- Two powerful 6-inch coaxial drivers deliver full range sound
- Play your iPod/iPhone music while charging using the USB to 30 pin Apple cable
- Using the rotary dial and front facing screen, play and control music directly from storage devices including USB flash and external hard drives
- Shoulder strap and soft-touch handle let you take your music along
- Input options let you connect most audio devices and mix with an instrument
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Technical Details
| Brand Name | TDK |
| Item Weight | 21 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 3.9 x 19.7 x 13.4 inches |
| Item model number | 77000015402 |
| Power Source Type | AC |
| Number of Items | 1 |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B004I44EXI |
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,551 in Electronics (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 21 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) |
| 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. |
| Date First Available | February 14, 2011 |
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
A reinvention of the original music culture icon, the TDK Life on Record 2 Speaker Boombox comes with high-tech touches for modern music lovers. Two powerful speakers deliver vibrant, full-range sound, and the boombox is easily controlled with intuitive touch-sensitive buttons and retro-style rotary dials. Hook up a variety of music players, or plug in your guitar or microphone to become part of the mix.
Dynamic Sound in a Classic Look
With two powerful 6-inch coaxial drivers, the TDK 2 Speaker Boombox brings you a combined 20 watts of full-range sound. The system's digital data streaming supplies premium audio decoding for optimal sound output.
Intuitive Controls Offer Ease of Use
The boombox incorporates modern, easy-to-use features. Touch-sensitive buttons offer simple and intuitive interaction, while the equalizer gives your music a visual heartbeat. Use the two rotary dials to regulate the volume, toggle through radio stations, and adjust the customizable settings. The front-facing color screen adds a modern touch and makes it easy to navigate the controls.
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With two powerful 6-inch coaxial drivers, the TDK 2 Speaker Boombox brings you a combined 20 watts of full-range sound. The system's digital data streaming supplies premium audio decoding for optimal sound output.
The boombox's aesthetic recalls a classic 80s style with its retro rectangular shape, aluminum rotary dials, and classically styled EQ. A sturdy leather shoulder strap can be attached to the body for increased portability.
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The boombox incorporates modern, easy-to-use features. Touch-sensitive buttons offer simple and intuitive interaction, while the equalizer gives your music a visual heartbeat. Use the two rotary dials to regulate the volume, toggle through radio stations, and adjust the customizable settings. The front-facing color screen adds a modern touch and makes it easy to navigate the controls.
Play Music from Any Source
Multiple input options--USB, 3.5-millimeter, and auxiliary ports--let you connect a wide variety of music sources, including an iPod, iPhone, smartphone, USB flash drive, and external hard drive. You can also plug in a guitar or microphone to add yourself to the mix. Additionally, a built-in AM/FM radio with five presets lets you program your favorite stations.
For convenience, you can play your music while also charging your iPod or iPhone with the included USB to 30-pin cable.
Product and Warranty Information
Plug in this system with the included AC power supply, or use 10 D batteries (not included) for a portable option.
The TDK Life on Record 2 Speaker Boombox measures 13-2/5 by 19-7/10 by 3-9/10 inches (H x W x D), and weighs 16-7/10 pounds. It is backed by a one-year manufacturer's limited warranty.
What's in the Box
2 Speaker Boombox, AC power supply, USB to 30 pin Apple cable, and 3.5-millimeter audio cable.
Product Description
TDK Life on Record brings the original music culture icon back to life - combining dynamic sound performance, premium surfaces and features that let you customize the music your way. Two powerful six-inch coaxial drivers deliver full range sound with a bold, retro look. An innovative equalizer gives your music a visual heartbeat, while touch-sensitive buttons give you simple and intuitive control. Digital data streaming allows premium audio decoding and playback while charging Apple iPod and iPhone devices. Inputs include USB, 3.5mm and auxiliary ports that let you connect an iPod, iPhone, smartphone or USB flash drive. You can even plug in your guitar or microphone and mix with other music sources.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
48 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Upfront - if you are not the slightest bit of an audio snob, this thing will probably satisfy you. It's 85% of the way to being a really cool product, however, for me and at $400 I want 99%.
