When you are dreaming up your ultimate family room or game room, chances are you have big dreams. This is where the family is going to spend the bulk of their time and it should be a cozy, fun-filled place with a variety of fun and exciting things to do. Whether you are setting up a room with the whole family in mind or you want to set up a nice fun place for adults who want to enjoy a little gaming and relaxing, you are going to want to have a few different options for things to do.
One obvious element that all game or family rooms need is some sort of music system. A party or fun evening of game playing just isn't the same without your favorite tunes in the background. Home stereo systems come in a whole host of different iterations, depending on your personal style, the type of music you listen to, your budget, and more.
A lot of people love the classic look and feel of the ‘40s, ‘50s, and ‘60s and, therefore, this is a popular design style for people setting up a Man Cave or other type of entertainment zone within the house. So, naturally, if you want to look to the classics, a jukebox is going to be the most fitting option when it comes to your preferred source of music for the room. However, you may want something that has better sound quality and operation than a classic jukebox to house your music collection.
Thankfully, there are tons of different, faithful reproductions of classic jukeboxes that maintain the classic look and feel, but incorporate better speakers, sound technology, and connectivity issues. Just think of how authentic your game room will be with a vintage looking jukebox sitting in the corner, ready to play all your favorite songs—modern or classic?
What follows are three brief reviews of modern reproductions of the classic jukebox. These devices combine the classic design, shape, and construction of an old-school jukebox, but allow you to listen to music through the various means available to us in the 21st century, such as a digital jukebox with a hard drive to store your entire music library as mp3 music files with quick access to all the tracks with an audio player. Others are Windows compatible and feature Bluetooth which can link tablets and other similar devices to the jukebox, which simply acts as a speaker but looks and sounds like the genuine thing—only better!
Classic Jumbo Changing Color Home Jukebox
From the trusted and high-end maker of quality reproduction jukeboxes, Classic Jukebox is the Classic Jumbo jukebox. This is an eye-catching jukebox that has a classic look and feel but with tons of modern additions. At less than $2500, this is a good value for a larger than normal jukebox with tons of features.
However, this is far more than just a simple jukebox CD player. The jukebox features Bluetooth 4.0, allowing you to easily connect the jukebox to your phone, tablet, or laptop that can store your entire music collection of downloaded music. It also comes with a Sony 300 CD mega changer, which allows you to put to use all those old CDs you probably have in boxes somewhere. A remote control for the Bluetooth and CD changer are included so you can enjoy fast access to your favorite albums.
The jukebox has dual mid-level tweeters and dual woofers to provide rich, full sound that is unmatched by many other reproduction jukeboxes. The jukebox also features color changing LED lighting that includes 7 colors that can be personalized.
Innovative Technology Victrola Full-Size Retro Jukebox
Innovative Technology is an up and coming brand that offers an incredibly unique reproduction jukebox. This is a full-sized jukebox that is modern in design, but that features classic elements not found in many modern reproductions of jukeboxes. At less than $1000, this is a great deal for a unique jukebox.
At 51" tall, this is a standard, full-sized retro looking jukebox. What really makes this a unique system is that it incorporates all sorts of old-style media to allow you to play actual records and CDs, as well as use the Bluetooth connectivity to connect the jukebox to your smartphone, tablet, or computer—in fact, you can play your entire music library at the touch of a button.
The jukebox features a classic style belt driven turntable 3-speed record player. This makes playing vinyl simple. It also features a built-in CD player, AM/FM radio, and also comes with Bluetooth so that you can wirelessly connect your favorite music streaming service to the jukebox.
The jukebox features 4 full range speakers, tweeters, and a subwoofer, putting out 100 watts of high quality, deep, and full sound. The device has a real wood veneer and also has color changing LED light tubing for additional fun.
Crosley Full-Size Bluetooth Jukebox
One of the most trusted and well-known names when it comes to vintage and reproduction jukeboxes and similar equipment is Crosley. Their full-size Bluetooth jukebox stands 48" tall, is visually appealing, and a great deal at about $1500.
The jukebox features a built-in front-loading CD player, an AM/FM radio, and built-in Bluetooth that allows you to easily and wirelessly connect the jukebox to your smart phone, tablet, or other mobile device.
The jukebox comes with color changing LED lighting as an accent. It should be noted that these jukeboxes work best with the base made for the specific model you are buying. These bases are sold separately.
When it comes to really putting the finishing touches on a game room, Man Cave, or other place for entertainment in the home, you cannot forget the tunes! Music is an important backdrop and can also be the main event. Of course, there are tons of different ways to bring quality, excellent sounding music into your home, but not all of them look quite as cool and unique is a reproduction of a classic jukebox.
Nothing evokes images of a bygone era of soda fountains and diners quite like a classic jukebox. Many of us have fond memories of putting in a few coins and getting to hear the hit songs of the day. While the old-school sound quality and operation may be outdated, the design is timeless. Modern reproductions of jukeboxes maintain the design style and aesthetic that we have come to associate with the jukebox but allow you to use your favorite streaming service, Bluetooth connectivity, and more to source the music easily. This melding of old and new is the ultimate way to take your game room to a whole new level of awesomeness.
