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Jukebox for Home Buying Guide: Cost, Size and Features
Quick answer: A new jukebox for home costs about $189 to $399 for a tabletop or mini model, around $1,000 to $1,200 for a mid-size vinyl jukebox, and about $2,000 to $2,500 for a full-size model like the Arkrocket Saturn V. Full-size jukeboxes stand about 51 inches tall and 26 inches wide, so measure your space, check that there's an outlet nearby, and decide whether you want to play vinyl, CDs, Bluetooth or all three.
This guide walks through the choices that matter most when you buy a jukebox for your game room, home bar or living room.
1. Choose the Size: Full-Size, Mid-Size or Tabletop
| Type | Typical size | Example | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-size | About 51" tall x 26" wide x 14.5" deep | Arkrocket Saturn V | $1,999, or $2,179 with stand |
| Full-size, Elvis edition | Same cabinet with Elvis Presley styling | Elvis Presley Saturn V | $1,980, or $2,480 with stand |
| Mid-size | About 41.5" tall x 22.5" wide x 11.8" deep (about 48" tall on its stand) | Arkrocket Taurus II | $999, or $1,159 with stand |
| Tabletop with turntable | Sits on a counter or its own stand | Arkrocket Boston | $399 |
| Mini / tabletop CD | About 13" to 15" wide | Arkrocket Athena | $189 |
| Wallbox style | 15.6" x 12.6" x 7.1" | 200 Wall-O-Matic | $399 |
We also carry full-size Crosley and Marshall jukeboxes, including the Crosley Vinyl Rocket, which holds 70 records, and the Rocket 80 CD jukebox, which holds 80 discs. Pricing on those is available on request.
2. Decide What You Want to Play
- Vinyl: the classic jukebox experience. The Saturn V, Taurus II and Boston all have built-in turntables. Full-size vinyl jukeboxes like the Crosley Vinyl Rocket hold a stack of records and change them for you.
- CDs: CD jukeboxes hold many discs and are easy to load. The Saturn V and Taurus II also have CD players.
- Bluetooth: almost every modern jukebox streams from your phone, so you're never limited to what's loaded.
- Radio, USB and SD: many models add FM radio and play music files. The Wall-O-Matic holds up to 200 songs on a USB drive or SD card.
3. Measure and Plan the Space
- Footprint: mark the width and depth on the floor with painter's tape, then add a few inches behind for ventilation and cables.
- Height: check for low shelves, windows or wall-mounted TVs above the spot.
- Doorways and stairs: measure every doorway and turn on the way in. A full-size jukebox is heavy, so plan for two people.
- Power: place it near a standard outlet so you don't need a long extension cord.
- Floor: a level, solid floor keeps the turntable playing smoothly. The Saturn V's base has wheels to help you position it.
- Sound: a corner adds bass; a spot along a long wall spreads the sound more evenly.
4. Look at Sound and Lighting
Check speaker power and whether the jukebox has a line or RCA output for external speakers. The Taurus II has 2 x 20W speakers and an RCA line out. For the look, most modern jukeboxes have color-changing LED lights, and full-size models like the Saturn V use the arched 1015-style cabinet with light tubes and chrome trim that people picture when they think of a 1950s jukebox.
5. Stand or No Stand?
Mid-size and tabletop jukeboxes can sit on a cabinet or counter, but a matching stand brings them up to classic floor-jukebox height and adds storage. The Taurus II stand and Saturn V stand are sold on their own if you want to add one later.
6. Budget for the Extras
- A stand, if you want classic height.
- Records or CDs to fill it.
- Spare parts you'll eventually want, like a dust cover, LED remote or replacement stylus. We stock genuine Arkrocket parts such as the Saturn V glass dome, Taurus II dust cover and Taurus II power adapter.
New vs Vintage Jukeboxes
Restored vintage jukeboxes are beautiful, but they're collector pieces: they need specialist service, parts can be hard to find, and most only play records. A new retro jukebox gives you the same look with Bluetooth, CD and modern parts, and it's ready to play when it arrives.
Jukebox Buying FAQs
How much does a jukebox cost?
New tabletop and mini jukeboxes start around $189. Mid-size vinyl jukeboxes like the Taurus II are $999 to $1,159, and full-size jukeboxes like the Saturn V run about $2,000 to $2,500 with a stand.
How big is a jukebox?
A full-size jukebox is roughly 51 inches tall, 26 inches wide and 15 inches deep. A mid-size model is about 41.5 inches tall, and a tabletop or mini jukebox is about 13 to 16 inches wide.
Can a jukebox play my phone's music?
Yes. Nearly every new jukebox we sell streams over Bluetooth, in addition to records or CDs.
Where is the best place to put a jukebox?
A game room, home bar, basement or man cave, on a level floor near an outlet, with a little space behind it for air.
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