I have the JVC in your video and yes it is a beast of a boom box. I hook it up to our TV and sat box in our bedroom to watch movies and it sounds awesome. I do have a strong urge to get a used one and attempt to upgrade amp and speakers in it, just to make it shake more pictures off the walls. Great video comparison.
Hi from Spain, just want to say thank you for taking the time, keeping me from wasting my money and most definitely helping me to make up my mind. Sharp GX M10 come to mama...
Just seen this. I love my JVC.Its a go anywhere beat the crap out of and still works stereo.Its got so many dings. Though as old boots.I have it standing on its edge in my kitchen now using its amp socket from my phones and laptop.
glad my review helped you in your decision.. that's mainly why I made this video.. these are on sale until July 6th for $199 on Amazon and other retailers.. so if your on the fence save $50 bucks right now and grab one.. I paid full price for both of mine and do not regret it at all..
Hi Shawn, Thanks for the reviews and the good information. I just picked up the white version of the JVC RV-NB10W at my local Goodwill store for $24.99. It was only put out earlier today and I thought I'd better pounce on this sucker, because it was not going to last long. It's missing the carrying strap and remote control. A carrying strap I can come up with, but I really need to find the remote control to because it allows me to access the extra functions. Regards, Tom
I’ve had the original JVC Kaboom box since it was new. Bought it at a Montgomery Ward store in the late 90s. Didn’t need it but I just heard the sound and had to buy it. Everything including the cassette deck still work flawlessly. I did find out that the old pet peeve of the subwoofer ends becoming sticky over time if you just let it alone, it eventually quits. Most people ruined the looks by bleaching them. Just had to wait it out.
yea they get sticky.. i just use rubbing alcohol to get all the stickiness off then repaint them.. looks great after.. i made a red white and blue Kaboom.. looks sweet.. might make a vid on it at some point.. glad your still enjoying your beast!
the Victor MD5 is a solid beast.. only downside is it's AC power only.. but I will always remember the MD5.. what a beauty.. those little subs can pump!
nice video... what do you think about the sony RDHGTK37IP party system or the pyle street blaster? if you have checked them out would you still recommend the sharp over those?
This was a really great review, thanks for taking the time. I have the JVC B-90 LTD and I love it, but sadly the cassette deck is knackered, might need new capstan and god knows what else. It likes to snap tapes, so I avoid putting any cassette tape into it these days. Has an AUX port so I tend to use external player. That Sharp M-10 looks sweet, I'm thinking of getting another sound box so might add that to the collection. Cheers!
they no longer make the M-10.. look for the model Sharp GX-BT9X.. though you can get a used M-10 i would get the BT9X here's a link.. www.amazon.com/Sharp-GX-BT9X-Portable-Bluetooth-BoomBox/dp/B071NPQ2J9 thanks for watching my video!
I'm getting the Sharp GX-M10 Next week, Recently sold my JVC Boom box, not sure of the Model Number, but it was the one where it had a Guitar input in. Can't wait to check the Sharp out. Great video by the way.
Shawn, first of all a BIG thank you for this video! I'm the proud owner of a JVC RV-B99 for 15 years, really awesome, but since some years ago, been using mainly the AUX feature for iPod, with the disadvantage that it will not charge and will use iPod's own aplifier for sound output. I was really in the look for a decent successor to such a legendary boom box, and happen to find the sharp on sale (200 usd) at a local store here in Mexico. After watching your video I went for it without a doubt. it has been 3 days and I'm really amazed at the good quality! I would just add bluetooth support to make it a complete upgrade to this day's needs. Now...for the JVC, this is just a matter of tastes, but my favorite all-around setup is: ACS: ON, SOUND: CLEAR, BASS 5 (or 6) Now, taking that the Sharp has no ACS nor independent BASS level, in your experience and opinion, what is the best EQ. setup for this box? Also, if you select any give EQ. Mode (say salsa) and then turn the ex-bass on, would this enhance the bass ON TOP of the EQ mode selected, or will it change completely the EQ. Mode and add the bass? I hope my question is clear, in other words: Is it the same selecting EQ. MODE: REGGAE + EX-BASS than selecting EQ. MODE: ROCK + EX-BASS? (will the EQ mode change all over?) or will it keep the originally selected EQ. Mode and on top of it enhance the bass? Well, now I'm putting my 15 year old RV-B99 for sale! Peace, and keep up the good videos! =)
honestly I rarely ever turn the Xbass on as the Sharp has ample bass without it.. I use the vocal setting on the Sharp.. and at low volumes I kick in the Xbass.. or if I want to impress my friends or people I work with heh glad my video helped in your decision!
I just got a Pioneer Steez Crew from Electronic Express for $29.99. I love it. I don't know why people act like it doesn't have good volume or bass. I have never heard these other two in person, but I will take everyone's word that they have more bass.
+synapticflow the Pioneer has decent bass.. but not even close to the JVC or the Sharp.. but the Pioneer does have excellent mids and highs due to having tweeters.. honestly you got a great deal for $30 bucks.. i paid $280 back then and i considered that a great deal lol.. enjoy your Pioneer!
What I really wish I had was the TDK units. Their lifespan on the market was way too short and I'm not about to pay Ebay prices for them now. As for the Sharp, I think they are out of their minds with that orange color scheme. The AIWA Exos-9 is what I like more than anything now. Do you think you'll get one of those?
And will add that Pioneer was pretty darn arrogant with the initial price of the Steez and the lack of so many features like a radio, EQ settings, bluetooth; and the dependency on that stupid Mixtrax program. I guess they thought they could take the same bank breaking pricing they apply to their DJ products and apply it to this boombox as well. I doubt we will ever see a Mark II I think the Steez concept was a humbling lesson and the enthusiasts won't ever get to see a new model.
The Steez? There are many special functions that you will need the remote for. It's kind of a pain without it but you can use it without. It is also a pain to be tied down to Pioneer Mixtrack software. That sucks!!! So I sold the Steez for about $80 and got a Sanyo for about $80 new and the Sanyo is miles better! I did like the Steez look better but forget looks with this difference in quality.
Shawn, I have a JVC-RV NB1 and a RV-B99BK. You are right, the later versions of the Kaboom are crap. I've seen/heard the Sharp. It may have a few small advantages, but I to me it's a bit ugly. I'll stay with my JVC all day long! Thanks for the comparison. Good Job!
Shawn, I love your review !!!! A+++++, Fantastic, Outstanding, one of the best reviews I have ever seen on RUclips ! I was looking for a new boombox and you help me find it, the Sharp GX-M10 will be my next man toy,lol ! While watching your video I found myself laughing and chapping out loud, man you made my day !!!! You are one of the few people I know of that have more boomboxes then I do, lol . God bless you and keep up the great work !
Thank you for this video. I have been trying to decide between the Pioneer and the Sharp. I see now it is no contest. I work in a factory, and I have to have a LOUD box, and I don't want to build one like so many have done.
Hi Shawn. Great, helpful and informative review. Im def goin for the sharp after this. Also, what are the songs/tracks you are playing on the pioneer & sharp systems? Cheers
The Pioneer has the greatest sound. Really nice. I like the look of the Sharp. Both are great, I would love to have one. p.s. changed my mind, give me the Sharp!!! However, you said the JVC was easy to work on. I'll take that. I just want one of these. What a great demonstration, very insightful. I kept this video for future reference; well done.
I bought an Hitachi 3d superwoofer way back in 1988. I still have and use it regularly. Mint condition, wouldn't part with it. Great video comparison thanku for sharing 👍🍀😁
which of these boomboxes do you like the best? Or which one do you recommend? The JVC RV NB70 or JVC RV NB90 or the Sharp GX M10? Or maybe evev other ones? IM looking for good quality sound and bass!
Yep, tracks bought on Beatport and then put on my iPhone. With X-Bass on, the woofer starts 'flapping' at volume-18/20. Also tracks from Spotify sound great.
