Has anybody found the perfect boombox yet??? for there needs

[Radio raheem]

The m90 would be my perfect box but for its boaring coulour and the bass just isnt warm enough lol

The telefunken 1m would be my perfect box but its just not loud enough on batts lol

The kaboom would be my perfect box but its just not clear enough on cassette lol

The aiwa 880 would be my perfect box but she is just so damn fugly lol

those big sony fh series would be my perfect box but they dont take batts lol

The aiwa ca 70 would be my perfect box but she just aint loud enough lol

The sharp 939 would be my perfect box but she dosent have dolby lol

The jvc pc55 would most deff be my perfect box but again she isnt loud enough and is far to heavy lol

Lastly the rx a5 a2 would be my perfect boxes but you cant carry them about lol

the list is endless.... has anybody found the PERFECT box that matches there needs and looks 100% I sure hope so because i havnt lol

 

[Old school Scott]

sometimes I want to stand outside of a club and blast music for the smokers.
That's when I need something big flashy and loud like my Lasonic L-30.

Other times I want to strap on something light when I am going to mail packages or to the Bank.
I will need something mostly just for me but still can grab a glance
so I grab the Cheapy

listening to NPR on the porch= GE Super radio.
and then there is the matching of the box to my outfit.

No, if one radio would do, I would be going to the Thrift all the time I suppose.

Cheers OSS

 

[mellymelsr]

The perfect all around box for me is my custom painted M90. As everyone already knows it has great sound, is very loud on batteries, batteries last longer than I thought they would, and it has that extra pop with the metallic paint I used. I use my radios outdoors at the hoop court and this one always impresses. Whenever I take it to a picnic or pool party the sound projects very loudly and is the life of the party. I would agree with Rimmer on the fact that it is a little bass shy when compared to other heavy hitters (Kaboom)...but it is so good at everything else. I actually like the look of the M90. I wouldn't classify it as a pretty box but it has a very agressive, yet classy look that means business. When in the sunlight the looks of my M90 really come alive...I do feel I have the prettiest outdoor M90... ...the paint absolutely sparkles in the sun and those dark blue woofers come alive. Every time I listen to the M90 I gain that much more respect for it's place atop the boombox world. So my perfect boombox is the M90 hands down... ... Here are some pics of it in the sun...

 

[ClaretBadger]

Perfect box? My Panasonic RX 5250
Great sound on tape
Great on radio
servo buttons
Dolby B
Loudness
Manual Rec Control
Hi fi sound - not too bassy

 

[Radio raheem]

The perfect all around box for me is my custom painted M90. As everyone already knows it has great sound, is very loud on batteries, batteries last longer than I thought they would, and it has that extra pop with the metallic paint I used. I use my radios outdoors at the hoop court and this one always impresses. Whenever I take it to a picnic or pool party the sound projects very loudly and is the life of the party. I would agree with Rimmer on the fact that it is a little bass shy when compared to other heavy hitters (Kaboom)...but it is so good at everything else. I actually like the look of the M90. I wouldn't classify it as a pretty box but it has a very agressive, yet classy look that means business. When in the sunlight the looks of my M90 really come alive...I do feel I have the prettiest outdoor M90... ...the paint absolutely sparkles in the sun and those dark blue woofers come alive. Every time I listen to the M90 I gain that much more respect for it's place atop the boombox world. So my perfect boombox is the M90 hands down... ... Here are some pics of it in the sun...

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That box is stunning melly the only m90 that i have seen that looks better imho is the sunshine mix 2008 m90 that i own.... and thats only because she has those beutiful blue marantz blue speakers in.....

and i agree for out door use i havnt heard a better more powerful box than the m90... its your own portable rave system on batts... thanks for those beutiful picks mell

 

[Radio raheem]

Perfect box? My Panasonic RX 5250
Great sound on tape
Great on radio
servo buttons
Dolby B
Loudness
Manual Rec Control
Hi fi sound - not too bassy

Please refresh my mind im loozing it in my old age... whats a rx5250?? is it one of those upside down panasonics???

 

[Radio raheem]

This sums it up nicley oss......(if one radio would do, I would be going to the Thrift all the time)..... i guess this is partly why we all have so many radios..

