Wilson/Power Brands WCDB90R Sports Portable AC/DC AM/FM CD Boombox

by Wilson

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004YJZT
• Item model number: WCDB90R
• Batteries: 8 C batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #372,098 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

While the curved profile of the red Wilson WCDBR90R is completely charming, it's the compact size and foldaway handle that make this portable, multifunctional sound system perfect for travel and workouts. A manual rotating knob lets you select between cassette tape, CD, or AM/FM radio functions.

The top-loading CD player has a push-button, slow-release lid and a three-second interval between pressing Play and hearing music. Sometimes we had to press the play button more than once to get a CD to start, but by and large it was reliable. The unit features forward and reverse functions that let you skip through tracks while reading a digital display. There's also a pause button and a one-button repeat that loops either a single track or the whole disc.

Twisting the tuner dial knob displayed radio stations to the second decimal point in both AM and FM frequency bands. The volume is also knob based--no annoying push-button volume adjustments here!--and it's easy to crank the boombox to its full, and rather loud, 2-watt output. A bass boost circuit amplifies the lower frequencies, but no other tone controls are offered.

The sound is not great (that's one of the things you pay for in higher-priced models), but it's reasonably full bodied and pleasing with CD, cassette, or radio. A manual right/left balance adjustment is provided, although this seems unnecessary in a system with two built-in speakers that sit a mere 6 inches apart.

Once a cassette is in the player, it locks shut, and rubber buttons allow you to fast-forward, rewind, pause, and stop or eject. To record from either radio or the CD player, you simultaneously press Play and Record. Once it runs through the end of a tape side, the unit will automatically shut itself off. Turning a tape over is something that has to be done manually.

A 0.125-inch headphone jack is provided, though headphones are not included. You can power the unit with eight C batteries or by plugging it into your wall with the provided AC adapter.

The Wilson/Power WCDBR90R comes with a six-month warranty on parts and labor.

Amazon.com Product Description

Wilson's Sports WCDB90R offers a portable AM/FM radio as well as a top-loading CD player. The CD player offers basic CD programming and playback modes, such as soft eject, fast-forward, and rewind. The 4-inch dynamic range speakers offer a built-in bass boost for deep sound.

This CD player uses eight C batteries that are not included with the boombox. An AC/DC adapter is provided for immediate hookup.

The WCDB90R is backed by a 90-day parts and labor warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best value for money, July 10, 2001

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This review is from: Wilson/Power Brands WCDB90R Sports Portable AC/DC AM/FM CD Boombox (Electronics)

This one's got more bass than others in its price range. Good sound and looks! ...!!

1.0 out of 5 stars Weak sound, January 21, 2005

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Mike Itashiki (Dallas TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wilson/Power Brands WCDB90R Sports Portable AC/DC AM/FM CD Boombox (Electronics)

Very poor sound - not loud without distorting. No real bass. FM reception poor too. The AC wall wart adapter is a pain - a straight cord would have been better.