Thanks for your research and advice. You save a lot of us time and money by doing your reviews. What's your opinion on jobsite radios, beatsboombox by dre. I have a sirius SUBX1 box that sounds great. It's pretty unique because the woofer is on the bottom of the unit. I did purchase the sharp boombox because of your advice. I gonna try purchasing a iphone bluetooth device to plug into the dock and connect wireless. I can also go android to iphone adapter. Lastly, what do you like about the g boom? Thanks again!
the reason I like the G-Boom is portability.. reliability.. sound.. and it last 6 hours on a charge.. 2 way speakers is a nice touch too.. not heavy like my other boomboxes.. and you can charge your phone with the built in USB.. it's a really awesome if not ugly Bluetooth speaker.. but looks aren't everything right! $99 bucks at Wal-Mart doesn't hurt either!
Shawn Turnbull Okay the Sharp (black) is arriving Thursday. I got the G-boom and like it. Oh and I picked up the Sony RDHGTK37IP (Pretty Sick!). Got it at bestbuy for $200 + $30 for two year warranty. It doesn't take batteries but it's portable to plug in. This Milwaukee came in today. It sounds really good but not much base. I like the fact that its waterproof, bluetooth, and it can run off those tool batteries that last pretty long. Do you have the Altec Lansing IMT810? Do you recommend it? Is it pretty loud?
If you had one choice..Would you pick the TDK 3 speaker system or the Sharp GX-m10? What do you think of the sony ZSBTG900? What is your ultimate favorite box? Why? Appreciate it..
well good question.. at the moment my favorite is the G-Project G-Boom Bluetooth portable speaker.. my all time favorite has to be the.. hell I have many favorites.. I love them all the same! as far as the Sony you mention.. ehh.. and the Sharp beats out the TDK 3 speaker unit.. sound wise and feature wise.. though the TDK does look much sexier/beasty!
Hi Shawn nice video, tell me how does the sharp compare to the old RVDP200 just on sound quality and bass alone? not concerned about the gadgets thanks mate.
i owned the DP-100 which is the same minus the LED meter in the front.. i have both service manuals and they are both using the same electronics.. the good thing about the DP series is they added a 3 band BASS/MID/TREBLE control allowing better control over the sound.. both thr Sharp and JVC are good buys either way.. depends on if you want IPOD/USB versus old school cassette/CD..
Nice Review! What kind of USB device do you have plugged into the Sharp? Also, do you know if the dock will charge the ipod when it's running off of batteries? Or does it only charge when plugged into AC? Thanks!
I have jvc rv dp200. Very nice bass. It is still working and it sounds better than new plastic boomboxes.....great video. Could you compare the sound in rv dp200 with rv nb1?regards
Thank you Shawn ! I picked up the Sharp GX-M10 for $199 at Bestbuy and I am loving it . The bass is great and the overall volume is super loud,much louder than Dr.Dre Beatbox,Logitech UE,or any of the many portables I listen to at Bestbuy and it also had far better bass and clarity! The Sharp also sounds great when using battery's, it does not lose any of it's deep base or power ! The Sharp is huge"size wise" and the aux input is inferior "sound wise" ! But I still love it ! It is a best buy !
Hi Shawn, I own an Panasonic RX-CT980, same sound like your CT90(with RX-DT690 speakers). How it compares with the JVC and Sharp in loudness and Bass amount? Also what do you think about the JVC RV-B99BK, it's a Chinese toy or an old school Kaboom? Thanks, great video!
the rx-ct980 cant be beat mostly for having bi-amped speakers.. nothing touches the Sharp or the JVC for thumpin bass.. as for the rv-b99.. snag it if you can get it.. same bass as the one in my video..
Thanks for your quick answer Shawn, much appreciate it. So the Panny has a better sound (Hi-Fi orientated), but the JVC and SHARP are more powerful, I suppose with less fidelity ?
wow you are a collector of those old school stereo sound system, yes JVC sounds good ... i got the smaller version of jvc boom box, and also jvc double cassette deck, like your panasonic one,
Excellent review. You made my choice easy. I almost purchased the pioneer on sheer aesthetics (I LOVE red and black). That LCD screen is sexy too. But I have no doubt you know what you're talkng about. I JUST ordered the sharp on eBay. I can't wait to get it to the factory and show it off. My old school Kaboom just doesn't kick like it did when I bought it and it's frustrating trying to listen to Metallica and Foster the People and the Black Keys over loud machinery.
Maybe im too late, but the bass reduction in age is normal for the JVC Kabooms. But there is an easy solution which will make your JVCs bass even more powerful than a new bought one was. Go and buy some silicone from your local hardware store, and then unscrew your JVCs subwoofers and their plastic cover. Then you just fill the edges of the subwoofers placement position and the edges of the placements for the plastic covers with the silicone. Then you do the same with the 2 bass reflex tubes on the back of your jvcs. This makes sure that no air is able to escape of your JVC and it will return the pressure. Did that with my 2nd hand Kaboom and now its even more powerful, than the new ones were (back in the days).
Great video brother. Looks like you know your stuff. I'm looking for a boombox if u can help me out. Looking for a boombox with an old 30din iPod dock, am/fm radio, CD player, Bluetooth, and a line in. And of course gotta bring the sound. What do you recommend? Thanks.
3:24 The 'Wall Wart', does have a use though. If you take this over to Europe, you can just swap the adapter/transformer. [Like that you aren't having the extra weight of a North American adapter in the Boombox, while having to convert it, with something else.]
thanks for reviewing I had the JVC for 10 years it really rocked and was very loud with great bass. It is heavy as many will admit but it was worth it I used it every week for my magic shows in and out of the trunk of my car 3-4 times a week. Ive had it fixed a few times the cd player not reading then the tape deck broke off finally the volume would not increase I fixed that on it a month ago and then last week it failed again. I will not be fixing it again at this point. So anyway Ive done alot of research, shopping around and founnd that many people really like the Sharp GX-M10 over the JVC Kaboom and so after alot of reviews I bought it on ebay today.
Hey Shawn I was wondering if you could tell me which one of the 3 go louder, or any besides the three that you might have in mind, I need a boom box that bumps at the beach, I go ALOT to the beach , looking to invest. Thank you in advance!
The review is good, but you forgot most important thing : battery life. Like for me and for most of people boombox is all about listening music in a street or somewhere outdoors. Not just listening inside always connected to power.
what an awesome review shawn. ima def get the gxm10. im not really feeling the ''d'' battery situation. i wanted to ask u, is there anyway i could buy a 12v battery and connect it to the 12v whole with a male plug of the gxm10. is there even a 12v battery with a male plug to go in back of 12v whole of the gxm10. any links and help and direction u could point me in would b gladly appreciated. thanx in advance..........
Shawn i am really torn what to get for work. I work in a loud workplace, where i punch 11g ss steel all day long, so i need something that really cranks. I am worried about too much bass though. I have a sony explode, i know their not much like 20 watts, but it has good bass for what it is. Sounds great at home, but i cant here it at work. I really like Sony products, i have a shelf system that has dual 6 inch woofers in each speaker and like 220 watts and it cranks, but not portable. So i think i might really like the sony gtk33ip, but its heavy like 30 to 40 lbs. I have been looking for a long time, but i would really like something with bluetooth too. I saw your collection, how is the Lasonic i931, i really like the looks and features of that system, but reviews arent the greatest. Is it pretty loud?
Thanx, point made, no Sony! Got anything to say about the Altec Lansing vs. Sharp? The only thing that annoys me about the Sharp is the low input on the Aux-in. It's a 47kOhm input and not made for MP3 players for what I read on some sites. But the Mic or Guitar input should be working..
yea adding the tweeters to the JVC was an awesome move.. now it sounds excellent.. highs are great.. as far as the Sharp is concerned I would still recommend it.. the highs are there just not in full force.. I could add tweeters to it if I really wanted to.. who knows maybe I will!
Are you familiar with jobsite radio? The Milwaukee 2792-20 m18 looks interesting. You can charge 18volt on the unit, then run the radio off the battery, plus blue tooth. What is the loudest most powerful portable boombox that runs off batteries?
the most powerful wattage wise is the Sharp GX-88Z.. it consumes and earth shattering 150 watts! and runs on 10 D cells.. see my videos on this boombox and you will understand why..
