well guys after my change of heart on my departure, here,s a little topic to keep things moving i just can,t help myself
i want to make this thread as interesting as possible so a good write up along with pics would be great
i want you guys to list your 2 top boxes for looks and sound.
im gonna start by saying my philips d8614 sounds awesome, very bassy and real crisp highs, along with a sweet mid range.
this box has been my favourite since i got it 5 yrs ago (my first box), it has a real nice clean cut look too which i have never fell out of love with.
i hope my girlfriend does,nt see that bit
then recently i got the sanyo mx 920, and boy does she kick, this box is one of the best iv,e ever heard forget your jvc,s panasonics and like this thing really does sound phenomenal and in my opinion outshines many in the looks department to me nothing i could ever own could replace this box, so here we go my all time fave box the sanyo mx920, and ofcourse my beloved philips
enjoy pics below

that's a hard one -- i got a couple of great lookers that sound great -

but!!

i think my top 2 are these:

#1 - Sharp GF-999 (without and with grills)





#2 - Conion c-126FLG (without and with grills)





I got some close 3rd's like the J-1 or Telefunken Hifi Studio but these only do looks or sound, not both

hey nice pics KID, i gotta say i do like the look of that conion, it looks like it can kick ass thanks for your contribution, good stuff

OK, so lets buck the trend here a bit, my favourite boxes i own are not the big monsters you all like, but something a little more compact and bijou. but they still pack a mighty punch.



JVC RC-X720 (uploaded off the internet)



Panasonic RX-DT707 (uploaded off the internet)

All comments welcomed.

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Originally posted by lav loo:
then recently i got the sanyo mx 920, and boy does she kick, this box is one of the best iv,e ever heard forget your jvc,s panasonics and like this thing really does sound phenomenal and in my opinion outshines many in the looks department to me nothing i could ever own could replace this box, so here we go my all time fave box the sanyo mx920...

Honestly, when it comes to big boxes, my collection is complete. I've known more than few members with that box throughout the years, but that one picture right there makes a VERY convincing argument for me to buy one of those Sanyo's.

Great thread lavloo, Here is my 2 boxes for looks and sound:


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i wonder which came first the m90 or that sanyo, they look very much like each other in my opinion, same level of craftsmanship, options, layout, etc

right, firstly ADE i can,t help like that panny dt707, it,s quiet a nice box
and MONO, i would buy a mx920 if you can, i promise you won,t be dissapointed
LOPEZ, 3 lovely boxes there, i particularly like that bottom panny
and last but not least, SATCHFAN, i think the m90 was made before the sanyo, but i gotta say the level of craftmanship on the sanyo is superior to the m90 after trying out both, real metal knobs and switches, tons of chrome, and it feels an absolute dream to use, more like high end seperates, i am not knocking what a great box the m90 is , i am just saying i think the sanyo is a better box, and to anyone who does,nt own one, get one if you can and you will see what i am talking about

lets keep this thread moving with some nice pics like the ones above guys, cheers

The sanyo is a beut lav but to me since it was mine and i have the m90 to compare the 90 wins in the sound department for me.... but on looks the sanyo wins hands down, i MUST get another...

Best sounding boxes for me would be the dt680 aiwa ca70 m90 and the aiwa cs 880, sharp939 and I have to throw in the dt707 too. sorry no picks lad but then you saw most of my boxes but I forgot about the ones in the other cupbord

well boomer i really would call it a close one on sound with the m90, cos their both 45 watt but like you say the sanyo wins on looks hands down sometimes it,s hard to compare sound quality because there,s a lot of real good sounding boxes out there, i just think the sanyo has the whole package.
stop making excuses up an get some pics posted you lazy sod
and whats this about the other cupboard?? you better not of been hiding more gems from us when we came or as ARNY says, ile be back

my best looking box by far as the intersound super jumbo_its one hell of a machine-i just love it!

pics please only kiddin we all know the SJ

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Originally posted by Kid Sensation!:
that's a hard one -- i got a couple of great lookers that sound great -

but!!

i think my top 2 are these:

#1 - Sharp GF-999 (without and with grills)






I got some close 3rd's like the J-1 or Telefunken Hifi Studio but these only do looks or sound, not both

Dammit kid,i hate you for showing this pic of a 999..it hurts seeing one of these when i dont have one
..Only joking Mate..no really,thanks for posting that pic,i love them alot and i hope to own one some day !!! and yes,i love the J1,it is a True Monster,and my 777,i love mine..


