Well after getting my replacement Altec (first one was damaged) i am able to finally do a comparison of the 2 newest Ipod boomboxes
ROUND ONE! Sound
ok i put both units on the same radio station for this.. result?
Altec.. reason?
JVC can hit hard.. but it's missing the key.. that key being Tweeters.. Altec is able to hit highs that JVC cant.. JVC sounds muffled.. bass is more prevelent on the JVC.. but it's not true bass per say.. Altec does it right.. perfect blend of both..
ROUND TWO! features
Altec.. reason?
JVC's display is minimal at best.. Altec has dot matrix and better backlighting.. Altec has 7 band EQ.. JVC 4 presets.. inputs are about even.. JVC has MP3/WMA playing CD/USB input.. Altec doesnt have a CD player.. but has 2-1/8 headphone inputs.. JVC's USB music player is cool though.. there are smaller USB flash drives that wont stick out and invite breaking.. so you can add a 32GB micro SD/USB drive.. and have unlimited music.. i find the JVC's ipod dock doesnt always work.. i have to fiddle with it to get the sound from the player.. the Altec fires up right away.. Altec has a more solid overall feel.. also the Altec takes less batteries.. 8 "D" cells vs 10 for the JVC.. 30 hours of play time on the Altec also.. not sure on the JVC.. but doubt it would last 30 hours.. both only have FM radio.. looks like AM radio is being eliminated.. remote is better on the JVC.. the plastic overlay on the Altec remote will crack at some point.. but might be cheaper to replace then the JVC.. but i do like the storage area for the remote on the Altec.. JVC killed the remote holder on this Kaboom.. so nowhere to put it.. will get lost/damaged at outdoor parties i'm sure.. Alec is also lighter.. easier to carry around..
just based on these 2 rounds.. it's obvious..
the Altec Lansing IMT800 IMIX is the WINNER!
pics to follow..
ROUND ONE! Sound
ok i put both units on the same radio station for this.. result?
Altec.. reason?
JVC can hit hard.. but it's missing the key.. that key being Tweeters.. Altec is able to hit highs that JVC cant.. JVC sounds muffled.. bass is more prevelent on the JVC.. but it's not true bass per say.. Altec does it right.. perfect blend of both..
ROUND TWO! features
Altec.. reason?
JVC's display is minimal at best.. Altec has dot matrix and better backlighting.. Altec has 7 band EQ.. JVC 4 presets.. inputs are about even.. JVC has MP3/WMA playing CD/USB input.. Altec doesnt have a CD player.. but has 2-1/8 headphone inputs.. JVC's USB music player is cool though.. there are smaller USB flash drives that wont stick out and invite breaking.. so you can add a 32GB micro SD/USB drive.. and have unlimited music.. i find the JVC's ipod dock doesnt always work.. i have to fiddle with it to get the sound from the player.. the Altec fires up right away.. Altec has a more solid overall feel.. also the Altec takes less batteries.. 8 "D" cells vs 10 for the JVC.. 30 hours of play time on the Altec also.. not sure on the JVC.. but doubt it would last 30 hours.. both only have FM radio.. looks like AM radio is being eliminated.. remote is better on the JVC.. the plastic overlay on the Altec remote will crack at some point.. but might be cheaper to replace then the JVC.. but i do like the storage area for the remote on the Altec.. JVC killed the remote holder on this Kaboom.. so nowhere to put it.. will get lost/damaged at outdoor parties i'm sure.. Alec is also lighter.. easier to carry around..
just based on these 2 rounds.. it's obvious..
the Altec Lansing IMT800 IMIX is the WINNER!
pics to follow..
thanks a bunch for being the guinea pig. 
never fails every time somebody gets something right they change it to a pos ,just like the impala ss they were so bad ass then they changed them to just an average car, manufacturers can't leave anything alone when it's good, i'm glad the kaboom got it's ass kicked jvc should know better and try harder to re create the glory they used to have.
