Retekess TR636 Boombox CD Player, CD Boombox AM FM Radio, Bluetooth, Remote Control, USB, AUX, LCD Display, AC or Battery Powered, Stereo System for Home

My main radio was an ION ISP113S Retro Rocker, with a Retekess TR618 as alternate. The volume knob on the ION began cutting out after several years of frequent and occasionally 24/7 use. For replacement, I was looking for radios that could be used for night listening with headphones, with speakers good enough for daytime listening to the local jazz station. They needed to run on AC not battery power.I searched quite a few options, eliminating many for lacking those essential features.Ordinarily I ignore the rounded ones with CD players because my CD collection went the way of the wind when I no longer had anything to play them on. I don't have a tape collection anymore either. However I was starting to see that many of the units with CD and cassette drives had features I need, such as AC cords, good sized speakers for better sound, headphone jack, USB port, TF slot for SD or Micro SD cards, and some had Bluetooth receiver ability. I also prefer a tuning knob and volume knob to digital tuning and volume buttons because buttons tend to be too stepped.Finally I was honing in on a few units by Greadio, Gelielim, and Retekess when I saw a bundle of two, the Retekess TR636 and TR621. The TR636 was high on my list but I had eliminated the TR621 because it didn't have Bluetooth. It does have a USB port, TF card slot, tuning and volume knobs, but is fairly large compared to the TR636.I like old fashioned rectangular radios because they take up less room, but I needed to eliminate a lot of those as being too basic without the needed features, or they only ran on batteries.The Retekess TR636 has a CD player but no cassette, and it has a USB port as well as receives Bluetooth. It has volume and tuning knobs and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It doesn't have a TF/SD card slot, but I have micro SD card holders that plug into a USB port. White isn't my favorite color for electronics, but the TR636 is cute and compact. When I saw the Amazon bundle for the TR636 and the TR621 for much less than if they were bought separately, I decided to buy it.The TR636 speakers are smaller than the speakers on the larger TR621, so they don't sound as good, but it's great for audiobooks and the jazz station I listen to.The display screen is small and doesn't have a backlight, so it's hard to read, but the overall functionality of the unit was worth the price.The buttons are right in front, the ports and knobs easily accessed on the sides, and the local FM stations are clear.I live in the city with quite a few transmitters nearby and can't say how the radio will perform in rural areas farther out, but an antenna extender can be bought or made that clips to the whip antenna to help boost signals. There are the reel type that extend about 20+ feet and have a clip or optional plug. Or, an extension can be made out of inexpensive speaker wire with an alligator clip attached to the whip antenna. The wire can be run across the room but best if up high near the ceiling, can use light duty wall hooks to hang it.The wire can also be run through the attic, or stranded out a window along the eaves, but it's best to disconnect the clip from the radio antenna during storms that produce lightning.I have a speaker wire antenna I made that runs along the eaves, but also bought an antenna that was made for shortwave listening. They do make a difference.Overall I like the little TR636. It's a compact size, has a carry handle that neatly folds down, and a long AC cord.The remote control is small but a decent size and layout. It takes 2 AAA batteries (not included), but I don't use it because it doesn't control the volume. Mostly it's for the CD functions and switching tracks on the USB port if a thumb drive is playing audio.The unit itself requires four C size batteries, but I use mine on AC. The TR636 is fairly lightweight and easy to move around, less than 3 lbs without batteries.There are YouTube videos that demonstrate the features of many radios and CD players, some very in depth. I watched some on the Retekess players before deciding to buy. Search YouTube for the model you're interested in to see what Videos are available.

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I was so excited to get it! But it sounds like crap! The cd door was broken as well as the metal antenna. I really need this so I'm stuck with a crap radio im on ssi and cant afford another one. Don't waste your money....

I still have a stack of cds and thought this would be good since I didn't currently have a portable cd player to put out anywhere. This is just okay. The sound quality isn't really good at all, so that's a bummer, my cheaper bluetooth speakers sound better than this. The remote works as it is. The radio works as intended. I think this will be a garage or pole building thing where the sound quality isn't as important it's more of just putting background noise on while working on projects. This is just okay, and does work to an extent, but honestly I'd say save your money and look for a better product.

I'd don't have a functional reason to send it back but this is the most frustrating device I have used and I'm from the music CD generation.1st the sound is muffled and the speakers are definitely subpar. 2nd the controls on the player are confusing. Would it have been too hard to include an on and off button? Once the player is plugged in it is in on mode but there is no indicator to tell you that. Unless you hit the sleep mode. THAT has an indicator that lights up. CD or RADIO is selected by the function key but the led doesn't backlight so unless you press your face against the tiny screen you won't see the even tinier CD indicator in its upper left corner.Edit: Received communication from the seller and they have offered a few solutions. I will continue to use the device and update my review later.2nd edit: the seller recommended an upgraded model. TR634. This is worth every penny. Great sound, wonderful remote control, and a led screen (backlight) with larger font for readability. And it has an on/off button as well as buttons for CD vs RADIO. I am very happy with the TR634. Very good experience with the seller. I will buy their products again in the future.As far as the original CD player, my grandchild will be using that.