Hi, I've been looking for one of these for ages, and have finally bought one. It's the best looking box ever, in my opinion. I am awaiting its arrival.

I've noticed on pictures that the woofers look smaller than the 8" grilles. Does it have proper 8" woofers?

Also, is this a good sounding box? What does it compare to?

congrats RA, DOCS has the 950 and it's a real sweet box, it looks real nice and sounds very good too, i love the very responsive led's on that one, defo a box id'e love to own

the speakers on crown 950 are smaller than the grill size but good sound

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Originally posted by LAV LOO:
congrats RA, DOCS has the 950 and it's a real sweet box, it looks real nice and sounds very good too, i love the very responsive led's on that one, defo a box id'e love to own

Hey Lav, does it sound as good as the Blocky?

no it sounds good, but not that good

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Originally posted by LAV LOO:
no it sounds good, but not that good

Shame. Does it sound as good as a GF-9090/9191?

i honestly could'nt really say RA, i never heard it being played that loud, from what i could tell at the vol it was at, is that it sounded good, but nothing special, i would find it hard to compare with anything really, maybe ask DOCS, as he has the box and a 9090/9191 to compare it too, even if the sound was s**t it would'nt matter cos it looks real nice

Hey DOCS, how does the CSC-950 sound? Have I got something to look forward to?

Retro addict, i have one and the sound is nothing special, bass shy, not that loud either, i just have it for its looks.

Thanks driptip, I'll just have to enjoy it for its looks then!

The Panasonic RX-5500 is another box that doesn't sound that good, I showed it to my friend and he said "Turn the bass up." I was embarrassed to admit it was already set at maximum.

I have that box cause I love its looks, and it's build quality is amazing.

The RX5500 might be low on bass, but it has outstanding precision for classical, jazz, soul, & acoustic music.

And if you want a Crown, you need to get yourself an 850. It has more bass than any other 1-piece I've tried, although I've never tried an M90 before.

most boxes dont have much bass, the 5500 is one of them but the sound fills a room and the quality and feel when turning the knobs makes up for it specially when is in great condition, i love mine, (it came from big Lav)

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Originally posted by Reli:
The RX5500 might be low on bass, but it has outstanding precision for classical, jazz, soul, & acoustic music.

And if you want a Crown, you need to get yourself an 850. It has more bass than any other 1-piece I've tried, although I've never tried an M90 before.

I agree with you on the precision and fullness of sound from the 5500, but the depth of bass that I like is just not there.

The Crown CSC-850 is a very nice looking box, but I'm not keen on the unusual carry-strap arrangement. I'd definitely be going for one of them if it had a conventional handle.

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Originally posted by driptip:
most boxes dont have much bass, the 5500 is one of them but the sound fills a room and the quality and feel when turning the knobs makes up for it specially when is in great condition, i love mine, (it came from big Lav)

Yes, mine is near mint, it looks great, and is fully working. But it just doesn't have that booming bass that some other similar-sized boxes (such as the Sanyo M9990 and G.E Blockbuster) have. That's something I really notice.

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Originally posted by Reli:
The RX5500 might be low on bass, but it has outstanding precision for classical, jazz, soul, & acoustic music.

And if you want a Crown, you need to get yourself an 850. It has more bass than any other 1-piece I've tried, although I've never tried an M90 before.

that is so true of the 5500, it sounds awesome with acoustic music, i can say the same for the 5250, amazing sound with acoustics, and i think it has a little more bass than the 5500, although i like the look of the 5500 a little more

In my opinion the 950 is as good as a 9090/9191 if not better in terms of audio quality. Mine has some decent bass, not really deep but its there and just enough. Its a middle of the road to above average sounding box overall and the VU's are responsive and its a joy to look at. I like listening to it and it is cmparable to a 9191 in my opinion. Playing 80's electro/hiphop it sounds great.

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Originally posted by driptip:
most boxes dont have much bass, the 5500 is one of them but the sound fills a room and the quality and feel when turning the knobs makes up for it specially when is in great condition, i love mine, (it came from big Lav)

hey DT, glad you still have and love the 5500, it was a pleasure trading with you, and i hope we can trade again in the future

Lav. i will gladly do it, sounds good.

I love your new Avatar Lav!

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Originally posted by Retro Addict:
I love your new Avatar Lav!

yeah man, nice one
loose the watch tho.

thanks RA mate, and DT, lose the watch mate it must have slipped down my wrist when i grabbed the box, i think il'e try and get one of them nice 80's digital watches, very fitting, what do you think

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Originally posted by LAV LOO:
i think il'e try and get one of them nice 80's digital watches, very fitting, what do you think

Those original '80s ones will be hard to find I think. Why not try Argos? They sell the retro black Casio digital watches, the F-91W and and the W-86. I wear a W-86 at work cause it's so lightweight I can't feel it when it's on. Both are very cheap, but have that essential '80s look! The W-86 is the more expensive of the two.

F-91W


W-86

R.A,have you been on here ?
http://pocketcalculatorshow.com/nerdwatch/
i've been a member for a while now,its pretty good..

i was only kiddin RA, im a analogue watch man myself, i always thought digital watches was for people who could'nt tell the time on a finger watch

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Originally posted by mellymelsr:
I had a 950, and I loved it's looks...only problem is, when comparing it to other top-end midsize boxes, it comes up short. My Sanyo 9994, GE Blockbuster, and GE 6035 will all easily dust it in sound, clarity and bass. Although it is a beautiful box, looks alone weren't enough to make me keep it...here is a pic...

Cool modified one! Looks may be enough to make me keep mine, we'll see. I reserve judgement on this one. I love the big knobs on top and the massive volume knob! That top panel is just lovely, and uncluttered. Plus I love the placement of the LED meter.

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Originally posted by Ghettoman:
R.A,have you been on here ?
http://pocketcalculatorshow.com/nerdwatch/
i've been a member for a while now,its pretty good..

I had a look on there a while ago, as I have a passing interest in old digital watches. I'm now a member under this name.