Best Boombox!

[prg333]

I am looking to get a Boom-box from the Golden Age 1980-85

I know the JVC-M90 PC-55 PC-550C and JVC-RCM70 are excellent, but also QUITE EXPENSIVE!

I would like to get a BB with excellent sound quality a cool classic look durability in a reasonable price range under $150.00

Also they should be relativity easy to service as some are a "bear" to work on!

So what brand is best? JVC,Sanyo,Toshiba,Panasonic,Realistic or other?

What models?

 

[Barrys_Bapz]

Starting of this Boombox rocks, It can take what life throws at it also not to heavy on the arms for maxim blasting!

Here's my video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYR_DfbSwvw

 

[baddboybill]

I am looking to get a Boom-box from the Golden Age 1980-85

I know the JVC-M90 PC-55 PC-550C and JVC-RCM70 are excellent, but also QUITE EXPENSIVE!

I would like to get a BB with excellent sound quality a cool classic look durability in a reasonable price range under $150.00

Also they should be relativity easy to service as some are a "bear" to work on!

So what brand is best? JVC,Sanyo,Toshiba,Panasonic,Realistic or other?

What models?

I would say there are many mid sizers that everyone can say would fit the bill but one that sticks out is the Realistic scr8 it has real nice styling and sound and is definetly under $100 to own...plus very simple to work on

 

[Fatdog]

There are quite a few classics that you can get for $150. However, does that amount also include shipping? Shipping charges could cost you another $40 to $50 depending on weight of the boombox and quality packing.

A few that immediately came to mind are:

Panasonic RX-5150
Rising SRC-2015
G.E. 3-5259 "Blockbuster"
Realistic SCR-8 (AKA #14-778)

 

[ford93]

Lets not forget the Panasonic DT-680 although it has a CD it still rocks.

 

[mellymelsr]

There are quite a few classics that you can get for $150. However, does that amount also include shipping? Shipping charges could cost you another $40 to $50 depending on weight of the boombox and quality packing.

A few that immediately came to mind are:

Panasonic RX-5150
Rising SRC-2015
G.E. 3-5259 "Blockbuster"
Realistic SCR-8 (AKA #14-778)

with FD. All four of these have very good sound...the Blockbuster would be my fave of the four with its solid bass, clean highs and classic looks...

 

[prg333]

Thank you for the information! The Realistic SCR-8 sure looks nice! I would like to get one in Very good to EX condition!

 

[prg333]

How does the Realistic SRC-10 compare to the SRC-8?!?!

 

[redbenjoe]

not sure about the 10 -
but i think the scr8 is the king of the rat shak line -
so - wait to get one of them

 

[LLopez]

Here are some for $150 + shipping and some under $150 shipped.

$150 shipped.

$150 + shipping.

$100 + shipping.

$150 + shipping.

$150 + shipping.

$150 shipped.

$150 + shipping.

$150 shipped.

 

[prg333]

Those BB look very nice! IS your post informational only OR are any of the pictured ones for sale!?!?

 

[redbenjoe]

prg --just so you know - lopez is a great guy to buy from

 

[LLopez]

Hi prg, The boomboxes pictured are for sale, I thought you would interested in some I post some for you, And I will pack it extremely well with plenty of commercial bubble wrap in a solid commercial box for superior protection.
Ira my friend thanks for the prop.

 

[MasterBlaster84]

prg --just so you know - lopez is a great guy to buy from

and second Ira's recommendation.

 

[mellymelsr]

prg --just so you know - lopez is a great guy to buy from

and second Ira's recommendation.

I agree...thanks to Lopez I got my M90.

 

[LLopez]

Than k you fellas you guys are the greatest, I really really try to provide the very in selling clean fully working but most importantly being honest and even provide of the boombox that is being deliver to the buyer so the buyer can see that is really being tested and working. You see I sell worry free cause there aint nothing to hide and is as describe. Again thanks fellas.

 

[monchito]

I am looking to get a Boom-box from the Golden Age 1980-85

I know the JVC-M90 PC-55 PC-550C and JVC-RCM70 are excellent, but also QUITE EXPENSIVE!

I would like to get a BB with excellent sound quality a cool classic look durability in a reasonable price range under $150.00

Also they should be relativity easy to service as some are a "bear" to work on!

So what brand is best? JVC,Sanyo,Toshiba,Panasonic,Realistic or other?

What models?

I would say there are many mid sizers that everyone can say would fit the bill but one that sticks out is the Realistic scr8 it has real nice styling and sound and is definetly under $100 to own...plus very simple to work on



[ Image ]

cant go wrong here with this box or its cousin the ge blockbuster but the scr-8 has excellent sound even in the bass department

 

[monchito]

wow lopez those are some awesome boxes also there you go grap one of these dont have to wait because lopez has them and excellent shipping that would be the way to go

 

[baddboybill]

How does the Realistic SRC-10 compare to the SRC-8?!?!

I own both the scr8 and the scr10 and believe me the scr8 is much better in the looks department and sound quality I think that Radio Shack went downhill after the scr8 If you decide to get the scr10 then I would try not to pay more than $40

 

[LLopez]

I have both the SCR-8 And the G.E. BlockBuster and did a sound comparism and looks comparism and I like them both.
The SCR-8 has a cleaner sound and is more elegant.
The BlockBuster has more bass and it looks more Ghetto like meaner. Kind of like the G.E. is the bad guy and the SCR-8 is the good guy.
I love the chrome knobs from the SCR-8 and love the Chrome dust caps on the speakers from the G.E. To me it would be a hard choice to wish one I would
choose cause I love them both.