whats more important to you

[bill]

also i think that there is a limit to possible answers you can put on a poll. i think a couple of weeks ago i tried one that had about fifteen or so possible choices and at the end got a message saying to many choices.

 

[Superduper]

I need both!

 

[bill]

i am just glad some of the people actually admitted the real reason they are cool.

its all about the flashing lights and chrome

 

[redbenjoe]

i also find it ironic no one has chosen bass

----
bill , down here in the states
'bass' is included in 'fidelity'

 

[MasterBlaster84]

i also find it ironic no one has chosen bass

----
bill , down here in the states
'bass' is included in 'fidelity'

Guess we know where that leaves the Kaboom, adored but not loved.

 

[Ghettoboom767]

Wow-I'm the only one so far that hit bass!! With fidelity-That's a given for me.
I need bass & fidelity!! A good example-The M-90!!
Good post-GB.

 

[ahardb0dy]

I choose fidelity, I know Ira chose fertility, LOL

 

[redbenjoe]

fertility cures impotence --every time

 

[Master Z]

I think I need more options like features or size, but I chose sheer volume.
I use my box to rock the block, and you need sheer volume for that, which I think includes bass.
Boomboxes in general an sound good but lack in the fidelity department. If I want fidelity I'll listen to my home HiFi system.

Oh and blinky lights are cool.

 

[Boom Shaka Laka]

None of the above. Design and rarity do it for me.

 

[ford93]

I like a box with bass that way when you listen to a well recorded tape you can appreciate the music even more!

Heres my take on a boombox:

Looks.
Sound Quality.
Tape Deck performance.

 

[bill]

Boomboxes in general an sound good but lack in the fidelity department. If I want fidelity I'll listen to my home HiFi system.

 

[blah blah]

i chose bass and i don't even have a kaboom or an m90.
obviously fidelity is actually tops but...
if a box can handle bass at decent levels IMHO it often handles everything else quite well. build and bass seem to go somewhat hand in hand, though with no kaboom, i can't hear the screeching highs to change my mind.

 

[Retro Addict]

For me it has to be the tuner, I've got to say that there's nothing worse than a great looking and sounding box which can't recieve a clear FM Stereo signal very well. I'm a big fan of AFC. Next would be Fidelity, I hate listening to a box which has dull highs.

 

[Radio raheem]

The tape deck and quality of sound for me

 

[MONOLITHIC]

I picked "fidelity" altho looks are what initially attracts me to a boombox. If the box sounds good, that's a bonus.

 

[71spud]

I picked "Fidelity" too....

A couple of other options that would have been nice---

"Brand"

"Line-in"

"Style" (ie big, mini, 3+piece etc)

Since I am an avid JVC collector I probably would have picked "Brand"

 

[ViennaSound]

i am just glad some of the people actually admitted the real reason they are cool.

its all about the flashing lights and chrome

Hit on it!

Ok , without good radio receiption and sound it´s also worthless.
A good mix of all, that´s it!