I’m curious to know how the Sharp GF777 sounds. Does it have enough bass? Sometimes boxes are lacking a deep sound. Let me know if the sound is favorable or lacking in your opinion. Thank you.
Sharp GF777, how does it sound?
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Radio raheem
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BoomboxLover48
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In most cases the perception to the sound quality has to do with the current condition of the box related to the manufacturing date.
I have so many boomboxes in my collection and one or two sounded better than other with the same brand and model. Speakers after years of use loses their stiffness also beside ageing components, lacking service, tuning and maintenance.
In perfect condition GF777 sounds so good! Like Reli mentioned don't turn the bass dials way up.
Sharp brands cannot handle bass good at higher volumes like the M90. I've usually never turned up the volume above 1/2.That is how I see from what I have in my collection.
In 1982 I bought a Sharp GF9696 brand new. The sound was unbelievable! I have 3 of the same and none of them sounded as good as the one I had in 1982.
Part of it has to do with my ears going bad over the years.
There is always some compromise listening to boomboxes. For perfect listening pleasure we have use a decent home audio system.
Among my several home audio systems, the one with Marantz 2330B and B&W speakers sounds great. This is a simple set up. One can add high quality matching components and increase the processing of music.
I have so many boomboxes in my collection and one or two sounded better than other with the same brand and model. Speakers after years of use loses their stiffness also beside ageing components, lacking service, tuning and maintenance.
In perfect condition GF777 sounds so good! Like Reli mentioned don't turn the bass dials way up.
Sharp brands cannot handle bass good at higher volumes like the M90. I've usually never turned up the volume above 1/2.That is how I see from what I have in my collection.
In 1982 I bought a Sharp GF9696 brand new. The sound was unbelievable! I have 3 of the same and none of them sounded as good as the one I had in 1982.
Part of it has to do with my ears going bad over the years.
There is always some compromise listening to boomboxes. For perfect listening pleasure we have use a decent home audio system.
Among my several home audio systems, the one with Marantz 2330B and B&W speakers sounds great. This is a simple set up. One can add high quality matching components and increase the processing of music.
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AE_Stereo
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Do not buy an 80's boombox with ventilated plastic body for Bass. The boomboxes are having some decent bass in their audio output, but the plastic body with grills on the backside simply can not create any audible bass for the listener.
But, if you want to enjoy Bass from GF-777, there is a way. Simply connect the external speaker out for the Superwoofer (Yes, it has separate speaker outs for the Main Speaker and the so called Superwoofer) to any decent bookshelf speaker (or a passive subwoofer) having good Bass response.
But, if you want to enjoy Bass from GF-777, there is a way. Simply connect the external speaker out for the Superwoofer (Yes, it has separate speaker outs for the Main Speaker and the so called Superwoofer) to any decent bookshelf speaker (or a passive subwoofer) having good Bass response.
AE_Stereo
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For that matter, connect any boombox to an external speaker to enjoy full-bodied sound, if it has a speaker out.
I use all my blasters with a Klipsch powered subwoofer at my desk at work. It is a perfect blend of old and new.
I use a cord with stereo male 3.5mm on one end and L/R RCA connections on the other end.
3.5mm plugs into the headphone/speaker output on my computer. RCA connections plug into the Line In on the boombox.
Then I use a L/R RCA cord (both ends) to connect Line Out on the boombox to the input on the 12" powered subwoofer on the floor.
3.5mm plugs into the headphone/speaker output on my computer. RCA connections plug into the Line In on the boombox.
Then I use a L/R RCA cord (both ends) to connect Line Out on the boombox to the input on the 12" powered subwoofer on the floor.
Anyone that’s listened to the Sanyo M-X960 knows that’s not always true. There are some with excellent bass. None of them will get the to volume of the Aiwa EOS 9 (I forget the model number) however. Also don’t forget the venerable JVC kaboom. Do it have good bass? Does a beat sh1t in the woods? Oh and actually this one does have excellent volume, enough to fill a gymnasium. Of course it doesn’t have the classic looks and it’s really big load to put on a small desk though.
AE_Stereo
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All boomboxes that you have referred such as Sanyo M-X960 or JVC Kaboom have subwoofers in a sealed chamber, just like any standalone Subwoofer and that is why there is bass. I am referring to conventional boomboxes with open body having vent grills on the backside.
