--- product_id: 740206792 title: "Retro Boombox CD Player with Cassette Recording, Bluetooth 5.0, FM/AM Radio, USB/SD/AUX Inputs, VU Meter, LCD Display, Dual 40W Speakers, Black/Gold" brand: "aiwa" price: "S$1103" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Aiwa" url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/740206792-retro-boombox-cd-player-with-cassette-recording-bluetooth-5-0 store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # FM/AM Radio + Stereo Tuner 40W Dual Speakers Bluetooth 5.0 + USB/SD/AUX Retro Boombox CD Player with Cassette Recording, Bluetooth 5.0, FM/AM Radio, USB/SD/AUX Inputs, VU Meter, LCD Display, Dual 40W Speakers, Black/Gold **Brand:** aiwa **Price:** S$1103 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Retro never sounded so fresh — Own the soundtrack of your lifestyle! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Retro Boombox CD Player with Cassette Recording, Bluetooth 5.0, FM/AM Radio, USB/SD/AUX Inputs, VU Meter, LCD Display, Dual 40W Speakers, Black/Gold by aiwa - **How much does it cost?** S$1103 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/740206792-retro-boombox-cd-player-with-cassette-recording-bluetooth-5-0) ## Best For - aiwa enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted aiwa brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Powerful Soundstage:** Dual 5.25" woofers and 1.2" tweeters deliver crisp highs and deep bass at 40W output. - • **All-in-One Audio Hub:** CD, cassette with recording, FM/AM radio, plus USB, SD, AUX inputs for ultimate versatility. - • **Visual Audio Control:** Integrated VU meter and LCD display keep you in command of your sound experience. - • **Seamless Connectivity:** Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless streaming plus dual mic inputs for karaoke or announcements. - • **Vintage Vibes, Modern Moves:** Classic retro design with a portable carry handle—style that travels with you. ## Overview The Aiwa Retro Boombox AI7012 blends nostalgic design with cutting-edge tech, featuring dual 40W stereo speakers, Bluetooth 5.0, and multi-format playback including CD, cassette with recording, FM/AM radio, USB, SD, and AUX inputs. Its portable build with a carry handle, VU meter, and LCD display make it a stylish, versatile audio companion for the modern music lover craving vintage cool with contemporary convenience. ## Description Experience the perfect blend of retro style and modern technology with this Retro Boombox CD Player. Designed with a nostalgic charm, this portable boombox features a convenient carrying handle, making it the ideal companion for music enthusiasts on the go. Whether you're revisiting classic cassette tapes or enjoying FM radio stations, its vintage appeal is matched by its practical functionality.Immerse yourself in premium audio performance with the boombox's dual 5.25-inch woofers and 1.2-inch tweeters, delivering a robust 40W output. Whether you're listening to your favorite tunes or streaming via Bluetooth 5.0, the crystal-clear highs and deep bass will elevate your music experience. The integrated VU meters and LCD display add a touch of sophistication while keeping you informed of your audio levels and settings.Stay connected with its versatile inputs and playback options. This Bluetooth boombox features USB, SD card slots, AUX inputs, and dual microphone inputs for karaoke sessions or announcements. The boombox is equipped with a built-in cassette player, complete with recording capabilities, and a CD player for all your favorite media formats.Designed for convenience and style, this boombox with CD and cassette player is perfect for music lovers, families, and anyone who values high-quality sound in a portable retro design. Its user-friendly features and robust construction ensure that it will be a staple in your entertainment setup for years to come. Review: Artículo necesario - Me encantó Review: Totally awesome boombox dude! - So 'I've been looking for a decent "real" boombox for a while now. What I mean is, not a Bluetooth speaker. My Aiwa CSD-EL33 quit working some time ago. I've had it since 1999. I took it apart and tried to repair it but it is possessed. I don't know if the caps went bad or if a chip got corrupted. It doesn't respond to the buttons most times, or it does something entirely different. Plus the cassette belts dissolved. I may give up on it. In the meantime while finding out that there are no real brand name boomboxes anymore, I found this. I know this Awia is not the same as old school