Memorex Boombox Review

I know a lot of folks stream media from their phones and other devices when they are working.  But, I rely on a rather old school technology for music while I work.  It's a Memorex AM/FM Stereo Radio CD Cassette Recorder.  It's a boombox.

It's bulky enough to sit openly on my desk at work without walking away.  It plays my CD's and even tapes.  In my metal and glass office building, it gets a news radio station and a decent rock/pop station.  What more can I ask?  The structure of the building blocks radio signals pretty effectively.  However, I play a few tapes in it, listen to a few CD's, and catch traffic reports before I leave in the evenings.

On a recent Saturday, I found myself working alone in the office.  I popped in a CD with Bolero and the 1812 Overture.  It sounded great through the speakers. The conductor was Riccardo Muti and I may well have been playing the CD shown below. It was also a great way to speed up my extra work day.

My Boom Box - It's a Memorex

From Goodwill it came and to Goodwill it went.  I decided to retire my little work stereo.  It was a JVC mini system with an AM/FM receiver, CD player, and cassette deck.  The CD player was flaky and the reception inside an office building was just o.k.  I didn't have any speakers hooked up to it.  It all went back to Goodwill.  All except the AM loop antenna.  I kept that for my stereo at home.

JVC Mini Stereo

Instead, I am using a Memorex Boom Box at work.  It is one compact package and it has an AM/FM receiver, CD player, and cassette deck.  As a boom box, this Memorex is a little tame.  However, it works well and, through ear buds, it sounds just as good as the mini system it replaced.  We've had it for many years and seldom used it.  At the office, I'm hoping the bright color and awkward shape will make it difficult for anyone to walk away with it.  I'm glad that this Memorex finally has a nitch after many years!

Memorex Boom Box

 Of course, boom boxes evolve over time and the one we have is no longer sold. But, several current boom boxes look similar and the latest Memorex even includes a jack for external inputs (like MP3 players).