Tivoli Audio
Songbook Bluetooth Audio System
The SongBook is a portable Bluetooth audio system from Tivoli Audio with a vintage-inspired design. It delivers 40W of power through two 20W speaker drivers and built-in subwoofers, and features a three-band analog EQ for sound customization. Key specifications include Bluetooth 5.3, a 1/4-inch auxiliary input with built-in preamp, IPX4 splash resistance, 10-hour battery life, USB-C PD fast charging, and dimensions of 12 x 9 x 5 inches (30.5 x 22.75 x 12.5 cm), weighing 6.7 lb (3.04 kg).
- Style
- vintage, modern
- Category
- Electronics > Audio > Audio Players & Recorders > Boomboxes
Size
Specifications
Portable Bluetooth audio system with vintage-inspired design, analog EQ, splash resistance, and 10-hour battery life.
Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, 40W amp power, 2 x 20W speakers with subwoofer, analog EQ sliders (high, medium, low), frequency range 40Hz-20kHz, IPX4 splash resistant, USB-C fast charging, built-in preamp.
- Material
- Plastic
- Style
- vintage, modern
- Occasion
- travel, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 12 x 9 x 5 in
- Category
- Electronics > Audio > Audio Players & Recorders > Boomboxes
Additional Attributes
- Bluetooth 5.3
- 1/4" auxiliary input
- built-in preamp
- analog EQ
- splash resistant (IPX4)
- fast PD charging via USB-C
- 10-hour battery
- carry handle
- compact design
- vintage inspired design
Product Insights
Tivoli Audio's Songbook Bluetooth Audio System revives the 2004 SongBook portable radio with a deliberate mono design and retro aesthetics inspired by 1970s/1990s industrial design and Dieter Rams minimalism, featuring high-gloss finishes, a flush metal handle, and perforated grilles. Despite dual grilles suggesting stereo, the mono driver with a dedicated subwoofer delivers full bass and direct sound ideal for outdoor use, while doubling as a practice guitar amp via a front-panel 1/4-inch input with 110k-ohm impedance and analog EQ. The analog-first philosophy eschews smart features and apps, using physical sliders for a three-band EQ applied by a 56-bit DSP with center detent. At $599 CAD—$150 less than the Max—it offers Bluetooth 5.3, a 10-hour battery, splash resistance, and 100-foot outdoor range, weighing 6.7 lbs with a folding handle, but lacks stereo pairing, radio, and digital display, and its plastic cabinet with metal grilles embodies a tradeoff for those seeking focused mono sound over the Max's stereo capabilities.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Revives Tivoli's 2004 SongBook portable radio with deliberate mono boombox styling.
- Design inspiration
- Design draws from 1970s/1990s industrial design and Dieter Rams minimalism.
- Aesthetics
- High-gloss retro finish options with a flush metal handle and perforated grilles.
- Visual design
- Dual speaker grilles suggest stereo but SongBook plays in mono.
- Mono advantages
- Mono sound works well outdoors and doubles as a guitar amp.
- Bass performance
- The SongBook pairs a full-range driver with a dedicated subwoofer in a mono configuration, with a specified frequency response of 40 Hz–20 kHz.
- Instrument input
- Front-panel 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) input accepts guitar, bass, keyboard, and turntable directly through a switchable line/amp preamp.
- Guitar tone
- The 110k-ohm input and analog EQ deliver a clean, focused guitar tone.
- Portable amp performance
- Portable practice amp: 10-hour battery, IPX4 splash resistance, and 6.7 lb build; 95 dB at one metre is loud enough for a patio or small backyard gathering.
- Center detent
- Each EQ slider clicks audibly and tactilely when returned to its neutral centre detent.
- Hybrid signal path
- EQ adjustments are applied by a 56-bit DSP with digital precision.
- Instrument EQ
- EQ doubles as guitar tone stack in amp mode.
- Design philosophy
- Analog-first design: physical sliders, no app, inspired by 90s audio gear.
- Anti-smart philosophy
- Screen-free, app-free design with physical analog-style controls and no smart features, at the price of a Sonos Move 2.
- Controls
- Mono speaker with three‑band analog EQ sliders and no stereo pairing.
- Portability and connectivity
- 6.7 lb, 5 in deep, folds handle; charges in 1 hr; Bluetooth reaches 100 ft outdoors.
- Pricing
- At $599 CAD, it costs $150 less than the Max.