 

[mellymelsr]

...thanks Rimmer...I now see why you love M90's so much...

 

[Radio raheem]

...thanks Rimmer...I now see why you love M90's so much...

Thank you sir...... ive always loved the m90 but my love has wained for 2 reasons the new stack i have built up.... i have simply never heard a better sound in my life..... and i have had some serious shiat..... all be it on headphones and the second reason is because i havnt taken an m90 outside for over a year because of the surroundings and where i live.... i wish you lived in the uk mell i would let you loose on 1 of my m90's i would love to see a custom paint job on my beater m90.

 

[ClaretBadger]

This
it's a normal looking box - but sounds really grown up.

 

[Radio raheem]

I agree with most of what you said but one thing.... i used to own a recording studio not a massive one but still the same.... so sorry to dissagree the kaboom deck is rubbish imho and another thing that dosent help is the acs its awful...

 

[Ghettoboom767]

Yes I have-for all around ourdooe use there are 2-The Sharp GF-8989II and the Sharp GF-9797!!! Excellent all around outdoor boomers.
When you need a little more power you get out the Sanyo M9994 or the 9994K-These are vey nice for all around activities!
Just my opinion & I have experience with all models except the "K" version of ther 9994 but the regular is louder!
GB.

 

[Patron]

i would have to say the sanyo mx650k. mid size and is a beauty.

 

[Radio raheem]

Yes I have-for all around ourdooe use there are 2-The Sharp GF-8989II and the Sharp GF-9797!!! Excellent all around outdoor boomers.
When you need a little more power you get out the Sanyo M9994 or the 9994K-These are vey nice for all around activities!
Just my opinion & I have experience with all models except the "K" version of ther 9994 but the regular is louder!
GB.

the 8989 is a nice box gb I wish they had made a much bigger version of her she would be a monster

 

[Radio raheem]

i would have to say the sanyo mx650k. mid size and is a beauty.

Is that the one that kinda resembles the aiwa 770 hugo???? im glad some of you have found the perfect box..... i guess i never will im just a fussy old git

 

[mellymelsr]

When my arms are too sore to lug the M90 around my second choice is on of my M70's. I think it is the best all around outdoor box. It is small enough for anyone to carry, is great on batteries, loud, good sound, has a great cassette deck and tuner...and I have an assortment of them in colors perfect for outdoor use...

 

[Radio raheem]

When my arms are too sore to lug the M90 around my second choice is on of my M70's. I think it is the best all around outdoor box. It is small enough for anyone to carry, is great on batteries, loud, good sound, has a great cassette deck and tuner...and I have an assortment of them in colors perfect for outdoor use...

I wish i could share your passion melly Ill be brutally honest and I dont mean to offend anybody ok..... but i prolly will as usual....


But since i have built this stack system up it sounds better than any valve stuff i have heard all be it on headpones..... it just makes the m90 sound like a cheap mono radio now :'-( and god knows mell you know i love my m90's I know you cant compare any portable radio to a true hifi but i havnt used the hifi for about a week... i went to use the m90 yesterday and my god it sounded so dissapointing it was unreal... I honestly felt like crying..... i mean i have used a stack before and it hasnt affected the pleasure i used to get out of an m90 BUT this new system is un discribable...... put it this way my GRADO RS! headphones cant handle it and there suppozed to be top end headphones......but im lucky my cheap but amazing trchnics headphones from the 80's are a PERFECT match for it and i have since bought another boxed pair..... I doubt i will ever hear a better pair of headphones in my life time. the whole sound is just so amazing....

 

[adespin]

Perfect box? My Panasonic RX 5250
Great sound on tape
Great on radio
servo buttons
Dolby B
Loudness
Manual Rec Control
Hi fi sound - not too bassy

Got to agree with you Badge, top notch boombox, and it looks the part as well, and not too heavy.

 

[ViennaSound]

Perfect box maybe don´t exist.
But for garden use, my AMSEN comes near.

10x equalizer
autoreverse
good FM receiption
line in
good sound
"discolites"

also love, like scott, the LASONIC compo.
and not forgotten: PHILIPS supercompo

 

[MasterBlaster84]

Perfect box maybe don´t exist.

with Roman, no one box can be the best for all needs and all situations. We "NEED" lots of boxes!