Aiwa CS-70 (c. 1979)

Aiwa's mid-range G-Metal X boombox with remote control, Super Bass, and karaoke mixing. It sold for 54,800 Yen at launch.

Overview

The Aiwa CS-70 FM/AM Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder is a portable boombox released around 1979 as part of Aiwa's G-Metal X collection. It sits between the CS-50 and CS-80 in the lineup and is recognized as a classic model in the brand's history. It has a full metal body, a detachable remote control, and a cassette lid lock.

Specifications

Power Output	6.4W (3.2W + 3.2W)
Speakers	Two 12 cm built-in speakers
Dimensions	490 × 320 × 135 mm
Weight	6.2 kg

Design

The CS-70 has a full metal body, Super Bass enhancement, and a hearing protection function labeled "Ear guard." It comes with a detachable full remote control and a cassette lid lock. The battery compartment is on the back, along with an antenna selector switch. The front panel carries an Auto Music Search system for up to 9 songs, a karaoke mixing mechanism, music sensor, auto replay, soft cassette eject, and one combined meter for recording level, VU, tuning, and battery check. Inputs are Line IN, Mixing Mic, Phono, ground terminal, player sync, and FM external antenna. Outputs are Line OUT, external speaker, and headphone.

Context

The CS-70 sat between the CS-50 and CS-80 in Aiwa's G-Metal X series. It was a mid-tier stereo cassette recorder with advanced features for its class.