All of the other reviews are relatively on point, it is heavy, it will play loud, it does look sexy as a supermodel.
From an audio snob's point of view here are my complaints:
1. The AC adapter, iPod cable and antennas are all external. Meaning you could have as many as 4 plugs hanging off this thing in a mass of black wire spaghetti. For $400 I want an internal antenna, internal cable routing, all of that. There's no reason a product designed to be this stylish should have a mass of cables hanging off.
The AC adapter, AM and FM antennas all plug via various mini plugs into the back of the unit, meaning they stick out, so you cannot lay it down, which is just stupid. They are all removable, and you KNOW you're gonna lose 1 or all of them.
2. The sound is not worth $400. I know a lot of people have praised it, however my own ears are picky snobs and I didn't enjoy the sound of this at all. It's fatiguing, a little harsh and slightly boomy. The boomy bass distorts the midrange at frequencies near the port resonance as air escapes through the front speakers where the tweeters are mounted.
That said it sure as heck is loud. Sometimes quantity is its OWN quality, I leave it for you to decide. But if you are picky about what you listen to, you will be unsatisfied. It's just loud.
3. The overall quality is an issue as well. Some parts of the construction of this thing are great, the leather strap is like a nice belt. The faceplate is sleek and shiny. But I had the constant feeling that this is a cheaply made product. When you turn it on it takes a while to 'boot up' rather than clicking on. The iPhone dock behaves oddly. The volume control is wobbly and imprecise. The menus have that 'not designed by a native english speaker' feel that cheap electronics have.
So, bottom line?
About 2 weeks into ownership mine failed, it wouldn't tune radio stations nor would it recognize my iPhone. But instead of being sad, I was kinda happy because I had a legitimate excuse to send it back and get a refund.
All of the other reviews are relatively on point, it is heavy, it will play loud, it does look sexy as a supermodel.
From an audio snob's point of view here are my complaints:
1. The AC adapter, iPod cable and antennas are all external. Meaning you could have as many as 4 plugs hanging off this thing in a mass of black wire spaghetti. For $400 I want an internal antenna, internal cable routing, all of that. There's no reason a product designed to be this stylish should have a mass of cables hanging off.
The AC adapter, AM and FM antennas all plug via various mini plugs into the back of the unit, meaning they stick out, so you cannot lay it down, which is just stupid. They are all removable, and you KNOW you're gonna lose 1 or all of them.
2. The sound is not worth $400. I know a lot of people have praised it, however my own ears are picky snobs and I didn't enjoy the sound of this at all. It's fatiguing, a little harsh and slightly boomy. The boomy bass distorts the midrange at frequencies near the port resonance as air escapes through the front speakers where the tweeters are mounted.
That said it sure as heck is loud. Sometimes quantity is its OWN quality, I leave it for you to decide. But if you are picky about what you listen to, you will be unsatisfied. It's just loud.
3. The overall quality is an issue as well. Some parts of the construction of this thing are great, the leather strap is like a nice belt. The faceplate is sleek and shiny. But I had the constant feeling that this is a cheaply made product. When you turn it on it takes a while to 'boot up' rather than clicking on. The iPhone dock behaves oddly. The volume control is wobbly and imprecise. The menus have that 'not designed by a native english speaker' feel that cheap electronics have.
So, bottom line?
About 2 weeks into ownership mine failed, it wouldn't tune radio stations nor would it recognize my iPhone. But instead of being sad, I was kinda happy because I had a legitimate excuse to send it back and get a refund.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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It's big, think the size of a small tabletop. It's heavy, like 15 pounds. But I guess what's most important, there's a great big sound packed inside that sleek black box. You'll make quite an impression on the beach and people will be able to hear you over on the next island.
As a member of the Geezer crowd, I'm probably not the demographic TDK is really after with it's new "Life on Record 77000015402 2-Speaker Boombox Audio System." But, hey, I like to listen to tunes as much as any 18-year-old.
