Panasonic RXES20 Digtal Tuner CD Radio Cassette Boombox

by Panasonic

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 20.8 x 5.3 inches ; 9.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004T1XA
• Item model number: RX-ES20
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,777 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Panasonic's RX-ES20 digitally tuned CD radio cassette boombox features full-range speakers angled upward for diffused 3-D sound. Spaciousness is further enhanced by Sound Virtualizer circuitry, which creates a sound field with distinct stereo imaging and depth. Front-facing bass reflex ports aim low frequencies toward you, while the speakers' free-edge design results in increased, clean bass response. Other sound-enhancing features include an acoustic isolation cabinet, which places the main speakers in separate compartments to help reduce distortion, and four preset equalizer modes (XBS, soft, clear, and vocal) for different personal tastes. The XBS (Extra Bass System) mode ensures effective reproduction of deep, low frequencies.

The AM/FM digital tuner provides auto tuning, auto scanning, and memory for up to 24 stations. It also ensures virtually drift-free reception. The Panasonic RX-ES20 has a motorized front-loading CD player that uses a MASH 1-bit digital-to-analog converter to assure faithful CD sound. Playback options include 24-track random-access programming, random play, and repeat play (track or disc). The cassette player uses Tape Program Search to quickly find desired tracks and can automatically set tape bias for normal and metal tapes. CD recording is made easy with synchro start, which begins to play the CD automatically when the cassette's record button is pressed.

Other features include a clock, play/record/sleep timers, a full-function remote control, soft tape eject, a large LCD screen, and a stylish silver exterior. The Panasonic RX-ES20 includes an AC adapter. It will also run on eight D batteries--plus four AAs for the clock--for portable use.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic RX-ES20, August 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Panasonic RXES20 Digtal Tuner CD Radio Cassette Boombox (Electronics)

The first thing you notice about this unit is the incredibly slick, clean design. It draws attention and admiring comments from most everyone that sees it. This particular unit is a bit wide, and you will need extra desk space for the front loading CD tray to retract. The radio reception is strong and clear (and in my case did not need the antennae to be unfurled). The overall sound of the system is very strong, I believe the other reviewer of this product may have received a damaged product. The radio presets are tuned via a dial which takes some getting used to. I would have preferred another dial for volume control rather than the +/- volume control button. The tape player works fine, except there is no auto reverse. The LCD display is clear and shows the time when the unit is turned off. I really do not use the remote control unit much as I keep this unit in arms reach.

Overall, I am very impressed with this unit. The design is especially appealing, but the function supports it good looks.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad Sound, July 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Panasonic RXES20 Digtal Tuner CD Radio Cassette Boombox (Electronics)

The front loading cd it's cool, the full logic tape it's ok, but the sound it's AWFUL,light bass,low volume, bad quality,distortion. I recomend you hear this box in the store and then you decide,( mine was a gift).

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic RXES20 Boombox, December 27, 2000

By 

kym r. (durham, north carolina USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic RXES20 Digtal Tuner CD Radio Cassette Boombox (Electronics)

I was having trouble making a decision on which boombox to purchase. I decided to browse through one of the local retail stores one last time. I couldn't find anything with the same features as the Panasonic RXES20. Also, all of the boomboxes looked the same. I wanted quality and uniqueness. Therefore, I got on the internet as soon as I got home and went straight to amazon.com. I was happy to learn that there was still one-only one-boombox remaining. It sounds great and it looks good. I've had several people to ask me where I purchased it. They love the look and when I play it at my meetings, they love the sound as well. I'm so glad that I made the decision to purchase it.