Aiwa EXOS-9
Aiwa produced many high-quality stereo components and boomboxes during the 1970s, 80s and 90s. A list of models can be seen by clicking HERE. But that company ceased to exist in 2008. It was re-launched in 2015 by an investor in Chicago. This EXOS-9 was their first product. It uses class D amps in a bi-amp configuration, and there are 5 active drivers along with a bass port on the back.
Audio sources are somewhat limited, as it does not have a radio tuner, CD player, or cassette player. It only plays Bluetooth (version 4.2), or an external device connected to its 3.5mm Aux input. However, what's nice about this model is that the battery is removable.
The rings around the speakers are normally dull gray, as you can see below. But the second pic shows one that was modded with silver paint by Boomboxery member "hardmen". It looks a lot better!
EXOS-9 Specs (from Aiwa's website):
- Continuous power output: 200W
- Max. SPL: 100dB+
- 5-band adjustable graphic EQ
- 4 Equalizer presets
- Two 1.0" Silk dome tweeters
- Two 3.0" Neodymium midrange speakers
- One 6.5" Dual voice coil subwoofer
- Class-D bi-amplification
- Active and passive crossovers
- Bass reflex port
- Acoustically isolated midrange chambers
- 3.5mm aux. input
- Bluetooth operating radius: 50ft
- Wireless NFC pairing
- A2DP support
- aptX®, AAC, SBC codec support
- Wireless two-speaker pairing (TWS): dual stereo (LR + LR) or stereo-separated (L+R)
- 15600 mAH 22V lithium-ion battery pack
- USB charging for phones and tablets
- USB input for firmware update
- Dimensions (alleged): 493mm wide, 298mm tall, 192mm deep
Aiwa EXOS9 specifications review