I like different kinds of music and variety is good. But, the only type of music that should be played on vintage boomboxes are classic hip-hop and techo-funk ie, Afrika bambaataa, Run-DMC, etc. I'm not dissing other kinds of music, but it should be played on a regular hi-fi system. It makes me cringe to see/hear classic rock, country, etc. on vintage boomboxes. Vintage boomboxes are meant to be taken outside with a bunch of guys break dancing to it.
Music played on vintage boomboxes
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I completely disagree 
There is something special about playing hip hop, funk etc but back in the day every type of music was played on them and long may it continue
There is something special about playing hip hop, funk etc but back in the day every type of music was played on them and long may it continue
Reli
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I think these boxes were built for music of the 70's and 80's, meaning tight bass, not loose sloppy 808 bass. They sound best with R&B classics like "Hangin' On A String" by Loose Ends.
And yes, classic hip-hop like Run DMC or Whodini sounds great on them too. But tons of white people had a boombox too. Probably more than black people did, in fact. So lots of rock and heavy metal were played on them too. Just because Hollywood thinks that boomboxes are only associated with hip-hop doesn't make it true.
And yes, classic hip-hop like Run DMC or Whodini sounds great on them too. But tons of white people had a boombox too. Probably more than black people did, in fact. So lots of rock and heavy metal were played on them too. Just because Hollywood thinks that boomboxes are only associated with hip-hop doesn't make it true.
Hisrudeness
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Not really, I'm only half joking. People can enjoy whatever music they like on their vintage boomboxes. But, what makes VINTAGE boomboxes so special are the memories they bring back and part of the 80's were classic hip-hop and break dancing.Hisrudeness said:
Hisrudeness
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Well it was quite bold of you to make the statement in the first place. How old are you thread starter and what do you remember about break dancing in the 80s?twoengine said:
ScareDe2
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But he has a point, only a few very good boomboxes can give full body sound allowing rock or classical to be played decently. Out of 7 good to great boomboxes I could compare and test, only one (the JVC PC-55) can actually give a decent sound for all styles of music.
I did not test the greatest vintage 1 piece ghettoblasters yet, like the M90 for example, but I don't think it will ever happen unless I get a local deal for less than $300 for a working one. WAY too expensive!
I did not test the greatest vintage 1 piece ghettoblasters yet, like the M90 for example, but I don't think it will ever happen unless I get a local deal for less than $300 for a working one. WAY too expensive!
I'm a 48 year old fart. I remember the 80's well when classic hip-hop and break dancing was new. I used to break dance but couldn't do the massive power tricks that the young one's do today. The break dancing videos on Youtube are unbelievable.Hisrudeness said:
crazygamer
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Boomboxes are personal, it´s your own personal music device and you have the freedom to listen to whatever you want on your boombox, it depends on the user, you can´t say that boomboxes are only meant for listening to hip-hop. Shoot me if you can but i´ve played even 90s trance on my boxes because i can 
It´s again those pointless threads that bring you to nowhere. Music taste and usage of your audio devices is personal, that´s what i wanted to say.
It´s again those pointless threads that bring you to nowhere. Music taste and usage of your audio devices is personal, that´s what i wanted to say.
Brutus442
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^^^THIS^^^^crazygamer said:Boomboxes are personal, it´s your own personal music device and you have the freedom to listen to whatever you want on your boombox, it depends on the user, you can´t say that boomboxes are only meant for listening to hip-hop. Shoot me if you can but i´ve played even 90s trance on my boxes because i can
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JustCruisin
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I'm curious what kind of music should be played on Walkmans..?
What kind of music should I play on my car stereo..?
I'm all new to this, please one of you experts tell me what music is right to play on these formats..Apparently I've been doing it wrong this whole time..
Thanks in advance
What kind of music should I play on my car stereo..?
I'm all new to this, please one of you experts tell me what music is right to play on these formats..Apparently I've been doing it wrong this whole time..
Thanks in advance
Hisrudeness
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Radio-Active
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crazygamer
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What, is there something wrong ?Brutus442 said:^^^THIS^^^^
OP's statement.....
(still not convinced of trolling)
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