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May 21, 2015
TDK Life on Record | Boombox, a high-spec speaker
TDK Life on Record
Good Speakers Are Heavy
Vintage Speakers Reimagined
The large boomboxes popular in the 1980s were icons of HIPHOP culture. Now, the high-spec speaker "Boombox," which pays homage to that shape while incorporating the latest digital sound technology, has been born. Its imposing design, luxurious finish, and superior sound performance──let us introduce its overwhelming presence.
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Powerful Sound That Balances Dynamism and Delicacy
The TDK Life on Record "Boombox" (Xa6803) features a high-spec speaker unit that reproduces a powerful 2.1ch sound. The left and right coaxial drive units combine lightweight, high-elasticity, and high-rigidity hybrid fiber cones with edge-drive textile dome speakers, while the center houses a high-excursion subwoofer (both 6-inch/approx. 15cm diameter) that delivers both depth and clarity.
In addition, to match modern lifestyles, it supports digital output from iPod/iPhone, allowing you to enjoy digital sound sources with higher quality than analog input. Furthermore, it is compatible with amplifier inputs for audio equipment/instruments such as guitars, and by connecting it simultaneously with devices like iPod/iPhone or hard drives, you can enjoy playing your favorite songs while collaborating with various instruments. The balance of sound ratios during sound mixing can also be adjusted.
Moreover, it is equipped with multiple functions in this single unit, including an equalizer & visualizer, FM/AM radio, auto power off, and playback of MP3 and WMA music files via USB digital input. It supports not only AC power but also dry batteries (12 x Size D batteries), allowing for new ways to enjoy music not just at home but anywhere.
The "Boombox" has been finished with a dynamic design that fuses retro and modern, based on an analog concept. The smooth acrylic resin front is surrounded by an aluminum die-cast frame, and genuine leather is luxuriously used for the handle. The combination of machined metal, chemical materials, and natural materials creates an unprecedentedly strong character. Its substantial weight and satisfying heft will undoubtedly make a statement in any space.