Springsteen sounds great coming out of the two six-inch coaxial drivers. Dylan, too. The TDK picks up every screech and yowl, all the bass and treble. Of all the devices in my house, this one wins the ribbon for best sound reproduction, at the lower decibels, too. I think next Halloween I'm going to hide it in the bushes and plug in a Yoko Ono album. I figure that will raise some fright in the neighborhood.
For versatility, I give the brick a five. You can plug in your iPod or play music from a flash or external drive. Plug in your guitar if that's your instrument. It has radio, both, AM and FM. It is also a charging station for your iPod. I live in an area with a forest of antennas. Radio reception can be a problem. This thing has an FM receiver that beats out the Bose unit on the kitchen counter.
Dormant, it's a black box with a clean, sleek surface. Turn it on and a beautiful, useful display appears with all the function, status bars you could ask for. They're touch-sensitive. Switching functions is as easy as ringing a doorbell.
Okay, but this thing is big, really big. It's luggable but not very portable. I'll bet it is going to gobble batteries. It takes ten of them, D cells. There's an AC adapter for when you're near an outlet.
It's as heavy as a boulder. Think about renting a dolly if you're planning to lug it to the beach. They've tried to make things easier by including a leather shoulder strap. I believe anyone brave and brawny enough to lug this thing around in public is going to look uncool, but that's my opinion.
Overall, the new TDK boombox makes listening to music and radio a pleasure for even aged ears. But I'm having considerable trouble warming up to the size and heft of it. Maybe that's a generational thing.
It will be interesting to keep on eye on sales to see if the new TDK will bring big and retro back to life or end up as dead as the old 60s boombox I have stored in a corner of the attic.
[4.5 stars]
As a member of the Geezer crowd, I'm probably not the demographic TDK is really after with it's new "Life on Record 77000015402 2-Speaker Boombox Audio System." But, hey, I like to listen to tunes as much as any 18-year-old.
Springsteen sounds great coming out of the two six-inch coaxial drivers. Dylan, too. The TDK picks up every screech and yowl, all the bass and treble. Of all the devices in my house, this one wins the ribbon for best sound reproduction, at the lower decibels, too. I think next Halloween I'm going to hide it in the bushes and plug in a Yoko Ono album. I figure that will raise some fright in the neighborhood.
For versatility, I give the brick a five. You can plug in your iPod or play music from a flash or external drive. Plug in your guitar if that's your instrument. It has radio, both, AM and FM. It is also a charging station for your iPod. I live in an area with a forest of antennas. Radio reception can be a problem. This thing has an FM receiver that beats out the Bose unit on the kitchen counter.
Dormant, it's a black box with a clean, sleek surface. Turn it on and a beautiful, useful display appears with all the function, status bars you could ask for. They're touch-sensitive. Switching functions is as easy as ringing a doorbell.
Okay, but this thing is big, really big. It's luggable but not very portable. I'll bet it is going to gobble batteries. It takes ten of them, D cells. There's an AC adapter for when you're near an outlet.
It's as heavy as a boulder. Think about renting a dolly if you're planning to lug it to the beach. They've tried to make things easier by including a leather shoulder strap. I believe anyone brave and brawny enough to lug this thing around in public is going to look uncool, but that's my opinion.
Overall, the new TDK boombox makes listening to music and radio a pleasure for even aged ears. But I'm having considerable trouble warming up to the size and heft of it. Maybe that's a generational thing.
It will be interesting to keep on eye on sales to see if the new TDK will bring big and retro back to life or end up as dead as the old 60s boombox I have stored in a corner of the attic.
[4.5 stars]
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By widowsson295
Amazon Verified Purchase
Many of the Amazon reviews mention the weight of this unit as a negative attribute, even saying that the unit is not truly "portable". I wonder if these people have ever owned true high-powered, quality speakers. This boombox is SO loud and sounds SO good, I'm suprised it doesn't weigh twice as much. If I had wanted a light radio with tinny, empty sound, they could be found for hundreds less in any discount pharmacy store. For those that claim you can't take this thing to the beach, poolside etc., I would recommend vitamin supplements. Not only is it easy to carry, you WILL be the envy of wherever you bring it.