I finally tested the AUX IN and find that the bass is somewhat refrained.. but if you use your EQ settings it does make up for it some what.. you still get excellent full bodied sound but you do lose the thumping bass that some have reported.. it was in no means unlistenable.. I have used the AUX IN previously but I also had it at a high volume when doing so.. so I didn't hear the slight loss in bass.. still an excellent boombox period.. does not change my feelings on it at all..
How do these boomboxes stack up to desktop alternatives? I have a Logitech AudioStation which is packing up and I want a suitable replacement, something just as loud and just as powerful with the bass.
Is there anything out there that compares to the old JVC RV-DP 100 or 200? I still have one of those old models, but unfortunatly I dropped it a while ago and now it is cracked.... Still works fine, but I don't want to risk ruining it, so I'm looking for an alternative to take on the road.
get the Sharp.. the TDK like you said is 34 pounds.. the Sharp is around 17.. also the TDK doesn't have a remote.. the Sharp has no problem getting loud with no distortion.. i'll also mention the remote for the Sharp is solid and works very well..
i got the original one, from 1998 it says on the back. it said it was made in Elmwood Park NJ!!! Amazing unit, its dark green, i bought it back in the day for only 80 bucks brand new (i guess it was clearance because the newer models came out?) but apparantley it was the best one. my only problem is the 2 knobs on the top broke off. is there a way to replace these knobs without having to purchase a whole new unit. i dont need mp3 or the crappy ipod one. i use aux anyway. and i love the fact that it was made in the usa.
Hi. I have the option of getting either the JVC RV-NB 75 for $326 (usually around $440), or the Sharp GXM10 for $260. I love bass more than anything. If you were me which one would you get and why?
Side note: I would use my android phone/laptop meaning I would only use the aux cable or bluetooth. I heard the Sharp dips in quality when connected through the aux?
HI Shawn..Ok the Altec came in today, so here are my thoughts..The Sharp is really amazing on the power it puts out and the bass is the main attraction. On CD the Stereo sounds awesome but it's absolutely true the AUX connection is POOR. I don't have an Ipod so I can't test that. But I purchased an NAXA usb wireless adapter so now it works like a bluetooth with my android phone. The Altec Lansing IMT810 is the best for overall sound. The bass isn't as nice as the sharp but it's really clear and those horn tweeters are awesome! I purchased a NAXA Ipod wireless adapter so now the Altec works like a bluetooth also. Wow that Altec is amazing..If you buy the Altec make sure you unplug the AC cord when your not using it. If you want a radio that is weather proof and last more than a week portable. Look into the Milwaukee 2792-20. But buy the extended battery. Just plug the radio into the wall, charge the battery with the radio and your good for longer than a week. The sound isn't a sharp or Altec (no bass) but really loud, compact, and cool looking. The G project is really cool (thanks Shawn) otherwise wouldn't have looked into it. My first box was the SUBX1 and I think audiovox makes it, thats a nice radio too. If your a person who likes to impress people and take your own music box (but have an electric outlet) Then look into the Sony G tank but again no batteries. I'm a person who read other people reviews before I make any purchases. So, now you have more information before you make your purchase. I'm no radio electrician but I can appreciate quality. I have a question Shawn..I've been looking into the JVC rv-nb90. Is this made in China? How's the quality? This boombox stuff gets addicting. LOL
HI! My son in Puerto Rico forwarded this video to me, as I just bought JVC boombox imported from Japan. ( I have not checked yet, if it was made in China) Im very happy with that unit, and I have to buy the cable so I can connect my Ovation guitar to it, plus I want to order some good recheargeable D cells for it. Can you kindly recommend any, if you have any experience with those D cells? I really enjoyed your video presentation, and you did an awesome job! May I ask what type of camera you used? HD? Thanks again, and I suscribed to your channel....Please keep up the excellent work!
check ebay for 10000 milliamp d cell batteries.. dont go any less than that.. here's a good example.. www.ebay.com/itm/10-pcs-D-Size-11000mAh-1-2V-Ni-MH-Rechargeable-Battery-Cell-Ultracell-USA-Stock-/131374962613?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e968ed7b5 not cheap but pays for themselves eventually.. can find chargers there too.. glad you like my video!
+Unixilandia the one I had also had a 12v input for using with a car plug I had planned on buying a power pack that had a car plug in it and was gonna use that for outside even with heavey duty batteries it still drains power quick
has just arrived today and its just a 'wow' moment that keeps going on. its absolutely huge but decievingly light. very happy with the product one thing i dont know though is how do you change the colour of the light on the subs or turn them off
Hi Shawn, I have a pioneer Steez but until recently someone had damaged the ipod connection port not when I plug the ipod in it doesn't do anything. I am thinking of taking it apart and try to have a look at it myself. You have said that it's a bit tricky taking it apart do you have any advise or tips on getting inside this device. Thanks in advance
I sure miss my old jvc kaboom the one I had was using 6.5 in woofers and 3.5 mids it was a 98 or 99 also the headphones out for some reason was direct line out the bass and EG had no change on sound through the head phones but turned out to be a good thing as I could use it as a microphone interface with a bigger system
Thanks for sharing this excellent video. Could you tell me what's the name of the music you played on that sharp boombox? Thank you so much in advance! ----KAI
the last generation TDK boomboxes are solid.. the new generation Bluetooth TDK's have issues.. all revolving the Bluetooth disconnecting randomly.. they need to fix this.. it's a serious flaw.. they do sound good though.. i'd get the older one if you can get one..
glad your loving it! awesome isn't it! yea it took me a bit to activate the lights on the woofer.. just take your time reading the instructions in the manual.. you'll get them going..
I have them both! It's true, the bluetooth randomly disconnects.. My brother has the same problem. However the bluetooth boombox DOES have a better bass in my opinion, What are you're thoughts about it?
You mentioned the Altec Lansing iMT810. Can you answer 3 questions about imt810. How does bass compare to Sharp? Does imt810 have USB input? Which of these 3 plus imt810 has cleanest loudest midrange?
I have the JVC RV-NB70 and it has alot of bass it shakes my apartment and sounds great however i never had the older models 52 watt models, do they have deeper bass, I heard the new ones and old ones have same bass despite the wattage 52 vs 40 , some people claim on the rvnb70 the sound distorts but not on mine
You should check out the Behringer iNuke JR. I loved mine, it died last night at work. I think it's because I changed the woofer, to a lower impedance woofer. The bass was great with the original woofer, I should have kept it that way. I was looking at the Steez, but I love bass, and if it has none, I'm good. I'll probably get a Kicker ipod dock.
Got the Sharp.. WOW!! Unbelievable bass for a portable radio. The sound stays perfect untill volume-20. After that it gets worse.. But at volume-20 it's LOUD!! I don't even know what max. volume is at.. 30?? With X-Bass on, you get perfect sound till volume-16. After that you get al lot of resonance in the radio. But that's also loud enough. Negative points: EQ-presets. Even in the presets with less bass, the bass is sometimes to loud. Only tested it with the iPhone and good quality music.
Boy do I regret selling my kaboom box for $150. I just figured they'd always be available I could always get another. Sad to hear that the new models took a dip in quality. I'm thinking of getting an RB1, I wanna see if I can mod it with a Bluetooth or NFC adapter. Great video.
ThingsDemystified I honestly don't remember the model no. I know that I bought it between the summers of 1997 and '98 from electronic express. I dont think it was the NB1 because I had the "fat" remote control. not the longer/slender remote.
I had the Sharp boombox, but I ended up returning it because the Altec Lansing 810 just "blew it out of the water" in terms of power and depth of sound. Absolutely unexpected trumping of the Sharp, although I prefer the Sharp cooler shape.
