Indoor sound contest: Deep, large, room filling sound
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Reli
Boomus Fidelis
Never heard one. Everyone says they're great, but they're not my style with all that black plastic and tiny buttons.
Quite sure a Telefunken Studio 1 would sound better, though. As would certain Sony FH models.
An old-school Kaboom would smoke all of them for bass, though. As would a Sharp GX-M10.
Quite sure a Telefunken Studio 1 would sound better, though. As would certain Sony FH models.
An old-school Kaboom would smoke all of them for bass, though. As would a Sharp GX-M10.
Radio raheem
Requiem Æternam
dt 680 is great but there not that loud....yes the fh's will slaughter them but a 680 to my ears is better...the only fh that i have heard that is totally over the top is the fh909 but that's not portable so i don't think it counts..
MyOhMy
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This is a new Aiwa Exos 9? Some said the Diamondboxx crushes it. If only someone could explain how it compares with the best boomboxes in terms of listenability, loudness, sound quality, and perhaps also distortion reproduction from rock music, cause it's so expensive buying all that stuff... 
Also how it compares with the non portables boomboxes like the Sony FH, Yamaha YST C10 and C11 and the big Sharp CD-X
In fact, I only need one comparison so I can guess all the rest. Aiwa exos 9 versus anything best from the vintage world and I will understand
Is it more than just a bass pounding bazooka to scare the neighborhood?
Also how it compares with the non portables boomboxes like the Sony FH, Yamaha YST C10 and C11 and the big Sharp CD-X
In fact, I only need one comparison so I can guess all the rest. Aiwa exos 9 versus anything best from the vintage world and I will understand
Is it more than just a bass pounding bazooka to scare the neighborhood?
hardmen
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In my collection "today" the heavy weight champion it's tne Panasonic RX A2.ScareDe2 said:This is a new Aiwa Exos 9? Some said the Diamondboxx crushes it. If only someone could explain how it compares with the best boomboxes in terms of listenability, loudness, sound quality, and perhaps also distortion reproduction from rock music, cause it's so expensive buying all that stuff...
Also how it compares with the non portables boomboxes like the Sony FH, Yamaha YST C10 and C11 and the big Sharp CD-X
In fact, I only need one comparison so I can guess all the rest. Aiwa exos 9 versus anything best from the vintage world and I will understand
All others in sound department (I said ALL) are some steps below the E9.
My "listeners" indoors are RX DT-680 and E9.
I guess the Diamondboxx maybe sounds better than the E9, but couldn't belive they sound three times as they costs...
Cheers!!.
The Exos-9 is a bargain for the performance on offer. After building various DIY builds, you realise how expensive a build can get. I can say that my latest V5.0 cost more than the retail price of an Exos-9 just in parts alone! 
Some people say that the DiamondBoxx is too expensive at $800 - well, you again have to consider the performance level on offer!
On paper, the DiamondBoxx will beat an Exos-9 but bang for buck, the Exos-9 is surely the winner.
Some people say that the DiamondBoxx is too expensive at $800 - well, you again have to consider the performance level on offer!
On paper, the DiamondBoxx will beat an Exos-9 but bang for buck, the Exos-9 is surely the winner.
SLO
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I have to admit that my Aiwa Exos-9 has been my "go to" listener indoors AND outdoors for quite some time now. It kills both my M90 and my Helix-4635 in the low end bass department with very little if any distortion. Its not old school or vintage, but dam I love its sound. And for the price, you really cant beat it.
I still rotate play time on all my classics, but overall, I find myself listening to the E9 on the regular more and more.
I still rotate play time on all my classics, but overall, I find myself listening to the E9 on the regular more and more.
That's a pretty cool looking Aiwa with the mods and that ultra 'factory looking' handle!
Wake up Aiwa! This is how the Exos-10 should look!
Wake up Aiwa! This is how the Exos-10 should look!
SLO
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Thanks James! The handle is a one off (for now) custom made one from "blu_fuz the magnificent",it came out GREAT.
The E9 definitely meets the criteria for deep, large, room filling sound. (Although its "new") I haven't had the opportunity to hear 2 of these linked together yet, but I could just imagine it sounds amazing.
The E9 definitely meets the criteria for deep, large, room filling sound. (Although its "new") I haven't had the opportunity to hear 2 of these linked together yet, but I could just imagine it sounds amazing.
