Personally i would not get one, Hitachi definitely sit at the lower end and this model sits at the lower end of that lower end...
There are a few great Hitachis but unless this one is super cheap i would pass.
I tend to agree with this for the most part although I'mm a fan of the
TRK-8130 as I bought one of these in 1981 so a bit of nostalgia plays a part for me. I was very proud of this at the time as I had nothing to compare it against, nowadays it makes a pretty good kitchen BB or small carry around. The
TRK-8130 has separate Bass & Treble controls whereas many of the junior models are 'Tone boxes' and don't sound as good as the
TRK-8130.
Ferguson3T18 said:
I read on this forum that the Roberts RSR 100 is better than the Hitachi TRK 8110E but they look like identical boombox's to me?
The Roberts is the 'aka' version.
Ferguson3T18 said:
I am not looking for loads of bass, but I would like to hear the bass lines, I don't want a big box as it is for the kitchen, must be clear sounding with good FM radio reception for listening to Radio 2. I am still tempted by the Hitachi TRK 8110E or Roberts RSR 100 unless a few people suggest they are to be avoided?
If the size suits your requirements that's fine, all wavebands are good on the
TRK-8130 are good so I would think other models wouldn't be much different but if what you're looking for is determined by budget constraints, see if you can find a decent box with Bass & Treble controls for a similar price as the sound controls can only be a benefit.