Thanks Shawn. I heard a JVC Kaboom for the first time in my life 2 days ago, and I immediately wanted one. After searching for one, it seems they are hard to find in my area, so after reading your review, I decided to take a chance, and purchase a Sharp GXBT9, which is the successor to the GX-M10. I really hope it delivers! Have you had a chance to listen to the GXBT9? If you have, can you let me know how it compares to the GX-M10?? I actually prefer the new format of the GXBT9, as I, like you, don't use CD's much anymore, and don't have an ipod, so I'd gladly trade those for bluetooth connectivity.
+Adair Cousins thought about buying the new bluetooth version of the GX-M10.. but my hobbies have changed to professional photography.. i still have some of the boomboxes but gave most to my friends.. the Sharp GX-M10 will always be one of my favorites.. but my main "boombox" for the last 2 years has been the G-Project G-Boom bluetooth speaker.. after changing out the pathetic 1500 MaH battery that is inside the G-Boom to a beefier one.. it has been fantastic.. and for $99 bucks.. a no brainer.. anyways i hope the GX-BT9 is as awesome as it's older brother! let me know..
+Shawn Turnbull Nice, thanks for replying. I am passionate about photography and videography as well, wish I could afford a full size sensor camera, but am still using aps-c sensors in my sony and canon cameras. I'll check out the g-project speaker, and I can't wait to test out my GX-BT9 when it arrives. I've been primarily a component stereo fanatic since my teens, and own 3 Sony SA-WX700 subs which push some amazingly loud deep bass down to 20hz, so needless to say, I love the sound, feel, and impact good bass can deliver.
Hi Shawn "my favorite portable sound system guy" ! Maybe you can do us portable sound system lovers a gigantic favor ! Recently the "Klipsch KMC 3" has taken the world by storm ! Almost everyone that reviews it says it is the best sounding portable that can be found ! On Amazon, out of 19 ratings it got 17 perfect ratings ! It also won the coveted Mashable Choice award. If you could do a review on the KMC 3 and compare it to the Sharp GX-M10, I think that would be the best review ever ! Thanks
in case like your describing I would recommend the Altec lansing IMT800-810.. but it looks like they are discontinued.. hopefully they discontinued because they are coming out with a new model.. but don't get your hope up.. I didn't see anything yet on a newer model.. and they were bought out recently.. the only new item they just brought out is called The Jacket.. google it.. Ebay might be the only way to get one.. and they are not going cheap anymore.. people know they sound great..
No problems. Yeah it's great, Bass is Awesome. Works great with my iPad 2 also. My Roland TD11 Drum kit doesn't sound that good through it, but I wasn't expecting it to when it's only really meant for Guitar/Bass and Vocals through the Mic. I'm also Blind ( Which explains my RUclips name) And it's simple to use with Remote. So Thanks for the Review of this, it was this Video that made me Purchase the Sharp. Keep up the great work.
the RV-NB20 is a great box.. all parts from the RV-B90/99/NB1/NB10 are interchangeable.. that's the cool part.. so find a beater Kaboom and replace the boards until you find the bad one.. be aware though the CD deck in yours reads MP3 files.. the B90/99 do not.. good luck!
Shawn Turnbull I have a question. If you will answer properly then I can decide if I will spend money to buy the TDK 3 speaker boombox. But if you will get angry again don't mind answering my question. You said you sold your 3 speaker, what are the things that you didn't like about it specially to its sound and connectivity? How will you compare the sound including the bass to the STZ-D10Z-R and GX-M10?
i tell everything that is needed to make an informed decision in my video.. if you scroll down in the comments i mention my thoughts on the TDK 3 speaker unit.. one major flaw i failed to mention is the handle.. the TDK was quite heavy at 30-35 pounds.. and unless you had a very strong grip on the akward handle you stood a chance of dropping it.. 35 pounds not including the 12 D cells you needed to power it on the go.. sexy as hell? yes.. easy to lug around.. nope..
That's one of the other problems with the Aux-IN. It doesn't go as loud as the iPod dock at high volumes. I read in a forum that it has a 47kOhm input, which is delivered through pre-amps? To low for mobile phones etc. I wanted to use the Sharp for my DJ setup (on-the-go), that's why I miss the power of the Aux-IN that the iPod dock does have. Do you happen to have a bluetooth receiver to test? The Guitar-IN has more power, but still not the same bass as the iPod dock..
Whaauuuww.. great review! I'm almost in for the Sharp. But I still got the Sony RDH-GTK11iP in my mind. It's big, but on paper has better specs. Have you ever heard it? It has to go loud with great bass without distortion.. I first wanted to go for the JVC RV-NB50/70, but you're a little bit negativ about it. Is that just because of the hardware quality or also the sound?
Please tel me more information about the SHARP boombox . How many batterys dos it needs? How long dos it play with batterys , is it less lowd with baterrys ?
Shawn Turnbull Ouch. How on earth are they still using D batteries in 2014? That is ridiculous. It's so wasteful and bad for the environment, especially if you plan on traveling with it, taking it to parks, etc. Not to mention annoying to change them all the time, and expensive! These companies really should've gone with rechargeables.
tigergreene accums should be 12 v 20 A for at least full day listening at high volume levels. I think what D batteries will work not more then 2-3 hours
glad my review helped in making your decision.. i agree it definitely has lots of bass.. i don't keep the X-BASS setting on if i'm pushing the volume past 15.. the bass can be scary after that.. i switch it to VOCAL as that setting appears to have the least bass.. (which is to say it still thumps hard lol) max volume is 30 highest volume i have used it at is 21.. to scared to go higher than that.. this bitch can get deafening loud.. but man do i love it!
You have awesome collection! As sound modern boomboxes in comparison with the Panasonic rx-ct..? I have a RX-CT990, really like. Additionally, I actively use cassettes. Your video won Sharpe, pioneer lost because there was no bass at all. And JVC played not very well. How do they live? Who and what would be better? I'm Ukrainian and not completely understand your speech.
I have the JVC in your video and yes it is a beast of a boom box. I hook it up to our TV and sat box in our bedroom to watch movies and it sounds awesome. I do have a strong urge to get a used one and attempt to upgrade amp and speakers in it, just to make it shake more pictures off the walls. Great video comparison.
JVC Have Deep Bass like Car Audio Street Style (40hz-80hz). JVC is the Best in Bass....
True, the model he has isn't the best though, he should get the B-90 LTD and see what he thinks.
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JVC, my favourite, started long back in 1974, 👍. Still my love 👍👍
Sharp GX10 very good sound and the bass great love it.
Hi from Spain, just want to say thank you for taking the time, keeping me from wasting my money and most definitely helping me to make up my mind. Sharp GX M10 come to mama...
Just seen this. I love my JVC.Its a go anywhere beat the crap out of and still works stereo.Its got so many dings. Though as old boots.I have it standing on its edge in my kitchen now using its amp socket from my phones and laptop.
glad my review helped you in your decision.. that's mainly why I made this video.. these are on sale until July 6th for $199 on Amazon and other retailers.. so if your on the fence save $50 bucks right now and grab one.. I paid full price for both of mine and do not regret it at all..
Hi Shawn,
Thanks for the reviews and the good information.
I just picked up the white version of the JVC RV-NB10W at my local Goodwill store for $24.99. It was only put out earlier today and I thought I'd better pounce on this sucker, because it was not going to last long. It's missing the carrying strap and remote control. A carrying strap I can come up with, but I really need to find the remote control to because it allows me to access the extra functions.
Regards, Tom
I’ve had the original JVC Kaboom box since it was new. Bought it at a Montgomery Ward store in the late 90s. Didn’t need it but I just heard the sound and had to buy it. Everything including the cassette deck still work flawlessly. I did find out that the old pet peeve of the subwoofer ends becoming sticky over time if you just let it alone, it eventually quits. Most people ruined the looks by bleaching them. Just had to wait it out.
yea they get sticky.. i just use rubbing alcohol to get all the stickiness off then repaint them.. looks great after.. i made a red white and blue Kaboom.. looks sweet.. might make a vid on it at some point.. glad your still enjoying your beast!
the Victor MD5 is a solid beast.. only downside is it's AC power only.. but I will always remember the MD5.. what a beauty.. those little subs can pump!
nice video... what do you think about the sony RDHGTK37IP party system or the pyle street blaster? if you have checked them out would you still recommend the sharp over those?
