Nextron Portable CD Player Boombox with Bluetooth, AM/FM Radio & USB | CD-R/RW, MP3-CD & USB Playback, Stereo Sound, Bass Boost, AUX Input, Headphone Jack, LCD Display, AC/Battery Powered - Black

I have bought, sampled and returned a lot of portable boomboxes over the last few months for various issues regarding sound quality, workmanship and ease of use. I believe that this current purchase has hit the sweet spot and will fill the bill. I ordered this Nextron boombox late Friday night and it was on doorstep at 4:30 A.M. Thank you Amazon for the fastest delivery ever for am order I placed - way to go! Before I critique each function of this unit, some general observations. The sound quality and volume are surprisingly good for such a small unit. The speakers really do deliver and the bass boost does add a definite extra punch to the sound no matter what function you choose and give more depth and richness to the sound as well. The controls are easy to use and easily accessible, a good thing since this product does not come with a remote. This boombox comes with a telescopic antenna - more on that shortly. The unit is lightweight without batteries but not featherweight - in other words it is sturdily built of hard plastic so I expect it to last on that basis alone. There are two color choices - black or white. I chose the black. Don't generally like white for a music system. Now for the individual functions - I have not yet used the USB so I cannot comment on that. 1) Radio. You have both AM and FM. Please use the antenna as the reception in general is good but not flawless. This of course will partly depend on where you live - however in the NYC area where I live the FM reception depends on how I place the unit and where. If in the right spot it is perfect. Otherwise there will be static. The AM reception is not impressive at all but this is less of a bother for me as I only listen to one AM station for traffic and weather. So FM over AM. The AM/FM selector is a switch on the right side, the radio selector proper is on the left side and the station knob is on the top right of the unit. Operating the radio is easier than it sounds. 2) CD player. This unit comes with a top loading CD player. To activate this function move the switch on the left of the unit to CD. The LCD screen will flash NO. When this happens gently open the the CD door by pushing the door down on the lower right corner and put the CD in. Be careful with the CD door as the door opens only a short way up not giving much space for the CD to go in. One should get used to this though. Also make sure the door shuts completely as it tends to stay open with too little pressure - just be gentle. I must mention that while the CDs I have used generally play with no issues there is a skipping problem when two or more tracks are too close together. The very end of the first track is clipped off and the next track begins. I have had this issue on all the players I have tried so I will just live with this - I also wish to mention that my CD's are clean and scratch free. This will bother some more than others depending on whether CDs are still a part of your life. One unusual feature with the CD player is that the track number and track timing alternate every few seconds on the screen rather than showing both together at the same time. Have never seen this before but there is a first for everything I suppose including this. Bluetoooth - no complaints here. Synched to my phone effortlessly and the sound is great One puzzling aspect of this unit is that the LCD screen is not backlit so it is very hard to read it in dim light. Why this has been overlooked is a mystery - considering the price point of this system having a backlight should have been a no-brainer. I also agree with a reviewer regarding the green sticker on the CD door. Aesthetically odd but I will not remove it for obvious reasons. There is a manual included so just read through it before use and you should be fine. So I recommend this Nextron boombox as a reliable purchase. It is not perfect but the best I have personally come across. Sound is fine with the above reservations re the radio. The volume is sufficiently loud for an average residence. If you want blow the roof off though get a system costing several times more. The Nextron does what it is supposed to do and does it quite well.

My main purpose for this unit was a cheap and reliable CD player for my kitchen. I tried over 4 different makes, at over twice the price, including Sony, and this one sounds better and performs just as well as all of them! Bonus, it's very small. Perhaps smaller than you will expect, but it really delivers in the sound department. Obviously not a party box bass booming monster, but really nice, articulate sound with a reasonable bottom end. Great for casual listening while doing tasks. With this price point, if I get a year out of it, I'd be more than happy.

Good price, works great, very compact CD+Am&FM radio! Picks up stations well, very good sound on CD. Only poor design is main on/off/CD button is tiny tiny slider on left side as you face it. Hard to find, hard to operate, & just damn frustratingly inconvenient. I had to paste a big white tag on side to remind for my wife & I grumble myself every time I use it. So otherwise 100% great, but the on/off side slider switch is just dumb damn design.

This is a nice little radio/Cd player for the price. The sound is good for small areas which is all I wanted. It seems to work well and is easy to operate.

An incredibly good boombox! In contrast to another boombox I recently purchased, this boombox has rich sound, full of depth, and that’s without even using the bass boost feature. Solid construction, easy to use with lots of features. Radio has presets and a built in antenna. Controls are intuitive. Also, I wanted an AC cord. 100% satisfied with his order!

Exactly as expected - quality and sound are great and was easy to operate. The size was small and perfect for carrying around - lightweight. Received quickly and packaged well!

The unit was delivered in less than 12 hours and was well packaged. All features appear to be functioning correctly. However, my problem with the unit is the sound. Played at low volume, the sound is acceptable. However, turn it louder and the unit begins sounding "fuzzy" and slightly distorted. The so called "Bass Booster" turns the sound into a muddy mess and will never be used. I realize this is not an expensive top notch sound system but I was disappointed.

Easy to use, clear soundtrack. Pretty good as a nighttime story teller!

Je suis très satisfaite de mon achat, exactement ce que je cherchais pour mon petit atelier d’art. Fabrication de qualité, facile d’utilisation, peut être branché au mur, ou peut être utilisé avec des piles en cas de panne d’électricité, ou pour apporter en pique-nique. Le son est très bon pour un si petit appareil. Il est compact et léger, capte bien mes postes de radio préférés, lecteur CD efficace, et avec la fonction Bluetooth je peux y faire jouer ma playlist de mon cellulaire, et même répondre à un appel via mon boombox. Je recommande cet article.

Maravilhoso

Some education materials are provided on CD, and my wife needed a player that was simply to use in the classroom. Nextron's player is compact, has good sound and big buttons for kids and teachers alike. The price is good for the quality (it even has Bluetooth connectivity) without being an obvious theft target. If you need a solid daily use player that can be moved around the class and the school, this is the one for you!

A qualidade sonora certamente não é o forte deste aparelho, mesmo com o botão BASS acionado. O design também não é nenhum primor; falta identidade. Os controles são bons, ao nível do aparelho. No modo rádio, a sintonia é bem interessante mas depende do lugar da casa para sintonizar mais ou menos emissoras. O visor LCD atende o básico do básico mesmo; minúsculo e com caracteres para que tem boa visão. Produto importando, com custo bem alto para o pouco que entrega. Se pudesse testar antes de comprar, certamente não compraria. Não valeu a pena!

I picked up this Portable CD Player Bluetooth Boombox primarily to preview mixes before I use them in my promos, and it’s been excellent for that purpose. It gives me a clear, honest representation of the sound without being overly colored, so I can quickly tell how a mix will translate in a typical listening environment. The CD player handles CD-R/RW and MP3-CDs perfectly, which is great since I often burn test mixes. Bluetooth pairing is fast and stable when I want to stream directly from my phone or laptop. The bass boost adds a bit of depth when needed, but the overall sound stays clean and balanced. AM/FM reception is solid, and the USB, AUX-in, and headphone jack make it extremely flexible. I also appreciate the option to use either AC power or batteries — it’s easy to move around the studio or into another room for a different listening perspective. The white finish looks sharp and modern, and the controls are simple and intuitive. Overall, it’s a versatile, reliable unit that works great for both professional previewing and casual listening. Very happy with this purchase.