"Noisy" alternative rock from the 90's. Bands like Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana. Those bands were recording massive amount of distortion amplified by powerful Mesa Boogie amps and they were also using distortion stompboxes like boss ds-1 and big muff. The DT680 can't reproduce that kind of music well at all. I don't know if it has something to do with the panasonic speakers or the central unit or the equalizer. From my memory, my good old Magnavox turbo bass was playing this type of music with much more clarity, much better listenability.Reli said:
I listen indoor most of the time. And I like loud.
And that is my biggest fear If I commit myself to buy an expensive unit like the diamondboxx or the aiwa, I fear those units are specifically designed to produce pounding bass but not really good at playing noisy rock with precision and clarity. I would like a real rock enthousiast who has tested those machines to confirm they can rock. Everywhere on youtube aiwa or diamonboxx users are always listening to the same type of hip hop pop radio music.
Reli
Boomus Fidelis
Yeah a DT-680 isn't going to sound good with that type of music. Same goes for almost all 3-piece boxes. They can produce great room-filling bass, but it's because they use bass ports and soft woofer surrounds, which hurts the mids. So they suck at reproducing guitar, strings, or vocals. You need stiff paper-edge speakers for that.
The only 3-piece that MIGHT sound good with that type of music is the RX-A2 / RX-6400. It's very precise and detailed sounding. The bass at low volumes is weak, but that's because it needs to be cranked up.
I've never heard the Aiwa EXOS-9, so I don't know how well it handles rock music, but it's got more low-volume bass than the RX-A2 / RX-6400. And it has more power and more modern speakers. But the advantage with the RX is that you can spread the speakers out.
As for retro old-school 1-piece boxes, the M70, M90, and RX-5350 might work well with that type of music, but people want too much money for them. The Aiwa is cheaper AND produces more bass.
The Diamondbox might be better than the Aiwa, but at that price I would rather buy two Aiwa's and spread them out for stereo effect.
If I were you, I'd buy the Aiwa, and if you like it, buy another!
The only 3-piece that MIGHT sound good with that type of music is the RX-A2 / RX-6400. It's very precise and detailed sounding. The bass at low volumes is weak, but that's because it needs to be cranked up.
I've never heard the Aiwa EXOS-9, so I don't know how well it handles rock music, but it's got more low-volume bass than the RX-A2 / RX-6400. And it has more power and more modern speakers. But the advantage with the RX is that you can spread the speakers out.
As for retro old-school 1-piece boxes, the M70, M90, and RX-5350 might work well with that type of music, but people want too much money for them. The Aiwa is cheaper AND produces more bass.
The Diamondbox might be better than the Aiwa, but at that price I would rather buy two Aiwa's and spread them out for stereo effect.
If I were you, I'd buy the Aiwa, and if you like it, buy another!
SLO
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Its all gonna be your decision in the end, but I think Reli has good points. If you do decide on the Aiwa E9, and for some odd reason you absolutely hate the sound, you can ship it back at Aiwas expense. (I believe within 90 days), no questions asked, and get a full refund. Cant get that on eBay on a used boombox that's for sure.
I listen to ALL genres of music. Hip Hop, R&B, alternative, classic rock, reggae, metal bands, blues, 80's pop and so on and so on.... And the bands you mention sound good on the Aiwa as well as hip hop or any other type of music you wanna crank out of it. You can also tweak the sound a bit with the EQ settings to get the desired sound your looking for. Good luck on your quest! Just remember, its your money, buy what you like
I listen to ALL genres of music. Hip Hop, R&B, alternative, classic rock, reggae, metal bands, blues, 80's pop and so on and so on.... And the bands you mention sound good on the Aiwa as well as hip hop or any other type of music you wanna crank out of it. You can also tweak the sound a bit with the EQ settings to get the desired sound your looking for. Good luck on your quest! Just remember, its your money, buy what you like
Just buy an Exos-9 and a cheap RX-DT680. Do a side by side comparison and if you prefer the Panny, then return the Exos-9 (unlikely).
The 680 has a tuner and CD player which the Aiwa does not so having both might be a good way to go.
Now go and spend your money and get back to us with your findings - no more questions dude!!
The 680 has a tuner and CD player which the Aiwa does not so having both might be a good way to go.
Now go and spend your money and get back to us with your findings - no more questions dude!!
hardmen
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Aiwa E9 playing Alice in Chains... ...sorry for my bad mobile microphone.
https://youtu.be/Qg7mNYvlGvQ
Cheers
https://youtu.be/Qg7mNYvlGvQ
Cheers
floyd
Boomus Fidelis
I know this is not a boombox but it's the most og gangster pimp ass f****** setup I ever heard my life this s*** bumps those are the original gold logo kicker competition 15 inch subwoofers from the late eighties and I got two more of them . that receiver is immaculate Pioneer SX 790.
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