I’ve got the jvc Rv-nb75 and it’s amazing, by far the best stereo I have ever owned.😀😊☺️😍😘
Compare it to any model of the old generation (B70, B90, B99, DP100, DP200, NB1, NB10 or NB20) and you'll realize what you got there is crap ;)
@@falco447 The B90 LTD JVC Kaboom MEGA No stereo like it, the Bass is incredible. As well as sound quality.
This was a really great review, thanks for taking the time. I have the JVC B-90 LTD and I love it, but sadly the cassette deck is knackered, might need new capstan and god knows what else. It likes to snap tapes, so I avoid putting any cassette tape into it these days. Has an AUX port so I tend to use external player. That Sharp M-10 looks sweet, I'm thinking of getting another sound box so might add that to the collection. Cheers!
they no longer make the M-10.. look for the model Sharp GX-BT9X.. though you can get a used M-10 i would get the BT9X here's a link.. www.amazon.com/Sharp-GX-BT9X-Portable-Bluetooth-BoomBox/dp/B071NPQ2J9 thanks for watching my video!
I'm getting the Sharp GX-M10 Next week, Recently sold my JVC Boom box, not sure of the Model Number, but it was the one where it had a Guitar input in. Can't wait to check the Sharp out. Great video by the way.
thanks for the comment.. so did you get it? what's your thoughts?
Shawn, first of all a BIG thank you for this video!
I'm the proud owner of a JVC RV-B99 for 15 years, really awesome, but since some years ago, been using mainly the AUX feature for iPod, with the disadvantage that it will not charge and will use iPod's own aplifier for sound output.
I was really in the look for a decent successor to such a legendary boom box, and happen to find the sharp on sale (200 usd) at a local store here in Mexico.
After watching your video I went for it without a doubt. it has been 3 days and I'm really amazed at the good quality! I would just add bluetooth support to make it a complete upgrade to this day's needs.
Now...for the JVC, this is just a matter of tastes, but my favorite all-around setup is: ACS: ON, SOUND: CLEAR, BASS 5 (or 6)
Now, taking that the Sharp has no ACS nor independent BASS level, in your experience and opinion, what is the best EQ. setup for this box?
Also, if you select any give EQ. Mode (say salsa) and then turn the ex-bass on, would this enhance the bass ON TOP of the EQ mode selected, or will it change completely the EQ. Mode and add the bass?
I hope my question is clear, in other words:
Is it the same selecting EQ. MODE: REGGAE + EX-BASS than selecting EQ. MODE: ROCK + EX-BASS? (will the EQ mode change all over?) or will it keep the originally selected EQ. Mode and on top of it enhance the bass?
Well, now I'm putting my 15 year old RV-B99 for sale!
Peace, and keep up the good videos! =)
honestly I rarely ever turn the Xbass on as the Sharp has ample bass without it.. I use the vocal setting on the Sharp.. and at low volumes I kick in the Xbass.. or if I want to impress my friends or people I work with heh glad my video helped in your decision!
I just got a Pioneer Steez Crew from Electronic Express for $29.99.
I love it. I don't know why people act like it doesn't have good volume or bass.
I have never heard these other two in person, but I will take everyone's word
that they have more bass.
+synapticflow the Pioneer has decent bass.. but not even close to the JVC or the Sharp.. but the Pioneer does have excellent mids and highs due to having tweeters.. honestly you got a great deal for $30 bucks.. i paid $280 back then and i considered that a great deal lol.. enjoy your Pioneer!
What I really wish I had was the TDK units. Their lifespan on the market was way too short and I'm not about to pay Ebay prices for them now.
As for the Sharp, I think they are out of their minds with that orange color scheme.
The AIWA Exos-9 is what I like more than anything now. Do you think you'll get one of those?
And will add that Pioneer was pretty darn arrogant with the initial price of the Steez and the lack of so many features like a radio, EQ settings, bluetooth; and the dependency on that stupid Mixtrax program.
I guess they thought they could take the same bank breaking pricing they apply to their DJ products and apply it to this boombox as well.
I doubt we will ever see a Mark II
I think the Steez concept was a humbling lesson and the enthusiasts won't ever get to see a new model.
in the video he says you have to use the remote but it looks like there are buttons on the top..???
The Steez? There are many special functions that you will need the remote for. It's kind of a pain without it but you can use it without.
It is also a pain to be tied down to Pioneer Mixtrack software. That sucks!!!
So I sold the Steez for about $80 and got a Sanyo for about $80 new and the Sanyo is miles better! I did like the Steez look better but forget looks with this difference in quality.
Awesome!!! Thx for the video man! I just purchased that Sharp yesterday, one monster of a sound!!! I already have the old JVC RV-B550!!! Loving it!!!!
Shawn, I have a JVC-RV NB1 and a RV-B99BK. You are right, the later versions of the Kaboom are crap. I've seen/heard the Sharp. It may have a few small advantages, but I to me it's a bit ugly. I'll stay with my JVC all day long! Thanks for the comparison. Good Job!
glad you liked it!
Shawn, I love your review !!!! A+++++, Fantastic, Outstanding, one of the best reviews I have ever seen on RUclips ! I was looking for a new boombox and you help me find it, the Sharp GX-M10 will be my next man toy,lol ! While watching your video I found myself laughing and chapping out loud, man you made my day !!!!
You are one of the few people I know of that have more boomboxes then I do, lol .
God bless you and keep up the great work !
Thank you for this video. I have been trying to decide between the Pioneer and the Sharp. I see now it is no contest. I work in a factory, and I have to have a LOUD box, and I don't want to build one like so many have done.
Sharps going for $190 on Ebay.. i paid $250 when they first came out.. and considered that a deal.. soo.. snag one!
Seit 10 Jahren beschallen ich fast täglich mit meinem Pioneer Steez meinen Arbeitsplatz... Es gibt nichts besseres 🥰
Nice vid and I appreciate the fairness of each and your sincerity.
Hi Shawn. Great, helpful and informative review. Im def goin for the sharp after this. Also, what are the songs/tracks you are playing on the pioneer & sharp systems? Cheers
The Pioneer has the greatest sound. Really nice. I like the look of the Sharp. Both are great, I would love to have one. p.s. changed my mind, give me the Sharp!!! However, you said the JVC was easy to work on. I'll take that. I just want one of these. What a great demonstration, very insightful. I kept this video for future reference; well done.
I bought an Hitachi 3d superwoofer way back in 1988. I still have and use it regularly. Mint condition, wouldn't part with it. Great video comparison thanku for sharing 👍🍀😁
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent review of great boomboxes. Thank you!
You just sold me on the Sharp,...on sale @B&H!!!! Thanks for the excellent comparison video,...
which of these boomboxes do you like the best? Or which one do you recommend? The JVC RV NB70 or JVC RV NB90 or the Sharp GX M10? Or maybe evev other ones? IM looking for good quality sound and bass!
Yep, tracks bought on Beatport and then put on my iPhone.
With X-Bass on, the woofer starts 'flapping' at volume-18/20.
Also tracks from Spotify sound great.
Thanks for your research and advice. You save a lot of us time and money by doing your reviews. What's your opinion on jobsite radios, beatsboombox by dre. I have a sirius SUBX1 box that sounds great. It's pretty unique because the woofer is on the bottom of the unit. I did purchase the sharp boombox because of your advice. I gonna try purchasing a iphone bluetooth device to plug into the dock and connect wireless. I can also go android to iphone adapter. Lastly, what do you like about the g boom? Thanks again!
the reason I like the G-Boom is portability.. reliability.. sound.. and it last 6 hours on a charge.. 2 way speakers is a nice touch too.. not heavy like my other boomboxes.. and you can charge your phone with the built in USB.. it's a really awesome if not ugly Bluetooth speaker.. but looks aren't everything right! $99 bucks at Wal-Mart doesn't hurt either!
