Who can tell me what this is!?

[jdelfresco]

Recently acquired a collection of 19 absolute mint condition gems for mere pennies while searching for my first boombox. A few models I just can’t identify, this being the biggest mystery it’s brand new in box, tag still on the handle. I know all Sears pieces were AKAs of the big brands, I’m sure this is no exception. It looks somewhat similar to my RX-5150, but not quite. Is it Panasonic made?

Thanks in advance

 

[Reli]

Most (not all) Sears boxes were Sanyo AKAs

 

[just dave]

I should say on the back Made for Sears by....

 

[jdelfresco]

I should say on the back Made for Sears by....

back of the box or back of the unit?

and how Would I know which model by that “made by” company it matches?

 

[jdelfresco]

Most (not all) Sears boxes were Sanyo AKAs

that’s good to know. I want to experience some sanyo boomboxes firsthand but I only got one model (M9935) from sanyo in the collection of 19 I just bought

 

[goodman]

I like "Sanyo" brand. If you don't sure about this boombox, send it free to me...

 

[AE_Stereo]

I see Toshiba DNA in it.
Reasons: Upright Cassette Deck (bottom keys), Stereo Wide, Built in Loudness, Only Tone Control (No Bass/Treble), the Two LED indicators for Battery/FM and the shape!

Like Toshiba RT-70S, 80/120 etc.

 

[just dave]

back of the box or back of the unit?

and how Would I know which model by that “made by” company it matches?

Either or,sometimes both.

 

[Hisrudeness]

Take it out the box and post some pictures of the front and back so we can try and help.

 

[Captain Wrong]

Most (not all) Sears boxes were Sanyo AKAs

I had a Sanyo that def had a Sears aka. (MW200F)

 

[mudman]

Just about everyone built a box for Sears, you can find the manufacturer through the Vintage Machinery Website using the first three digits of the long number on the back of the box, I don't think any have the actual company printed although I feel like some of the early 70's units did say Sanyo?

Craftsman OEM List | VintageMachinery.org

Some of the contract manufacturers from Hong Kong or Taiwan might not be listed but the big guys will.

 

[jdelfresco]

Just about everyone built a box for Sears, you can find the manufacturer through the Vintage Machinery Website using the first three digits of the long number on the back of the box, I don't think any have the actual company printed although I feel like some of the early 70's units did say Sanyo?

Craftsman OEM List | VintageMachinery.org

Some of the contract manufacturers from Hong Kong or Taiwan might not be listed but the big guys will.

Link is very helpful, thank you.

it appears to be sanyo, and from what I was able to find, it’s an AkA of the M9830 with alterations to the tweeter grills. It’s hard to see the resemblance at first, but once you look at the knobs and switches, you start to see it. The tweeter shape really changes the overall appearance. I’m not sure if the woofer grills are altered or not, though.

from what I found, people have said the Sears version is superior due to the round tweeters. Interesting.