Memorex MP3131 CD Boombox

by Memorex

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 9.5 x 6.2 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SY5P
• Item model number: MP 3131
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #331,399 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

If you're interested in bringing your favorite tunes to the beach, picnic, or barbecue, the Memorex MP3131 boombox is an attractive option. Easy on the eyes, ears, and wallet, this portable stereo does it all in style.

With a sleek silver design, this boombox will fit neatly on a shelf or countertop to bring music into any room in the house. It comes equipped with a top-loading CD player, as well as a cassette player/recorder, and digitally tuned AM/FM radio with single-button access to 20 station presets (10 AM and 10 FM).

One-touch recording allows you to make cassettes from your favorite CDs with consummate ease. Most of the controls are located on top, including forward and reverse scan and track skip, play, pause, and stop, in an unusual configuration around the LCD panel. The handy CD repeat button replays an individual track, the whole disc, or a sequence that you can program for those long afternoons. You'll also find tape/radio/CD and AM/FM selector switches, a nicely chubby volume knob, and a power indicator light.

The Memorex MP3131 includes an AC cord for home use, but the fold-down handle should be your first clue that it is also ready to go where you go. Pop in eight C batteries (and an optional three AA batteries to back up the radio station memory) and you're ready to rock from home to car to beach and back again.

The pair of angled, side-mounted speakers behind metal grills can easily fill a room or small area of the beach with your favorite sounds. The MP3131 is loud, with an acceptable amount of distortion considering it's a predominately plastic audio component. Don't expect spectacular highs or earthshaking lows and you'll most likely be pleased with the audio performance. For private listening, there's also a convenient rear-mounted headphone jack.

CD playback can withstand a good shaking, but shock the unit or turn it upside down and the music will stop, although recovery is quick and right from the point of interruption. The cassette might be the better choice for rough activity, with an intuitive six-button layout along the bottom front edge. For radioheads, the telescopic antenna out back adjusts for optimum tuning, and, for its own protection, locks down when not in use.

The MP3131 supplies a wealth of musical options with solid performance and true convenience, all for a modest investment. It's a painless way to put music in tight indoor spaces, or take it along as part of your active lifestyle.

Pros:

• Compact and extremely stylish
• CD, cassette, and AM/FM radio with digital tuning to suit varied needs of music lovers
• Plenty of volume for just about any situation

Cons:

• Requires the usual plethora of batteries for true portability
• Single-well cassette deck means no tape-to-tape dubbing

Amazon.com Product Description

With a sleek, silver design, the Memorex MP3131 boombox fits on the shelf or countertop. This portable stereo is equipped with a top-loading CD player, cassette player/recorder, and digital AM/FM tuner. One-touch recording lets you make cassettes from your favorite CDs. Bass boost provides extra low-end sound when you want it.

The Memorex MP3131 works with an AC/DC cord (included) and can also be used as a portable device, thanks to the carrying handle and the use of six D batteries (not included).

Memorex offers a 90-day warranty on parts and labor.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best gift i have recieved in years!, June 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Memorex MP3131 CD Boombox (Electronics)

This boombox is the best i have ever owned. the sound quality is excellent and it is nice and small. more portable than most boomboxes. the batteries seem to last forever, as well. the outward-facing speakers make a difference too. i take it to the beach with me and it almost creates a surround sound effect. i love this CD player. Also, i can get this one to play many of my CDRW's and CDR's. That's a definate plus!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful audio value for my Daughter!, November 16, 2000

By 

Larry (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Memorex MP3131 CD Boombox (Electronics)

I purchased the Memorex MP 3131 as Christmas present for my daughter. The unit sounds clear as a bell and the digital tuner picks up all the radio stations from the city 26 miles away! I am pleased with the shape and size of the MP 3131; It's smaller than most of the other units in the price range and doesn't resemble a slug. The angled speakers enhance the stereo separation adding to the listening enjoyment. I can't wait till Christmas... so I can tinker with it again!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Back for seconds.., October 18, 2000

By 

The Campbells "campbellkidz" (CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Memorex MP3131 CD Boombox (Electronics)

I purchased one of these for our 11 year old's birthday, now I'm back for one for dad! This little player has seen it's share of use--from the none-too-gentle handling that our pre-teen dishes out to taking back and forth to use for musical rehearsals, the durability has been a big plus! The CD features have been a real asset at rehearsals, and it sounds GREAT. Once I figured out how to turn the darn thing ON and OFF (a little tricky..), I haven't had any trouble with it. Contrary to the review that has trouble with reception, we're out in the woods and get our favorite stations just fine!