Item Report
1980s Yorx Stereo Boombox with Speakers
By: Yorx
Style: 1980s Consumer Electronics
Origin: United States
Materials: Plastic, metal, wood veneer (speaker enclosures), electronic components
Age: Circa 1985-1990
Condition: Very Good (minor visible wear, not tested for functionality)
Value: $40-$100 (based on recent comparable sales and auction results; higher with functioning and cosmetic condition, lower if untested or not working)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Yorx logo appears on the speakers and stereo front panel.
Date: 2025-06-03 06:36:28.099625
Description:
This is a Yorx stereo boombox system from the 1980s, complete with detachable speakers. The system features dual cassette decks, a radio tuner, graphic equalizer, and detachable full-range Yorx-branded wooden speakers. The portable design reflects the era's trend in home and portable audio systems, popular among music enthusiasts for both home and on-the-go use.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A representative example of late 1980s mass-market audio equipment. Highly collectible for vintage electronics enthusiasts, particularly if fully functional and in good cosmetic condition. Yorx was known for affordable consumer electronics during this period, rather than high-end audiophile quality.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (minor visible wear, not tested for functionality)
Identification Score: 98%
High confidence based on visible Yorx branding, distinct 1980s design elements, and recognizable configuration of boombox/cassette stereo systems from the era.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The item appears authentic based on branding, styling, and typical construction for Yorx stereo systems of the 1980s. No evidence suggests it is a reproduction, though functionality cannot be confirmed from the image alone.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Yorx, stereo, boombox, cassette player, vintage electronics, 1980s audio, portable radio, retro, speakers, consumer electronics
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