Panasonic RX-5040
Most of you are probably familiar with the big Panasonic boomboxes such as the RX-7000, the RX-5600 and the RX-5500. Well, here is their little lost brother the Panasonic RX-5040 which was offered in the …
Category: Boomboxes
Sansui Shogun JSA-185
Those of you who know your boomboxes will immediately recognize this unit as the Conion C-126f. However, it is badged as a Sansui Shogun JSA-185 Super Jumbo 60. Quite an impressive name. From what I …
Vela Discolite DK-990R
Introduced in 1986 the Vela Discolite DK-990R is easily one of the most iconic boomboxes ever made. It was branded under a few different names all of which are highly desired by collectors. It embodies …
Sanyo MT4200
This Sanyo MT4200 looks like it’s built like a tank. Manufactured in 1978 it features a single cassette as well as a small TV screen. It has AM and Fm radio bands and VHF and …
Magnavox 347H
This Magnavox 347H is an interesting looking little boombox. It has a kind of space age angular look to it that you don’t see too often. It was made in Singapore and it looks as …
Pioneer SK-31
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 …
Sony CFS-9000
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 …
Sony CFM-104
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 …
Panasonic SG-J500
I’ve posted about the Panasonic SG-J555 before so I thought I’d mention the Panasonic SG-J500 here. The SG-J500 was produced in 1984 and, like the SG-J555, featured an expandable tray with a turntable. You just …
GE 3-5286A
Another fairly non-descript yet popular General Electric boombox – the GE 3-5286A. It does have some clean styling and interesting tweeter grills. It also has nice LED meter lights. It’s a single cassette box with …