Shawn Turnbull Okay the Sharp (black) is arriving Thursday. I got the G-boom and like it. Oh and I picked up the Sony RDHGTK37IP (Pretty Sick!). Got it at bestbuy for $200 + $30 for two year warranty. It doesn't take batteries but it's portable to plug in. This Milwaukee came in today. It sounds really good but not much base. I like the fact that its waterproof, bluetooth, and it can run off those tool batteries that last pretty long. Do you have the Altec Lansing IMT810? Do you recommend it? Is it pretty loud?
If you had one choice..Would you pick the TDK 3 speaker system or the Sharp GX-m10? What do you think of the sony ZSBTG900? What is your ultimate favorite box? Why? Appreciate it..
well good question.. at the moment my favorite is the G-Project G-Boom Bluetooth portable speaker.. my all time favorite has to be the.. hell I have many favorites.. I love them all the same! as far as the Sony you mention.. ehh.. and the Sharp beats out the TDK 3 speaker unit.. sound wise and feature wise.. though the TDK does look much sexier/beasty!
Hi Shawn nice video, tell me how does the sharp compare to the old RVDP200 just on sound quality and bass alone? not concerned about the gadgets thanks mate.
i owned the DP-100 which is the same minus the LED meter in the front.. i have both service manuals and they are both using the same electronics.. the good thing about the DP series is they added a 3 band BASS/MID/TREBLE control allowing better control over the sound.. both thr Sharp and JVC are good buys either way.. depends on if you want IPOD/USB versus old school cassette/CD..
Nice Review! What kind of USB device do you have plugged into the Sharp? Also, do you know if the dock will charge the ipod when it's running off of batteries? Or does it only charge when plugged into AC? Thanks!
Bro thanks for this video. You saved me money, I wanted the JVC but now having heard what you said I'm getting the Sharp
glad i could help in your decision..
Same here. Great vid!
HYDRAKRAVIST
sharp aux is crap
HYDRAKRAVIST i have the sharp it is a bad motha luv it
Get the Pioneer Steez Crew better than GX-M10.
I have jvc rv dp200. Very nice bass. It is still working and it sounds better than new plastic boomboxes.....great video. Could you compare the sound in rv dp200 with rv nb1?regards
Thank you Shawn ! I picked up the Sharp GX-M10 for $199 at Bestbuy and I am loving it . The bass is great and the overall volume is super loud,much louder than Dr.Dre Beatbox,Logitech UE,or any of the many portables I listen to at Bestbuy and it also had far better bass and clarity! The Sharp also sounds great when using battery's, it does not lose any of it's deep base or power ! The Sharp is huge"size wise" and the aux input is inferior "sound wise" ! But I still love it ! It is a best buy !
Good review! I have the Sharp GX-BT9 which is the same but black. It's kinda ugly, but it's a great value at only $100-120 these days.
good review!!! have u head the sony portable party speakers?
Hi Shawn, I own an Panasonic RX-CT980, same sound like your CT90(with RX-DT690 speakers). How it compares with the JVC and Sharp in loudness and Bass amount?
Also what do you think about the JVC RV-B99BK, it's a Chinese toy or an old school Kaboom?
Thanks, great video!
the rx-ct980 cant be beat mostly for having bi-amped speakers.. nothing touches the Sharp or the JVC for thumpin bass.. as for the rv-b99.. snag it if you can get it.. same bass as the one in my video..
Thanks for your quick answer Shawn, much appreciate it.
So the Panny has a better sound (Hi-Fi orientated), but the JVC and SHARP are more powerful, I suppose with less fidelity ?
wow you are a collector of those old school stereo sound system, yes JVC sounds good ... i got the smaller version of jvc boom box, and also jvc double cassette deck, like your panasonic one,
Excellent review. You made my choice easy. I almost purchased the pioneer on sheer aesthetics (I LOVE red and black). That LCD screen is sexy too. But I have no doubt you know what you're talkng about. I JUST ordered the sharp on eBay. I can't wait to get it to the factory and show it off. My old school Kaboom just doesn't kick like it did when I bought it and it's frustrating trying to listen to Metallica and Foster the People and the Black Keys over loud machinery.
excellent.. glad I could help!
Shawn Turnbull How do you feel about the Harman Kardon bluetooth portable speaker?
Maybe im too late, but the bass reduction in age is normal for the JVC Kabooms. But there is an easy solution which will make your JVCs bass even more powerful than a new bought one was. Go and buy some silicone from your local hardware store, and then unscrew your JVCs subwoofers and their plastic cover. Then you just fill the edges of the subwoofers placement position and the edges of the placements for the plastic covers with the silicone. Then you do the same with the 2 bass reflex tubes on the back of your jvcs. This makes sure that no air is able to escape of your JVC and it will return the pressure. Did that with my 2nd hand Kaboom and now its even more powerful, than the new ones were (back in the days).
great description! I have two JVC: RV-NB10B and RV-DP200 and I can say they are the best portable ...Bose SoundDock Portable next ....
Greetings from Ukraine. which is better RV-NB10B or RV-DP200? not compared with the sharp gx-m10?
Great video brother. Looks like you know your stuff. I'm looking for a boombox if u can help me out. Looking for a boombox with an old 30din iPod dock, am/fm radio, CD player, Bluetooth, and a line in. And of course gotta bring the sound. What do you recommend? Thanks.
The kaboom box best boombox ever hands down
cant argue with that..
3:24 The 'Wall Wart', does have a use though. If you take this over to Europe, you can just swap the adapter/transformer. [Like that you aren't having the extra weight of a North American adapter in the Boombox, while having to convert it, with something else.]
thanks for reviewing I had the JVC for 10 years it really rocked and was very loud with great bass. It is heavy as many will admit but it was worth it I used it every week for my magic shows in and out of the trunk of my car 3-4 times a week. Ive had it fixed a few times the cd player not reading then the tape deck broke off finally the volume would not increase I fixed that on it a month ago and then last week it failed again. I will not be fixing it again at this point. So anyway Ive done alot of research, shopping around and founnd that many people really like the Sharp GX-M10 over the JVC Kaboom and so after alot of reviews I bought it on ebay today.
Hey Shawn I was wondering if you could tell me which one of the 3 go louder, or any besides the three that you might have in mind, I need a boom box that bumps at the beach, I go ALOT to the beach , looking to invest. Thank you in advance!
The review is good, but you forgot most important thing : battery life. Like for me and for most of people boombox is all about listening music in a street or somewhere outdoors. Not just listening inside always connected to power.
what an awesome review shawn. ima def get the gxm10. im not really feeling the ''d'' battery situation. i wanted to ask u, is there anyway i could buy a 12v battery and connect it to the 12v whole with a male plug of the gxm10. is there even a 12v battery with a male plug to go in back of 12v whole of the gxm10. any links and help and direction u could point me in would b gladly appreciated. thanx in advance..........
Shawn i am really torn what to get for work. I work in a loud workplace, where i punch 11g ss steel all day long, so i need something that really cranks. I am worried about too much bass though. I have a sony explode, i know their not much like 20 watts, but it has good bass for what it is. Sounds great at home, but i cant here it at work. I really like Sony products, i have a shelf system that has dual 6 inch woofers in each speaker and like 220 watts and it cranks, but not portable. So i think i might really like the sony gtk33ip, but its heavy like 30 to 40 lbs. I have been looking for a long time, but i would really like something with bluetooth too. I saw your collection, how is the Lasonic i931, i really like the looks and features of that system, but reviews arent the greatest. Is it pretty loud?
glad I could help in your decision! your gonna love it!
yes it does have an 3.5mm AUX IN jack on the back of the boombox.. not quite sure what you are asking.. please reword your question..
are any of those, or the others in the living room, better then Old JVC RC-70 or 90 ? Or their old PC-11 and other Portable models ?
I absolutely love the sharp the one that shown on this vid, which i personally own..
Bass is solid!
Thanx, point made, no Sony!
Got anything to say about the Altec Lansing vs. Sharp?
