Apr 11th, 2012 Posted in Pioneer, SK-31 | No Comments »
Pioneer didn't really make too many boomboxes but one of their mid size offerings was the Pioneer SK-31. It's a nice looking little single cassette boombox that was introduced around 1979. It made a brief appearance in the last scene of the movie Christine. It's a good sounding box but most feel it's better when run through external speakers.
Here are some of its features:
- Line in/out
- Left and right mic in
- Mix mic in
- Wired remote jack
- Speaker out
- Tuning/level/bat meters
- Tape counter
- Tape memory repeat
- Music search
There was also a smaller version called the Pioneer SK-21 that looked nearly exactly the same except that it had only one meter as opposed to two. These mid sized boomboxes are moderately popular and the SK-31 sells for over $150.00 in very good working condition.
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Apr 9th, 2012 Posted in CFS-9000, Sony | No Comments »
This Sony CFS-9000 is at the later end of the vintage scale but is still a neat boombox. It is a component design with detachable speakers as well as handle. Anybody familiar with these Sony's knows that their APM speakers put out a lot of clean sound for their size. In fact the box isn't very big and it only weighs roughly 19 pounds. Here are its features:
- AM FM and 5 SW bands
- 40 watts per channel with detachable speakers
- 7 band tuner
- High fidelity APM speakers
- Auto reverse tape playback
- 5 band graphic eq
- 8.6 kg weight
- CD/AUX/Phone input jacks
- 2 way bass refelx design
- 7 x7 cm woofers
- 4 cm cone tweeter
- Bass ports
- Automatic Music Sensor
- Dolby B noise reduction
- Timer Switch
- AC, 12v DC, or batteries
Most of the Sony CFS-9000's have a 7 at the top left corner of the main unit. It represents the 7 bands that the box has. It also came with a carrying case and strap that you don't see too often.
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Apr 7th, 2012 Posted in CFM-104, Sony | No Comments »
Ok, so there's not much Boom in this box, but you have to admit this Sony CFM-104 has an intriguing design. I'm not sure how loud that single speaker can get but the handle on one end sure would make it easy to carry. Its features include:
- Rugged, splash-resistant design
- AM/FM tuner
- Cassette player/recorder
- Built-in microphone
- Auto shutoff (record and play)
The case is splash resistant (whatever that means) and made of high impact plastic. It also has rubber bushings and gaskets as well as waterproof seals. So, you can basically take it anywhere and not worry about destroying it. You can record from the AM/FM radio or from a mic too.
While the boombox purists aren't going to like this little box from the early 90's I think it still has its place and with its unique and utilitarian design makes for a highly useable boombox. And, hey, they sell for about $50.00.
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