New TDK Boombox a preliminary first review

[ohboy]

Hey Guys, I know I don't post much...
But I won the TDK on Ebay a few weeks ago, got it today,
and figured someone here would be interested
in how it was...

To begin with, this sucker is heavy! According to the manual... 31.7 lbs ..without batteries and it takes 12 Ds
As for the size, it is 24"w x 15.5h x 6 d ---- A large box for sure! and makes its presence....

The handle is the length of the box and is no substitute for the handles of a good C100 or M90 and despite it being aluminum, with the padding on the bottom,
it flexes under the weight of the radio. Also, it is not real comfy to carry, as you cant get a good 'grip' on it.. but it is satisfactory+

The styling is Sleek, pretty plain... as you can see it is very minimalist.... with, IMHO, the right touches of lights and display.
There is no power button, however the left dial is the Power/volume knob... you literally, turn it on... the right dial is the tuner and level adjustment, and a select button.
The rest of the features are touch-screen-like in nature (FM-AM-USB-AUX-INSTR, and EQ )
Inputs allow for those previous options... USB, 1/4 inch jack, 1/8 inch jack, and RCA..(included were an IPOD cable, and a 1/8 to 1/8).. plus a plug in for an AM or an FM antennae(included with radio).... good reason for that too... there is no ARIAL! at all...
So, reception is OK with-out them... local stations come in great, but you definitely need the plug ins to bring something in thats a bit out of the area... though the reception with them is fantastic!

So far I have only listened to it on FM and through an IPOD and I will tell you this.... the sound is Fantastic!
Clean and crisp highs and really really smooth Bass ....
Not a bass powerhouse... its bass you can hear more than bass you can feel
And this Sucker sounds pretty darn good.....

I will try to post a video in a day or two... if I can figure out how to post one...lol.. and as I get to try out more of the features, I will post some more, and some more pics as well...
In the meantime... Im jammin' some old school

 

[baddboybill]

COOL That looks sweet please post some video for sure congrats on the win

 

[Superduper]

...........To begin with, this sucker is heavy! According to the manual... 31.7 lbs ..without batteries and it takes 12 Ds.........

Well that's all I need to hear. Big and heavy means YES! I want one

 

[redbenjoe]

hey ohboy -its great to hear from you

i love the bright green accent with the black design

 

[dk1two]

Maybe this will be a classic in 30 years and yes, I want it too but the price says no.

 

[Jwrok707]

Nice job!!, can't wait to see and hear more.

 

[dk1two]

You're lucky to already have it, since it is not even released right now.
Or is it just me not finding it?

 

[Master Z]

That's bad ass brother! Congrats on being the first to own one, and a limited ed one to boot. Sweet!

 

[hemiguy2006]

Excellent!!!
Was dying to get a review.
Hopeful they will tweak the design a bit in later releases,
especially the handle!!!
That handle doesnt look comfortable at all.

 

[ohboy]

...........To begin with, this sucker is heavy! According to the manual... 31.7 lbs ..without batteries and it takes 12 Ds.........

Well that's all I need to hear. Big and heavy means YES! I want one

I hear that!

hey ohboy -its great to hear from you

i love the bright green accent with the black design

Hey Ira! great to be around... I guess Im back in the game again!

You're lucky to already have it, since it is not even released right now.
Or is it just me not finding it?

That's bad ass brother! Congrats on being the first to own one, and a limited ed one to boot. Sweet!

Thank you.. yes this was a charity auction on ebay for the first released... I guess I just had to have it

So far its great...

 

[ohboy]

Excellent!!!
Was dying to get a review.
Hopeful they will tweak the design a bit in later releases,
especially the handle!!!
That handle doesnt look comfortable at all.

Yeah, the handle is OK at best... it actually tilts the radio when you hold it.... and it needs a better internal antennae
but it sounds sweet

 

[hemiguy2006]

This was the one off cool hunting edition that was on ebay right???
So how does it feel to be the first to actually own this beast.
Will she be a shelf queen or do you see yourself taking that show on the road???
So far as the handle is concerned I would probably try and get a strap of some sort for it.
Congrats bro she is a truly rare specimen right now.

 

[ohboy]

This was the one off cool hunting edition that was on ebay right???
So how does it feel to be the first to actually own this beast.
Will she be a shelf queen or do you see yourself taking that show on the road???
So far as the handle is concerned I would probably try and get a strap of some sort for it.
Congrats bro she is a truly rare specimen right now.

Yes, this is the one for now it will be a shelf queen... but I dont see that lasting long Summers on long island will be calling
me to take her out
Its pretty cool to have the first. Thanks for the congrats

 

[hemiguy2006]

Strong Island huh??
Practically neighbors at one time.
Originally from Brooklyn here.

 

[ohboy]

Awesome.. I grew up in Maspeth, Queens 1970-1984ish
the other side of Myrtle Ave.. we were practically neighbors

 

[ViennaSound]

The dark side of boom :boba: :ls-duel:
Very interesting one.
Not classic, but sure good quality.

 

[Jboogie2384]

This was the one off cool hunting edition that was on ebay right???
So how does it feel to be the first to actually own this beast.
Will she be a shelf queen or do you see yourself taking that show on the road???
So far as the handle is concerned I would probably try and get a strap of some sort for it.
Congrats bro she is a truly rare specimen right now.

Yes, this is the one for now it will be a shelf queen... but I dont see that lasting long Summers on long island will be calling
me to take her out
Its pretty cool to have the first. Thanks for the congrats

Oh Long Island? I'm off of Hempstead. Cool. Hit me up so we ca compare boxes!!

 

[redbenjoe]

thankfully--
fatdog is now working up some severe quota to limit
the quantity of members who did and/or do live in NYC and the entire tri-state area

 

[fins5]

I was hoping someone from the boombox community won that auction, and would post a review.

Thanks for this, ohboy...looking forward to reading more of your impressions about the box and seeing some video!

 

[ohboy]

thankfully--
fatdog is now working up some severe quota to limit
the quantity of members who did and/or do live in NYC and the entire tri-state area

Thats why my posts are so low