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in my experience vented backside on 80's boxes are the best like the jvc m90 for example, it enables for a much warmer sound
i have s huge philips 80's 3 piece before i vented the back of the speakers she sounded boxy cold and sh1te, now it has a warm sound and kinda growls at me
would be interested in which 80's 1 piece boxes you are saying that you don't like the sound of, if you are saying boxes like the sanyo 920 m70 and akai aj500 sound sh1te i would agree and i have no explanation for that
i have s huge philips 80's 3 piece before i vented the back of the speakers she sounded boxy cold and sh1te, now it has a warm sound and kinda growls at me
would be interested in which 80's 1 piece boxes you are saying that you don't like the sound of, if you are saying boxes like the sanyo 920 m70 and akai aj500 sound sh1te i would agree and i have no explanation for that
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Reli
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I don't think anyone would deny that a GF-777 has bass, despite its vented back panel.
Also, it makes perfect sense for a 1-piece boombox to have vents, because you're going to be using it outside, walking around it, so you need to be able to hear it from all angles. If it didn't have any vents, the sound would drop when you walk behind it.
Also, it makes perfect sense for a 1-piece boombox to have vents, because you're going to be using it outside, walking around it, so you need to be able to hear it from all angles. If it didn't have any vents, the sound would drop when you walk behind it.
Demonfinder
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I only have two boomboxes (so far )- one of which is a 1978/79 Aiwa TPR 950.
It has a vented back and runs on only 6 batteries but is widely regarded as being one of the better sounding classic boxes despite it being no where near the most powerful. The bass is very good as well as being warm and not boxey.
I think the build quality of the cabinet as well as the actual woofers have more influence than the vents.
Air can be good for sound..my fave modest priced headphones are a pair of old open-backed Grado SR80s...the bass isn`t the be all and end all to me -it`s about overall balance for the music being played.
The bass isn`t reflected around inside the cans like some closed back designs so sounds more natural..at least to me.
It has a vented back and runs on only 6 batteries but is widely regarded as being one of the better sounding classic boxes despite it being no where near the most powerful. The bass is very good as well as being warm and not boxey.
I think the build quality of the cabinet as well as the actual woofers have more influence than the vents.
Air can be good for sound..my fave modest priced headphones are a pair of old open-backed Grado SR80s...the bass isn`t the be all and end all to me -it`s about overall balance for the music being played.
The bass isn`t reflected around inside the cans like some closed back designs so sounds more natural..at least to me.
BoomboxLover48
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I don't call it any "clean" BASS coming from a boombox.
Bass from a boombox is a thump, a soft kick from fragile old paper woofer cones.
it is a whole different dimension of sound and depends on how much you can spend for a home audio system.
The bass in my days felt on my chest! It was a hit or punch that you really feel. Again, that is not a good BASS.
In big concerts you feel the ground shaking, sometimes rattling sound.
Clean bass you feel from excellent sound systems reproduced so close to reality, when they play all instruments at their peak performance in perfect harmony.
Its a low frequency range of sound (20Hz to 250Hz ) well reproduced. Low end is so hard to get!
Pardon me! That is my humble opinion. So BASS from boomboxes! What do you expect?
It has to be relative to a boombox that perform decent for the so called "bass"!
Bass from a boombox is a thump, a soft kick from fragile old paper woofer cones.
it is a whole different dimension of sound and depends on how much you can spend for a home audio system.
The bass in my days felt on my chest! It was a hit or punch that you really feel. Again, that is not a good BASS.
In big concerts you feel the ground shaking, sometimes rattling sound.
Clean bass you feel from excellent sound systems reproduced so close to reality, when they play all instruments at their peak performance in perfect harmony.
Its a low frequency range of sound (20Hz to 250Hz ) well reproduced. Low end is so hard to get!
Pardon me! That is my humble opinion. So BASS from boomboxes! What do you expect?
It has to be relative to a boombox that perform decent for the so called "bass"!
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Radio raheem
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get a jvc rd md5 royce you may sh1t yourself lol, it rivals my 15 grand hifi all day long...........but on the whole i agree with you buddy
Reli
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I'm pretty sure everyone already knows that vintage boomboxes aren't bass monsters compared to the new stuff. But if someone joined this board, they did it because they're interested in talking about vintage boomboxes.....Not modern Bluetooth speakers, and certainly not home hifi systems. So the question isn't "Does the GF-777 have good bass compared to everything else I could possibly spend my money on".......Rather, it's "Does the GF-777 have good bass compared to other vintage boomboxes?" And the answer is definitely yes.
Radio raheem
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i agree on the sharp Reli, infact the 777 family are the only 80's sharps i would buy lad, that and the sharp wf 939
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AE_Stereo
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Yes. That is the bass that I wanted to enjoy, when I had only an Akai AJ-350!!
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