Three of the four models will be revealed at this year's Las Vegas international boombox meet.. yes the handle is very comfortable compared to the old one .
Coming soon from Bumpboxx.
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mellymelsr
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How to calculate 800 watts...2 channels x 400 watts = 800 watts...my math could be wrong though.jimmyjimmy19702010 said:Hmmmm.................
I don't know how they calculate '800 watts' but this new model should be much louder than the previous Freestyle model with twice as many drivers + 2 mid speakers.
But, I predict it will have less deep bass than the Freestyle model.
Check out the deep cabinet the guys over at Diamondboxx used on their big unit: Now that's how it's done.
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I like the frontal view of the new model. The all-black with the blue LED VUs would look spectacular at night. Very nicely styled IMHO but that handle looks like the ones fitted to the glass doors at my local bank.
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What 'watts' are we talking? Music power, PMPO, RMS?? Into how many ohms, % THD??mellymelsr said:How to calculate 800 watts...2 channels x 400 watts = 800 watts...my math could be wrong though.Hmmmm.................
I don't know how they calculate '800 watts' but this new model should be much louder than the previous Freestyle model with twice as many drivers + 2 mid speakers.
But, I predict it will have less deep bass than the Freestyle model.
Check out the deep cabinet the guys over at Diamondboxx used on their big unit: Now that's how it's done.IMG_4116.PNGIMG_4119.PNG
I like the frontal view of the new model. The all-black with the blue LED VUs would look spectacular at night. Very nicely styled IMHO but that handle looks like the ones fitted to the glass doors at my local bank.IMG_4117.PNG
'800 watts' on its own doesn't mean anything.
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Reli said:
I see, is there a formula available online that calculates those numbers? Does it take into account insulation?
There are many calculators online, here is one
Vintage Man
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Don't worry I will keep you guys up-to-date on this forum. As soon as I am able to release more pictures I will post them here.-GZ- said:
mellymelsr
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What 'watts' are we talking? Music power, PMPO, RMS?? Into how many ohms, % THD??jimmyjimmy19702010 said:How to calculate 800 watts...2 channels x 400 watts = 800 watts...my math could be wrong though.Hmmmm.................
I don't know how they calculate '800 watts' but this new model should be much louder than the previous Freestyle model with twice as many drivers + 2 mid speakers.
But, I predict it will have less deep bass than the Freestyle model.
Check out the deep cabinet the guys over at Diamondboxx used on their big unit: Now that's how it's done.IMG_4116.PNGIMG_4119.PNG
I like the frontal view of the new model. The all-black with the blue LED VUs would look spectacular at night. Very nicely styled IMHO but that handle looks like the ones fitted to the glass doors at my local bank.IMG_4117.PNG
'800 watts' on its own doesn't mean anything.
Well the original has 150 watts RMS and 360 total. I have 2 of them and can tell you they are extremely loud with stupid bass. Don't know the THD % but my ears can't detect much at very high volume. If they claim 800 total watts and enough bass for the unit to do a 360 on the ground I absolutely believe them. When I get mine I will he happy to confirm it. Their word "means" something to me because the original product delivered on it's promise of the biggest bass and loudest bluetooth in the world. I expect the same delivery on this product.
'Plenty of power' in other words. 
I just asked as watts ratings need other information attached to make any sense. I'm a numbers person and I'm always chasing and comparing specs.
I'm glad you're enjoying your Bumpboxxes.
Peace.
James.....
I just asked as watts ratings need other information attached to make any sense. I'm a numbers person and I'm always chasing and comparing specs.
I'm glad you're enjoying your Bumpboxxes.
Peace.
James.....
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I'd like to pass a little information to you guys. Along with Dr DER, I have been speaking with Rob from Bumpboxx on a regular basis. I read these Bumpboxx threads and, like Dr DER, I pass this information along.
Much like goodman's comments about the mp3 player. He wants one with a screen on it and front mounted controls.
These are the comments I relay to Rob. I can't tell you whats in his mind, but I can tell you he has made efforts to research what it would take to actually build in these features.
In a recent conversation, we spoke about cassette decks and what it would take to add one to a Bumpboxx. In fact, the very first time we spoke last year, this was one of the first questions I asked him. He reiterated it again, that he is asked about having a cassette deck built in all the time.
But here is the reality of it...
High quality cassette decks, even in home systems haven't been built in 20 plus years. Rob told me he has searched China for a cassette deck manufacturer and to his dismay, can not find one. He has been told over and over that the actual machines that made cassette decks have all been scraped years ago. Even the last cassette tape duplicating company can't find replacement parts to keep their vintage machines running. They are scouring the globe looking for old machines to scavenge parts off of.
So the choices are slim.
As it was told to me....
As of right this minute, there are a few Chinese companies that have recently produced and released little boomboxes with up right cassette decks, but they are using old stock and when they are gone, they are gone for good. And according to the reviews posted on YouTube and on this site, they are HORRIBLE sounding.