And i love my GF9500..

nice pics G,MAN i think that SUPER J is the same one andy v has just got

yep,it is the same..they are stupid big..you can tell of the size by comparing it to the 777,and look at the 777 bass to the jumbo bass,the 777 bass look like baby speakers

the woofers are insane

What is the difference between the 777 and the 999? I don't see any significant difference

That GE looks awesome L LOPEZ, how does it sound?

retro it thumps hard like its cousin Pioneer CK-5 and 7.

Great thread....I have to say...out of total and complete prejudice, the LASONIC TRC-920



Oh Hold on, let me post a better picture of it:



AND the Sharp GF-777Z as well:

great ass shot that LASONIC hope that,s not your misses mate
gotta say also that trc 920 is a great looking box would love one, i can see why it,s one of your faves,

my mini and slim sanyo - small with style

another stunning SANYO great stuff BC

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Originally posted by Reli:
What is the difference between the 777 and the 999? I don't see any significant difference

I dont know about the sound difference,i dont there is much difference,but i just love the looks,and its got a "full needle display" i just love the jap boxes,there so much different,and nicer than the standard boxes we have..i've always been a fan of the GF999..its my fave out of the big GF line,i prefure it more than the GF1000,i think the GF999 is alot nicer..

take a look at this setup.

Best box in terms of looks, sound, and portability = Crown 850. Especially at night when the chrome is shining and its slung over your shoulder

nice pics guys check the needles on that crown...huuuuuuuuge

Reli --

when it comes to design the most significant difference is the different color-sheme (black woofer-section, labelled yellow), followed by the different tuner-scala (the gf-999 also features a band from 76MHz to 108MHz) and the (of course) japanese labeled functions. also the knobs are designed in a different way as you may can tell from the pics.

the gf-999 features better woofers (with black caps) and got an overall slightly better sound than the gf-777 as it was intented to be a better box.

and there is the GF-1000 that is another step better than the 999 with , again, another design and , again, better woofers

they both aren't domestic japanese versions - they are more likely improved version for the chinese/japanese market only.

and then there are the 909 and the 919 which are more like the 777 i think as one of them is the domestic japanese version of the 777.

i can see why G,MAN prefers the 999 over the 777 here especially on the vu department, you can barely see the needles on the 777, bad designing

Haz to be a 1000 for me... but I do like the 999...

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And i love my GF9500..

ghettoman.....

Where did you get your GF9500 from?

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Originally posted by Kid Sensation!:
Reli --

when it comes to design the most significant difference is the different color-sheme (black woofer-section, labelled yellow), followed by the different tuner-scala (the gf-999 also features a band from 76MHz to 108MHz) and the (of course) japanese labeled functions. also the knobs are designed in a different way as you may can tell from the pics.

the gf-999 features better woofers (with black caps) and got an overall slightly better sound than the gf-777 as it was intented to be a better box.

and there is the GF-1000 that is another step better than the 999 with , again, another design and , again, better woofers

they both aren't domestic japanese versions - they are more likely improved version for the chinese/japanese market only.

and then there are the 909 and the 919 which are more like the 777 i think as one of them is the domestic japanese version of the 777.

Ah, I see...thanks. I do like the black speaker surrounds.

surely we can make this topic go further guys

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Originally posted by bredgeo:

ghettoman.....

Where did you get your GF9500 from?

Sorry Brian,i only just noticed your question mate..i actually have a couple of these,one i got from fuzzyduck about 4 years ago,and the other i got from a charity shop,i really love these things,my dad bought me a GF9500 for my 13th birthday,i pretty much abused it,took it every where with me,it only lasted about 2 years and i killed it..but the ones i have now,i keep them very safe..pride of place in my spare room..everytime i look at them i think of my younger days...

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.everytime i look at them i think of my younger days...

I know the feeling!!!!

i guess I will never remember/find who I sold my 9500 to...

Oh.... how is your other thing coming along...??? By now you should have something, right?

Can I go and look??????