pinkwonderwomen - 2008-11-11 16:40
Would you guys grab the Emerson version of the Sharp GF-777 for $40.00? It's the one with four speakers on the bottom row with the EQ. Thanks, Pink
yep i sure would even tho its over my usual limit of twenty bucks i would grab it for sure.
pinkwonderwomen - 2008-11-11 17:53
Anyone have an idea how this box sounds? What is comparable? Thanks, Pink
masterblaster84 - 2008-11-11 18:03
If it's the black one with the 4 square woofer covers it's of low build and sound quality. If that's not the right model then I don't know.
pinkwonderwomen - 2008-11-11 18:09
Maybe update the speakers and let it rip? Thanks, Pink
jaredscottfla - 2008-11-11 18:45
i Had it,Dumped it Quick It's a Dog,!
Welcome Back Pink!
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Originally posted by Jaredscottfla:
i Had it,Dumped it Quick It's a Dog,!
Welcome Back Pink!
im sure its no worse than the jvc 838.
jaredscottfla - 2008-11-11 20:48
way way way worse
I disagree.
While not what I would consider to be a serious, high quality bbx by any stretch, it
can, through careful adjustment of volume and eq controls, be made to sound at least decent. If you want to rock/impress the neighbourhood, this isn't going to do it for you...but, for personal use around the house/garage etc., it's not bad. Love all the push button controls, and the stereo wide is quite impressive.
I had the UK version,a proline 2000 i think.Not a very good box at all,build quality bad,sound quality worse,but as joe cool said if its in the garage it gets away with it "just"
Isn't this the same boombox that was in that Ocean Spray commercial?
masterblaster84 - 2008-11-12 13:02
This is the same box that was in the final scene of You, Me and Dupree. I think they were blasting Bust a Move on it, or so they wanted you to believe but there's no way that box was pumping that hard.
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Originally posted by chancenellie:
I had the UK version,a proline 2000 i think.Not a very good box at all,build quality bad,sound quality worse,but as joe cool said if its in the garage it gets away with it "just"
proline says it all
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Im throwing my 2 cents in here because I am suprised at how many are always so quick to toss out the phrase "junk" (not in this particular post but in general). Granted the Emerson box in question is not up there in quality with many others and the sound leaves something to be desired but lets remember this. We as collectors and hobbyists should find something of value in ALL of these old boxes. Each of them was very unique in their own way and although poor, the quality compared to some items made today was outstanding. Calling any of these junk is a slap in the face of what we all stand for in our love for these old radios. Enough of that. My answer to you Pinkwoderwoman is this. Is $40 too much. Not if you like it!!!! Period!!! Doesnt matter what it sounds like etc... I have one. It's not on my top 10 favorite list but I wouldnt throw it away. I wouldnt throw ANY of them away. Would I pay $40. If it was in very good shape and working, sure why not. I probably did end up paying that much for mine. Not everything is about the sound or the quality. Its about you and what you like!!!! Holding sound comparisons between radios and comparing features and talking about quality differences is fine, but calling any of them "junk". Isn't that sort of boombox sacrilege?
Nothing is "junk" if you like it. And as for $40, that's a good price for almost anything these days. If you can get a working vintage boombox for that, and can afford it, do it! It doesn't have to be at the top of the heap. There's nothing wrong with collecting a range of boomboxes, from the smallest and lightest to biggest and most powerful. Besides, I spend more than $40 to take the family out for a night at the movies.
P.S. I have one of those Emersons and like it a lot!
jaredscottfla - 2008-11-13 18:31
Ok we'll agree to disagree,on this,The post asked for opnions,i gave mine, my post said it was a dog,which in my opnion it is.
and as far as sacriledge or as i have said Herecy,That again is one man's or one womans Opnion or conjecture.
I'm sorry I disagreed with you. It's not personal... not at all! I respect your opinion and respect you as a person.
I'm beginning to learn that, when it comes to boomboxes, I'm easily pleased. I'm not a very discerning collector, and I probably have a "tin ear." But I like boomboxes kind of the way I like cats. I have trouble not finding something to like about each and every one of them.
I guess that's why I don't write reviews.
Actually I've heard it will make your ears bleed.Though I've never actually heard one,that rates it high in my book.I always love a box with an attitude!
jaredscottfla - 2008-11-13 20:31
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Originally posted by baby boomer:
I'm sorry I disagreed with you. It's not personal... not at all! I respect your opinion and respect you as a person.
I'm beginning to learn that, when it comes to boomboxes, I'm easily pleased. I'm not a very discerning collector, and I probably have a "tin ear." But I like boomboxes kind of the way I like cats. I have trouble not finding something to like about each and every one of them.
I guess that's why I don't write reviews.
