Panasonic RX-D55GC-K Boombox - High Power Portable Stereo AM/FM Radio, MP3 CD, Tape Recorder with USB & Music Port Sound with 2-Way 4-Speaker (Black)
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- 110V-240V Dual Voltage Boombox for Worldwide Use.
- High Quality Sound and High Power with 2-Way 4-Speaker and Big Size Speaker Box - 29W[P.M.P.O] RMS Power Output 10 W x 2 (RMS MAX / DC) more tools
- Plays CD, CD-R/RW and MP3, CD AM/FM radio Cassette Recorder
- Music Port on Front Panel for Digital Audio Player Playback
- Full Remote Control (CD/Tuner/Tape) and Feather-Touch Cassette Deck Mechanism more tools
Description
Panasonic RX-D55GC-K Boombox - High Power Portable Stereo AM/ FM Radio, MP3 CD , Tape Recorder with USB & Music Port Sound with 2-Way 4-Speaker (Black)
Brand: Panasonic
Connectivity Technology: USB
Color: Black
Speaker Type: Stereo
Item dimensions L x W x H: 10.04 x 16.07 x 5.83 inches
Connectivity Technology: USB
Speaker Type: Stereo
Power Source: Corded Electric
Compatible Devices: Smartphone
Wattage: 280 watts
Supported Standards: CD
Bluetooth support?: Yes
Supported Audio Format: CD, MP3
Number of Speakers: 2
Audio Output Mode: Stereo
Smart Home Compatibility: Not Smart Home Compatible
Surround Sound Channel Configuration: 2.1
Item Dimensions: 10.04 x 16.07 x 5.83 inches
Item Weight: 4 Pounds
Brand: Panasonic
Speakers Included: 2-Way 4-Speaker
Global Trade Identification Number: 83
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Model Number: RX-D55
Mfr Part Number: B004DSLIV0
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Color: Black
Style Name: Retro
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Top Amazon Reviews
This is a very nice unit. The sound quality is far above average compared to similar products. It has decent bass response and good highs. It doesn't have a sub woofer so you won't get that thumping bass, but it's not a surround sound system with a sub-woofer either. It's a portable radio and a really nice one. It does have a "sound virtualizer" button which adds a spacial effect to the music, kind of like simulated surround sound. It also has a built in eqaulizer with 4 settings that works well and a seperate bass and treble adjustment that also works well. It states that the frequency response for CD's is 40 hz to 20 khz and the frequency response for cassettes is 50 hz to12khz. It doesn't state what the frequency response for radio or usb is. Everything works really well on it and I really like the design. It states that you should limit the size of your USB drive to 8GB but I use an old 32GB drive that I've had for years which is about 1/2 full and have had no problems at all. It just takes it about 20-30 seconds to "read" but once it's read the drive it will go immediately to whatever album and song you choose. It only recognizes the MP3 format. Some of the songs on my USB drive are WMA format and it just doesn't recognize them at all. The "Music Port" (aux input) works well but make sure that you turn off any equalizer that you might have on your phone or MP3 player. The remote has large buttons and is easy to use. You can do everything with the remote, however, it states that the remote will not work if you are using batteries to operate the unit. There are matching buttons on the unit itself so you can also contol everything without the remote, except it doesn't have "music port" button on the unit. I guess you could turn it on, put it on "music port" with the remote and then unplug it. It comes with a very good owners manual which is easy to understand and gives you clear step by step instructions on the various operations. I STRONGLY suggest reading the manual before you even plug it in, especially the part about setting the voltage. Mine arrived with it already set to 110 volts, but check it before you plug it in! The cord does have an adaptor plug for european outlets but I have had absolutely to problem with it. It's plugged in 24/7 and has never even gotten the least bit warm. When you unplug it you just have to hold the plug at the bottom, close to the wall, then pull it from the outlet. This is definitely a 5 star product. It will play everything imaginable and has a "classy" design. GREAT PRODUCT!! VERY PLEASED WITH IT!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020 by Richard
Best sound by far compared to other boom boxes I tried. I didn't want to pay a lot of money and didn't want something huge that would stand out. I got it on sale near Christmas, so it was also a reasonable price. It has a lot of depth to the sound, which is what I wanted. It's nice having a remote, and I definitely wanted a tape player. It checks all the boxes and sounds great.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2026 by Tracey L