- Audio performance
- Powered by a 40-watt amplifier driving two 20-watt speaker drivers and a built-in subwoofer; maximum SPL is 95 dB, while the SongBook Max reaches 100 dB and adds a tweeter.
- Core features
- Bluetooth 5.3, three-band analog EQ, built-in preamp, 10-hour battery, USB-C PD fast charging, and IPX4 splash resistance match the SongBook Max.
- Max exclusives
- No built-in radio or digital display; those are Max exclusives.
- Build quality
- Plastic cabinet with real metal grilles and a retractable metal handle that folds flush.
- Sound character
- The mono speaker delivers big, bold, direct sound with 40 Hz bass and clear vocal projection.
- Equalization
- Three-band EQ with ±6 dB per band backed by 56-bit DSP enables precise tonal shaping.
- Guitar amp
- Functions as a practice guitar amp via 1/4 input with 110kΩ impedance and EQ tone stack.
- Bluetooth range
- Bluetooth range remains stable beyond 100 feet outdoors.
- Carry design
- Weighs 6.7 lb and measures 12 x 9 x 5 inches; the metal carry handle folds flush into the top when not in use.
- Outdoor readiness
- 10-hour battery, IPX4 splash resistance (not waterproof), and Bluetooth range over 100 feet.
- Bluetooth codecs
- The SongBook supports Bluetooth audio codecs SBC and AAC, but not aptX.
- Frequency response
- The SongBook's specified frequency response is 40 Hz – 20 kHz, matching the SongBook Max on paper.
Product record
- Title
- Songbook Bluetooth Audio System
- Brand
- Tivoli Audio
- Price
- 599 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 20 sourcesUses
Portable music around the house and yard
Stream music from your phone over Bluetooth 5.3 to the SongBook, whether you're moving between rooms or listening outside. Its compact build and carry handle with a 10-hour battery make it easy to take along, and one reviewer found the signal held up at 50 feet indoors and more than 100 feet outdoors. Analog tone controls let you adjust the sound to taste, though note it's a mono speaker despite its two grilles.[1,7]
Plug in wired audio sources through the aux input
The SongBook's 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) auxiliary input lets you connect devices with a wired audio out, such as an MP3 player, record player, keyboard, or guitar. It's a simple option for playing audio from gear that doesn't have Bluetooth. Note that this is the speaker's single analog input, so you'd swap connections to change sources.[1,5,7,8]
A portable speaker that pulls double duty as a guitar amp
Plug an electric guitar into the Songbook's 1/4-inch auxiliary input and flip the line/amp toggle to use it as a practice amp, per reviewer descriptions. The same unit works as a Bluetooth speaker, with knobs and Lo / Mid / Hi EQ sliders for adjusting sound. One reviewer describes this instrument-amp capability as a distinctive feature of the Songbook.[1,2,3,5]
A powered speaker for turntables, keyboards, and computers
Plug a turntable, keyboard, guitar, computer, or other audio device into the Songbook's 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) auxiliary input and use it as the speaker, with the built-in preamp providing an extra boost for devices that need one. Turntables should have their own built-in phono pre-amplification for RIAA equalization, according to one review.[3,4,5,6,7]
Carrying music from room to room and out to the patio
With a carry handle, 10-hour battery life, and splash-resistant IPX4 construction, the SongBook is built to move with you—bring it outside, then wipe it down with the included microfibre cloth. A Digital Trends reviewer found it the easiest to carry of the portable speakers they compared, crediting its 6.7-pound weight and shallow 5-inch depth, and noted the handle folds flat into the top when not in use.[1,7]
Tailor the sound with three-band EQ sliders
The Songbook's analog EQ panel lets you shape your listening with Low, Mid, and High sliders, each adjustable up to 6 dB in either direction. You can feel and hear a click when a slider returns to center, making it easy to get back to an even sound.[3,6,7,8]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Songbook Bluetooth Audio System: Choose this if you want a portable Bluetooth speaker with a retro, tactile design that doubles as a guitar amp, with a built-in preamp that also lets you plug in a turntable, keyboard, or other devices that provide the appropriate output. It has a carry handle, a compact 12 by 9 by 5 inch build weighing 6.7 pounds, a 10-hour battery with fast USB-C PD charging, splash resistance to IPX4 standards, and analog EQ sliders plus a 40 W amp. Note it plays mono sound with a single analog input, and reviewers report no Wi-Fi, companion app, voice assistant, or multi-room features, so it suits listeners who value simplicity over connected tech.[1,3,4,6,7] | Songbook Max Bluetooth Audio System: Choose this if you want a portable Bluetooth system with big sound for indoor or outdoor use: it offers a three-driver setup, a 50 W amplifier, a 10-hour battery, a folding metal carry handle, and splash resistance (IPX4) for light rain. It also stands out for its switch-activated internal preamp and 6.35 mm aux input, letting you plug in a guitar, mic, bass, or turntable without a separate phono preamp, alongside DAB/DAB+/FM radio and analog EQ sliders. Note that at 11.5 pounds (5.2 kg) it is a heavy unit you would not want to carry far, one reviewer found the front power switches clunky, and the bass is strong enough indoors that you may want to EQ it down.