Didn't take it personal BB
No prob!
panasonic.fan - 2008-11-13 22:05
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Originally posted by bashngu:
Im throwing my 2 cents in here because I am suprised at how many are always so quick to toss out the phrase "junk" (not in this particular post but in general). Granted the Emerson box in question is not up there in quality with many others and the sound leaves something to be desired but lets remember this. We as collectors and hobbyists should find something of value in ALL of these old boxes. Each of them was very unique in their own way and although poor, the quality compared to some items made today was outstanding. Calling any of these junk is a slap in the face of what we all stand for in our love for these old radios. Enough of that. My answer to you Pinkwoderwoman is this. Is $40 too much. Not if you like it!!!! Period!!! Doesnt matter what it sounds like etc... I have one. It's not on my top 10 favorite list but I wouldnt throw it away. I wouldnt throw ANY of them away. Would I pay $40. If it was in very good shape and working, sure why not. I probably did end up paying that much for mine. Not everything is about the sound or the quality. Its about you and what you like!!!! Holding sound comparisons between radios and comparing features and talking about quality differences is fine, but calling any of them "junk". Isn't that sort of boombox sacrilege?
I bought one of these, out of curiosity. It was cheap, and sounded ok. Not bad for an originally $99 radio, though you could get a Lasonic TRC-931 original issue for that price and it was a better radio in many respects.
One man's junk is another man's treasure, I have come to learn over the years here. Before I would have been all over it with the "J" word, but now I say to each their own.
Still, look at that Thunder Wall ad. It's like they hired John Lovitt to do his SNL Tommy Flanagan schtick.
"Yah, that's the ticket"..... LOL
DAK sure knew how to lay it on thick.
masterblaster - 2008-11-13 22:36
I had one and sold it for $40. To me, thats all this one could ever be worth. Cool looking and certainly a vintage piece but very poor build quality. Personally, unless its an icon (ie. super jumbo, 931 etc), build is important to me. I like the feel of something that was well made with quality parts.
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Originally posted by Panasonic Fan:
quote:
Originally posted by bashngu:
Im throwing my 2 cents in here because I am suprised at how many are always so quick to toss out the phrase "junk" (not in this particular post but in general). Granted the Emerson box in question is not up there in quality with many others and the sound leaves something to be desired but lets remember this. We as collectors and hobbyists should find something of value in ALL of these old boxes. Each of them was very unique in their own way and although poor, the quality compared to some items made today was outstanding. Calling any of these junk is a slap in the face of what we all stand for in our love for these old radios. Enough of that. My answer to you Pinkwoderwoman is this. Is $40 too much. Not if you like it!!!! Period!!! Doesnt matter what it sounds like etc... I have one. It's not on my top 10 favorite list but I wouldnt throw it away. I wouldnt throw ANY of them away. Would I pay $40. If it was in very good shape and working, sure why not. I probably did end up paying that much for mine. Not everything is about the sound or the quality. Its about you and what you like!!!! Holding sound comparisons between radios and comparing features and talking about quality differences is fine, but calling any of them "junk". Isn't that sort of boombox sacrilege?
I bought one of these, out of curiosity. It was cheap, and sounded ok. Not bad for an originally $99 radio, though you could get a Lasonic TRC-931 original issue for that price and it was a better radio in many respects.
One man's junk is another man's treasure, I have come to learn over the years here. Before I would have been all over it with the "J" word, but now I say to each their own.
Still, look at that Thunder Wall ad. It's like they hired John Lovitt to do his SNL Tommy Flanagan schtick.
"Yah, that's the ticket"..... LOL
DAK sure knew how to lay it on thick.
This is 100% true. The ad makes it look simply amazing (and huge). "Thunder Wall" falls a "bit" short of actual performance and "space ship controls"?.
I never saw that ad before today. Thanks JC for posting that. By the way, there was nothing that got the wheels spinning back in the day more than a good old DAK catalog. (Well..... Hustler maybe)
Well said bashngu, and bb.
I think that sometimes we forget...that these are just (mostly) plastic radios. Even the best, top of the line models were never meant to be compared with elite, audiophile, state of the art home stereos (although we do sometimes tend to present reviews and hold discussions as if they were). If truth be told, I think it's more of the emotional attachment/nostalgia factor that allows us to think of (and write about) bbxs as if they were (are) more than the sum of their parts.
In this case, the marketing hype just adds to the fun of it all. Of course, as bbxs go, this model hardly compares with most of the mainstream Sharps, JVC's, Pioneers, etc. that we all know and love. But, nevertheless, it is...a bbx in it's own right, and, I have to say...that I like it. I'm not comparing it with anything...I just accept it for what it is (an inexpensive plastic radio/cassette) and enjoy it for it's own merits. I have plenty of the big name bbxs in my collection, and don't mind the ocassional lesser-known (and lesser quality) variety now and then.
Found my CTR-965 at a local Goodwill, for around $8.99, in apparent brand new condition (both decks never used, and pristine condition). For a "junk" radio, it's got some cool features, and as I mentioned earlier, sounds ok too.
pink!! hey if you can get it cheaper go for it. Nice to see you back on this board!! LOL
40 is close to the top for this unit in my opinion.