Pros: Sound quality, eq adjustability, extremely full featured remote control Cons: Its cassette mechanism is a little loud for super quiet late night listening. It also cannot accept Bluetooth connections. I needed something to listen to late at night in bed. It took a long time to pick one out, there are so many ways to go and the quality of these things in general isn't as good as they once were. But this one's been pretty great so far. Not perfect but I'm really enjoying it a lot. Other than these issues I'm really loving this thing. The sound quality is way better than I expected. For reference I'm a professional musician and audio engineer. If I had this boom box in the 90's I woulda been pumped! Very clean sound. Makes tapes sound a little like cd's but not in a bad way. I'll describe my gripes below but these are only the weird bits that stick out, overall I think this thing's a smash! I mainly use the cassette and cd players. The cassette mechanism is a little loud. Like you can hear the motor acoustically in the background. Part of that sound is pitched so it does interfere with the music slightly. It's not too bad though. Something else to mention about the cassette player is, its auto stop is LOUD. Meaning when the tape side has ended and the boombox automatically hits stop. It has a really loud CRACK! sound that tends to wake me up if I've already fallen asleep. The rewind/FF is pretty slow but I'm not finding myself doing that very much at all anyway. There is also a slight delay from when you hit play in the cassette, to when the sound actually starts coming out of the speakers. At first I thought this might be an issue but in practice it hasn't been at all. Total non issue for me personally. Something pretty DUH about it is, there's no Bluetooth. So if I want to play music off my phone I'll need to buy a Bluetooth receiver, power it, and plug it into the boombox's face with an 1/8" cable. Pretty lame for 2023. Another gripe is the brightness of the little orange screen. It can't be turned off as far as I know. I made a small covering for it so it's not so bright next to the bed. Works ok. I haven't used the other feature so I can't comment on them.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023 by I. Vile T
The unit is compact but has forward-facing speakers that deliver great, clear sound. I think it is very well designed and has a sleek, uncluttered appearance. There are many settings available to improve sound quality. The remote control is a full-size device with clearly labeled buttons. All of the device’s features are accessible from the remote. Most of the features are available from the buttons on the device itself. The appearance of the music player is sleek. The cassette player controls are covered by a swing down door resulting in an uncluttered appearance. I can use batteries to power the unit to make it fully portable or I can use one of the two included electrical cords to power the unit in a stationary location. The package came with one power cord designed for North American electrical outlets (not a flimsy adapter as described in earlier reviews) and one power cord designed for European electrical outlets. The unit can use 110v (USA standard) or 220v, as used in Europe and other countries. There is a small dial that must be rotated to the 220v setting before using 220v as a supply (the unit is preset to the 110v setting.) The instruction manual is comprehensive and detailed, identifying all of the controls on the unit and on the remote control. The instructions for using the radio and setting presets is easy to understand. The instructions for using the CD player, the cassette player, the usb input (for thumbdrives with mp3 files) and the line-in port are easy to understand and detailed. I have only used the FM radio and the CD player so far but I am more than satisfied with sound quality and the ease of setting the presets for the FM tuner. The unit needs AA batteries to be installed in order to retain programming while the unit is unpowered, such as when transporting the unit. This is a great setup: I don’t have to install 8 heavy batteries unless I really want to use the unit without using an electrical outlet. This means the music player will work perfectly for my needs - transporting to different rooms in my house, or other locations, and then plugging it in to an electrical outlet for power - while retaining all of my programmed presets, etc, without the added weight of the 8 C or D cells required for cordless operation. I had ordered a more expensive unit also, to compare sound quality, and I found the less costly Panasonic RX-D55 to be better sounding and more solidly built. If I have any trouble with the unit in the future I will amend my review with that information. In my opinion this Panasonic is the best portable unit available with the most features and capabilities, including being able to play “ancient” cassette tapes left over from my youth as well as more modern sources such as cd and mp3, and also any other source that uses USB or the older line-in connector.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2020 by Ed E.