I bought this as a gift for my wife. I considered a BOSE or CAMBRIDGE tabletop unit, but decided I would opt for something she could take poolside or on weekends to our small cabin. This radio looks gorgeous on granite kitchen counters, wooden bookcases, on top of the piano, on a desk, anywhere. Pre 1970, radios were made to look like furniture that would fit virtually any decor. Once things started going solid-state, manufacturers tried to make everything look "futuristic". Most modern radios are loaded with silver plastic, faux chrome, and redundant or decorative knobs, speaker grills and the like. Why on earth would I ever want to have something like that on display? This thing is a throwback (think Tivoli model 1).
Sound is exemplary. SO loud and CLEAN. I've tried it with a thumbdrive, iPod, and FM tuner. All great. No hop from the woofers, no clip from the tweeters. It sounds as good as any BOSE, without needing the counter space for the circuitous porting.
With its leather strap, minimalist style, hidden function indicators, and outrageous sound, I consider this to be the best dollar-for-dollar value in the portable audio market.
I would also second the advice to turn the volume on your iPod to zero, and turn off the iPod EQ.
I couldnt be more pleased.
I bought this as a gift for my wife. I considered a BOSE or CAMBRIDGE tabletop unit, but decided I would opt for something she could take poolside or on weekends to our small cabin. This radio looks gorgeous on granite kitchen counters, wooden bookcases, on top of the piano, on a desk, anywhere. Pre 1970, radios were made to look like furniture that would fit virtually any decor. Once things started going solid-state, manufacturers tried to make everything look "futuristic". Most modern radios are loaded with silver plastic, faux chrome, and redundant or decorative knobs, speaker grills and the like. Why on earth would I ever want to have something like that on display? This thing is a throwback (think Tivoli model 1).
Sound is exemplary. SO loud and CLEAN. I've tried it with a thumbdrive, iPod, and FM tuner. All great. No hop from the woofers, no clip from the tweeters. It sounds as good as any BOSE, without needing the counter space for the circuitous porting.
With its leather strap, minimalist style, hidden function indicators, and outrageous sound, I consider this to be the best dollar-for-dollar value in the portable audio market.
I would also second the advice to turn the volume on your iPod to zero, and turn off the iPod EQ.
I couldnt be more pleased.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Glad I found it for $169.99 :o)
Saw this at my local Best Buy for $399.99 a few months ago and loved it. Elegant and beautiful design, simple functionality and excellent sound. Read more
Published 1 day ago by E. Ortiz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stylish and Functional
I purchased this boombox a few months ago and almost sent it back once I realized how much money I just spent on a boombox. Read more
Published 7 days ago by ccollins981
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow! My best boombox ever! Can do karaoke too.
Well, this is one awesome boombox - especially at $169.95! At that price I doubt I could have found anything better. Read more
Published 18 days ago by John Quisp
5.0 out of 5 stars
WAY WORTH IT
I have had these speakers for a while, and for what I paid for them, they are AWESOME. I got a great deal on them. Read more
Published 26 days ago by bird
5.0 out of 5 stars
Huge Toy!
Very big.. much bigger than I thought, perfect performance. I connect my les paul and Boss DS-2 effector on it, sounds good, much better than Boss cube.
Published 26 days ago by Liu Y.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good!
I bought the TDK for my boyfriend and he loves it... For the price you can't go wrong. Portable, great sound, classy... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Irene
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing warrenty
Do not buy this product. TDK's customer support and warranty are virtually non-existant. I bought the 2 speaker boom box as a gift. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Julia Petritsch
2.0 out of 5 stars
Defective Product Sent - Had to be Returned
Pretty self-explanatory. The overall physical appearance of the product was great - look brand new and un-used, but would not function properly when plugged in and turned on. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Graeme O'Connell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love It!!
Sounds AWESOME!!! I have been telling all my freinds about this, & that they need one! Great for somone who wants top quality sound for a mobile sound system!
Published 2 months ago by Sean Michael Walsh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boombox
This is the product that my son has wanted for two years. I first one we purchased we had to return because it did not work properly. This second one he has enjoyed tremendously.
Published 2 months ago by Teresa Reyes
