination of the 80’s with the modern updates. I tried explaining a mix tape to my kids last week and they just weren’t getting it, lol!
Cindy Ingalls
October 7, 2019This boombox brings back so many memories. It looks almost identical to the one I had as a kid.
Stacie
October 7, 2019Oh wow! That is a big fat nostalgia punch to the face! I can’t tell you how much I love this.
Dani flanders
October 7, 2019So, I teach dance and this year we are doing a big production number to 80’s movies songs. My kiddos were SHOCKED when they found out I was born in the 80’s. They’ve always known I was 33, but I guess they never did the math 😉
Cherishingflo
October 7, 2019This is so cool! I am a 90’s baby, but I DEFINITELY love 80’s music!
Eileen M Loya
October 7, 2019So nostalgic! This boombox is like an icon of my teenage years! I want to get one and feel like it is the 80s once again.
Emily zielinski
October 7, 2019wow, this is super retro! i lvoe how all the awesome trends always come back into fashion!
Quin Cl
October 8, 2019Oh this is really awesome! I remember the collection of my parents’ cassette tapes. 80’s music is really one of the best! 🙂
Clarice
October 8, 2019I would love one. I still have a lot of cassette tapes kept as part of my collection. This is such a conversation piece and love that it has been mixed with modern features as well. Hope this will be available here in the Philippines. 🙂
Nigar Rahman
October 8, 2019I love to see this Boombox again!I love to listen music on it than my phone.I think there is none comparable to Boobbox!
Emman Damian
October 8, 2019This speaker sounds like a good buy! I hope there’s one in the Philippines! I would like to buy it!
littlemisadvencha
October 8, 2019i used to have this when i was a kid. it brings back a lot of memories. thank you for sharing!
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Ceci Rey
October 8, 2019I love this! It reminds me of when I was a teenager…totally retro…but, with blue tooth technology! Thanks for sharing!
Steph s
October 8, 2019What an awesome throwback! Reminds me of the 90s!
joy
October 8, 2019i remember having a boombox! great idea. i bet there are lots of kids who have no idea what one is.
Joy at The Joyous Living
Tiffany La Forge-Grau
October 8, 2019This is something I would LOVE to have! I would take this every time I went on a road trip.
HolyVeggies
October 9, 2019Loving the 80’s vibes of this post..Can’t believe they are still making boomboxes, so cool!
Adreanne
October 9, 2019This is so cool! I love anything oldschool, this is definitely a great blast from the past.
Patricia m.
October 9, 2019I remember when I got my first boom box, many years ago. So funny that they are making a comeback