My unit does not play any cassettes at proper full speed. I would estimate it typically plays them about 5% too slow. On some cassettes, as the tape plays through one side and it nears the end of that side, it drastically slows down. The motor/drive mechanism is junk. When I connect my phone via a standard audio cable to the "music port", the unit makes very loud popping and crackling sounds. Something is clearly wrong with the jack. The FM reception is very poor. I have not tried the CD player yet. Keep in mind when you buy this unit: there is no warranty. There is no mention of any warranty in the user manual. There is no phone number to call for customer service. There is no "help chat". Good luck finding help on the Panasonic website. If you think that buying a Panasonic product is a good idea because they have "been around forever" and are a well-established brand, you are wrong. It is not like buying a product from Sony, Apple, Yamaha, Makita, Ryobi etc.. You are on your own. There are very few options on the market these days for cassette players, and this seemed like a good combination of features and price. Certainly the sound is good from the speakers and the unit looks nice, but those are about the only good things about it. This was a waste of money, and I have not found a "plan B". If you happen to luck out and get a unit that works 100% properly out of the box, good for you, but I am skeptical that it still will in a year or two.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024 by VA Reader
This product replaced a bullet proof Panasonic I had for 26 years! The old one finally ate too many tapes and the CD player burned out so I sadly parted ways and replaced it with this. It is simply OK but not as good as the old one. Pros: it is on the smaller side but has great sound. It has a remote which can make operation easier (mine is on a high shelf in garage). It has a tape player for those of us that still listen to tapes from time to time. You can connect an external music source (i.e. iPhone into AUX port to stream). It is a Panasonic with proven product reliability and longevity. It is not expensive for what it can do. Cons: Radio reception is sub-par and the antennae is about half the size of the older models. If you mainly listen to radio you will be disappointed. The remote is crucial as it is the only was to utilize some functions (playing music through phone, equalizer, stereo/mono function, etc.) Not many buttons on the unit so if you loose the remote you cant do much anymore with the player. It has a funky plug adapter for US A/C outlets (I think the model was meant for the Mid-East).
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Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2016 by RW
This Panasonic boom box is a very high quality player with many options, and I highly recommend that you consider purchasing it from Mega Deal Depot! Why? Because this amazon seller offered this player in "Used - Mint" condition at a very attractive price (the best I found), and so I took a chance and ordered from them. The player I received was in excellent condition VISUALLY, but it would not operate dependably at all (CD drawer would not close, or then not stay closed, not play correctly, etc.) I asked Mega Deal Depot for a replacement player and they responded immediately using expedited delivery with an identical player that certainly seems to me to be brand new. Now I have finished testing it and, so far, it is very satisfactory. On the strength of this experience, I do recommend the Panasonic player, and I also highly recommend Mega Deal Depot because they were absolutely 5-star in customer responsiveness!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2025 by Thucydides
After months of intensive, exhausting, and disheartening research, this Panasonic became the front runner early on and ultimately became my choice. I was even more ecstatic with my choice after it arrived in the mail and got to play around with all the features. As an 80s kid, I was sad to realize that the golden age of Radio Raheem sized ghettoblasters have long disappeared and all that's left are a handful of never heard before companies making low quality portables or name brand companies going the bluetooth speaker route. There are not a lot options when it comes to portable, option laden stereos. Either they had every option available (bluetooth, mp3/cd, usb, SD card) but sound quality was horrendous and had kiddy Fisher-Price looks or build/design/sound quality were fantastic, but lacked options. I didn't ask for much and the RX-D55GC-K gave me the right combo of features I was looking for: AM (for my sports radio), MP3 CD, USB, sleep timer w/clock, sounded great, AND played my old school cassette mixtapes. It's not big by any means, but it's sturdy. The majority of features (sleep timer, track programming, sound eq) can only be adjusted through the remote. For it's size and purpose, it gets loud, sound quality is great and available preprogrammed eq settings keep it sounding that way. There are other choices out there, but all lacking one thing or another. Having spent as much time as I did on the hunt for the best portable, this Panasonic is the best.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2014 by JumpinJaxx