Aiwa, just the name that some Chinese corporation bought who also makes toasters, but I thought just maybe it would be decent enough. We'll, let me tell you, it is! The only thing that disappoints me is the tape deck. Like all, and I do mean ALL, cassette tape decks in 2025. It's a piece of trash, and the makers should be ashamed of themselves. I could write another thousand words about the awesome technology and quality of tape decks we had back in the 80's and 90's, but it won't change the fact that NONE of them are being made anymore. Just this ONE mechanism in EVERY cassette player made now with its cheap play head and it's permanent erase magnet for recording. It is truly an abomination compared to what we once had, to what is in my 1999 Aiwa CSD-EL33! The tape playback is tolerable and is in stereo, but recording to tape is a nogo. The Aiwa backtrack weighs in at 17.8 lbs with 8 alkaline D cell batteries installed. Its kinda heavy, and its kinda big. It doesn't fit in the front seat of my 1987 Suzuki Samurai big. Which is GOOD! And it sounds good too! Excellent actually. (Except for that tape recording thing) And it's LOUD! On volume 25 with treble set at 4, Bass at 4, and bass boost off from 10 feet away listening to Geddy Lee lament about FM radio on our local FM radio station (Rush-The Spirit of Radio) my free app sound meter on my phone measured 80db. 84db from 5 feet, and 90db right in front of the speaker. Same results from Bono singing In The Name of Love with more noticeable bass of course. That's loud enough for me. The volume knob goes all the way to 32 and still sounds good with no noticeable distortion. The sound is very good, and the bass has an impressive kick for a plastic boombox, a much better frequency response than any medium sized 80's or 90's equivalent that I can remember. The tuner is clear and consice. It tunes in stations very well and 'STEREO' appears on the display when tuned to a stereo station. It also plays in stereo. There is a distinct Left and Right separation and the VU meters coorespond to this as noted by playing Spaced Age Love Song by Flock of Seagulls. CDs sound great also, as does Bluetooth pairing, but the loudest volume I've experience comes from a well tuned in radio station. I have not messed with the SD card or memory stick functions yet. When I do I'll update this review. The microphone inputs work great. The echo effect will make anyone sound like a monster truck event announcer. SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY! A bit of advice if you're going to sing along. Use Bluetooth pairing and the volume from your paired device/phone to adjust music volume while the mic volumes and main volume (I turn the main volume all the way up) can be used for your voice. Otherwise the music will drown out, you. If you are looking for a 'real' boombox. One with a cassette player, CD player, and radio like in the olden days that actually works, and sounds good. Go ahead and buy it. It works pretty good and has the added benefit of Bluetooth plus the SD stuff. Yes its 250 bucks, and while I think its expensive for what it is, so are my groceries! Look at it this way. For the price of half a basket of food you get a rad boombox that will impress the chics, and it won't end up in the toilet in a week. I'll update this review for longevity from time to time. ## Features - Retro design with portability: classic retro boombox design with a convenient carry handle for easy transport; perfect for bringing vintage vibes wherever you go while enjoying modern playback functions for a timeless experience - Versatile audio options: this boom box includes a CD player, FM/AM radio for local music and traffic updates, and a cassette player with recording capabilities; ideal for rediscovering your collection or creating custom recordings - Exceptional audio performance: with dual 5.25" woofers and a 1.2-inch tweeter, this Bluetooth boombox speaker delivers 40 W of rich and balanced audio output; perfect for enjoying clear highs and deep lows for every genre of music - Advanced connectivity features: this CD player boombox includes Bluetooth 5.0, USB, SD card slot, AUX inputs and dual microphone ports; making it versatile for streaming, recording, karaoke or connecting to other audio devices - EASY TO USE AND STYLISH: CD player Boom Box AM/FM radio equipped with an easy-to-read LCD display, VU meter for precise audio monitoring and a 3.5mm earphone input; a blend of modern features with vintage appeal ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0DYQ6CRS7 | | Audio Output Mode | Stereo | | Best Sellers Rank | #57,320 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #70 in Portable CD Players | | Bluetooth support? | Yes | | Brand | Aiwa | | Built-In Media | Power Cable | | Color | Black and Gold | | Colour | Black and Gold | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Gaming Console, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet | | Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth | | Connectivity technology | Bluetooth | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 417 Reviews | | Item Dimensions | 66 x 15.2 x 27.3 centimeters | | Item Weight | 9.28 kg | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 66 x 15.2 x 27.3 centimeters | | Manufacturer | aiwa | | Mfr Part Number | AI7012 | | Model Number | AI7012 | | Number of Speakers | 2 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Power source | Battery Powered | | Speaker Type | Portable Speaker | | Speaker type | Portable Speaker | | Speakers Included | 2 Speakers (Dual 5.25" woofers and 1.2" tweeters, 40W) | | Style Name | Retro | | Supported Audio Format | CD-DA, MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV | | Supported Standards | CD | | Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.1 | | UPC | 021331113115 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Aiwa - **Colour:** Black and Gold - **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 66 x 15.2 x 27.3 centimeters - **Speaker type:** Portable Speaker ## Images ![Retro Boombox CD Player with Cassette Recording, Bluetooth 5.0, FM/AM Radio, USB/SD/AUX Inputs, VU Meter, LCD Display, Dual 40W Speakers, Black/Gold - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WXAUR5ieL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Artículo necesario *by Á***Z on 6 November 2025* Me encantó ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Totally awesome boombox dude! *by J***T on 26 September 2025* So 'I've been looking for a decent "real" boombox for a while now. What I mean is, not a Bluetooth speaker. My Aiwa CSD-EL33 quit working some time ago. I've had it since 1999. I took it apart and tried to repair it but it is possessed. I don't know if the caps went bad or if a chip got corrupted. It doesn't respond to the buttons most times, or it does something entirely different. Plus the cassette belts dissolved. I may give up on it. In the meantime while finding out that there are no real brand name boomboxes anymore, I found this. I know this Awia is not the same as old school Aiwa, just the name that some Chinese corporation bought who also makes toasters, but I thought just maybe it would be decent enough. We'll, let me tell you, it is! The only thing that disappoints me is the tape deck. Like all, and I do mean ALL, cassette tape decks in 2025. It's a piece of trash, and the makers should be ashamed of themselves. I could write another thousand words about the awesome technology and quality of tape decks we had back in the 80's and 90's, but it won't change the fact that NONE of them are being made anymore. Just this ONE mechanism in EVERY cassette player made now with its cheap play head and it's permanent erase magnet for recording. It is truly an abomination compared to what we once had, to what is in my 1999 Aiwa CSD-EL33! The tape playback is tolerable and is in stereo, but recording to tape is a nogo. The Aiwa backtrack weighs in at 17.8 lbs with 8 alkaline D cell batteries installed. Its kinda heavy, and its kinda big. It doesn't fit in the front seat of my 1987 Suzuki Samurai big. Which is GOOD! And it sounds good too! Excellent actually. (Except for that tape recording thing) And it's LOUD! On volume 25 with treble set at 4, Bass at 4, and bass boost off from 10 feet away listening to Geddy Lee lament about FM radio on our local FM radio station (Rush-The Spirit of Radio) my free app sound meter on my phone measured 80db. 84db from 5 feet, and 90db right in front of the speaker. Same results from Bono singing In The Name of Love with more noticeable bass of course. That's loud enough for me. The volume knob goes all the way to 32 and still sounds good with no noticeable distortion. The sound is very good, and the bass has an impressive kick for a plastic boombox, a much better frequency response than any medium sized 80's or 90's equivalent that I can remember. The tuner is clear and consice. It tunes in stations very well and 'STEREO' appears on the display when tuned to a stereo station. It also plays in