Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

IcyPeas

(22,621 posts)
Wed Sep 25, 2019, 05:51 PM Sep 2019

2019 alternative to a boombox?

I thought I'd ask this here because people here know about new media.

So I love my boombox. it has a remote control so I can preset and surf radio channels quickly and easily.

what is the modern version of this. I still like and listen to the radio.

so, what do you use or suggest?

thanks

7 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
2019 alternative to a boombox? (Original Post) IcyPeas Sep 2019 OP
Hmm. Do you mean a portable system--all-in-one? hlthe2b Sep 2019 #1
mostly the radio IcyPeas Sep 2019 #5
how about a phone and.... TrunKated Sep 2019 #2
why do you need to make a change? Grasswire2 Sep 2019 #3
LOL yes, IcyPeas Sep 2019 #4
...and there's youtube, too! nt Grasswire2 Sep 2019 #6
You can still get boomboxes on Amazon. Kablooie Sep 2019 #7

hlthe2b

(106,379 posts)
1. Hmm. Do you mean a portable system--all-in-one?
Wed Sep 25, 2019, 05:52 PM
Sep 2019

I think most people now would think portable blue tooth speakers and an iphone or other cell phone's mp3 digital content.

If you mean in the home, well, Bose still sells its wave radio systems (all in one, with CD and blue tooth capabilities too)

IcyPeas

(22,621 posts)
5. mostly the radio
Wed Sep 25, 2019, 10:06 PM
Sep 2019

I listen to the radio when I get up and when I go to sleep. I think it's the remote control that I am wondering if there is a modern equivalent of. Not looking or CD. I keep dreading the day this thing goes kaput.

Grasswire2

(13,708 posts)
3. why do you need to make a change?
Wed Sep 25, 2019, 06:19 PM
Sep 2019

My 3 in one machine stopped working. CD, radio, and cassette. I'll get another one. Because I listen to all three. Oh, and yes, I have a RECORD PLAYER, too. Music is everything.

IcyPeas

(22,621 posts)
4. LOL yes,
Wed Sep 25, 2019, 10:04 PM
Sep 2019

I don't have to make a change now. I am just thinking about what to do if my boombox and remote contol go kaput.

I listen to the radio.

I don't have cassette tapes anymore and I rarely listen to my CDs.

Just the radio and the convenience of a remote control to surf stations.

Kablooie

(18,776 posts)
7. You can still get boomboxes on Amazon.
Thu Sep 26, 2019, 12:43 AM
Sep 2019

They've got a wide selection.

Otherwise, if you have an iphone or android you can get a bluetooth speaker, some come with radio tuners, and use the phone to broadcast the content.
I think most radio stations have an app or web page that allows you to listen.
I know NPR has an app that allows you to listen or skip ahead to the next article.

Latest Discussions»Help & Search»Computer Help and Support»2019 alternative to a boo...