There is one company that is still making flat decks (i.e. car stereo, C100, 931 top decks). I can only imagine the sound quality those must put out.
Sadly, as of 2017, there is not enough desire to warrant the manufacture of the machines that make quality decks. When I met Albert Chen of Lasonic years back he told me it cost him $50,000 to make the molds for the i931 and that wasn't for every part on the radio. The i931 looks so much like the 3rd gen 931 because they used many of the same molds to keep the costs down.
Now imagine what it would take to engineer and build all the components and the machines that make an M90 deck or for that matter an M70 deck. It's possible that down the line, some day, that cassette's become popular enough to make this happen. I mean, look at vinyl! New turn tables are being made again and not just junk ones, really nice turn tables are coming to market all the time. So, it's absolutely possible down the line, but as of right now. The choices are limited.
But who knows, maybe one of those flat decks could be reworked to improve sound quality
Much like goodman's comments about the mp3 player. He wants one with a screen on it and front mounted controls.
These are the comments I relay to Rob. I can't tell you whats in his mind, but I can tell you he has made efforts to research what it would take to actually build in these features.
In a recent conversation, we spoke about cassette decks and what it would take to add one to a Bumpboxx. In fact, the very first time we spoke last year, this was one of the first questions I asked him. He reiterated it again, that he is asked about having a cassette deck built in all the time.
But here is the reality of it...
High quality cassette decks, even in home systems haven't been built in 20 plus years. Rob told me he has searched China for a cassette deck manufacturer and to his dismay, can not find one. He has been told over and over that the actual machines that made cassette decks have all been scraped years ago. Even the last cassette tape duplicating company can't find replacement parts to keep their vintage machines running. They are scouring the globe looking for old machines to scavenge parts off of.
So the choices are slim.
As it was told to me....
As of right this minute, there are a few Chinese companies that have recently produced and released little boomboxes with up right cassette decks, but they are using old stock and when they are gone, they are gone for good. And according to the reviews posted on YouTube and on this site, they are HORRIBLE sounding.
There is one company that is still making flat decks (i.e. car stereo, C100, 931 top decks). I can only imagine the sound quality those must put out.
Sadly, as of 2017, there is not enough desire to warrant the manufacture of the machines that make quality decks. When I met Albert Chen of Lasonic years back he told me it cost him $50,000 to make the molds for the i931 and that wasn't for every part on the radio. The i931 looks so much like the 3rd gen 931 because they used many of the same molds to keep the costs down.
Now imagine what it would take to engineer and build all the components and the machines that make an M90 deck or for that matter an M70 deck. It's possible that down the line, some day, that cassette's become popular enough to make this happen. I mean, look at vinyl! New turn tables are being made again and not just junk ones, really nice turn tables are coming to market all the time. So, it's absolutely possible down the line, but as of right now. The choices are limited.
But who knows, maybe one of those flat decks could be reworked to improve sound quality
Reli
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Yeah, if I were him I'd spend most of my money on build quality, sound quality, reliability, styling, and marketing........Before adding any new features.
Also, part of his brand equity ("image") is having the "biggest and loudest". And now that Diamondboxx seems to have temporarily won that award, he needs to focus on getting back on top. It might seem silly, but if he can achieve it, it's an easy attention-getter. The cheapest form of marketing he could do. Plus it helps Bumpboxx stay true to who they are. They're not some posh yuppie brand like Marshall or Bang & Olufsen.
Also, part of his brand equity ("image") is having the "biggest and loudest". And now that Diamondboxx seems to have temporarily won that award, he needs to focus on getting back on top. It might seem silly, but if he can achieve it, it's an easy attention-getter. The cheapest form of marketing he could do. Plus it helps Bumpboxx stay true to who they are. They're not some posh yuppie brand like Marshall or Bang & Olufsen.
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I know you have had a list as long as your arm since you got yours. I haven't gotten my hands on the new V3 coming to see if the issues many people have had have actually been addressed, but I have spoken to Rob about radio reception and over all build quality and he has told me that they have moved to a new factory and quality issues that equal returns/complaints have dropped to almost nothing.blu_fuz said:
I did see the new shipping foam and the radio is now 100% encased in heavy industrialized rubber like padding. The UK meet radio showed up 100% in tact and working fine.
In reality, all the comments you and others have made here on the forum have most certainly made their way into the future systems. I know it's been frustrating for you, but the time you have taken to document it all is going to bring better stuff in the future.
floyd
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Unless these newer boxes contain some kind of old school functionality like FM, cassette,aux in , they will always be nothing more than fancy iPod docks because without an external music player wtf do they really do?.
Don't get me wrong , I think its great that people are trying but aside from old skool motherfuker do you really think the new generation even knows what a fuming cassette is. I love cassette players but who can carry a bunch of tapes and a bumpboxx.
Don't get me wrong , I think its great that people are trying but aside from old skool motherfuker do you really think the new generation even knows what a fuming cassette is. I love cassette players but who can carry a bunch of tapes and a bumpboxx.
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