Hong Kong - A New Hope
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BoomboxLover48
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Trommelmops
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Chris sends a big shout out to everyone, he seems really really excited about this and its making us all really look forward to it ! Today there has been much talk about the tape deck and whilst he cant discuss it with us for a few months he seems to be getting right down to the nitty griity of reliability and quality etc.
One thing i will say, rightly or wrongly, there is probably a lot of pressure on Chris and Rob, whether they realise it or not, to try and make everyone's dreams and visions a reality. Its hard to please everyone....
One thing we can do is get behind this project when it arrives and make it a success, get saving up!
One thing i will say, rightly or wrongly, there is probably a lot of pressure on Chris and Rob, whether they realise it or not, to try and make everyone's dreams and visions a reality. Its hard to please everyone....
One thing we can do is get behind this project when it arrives and make it a success, get saving up!
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mellymelsr
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I had a video chat with Chris and Rob yesterday. Needless to say they are very excited about the classic boombox project. I can't reveal all the details but the planned size will be around the dimensions of an M90. With what they are planning for this boombox there is plenty to be excited about. I plan on having at least 2 of them.
Lasonic TRC-920
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Hey Everyone, Thank you T-Ster for posting for me. It's a real challenge to reach the outside world. The only way I have been able to talk with anyone has been through the Whatsapp and WeChat app's.mellymelsr said:
Mel, is correct. The dimensions of my concept is the size of the M90. I really need to keep allot of this information on the down low as direct competition could be looking at this forum.
What I will say is, of the 5 drawings I provided, the one they chose is my favorite as well and if your a fan of tons of knobs switches and meters, then this is for you! And YES, true stereo and Bumpboxx POWER.
More to come!
trippy1313
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Sounds exciting and totally has my attention Chris.
Who is direct competition though??? I'm kinda curious who else is trying to make classic style boomboxes.
Oh and dibs!
Who is direct competition though??? I'm kinda curious who else is trying to make classic style boomboxes.
Oh and dibs!
Radio-Active
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im_alan_partridge
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Lasonic TRC-920
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I think the hardest part of this whole process is going to be keeping my mouth shuttrippy1313 said:
Really, there is little I can say, per the request of the guys from Bumpboxx. They want this thing to hit the world with no leaks. I will try to share with you things when I can. They have some other manufacturers that troll them.
Today was spend at the factory tuning the amplifier on the new UP ROCK and it's a BEAST! It's also a very interesting process to watch and be involved with. The amplifier technician solders and unsolders nearly microscopic filters on the amp board using tiny tweezers. He is basically re-EQ'ing the amp. The process took the better part of two days. Yesterday it was loud, but the highs were shrill, the bass was weak, mids were distorted. They worked on it last night and brought it closer and today we had them bring up the highs just a hair and the bass more, then the over all volume. Although this is far from being a production ready machine, this thing was so Farking loud you couldn't YELL over it to talk to each other!
Tomorrow we meet with a plastics molding company to talk about what it would take to make a case. One thing for sure, today's high impact plastics are so much better than the materials they had 30 years ago with our classic blasters were made. Then to a parts house to look for more components. I'm still searching for "The Right" parts. Knobs, Antenna's, Switches, ect.
samovar
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Great to read from you Chris! You're right: say too much & and you'll be fired on the spot; say nothing & the community will lynch you! 
A few tips like the above will do the trick. The crowd around the ring want his piece of meat? 
Just pretend they're vegans & feed them tofu and spinach
A few tips like the above will do the trick. The crowd around the ring want his piece of meat? Just pretend they're vegans & feed them tofu and spinach 
MyOhMy
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Dear me, the more I read, the bigger the grin on my face!Lasonic TRC-920 said:I think the hardest part of this whole process is going to be keeping my mouth shut
Really, there is little I can say, per the request of the guys from Bumpboxx. They want this thing to hit the world with no leaks. I will try to share with you things when I can. They have some other manufacturers that troll them.
Today was spend at the factory tuning the amplifier on the new UP ROCK and it's a BEAST! It's also a very interesting process to watch and be involved with. The amplifier technician solders and unsolders nearly microscopic filters on the amp board using tiny tweezers. He is basically re-EQ'ing the amp. The process took the better part of two days. Yesterday it was loud, but the highs were shrill, the bass was weak, mids were distorted. They worked on it last night and brought it closer and today we had them bring up the highs just a hair and the bass more, then the over all volume. Although this is far from being a production ready machine, this thing was so Farking loud you couldn't YELL over it to talk to each other!
Tomorrow we meet with a plastics molding company to talk about what it would take to make a case. One thing for sure, today's high impact plastics are so much better than the materials they had 30 years ago with our classic blasters were made. Then to a parts house to look for more components. I'm still searching for "The Right" parts. Knobs, Antenna's, Switches, ect.
No questions from me as I respect the need for secrecy and it wouldn't be fair to add to your pressures so I'll wait and see what will transpire in due course. I also have to say that the excitement this project is producing is intense - this will be the thread of the decade. - Status