Aiwa CS-W300 (1980s)
A portable dual cassette boombox with stereo sound and high-speed dubbing, noted for its affordability.
Overview
The Aiwa CS-W300 is a portable dual cassette stereo radio boombox from the mid-1980s, specifically noted in sources as being available in early 1985 and 1986. It was marketed as a double deck tape recorder with AM/FM radio and stereo playback, designed for both mobility and convenience. One of its standout features is normal and high-speed dubbing, allowing users to copy tapes quickly between decks. The unit includes built-in speakers that deliver wide-range audio performance, and it was described at launch as "remarkably affordable," suggesting it targeted budget-conscious consumers without sacrificing core functionality.
Specifications
| Product type | Portable Dual Tape Player Stereo Radio Cassette Boombox |
| Frequency response (Normal tape) | 50-12,000 Hz |
| Features | Stereo, Speakers, Normal or Double Speed Dubbing, High-speed dubbing, Record from |
Design
The CS-W300 is built as a double cassette portable with integrated speakers and radio tuner, supporting full stereo operation. Its design emphasizes usability with a dual-deck layout enabling direct tape-to-tape copying at normal or high speed, a desirable feature for personal music archiving and mixtape creation during the 1980s.
Market
The Aiwa CS-W300 has appeared in recent resale markets, such as Subito Italy, listed at €35 in August 2025, indicating modest collector interest. Listings confirm it typically comes with the boombox and a power cable, and units are often sold "as is."
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