Saw my first Lasonic TRC-975 in person!

[eman]

All I can say is it is ginourmous!!

I really liked the size, the style reminds me of late the '80's/early '90's. The colored panels, the light strip, and the sound...it was a great looking boombox!

I have done a bunch of research here, looked at some of your collections and the Lasonic is really cool--maybe one of my more favorite looking ones. Seeing it in person, though, to the touch, it feels a little 'plasticky'.

It is one I can see owning at some point, but was wondering what boxes that are similar in size are more 'metally' (or what would feel better built)?

Again, loved the size and the look of the Lasonic TRC-975!!

 

[baddboybill]

You would love the Conion C100 too. It's even bigger and louder and feels sturdier

 

[Fatdog]

Almost all of the silver boxes of the same size feel sturdier. Many of the black boomboxes from that era just feel empty and brittle.

 

[eman]

I love the look of the Conion C100!

This would be a great boombox to have. However, how often do they come up for sale? The one or two I have seen come up on EPAY, have been super expensive and not even fully functional.

If I were to begin with one like this, how easy is it to find parts if needed? What should I expect to pay? I really have no benchmark in terms of pricing, as I have only seen three of them on ebay.

I don't need one that is in perfect cosmetic condition, but would want it to be fully functioning.

Thoughts

 

[baddboybill]

I can get you a Helix 4635 AKA Conion fully working for $1000 plus shipping

 

[eman]

Love it!! Just need to wrap my brain about spending $1K for my re-introduction to the 80's.