stereo. There is a distinct Left and Right separation and the VU meters coorespond to this as noted by playing Spaced Age Love Song by Flock of Seagulls. CDs sound great also, as does Bluetooth pairing, but the loudest volume I've experience comes from a well tuned in radio station. I have not messed with the SD card or memory stick functions yet. When I do I'll update this review. The microphone inputs work great. The echo effect will make anyone sound like a monster truck event announcer. SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY! A bit of advice if you're going to sing along. Use Bluetooth pairing and the volume from your paired device/phone to adjust music volume while the mic volumes and main volume (I turn the main volume all the way up) can be used for your voice. Otherwise the music will drown out, you. If you are looking for a 'real' boombox. One with a cassette player, CD player, and radio like in the olden days that actually works, and sounds good. Go ahead and buy it. It works pretty good and has the added benefit of Bluetooth plus the SD stuff. Yes its 250 bucks, and while I think its expensive for what it is, so are my groceries! Look at it this way. For the price of half a basket of food you get a rad boombox that will impress the chics, and it won't end up in the toilet in a week. I'll update this review for longevity from time to time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My thoughts on the aiwa backtrack *by T***D on 6 May 2025* This boombox is the best example of a true boombox from the good old days that is available. The cassette player is limited to the tanashin style decks that are available but, it gets the job done in the cassette department. Everything works the way you would expect. The speakers are mounted internally into their own enclosures which are ported to the rear. The sound is spot on with an old school blaster. The tweeters are silk domed and are very crisp. The weight is right where an old school radio would be and the handle is sturdy. The 8-D battery compartment is true to that old school radio. The Bluetooth range is acceptable. The radio has good reception on FM and fair AM. Stereo separation is very good on this radio. I'm hearing stuff in my old cassettes that I didn't know were there. It's advertised as 40 watts however, if you are interested in clean power, it's more at 10.6 watts X 2 RMS for a total of 21.2 watts clean stereo output. It's more than enough to make your ears ring if turned up loud for long periods of time. VU meters are back-lit. They bounce nicely to the output volume of the radio without the needed to crank it way up to enjoy them. They are mainly for esthetics as they do not contribute to tuner strength, battery level or recording levels. When recording, this radio records at 128kbps MP3 from any source to USB, microSD or cassette. This includes AM/FM, Aux, Bluetooth, CD and Mic inputs. The CD player has a 1 minute buffer. After reading ahead, the CD will stop and play off the buffer before spinning back up again. This saves on battery, helps prevent skipping and scratching the disc when carrying it. In addition to MP3, this unit will also play WAV and WMA files. It will not play Flac or other file formats. The cassette player is what you would expect from the available mechanisms. W/F is acceptable but do not expect to record onto cassettes. Like most of these aftermarket tanashin style players, they use a permanent erase magnet which add loads of hiss to your recordings. Recording from cassette, radio, aux, CD and Bluetooth to USB and microSD has a more satisfactory result. This boombox will work just fine on rechargeable NiMh D batteries except when recording. I recommend using a higher voltage Alkaline battery or have it plugged in when recording to USB or microSD. The radio does not rattle or buzz when the bass hits and feels very solid. Overall, I am happy with my purchase. ## Frequently Bought Together - aiwa Retro Boombox BackTrack CD Player with Cassette Recording, Bluetooth 5.0, FM/AM Radio, USB/SD/AUX Inputs, VU Meters, LCD Display, Dual 40W Speakers (Black and Gold) - Maxell UR 90 Normal Bias Blank Audio Recording Cassette Tape, Low Noise, 90 Minute Recording Time, 5 Pack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/740206792-retro-boombox-cd-player-with-cassette-recording-bluetooth-5-0](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/740206792-retro-boombox-cd-player-with-cassette-recording-bluetooth-5-0) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-07-22*