The only thing that annoys me about the Sharp is the low input on the Aux-in. It's a 47kOhm input and not made for MP3 players for what I read on some sites. But the Mic or Guitar input should be working..
yea adding the tweeters to the JVC was an awesome move.. now it sounds excellent.. highs are great.. as far as the Sharp is concerned I would still recommend it.. the highs are there just not in full force.. I could add tweeters to it if I really wanted to.. who knows maybe I will!
Are you familiar with jobsite radio? The Milwaukee 2792-20 m18 looks interesting. You can charge 18volt on the unit, then run the radio off the battery, plus blue tooth. What is the loudest most powerful portable boombox that runs off batteries?
the most powerful wattage wise is the Sharp GX-88Z.. it consumes and earth shattering 150 watts! and runs on 10 D cells.. see my videos on this boombox and you will understand why..
I finally tested the AUX IN and find that the bass is somewhat refrained.. but if you use your EQ settings it does make up for it some what.. you still get excellent full bodied sound but you do lose the thumping bass that some have reported.. it was in no means unlistenable.. I have used the AUX IN previously but I also had it at a high volume when doing so.. so I didn't hear the slight loss in bass.. still an excellent boombox period.. does not change my feelings on it at all..
How do these boomboxes stack up to desktop alternatives? I have a Logitech AudioStation which is packing up and I want a suitable replacement, something just as loud and just as powerful with the bass.
Is there anything out there that compares to the old JVC RV-DP 100 or 200? I still have one of those old models, but unfortunatly I dropped it a while ago and now it is cracked.... Still works fine, but I don't want to risk ruining it, so I'm looking for an alternative to take on the road.
Thanks, just ordered a Sharp, £149, here in UK.
you will love it..
Nice Kohl's discount mailer.
I have like 20 of those damn things strewn about my house and THEY WON'T STOP SENDING THEM!!!!
get the Sharp.. the TDK like you said is 34 pounds.. the Sharp is around 17.. also the TDK doesn't have a remote.. the Sharp has no problem getting loud with no distortion.. i'll also mention the remote for the Sharp is solid and works very well..
i got the original one, from 1998 it says on the back. it said it was made in Elmwood Park NJ!!! Amazing unit, its dark green, i bought it back in the day for only 80 bucks brand new (i guess it was clearance because the newer models came out?) but apparantley it was the best one.
my only problem is the 2 knobs on the top broke off. is there a way to replace these knobs without having to purchase a whole new unit. i dont need mp3 or the crappy ipod one. i use aux anyway. and i love the fact that it was made in the usa.
all JVC Kabooms up to the RV-NB20 use the same knobs.. so you have quite a few models to get them from.. i tossed all my spares sadly..
Hi. I have the option of getting either the JVC RV-NB 75 for $326 (usually around $440), or the Sharp GXM10 for $260. I love bass more than anything. If you were me which one would you get and why?
Side note: I would use my android phone/laptop meaning I would only use the aux cable or bluetooth. I heard the Sharp dips in quality when connected through the aux?
Caldo Grindles
Bought the Sharp GXM9 with bluetooth on Amazon for $199. Same sound quality as the GXM10 but cheaper price.
Money well spent.
HI Shawn..Ok the Altec came in today, so here are my thoughts..The Sharp is really amazing on the power it puts out and the bass is the main attraction. On CD the Stereo sounds awesome but it's absolutely true the AUX connection is POOR. I don't have an Ipod so I can't test that. But I purchased an NAXA usb wireless adapter so now it works like a bluetooth with my android phone. The Altec Lansing IMT810 is the best for overall sound. The bass isn't as nice as the sharp but it's really clear and those horn tweeters are awesome! I purchased a NAXA Ipod wireless adapter so now the Altec works like a bluetooth also. Wow that Altec is amazing..If you buy the Altec make sure you unplug the AC cord when your not using it. If you want a radio that is weather proof and last more than a week portable. Look into the Milwaukee 2792-20. But buy the extended battery. Just plug the radio into the wall, charge the battery with the radio and your good for longer than a week. The sound isn't a sharp or Altec (no bass) but really loud, compact, and cool looking. The G project is really cool (thanks Shawn) otherwise wouldn't have looked into it. My first box was the SUBX1 and I think audiovox makes it, thats a nice radio too. If your a person who likes to impress people and take your own music box (but have an electric outlet) Then look into the Sony G tank but again no batteries. I'm a person who read other people reviews before I make any purchases. So, now you have more information before you make your purchase. I'm no radio electrician but I can appreciate quality. I have a question Shawn..I've been looking into the JVC rv-nb90. Is this made in China? How's the quality? This boombox stuff gets addicting. LOL
great vid! question, how does the sharp compare to the loudness of altec lansing mx 800?
HI! My son in Puerto Rico forwarded this video to me, as I just bought JVC boombox imported from Japan. ( I have not checked yet, if it was made in China) Im very happy with that unit, and I have to buy the cable so I can connect my Ovation guitar to it, plus I want to order some good recheargeable D cells for it. Can you kindly recommend any, if you have any experience with those D cells? I really enjoyed your video presentation, and you did an awesome job! May I ask what type of camera you used? HD? Thanks again, and I suscribed to your channel....Please keep up the excellent work!
check ebay for 10000 milliamp d cell batteries.. dont go any less than that.. here's a good example.. www.ebay.com/itm/10-pcs-D-Size-11000mAh-1-2V-Ni-MH-Rechargeable-Battery-Cell-Ultracell-USA-Stock-/131374962613?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e968ed7b5 not cheap but pays for themselves eventually.. can find chargers there too.. glad you like my video!
+Unixilandia the one I had also had a 12v input for using with a car plug I had planned on buying a power pack that had a car plug in it and was gonna use that for outside even with heavey duty batteries it still drains power quick
+George Pratt Greetings Mr. Pratt, thank you for your input! :)
has just arrived today and its just a 'wow' moment that keeps going on. its absolutely huge but decievingly light. very happy with the product one thing i dont know though is how do you change the colour of the light on the subs or turn them off
Hi Shawn, I have a pioneer Steez but until recently someone had damaged the ipod connection port not when I plug the ipod in it doesn't do anything.
I am thinking of taking it apart and try to have a look at it myself.
You have said that it's a bit tricky taking it apart do you have any advise or tips on getting inside this device.
Thanks in advance
I sure miss my old jvc kaboom the one I had was using 6.5 in woofers and 3.5 mids it was a 98 or 99 also the headphones out for some reason was direct line out the bass and EG had no change on sound through the head phones but turned out to be a good thing as I could use it as a microphone interface with a bigger system
Thanks for sharing this excellent video. Could you tell me what's the name of the music you played on that sharp boombox? Thank you so much in advance!
----KAI
the last generation TDK boomboxes are solid.. the new generation Bluetooth TDK's have issues.. all revolving the Bluetooth disconnecting randomly.. they need to fix this.. it's a serious flaw.. they do sound good though.. i'd get the older one if you can get one..
glad your loving it! awesome isn't it! yea it took me a bit to activate the lights on the woofer.. just take your time reading the instructions in the manual.. you'll get them going..
I have them both!
It's true, the bluetooth randomly disconnects.. My brother has the same problem.
However the bluetooth boombox DOES have a better bass in my opinion, What are you're thoughts about it?
You mentioned the Altec Lansing iMT810. Can you answer 3 questions about imt810. How does bass compare to Sharp? Does imt810 have USB input? Which of these 3 plus imt810 has cleanest loudest midrange?
Very nice collection.!!!❤❤❤
I have the JVC RV-NB70 and it has alot of bass it shakes my apartment and sounds great however i never had the older models 52 watt models, do they have deeper bass, I heard the new ones and old ones have same bass despite the wattage 52 vs 40 , some people claim on the rvnb70 the sound distorts but not on mine
Hey Shawn, what you think about these boxes compared to the Sony gtk33ip?
You should check out the Behringer iNuke JR. I loved mine, it died last night at work. I think it's because I changed the woofer, to a lower impedance woofer. The bass was great with the original woofer, I should have kept it that way. I was looking at the Steez, but I love bass, and if it has none, I'm good. I'll probably get a Kicker ipod dock.
