Audiovox CE249MP CD/MP3 Boombox with Digital AM/FM Tuner, Red

by Audiovox

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002DFG1I
• Item model number: CE249MP
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146,354 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Tired of the traditional boombox look? Check out this Audiovox model, which packs 15 watts of power into a compact chassis that's roughly the size and shape of a soccer ball. The boombox features a folding handle along the top for easy transport along with a couple of side-facing speakers, making it a natural for tailgaters and other outdoor occasions. Listeners who have joined the digital music revolution will appreciate the MP3 compatibility, which lets them enjoy the compressed music format when recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW. Should users tire of their own music, they can turn to the digital AM/FM tuner, which offers 20 total presets (10 AM and 10 FM). Additional features include CD and MP3 programming, repeat track and repeat disc functions, and random play. The device powers itself through an AC adapter, but also runs on six C batteries for portable use.

What's in the Box
CD249MP boombox, AC adapter, user's manual.

Product Description

This Audiovox MP3/CD boom box with digital AM/FM tuning has a compact design, making it easy to tote with you just about anywhere you want to go. Features included a CD player; digital AM/FM tuning; and plays MP3 music recorded on CDRW. Operates on AC and battery power.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overall, A Good Buy, February 20, 2005

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Vince Wylde "vincewylde" (Lancaster, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Audiovox CE249MP CD/MP3 Boombox with Digital AM/FM Tuner, Red (Electronics)

I wanted a cheap solution to my need for a portable MP3 player. I found it. It has all the features I expected plus a few I didn't such as:

*Random PLay
*Repeat Play
*10 AM / FM Programmable Presets

I have one gripe, however. Random play has a tendency to repeat tracks over and over again (counted 3 plays of one song in particular in an hour). The unit also doesn't read discs to well that have multiple directories. If you have just ONE folder designation (such as by artist) you are fine. Otherwise, the unti gives up if it has to search to far.

The sound is what you'd expect from a unit this size and it's so compact it fits anywhere.

I'd reccomen this unit for anyone who needs an MP3 player for a small space or office situation, it really is a great buy for the money.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little portable MP3 Player, June 7, 2005

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M. Young "probonolaw" (West Palm Beach, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audiovox CE249MP CD/MP3 Boombox with Digital AM/FM Tuner, Red (Electronics)

The two basic questions you probably have are: 1) How good is this boombox? and 2) Are you glad that you purchased it?

The boombox is a great value; for the price, you cannot beat it. I bought it for $35 from Amazon. The stereo is bright red, the same color as a bright red sports car. I found the buttons a little hard to push. The power switch is on the rear-left side (you can leave it on CD and just stop the CD if reaching around to the side is too difficult). If you know where the switch is located, you can adjust it by "feel". The same with the volume dial. The speakers face the side, not directly in front.

The stereo has sufficient volume for indoors (I don't like loud music). Outside it is a little weak, but what do you expect for $35? The sound quality is decent, you can hear static if you turn the volume off and put your ears to the speakers. If you turn the volume all the way up, it distorts (but what stereo doesn't?) If you are looking for a hi-fi boombox, this isn't it. But I bought it so I could listen to music at home, while barbqueing, camping, at the park, etc. It fits my purposes nicely. I am amazed how light the stereo is. The CD door is manually opened (you lift it yourself). The antenna is convenient (doesn't interfere with the carrying handle). It is a very, very simple boombox that plays MP3 and has a digital radio tuner.

The boombox takes 6 "C" cell batteries or can be used with a cord. I bought rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and spent about as much on the batteries as the stereo. The unit does not have a tape deck.

Question: Are you glad that you purchased it? Yes, I would purchase it again if I didn't have own it.

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars You want cheap? This is cheap., February 26, 2005

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Caecias (Springfield, VT USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Audiovox CE249MP CD/MP3 Boombox with Digital AM/FM Tuner, Red (Electronics)

First, I am returning this item because despite the picture, the boombox that arrived was red. Very red. When I complained to Amazon, they pretty much just said "sucks to be you, return it if you don't like red."

Second, in attempting to get used to red, I opened the box and found that there was something lose in the boombox. It wasn't in the battery case, or anywhere accessible, and it rattled.

Finally, there is an actual switch on the back of the unit to change from OFF to RADIO to CD. So every time I would want to turn it on, I would have to reach around the back of the unit and flip that little switch. The volume is like wise a dial on the back of the unit. Very odd. I can't seem to find any other similar product that plays MP3s and looks like this. I guess it really does suck to be me.