[9,10,11,12,13,14] | Pal Bluetooth Radio Speaker: Choose this if you want a compact, take-anywhere radio and speaker: it is weather-resistant with an IPX4 rating against splashing water, weighs 1.75 pounds, and offers Bluetooth streaming, an FM tuner, and an auxiliary input with USB-C charging. Its simple three-knob analog design needs no app or complicated setup, and the manufacturer lists a minimum 14-hour battery (a Gen 3 manual estimates about 12 hours per full charge, and one review notes runtime depends on volume and source). Note that it is a mono speaker with FM only—no AM band—which suits casual listening better than stereo-focused setups.[15,16,17,18,19,20] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Rectangular portable audio system with a pale front panel, two round speaker grilles, a metal top handle and darker wood-tone side panels, placed on a small round wooden-topped table.
- Overall shapeBoxy rectangular chassis with a flat pale front face and visible thicker darker side panels; top-mounted thin metal handle arches above the top edge.
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Indoor lifestyle scene showing the product on a round side table beside a green upholstered armchair, with a brass floor lamp, an old-style radiator, a potted plant, and a window in the background.
- TableRound side table with a wooden top and a black metal lattice cylindrical base supporting the product.
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Colors
pale cream· front panel#DDD4CBlight gray· speaker grilles#DDD4CBwalnut brown· side panels#2C3233brass gold· top handle#BEBBB3- Overall shapeBoxy rectangular chassis with a flat pale front face and visible thicker darker side panels; top-mounted thin metal handle arches above the top edge.
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Product
Front-facing rectangular portable audio system with rounded corners, two circular speaker grilles, a thin metal top carry handle, central control knobs, a small green status LED, a three-band EQ slider panel, and a cluster of input jacks and switches on the lower right.
- Overall shapeFlat rectangular front face with rounded corners and a narrow dark trim around the perimeter; front face sits on a reflective surface showing a faint mirrored reflection below.
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x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.76 · h 0.45 (high) - Top carry handleThin metal loop handle in a warm metallic tone arcing above the top edge, attached at the top center and visible as a single continuous bar.
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x 0.48 · y 0.55 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high) - Source selector knobSmaller round control knob positioned below the LED, with tiny printed labels on either side.
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Other
Studio-style photograph on a white background with even diffuse lighting, slight shadow and a clear reflection of the product visible on the surface below; image is centered with generous white space above.
- Background and stagingPlain white background and white reflective surface creating a faint mirrored reflection of the product below.
- LightingEven diffuse lighting from the front with soft shadows and minimal specular highlights on metallic handle.
- Shot compositionProduct centered in frame with substantial white space above and margins on sides; image shows full front face and slight lower reflection.
Colors
cream· front panel#DBD5D3dark brown· perimeter trimwarm copper· carry handlelight gray· speaker grilles#DBD5D3light wood· EQ panel#F3D3B5- Overall shapeFlat rectangular front face with rounded corners and a narrow dark trim around the perimeter; front face sits on a reflective surface showing a faint mirrored reflection below.
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Product
Rear face of a rectangular portable audio unit shown with a folded metal carrying handle on top, a vertical telescoping antenna on the right rear, a circular logo badge near center, a recessed rectangular cavity at lower left, and a small horizontal I/O port area at lower right.
- Overall shapeRectangular box with flat rear panel and slightly rounded corners; two vertical planes visible (upper and lower rear sections separated by a horizontal step)
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Other
Studio product shot on a white background with soft shadow and reflection beneath the unit; centered rear-facing composition with even frontal lighting.
- Shot compositionProduct centered in frame, rear facing camera straight-on, small soft reflection visible on the white surface below
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Colors
gloss brown· rear housing#732C02warm gold metallic· carrying handlesilver metallic· antennablack· port openings- Overall shapeRectangular box with flat rear panel and slightly rounded corners; two vertical planes visible (upper and lower rear sections separated by a horizontal step)
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