Sinple y sensilla mente muy muy hermosas las tres 😋🎸🎺🎹👍
Got the Sharp.. WOW!!
Unbelievable bass for a portable radio. The sound stays perfect untill volume-20. After that it gets worse.. But at volume-20 it's LOUD!! I don't even know what max. volume is at.. 30?? With X-Bass on, you get perfect sound till volume-16. After that you get al lot of resonance in the radio. But that's also loud enough.
Negative points: EQ-presets.
Even in the presets with less bass, the bass is sometimes to loud.
Only tested it with the iPhone and good quality music.
Boy do I regret selling my kaboom box for $150. I just figured they'd always be available I could always get another. Sad to hear that the new models took a dip in quality. I'm thinking of getting an RB1, I wanna see if I can mod it with a Bluetooth or NFC adapter.
Great video.
daOriGinooGrapeBeer Do you remember what Kaboom model you had originally?
ThingsDemystified I honestly don't remember the model no. I know that I bought it between the summers of 1997 and '98 from electronic express. I dont think it was the NB1 because I had the "fat" remote control. not the longer/slender remote.
I had the Sharp boombox, but I ended up returning it because the Altec Lansing 810 just "blew it out of the water" in terms of power and depth of sound. Absolutely unexpected trumping of the Sharp, although I prefer the Sharp cooler shape.
But you can get the Sharp for half the price of the Altec Lansing.
Thanks Shawn.
I heard a JVC Kaboom for the first time in my life 2 days ago, and I immediately wanted one. After searching for one, it seems they are hard to find in my area, so after reading your review, I decided to take a chance, and purchase a Sharp GXBT9, which is the successor to the GX-M10. I really hope it delivers! Have you had a chance to listen to the GXBT9? If you have, can you let me know how it compares to the GX-M10??
I actually prefer the new format of the GXBT9, as I, like you, don't use CD's much anymore, and don't have an ipod, so I'd gladly trade those for bluetooth connectivity.
+Adair Cousins thought about buying the new bluetooth version of the GX-M10.. but my hobbies have changed to professional photography.. i still have some of the boomboxes but gave most to my friends.. the Sharp GX-M10 will always be one of my favorites.. but my main "boombox" for the last 2 years has been the G-Project G-Boom bluetooth speaker.. after changing out the pathetic 1500 MaH battery that is inside the G-Boom to a beefier one.. it has been fantastic.. and for $99 bucks.. a no brainer.. anyways i hope the GX-BT9 is as awesome as it's older brother! let me know..
+Shawn Turnbull Nice, thanks for replying. I am passionate about photography and videography as well, wish I could afford a full size sensor camera, but am still using aps-c sensors in my sony and canon cameras. I'll check out the g-project speaker, and I can't wait to test out my GX-BT9 when it arrives.
I've been primarily a component stereo fanatic since my teens, and own 3 Sony SA-WX700 subs which push some amazingly loud deep bass down to 20hz, so needless to say, I love the sound, feel, and impact good bass can deliver.
Hi Shawn "my favorite portable sound system guy" ! Maybe you can do us portable sound system lovers a gigantic favor ! Recently the "Klipsch KMC 3" has taken the world by storm ! Almost everyone that reviews it says it is the best sounding portable that can be found ! On Amazon, out of 19 ratings it got 17 perfect ratings ! It also won the coveted Mashable Choice award.
If you could do a review on the KMC 3 and compare it to the Sharp GX-M10, I think that would be the best review ever !
Thanks
in case like your describing I would recommend the Altec lansing IMT800-810.. but it looks like they are discontinued.. hopefully they discontinued because they are coming out with a new model.. but don't get your hope up.. I didn't see anything yet on a newer model.. and they were bought out recently.. the only new item they just brought out is called The Jacket.. google it.. Ebay might be the only way to get one.. and they are not going cheap anymore.. people know they sound great..
Thanks for the review.
I just ordered the sharp. Does it happen to have any kind of DC in? I would like power it off my truck or boat.
No problems. Yeah it's great, Bass is Awesome. Works great with my iPad 2 also. My Roland TD11 Drum kit doesn't sound that good through it, but I wasn't expecting it to when it's only really meant for Guitar/Bass and Vocals through the Mic. I'm also Blind ( Which explains my RUclips name) And it's simple to use with Remote. So Thanks for the Review of this, it was this Video that made me Purchase the Sharp. Keep up the great work.
the RV-NB20 is a great box.. all parts from the RV-B90/99/NB1/NB10 are interchangeable.. that's the cool part.. so find a beater Kaboom and replace the boards until you find the bad one.. be aware though the CD deck in yours reads MP3 files.. the B90/99 do not.. good luck!
Great video! Love the Sharp and the old kaboom! :)
Shawn Turnbull
I have a question. If you will answer properly then I can decide if I will spend money to buy the TDK 3 speaker boombox. But if you will get angry again don't mind answering my question.
You said you sold your 3 speaker, what are the things that you didn't like about it specially to its sound and connectivity?
How will you compare the sound including the bass to the STZ-D10Z-R and GX-M10?
i tell everything that is needed to make an informed decision in my video.. if you scroll down in the comments i mention my thoughts on the TDK 3 speaker unit.. one major flaw i failed to mention is the handle.. the TDK was quite heavy at 30-35 pounds.. and unless you had a very strong grip on the akward handle you stood a chance of dropping it.. 35 pounds not including the 12 D cells you needed to power it on the go.. sexy as hell? yes.. easy to lug around.. nope..
What about its sound you didn't answer the sound. How does its sound compare to STZ-D10Z-R and GX-M10?
That's one of the other problems with the Aux-IN. It doesn't go as loud as the iPod dock at high volumes. I read in a forum that it has a 47kOhm input, which is delivered through pre-amps? To low for mobile phones etc. I wanted to use the Sharp for my DJ setup (on-the-go), that's why I miss the power of the Aux-IN that the iPod dock does have. Do you happen to have a bluetooth receiver to test? The Guitar-IN has more power, but still not the same bass as the iPod dock..
I like your review.. I have the the Jvc and its a battery killer and a party machine, loud and thumping bass
Whaauuuww.. great review! I'm almost in for the Sharp. But I still got the Sony RDH-GTK11iP in my mind. It's big, but on paper has better specs. Have you ever heard it? It has to go loud with great bass without distortion.. I first wanted to go for the JVC RV-NB50/70, but you're a little bit negativ about it. Is that just because of the hardware quality or also the sound?
Please tel me more information about the SHARP boombox . How many batterys dos it needs? How long dos it play with batterys , is it less lowd with baterrys ?
it takes 10 D cell batteries.. I have not used it with batteries nor do I plan to.. no review I have read shows it as a negative.. soo..
Shawn Turnbull Ouch. How on earth are they still using D batteries in 2014? That is ridiculous. It's so wasteful and bad for the environment, especially if you plan on traveling with it, taking it to parks, etc. Not to mention annoying to change them all the time, and expensive! These companies really should've gone with rechargeables.
tigergreene accums should be 12 v 20 A for at least full day listening at high volume levels. I think what D batteries will work not more then 2-3 hours
glad my review helped in making your decision.. i agree it definitely has lots of bass.. i don't keep the X-BASS setting on if i'm pushing the volume past 15.. the bass can be scary after that.. i switch it to VOCAL as that setting appears to have the least bass.. (which is to say it still thumps hard lol) max volume is 30 highest volume i have used it at is 21.. to scared to go higher than that.. this bitch can get deafening loud.. but man do i love it!
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Why you need iPod when you got usb? Pick one! Good taste on music btw I must say
How do these hold up especial the sharp to modern day Bluetooth speakers?
You have awesome collection!
As sound modern boomboxes in comparison with the Panasonic rx-ct..?
I have a RX-CT990, really like. Additionally, I actively use cassettes.
Your video won Sharpe, pioneer lost because there was no bass at all. And JVC played not very well. How do they live? Who and what would be better? I'm Ukrainian and not completely understand your speech.