What Boombox Are You Cranking Up Right Now??
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Radio raheem
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Ship me the Conion its yours.... sorry Ira.. 
just kidding, Ira reset your pacemaker
I kill me!!
How come ira gets all the decent boxes round here
just kidding, Ira reset your pacemaker
I kill me!!
How come ira gets all the decent boxes round here
Boom Shaka Laka
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Hi BoomShaka Laka-That is a killer 8989!!
Where did you find such a rare model??
I didn't even know they made a HB model and at 28 watts that's just insane.
I'll bet it rocks-dou you want to sell it??
Hi GB! I bought it several years ago from an S2G member, but I don't seem to have the communication anymore, so I'm not sure who it was. (Please don't hate me if whoever it was is reading this!) I know I bought it for the color, but, since it's a Euro model, I don't know if it's rare or not. Probably is, based on what I've seen on eBay. My understanding is that those wattage ratings on the backs of boxes show power consumption rather than output, so there's probaby no difference in sound between the HB version and other versions. (Someday I'll have to drag out my other 8989's - along with an 8787, which looks almost the same - and listen side-by-side.) I'm not doing any selling right now, but, when I do, you'll be on my list!
Where did you find such a rare model??
I didn't even know they made a HB model and at 28 watts that's just insane.
I'll bet it rocks-dou you want to sell it??
Hi GB! I bought it several years ago from an S2G member, but I don't seem to have the communication anymore, so I'm not sure who it was. (Please don't hate me if whoever it was is reading this!) I know I bought it for the color, but, since it's a Euro model, I don't know if it's rare or not. Probably is, based on what I've seen on eBay. My understanding is that those wattage ratings on the backs of boxes show power consumption rather than output, so there's probaby no difference in sound between the HB version and other versions. (Someday I'll have to drag out my other 8989's - along with an 8787, which looks almost the same - and listen side-by-side.) I'm not doing any selling right now, but, when I do, you'll be on my list!
2steppa
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Hi BoomShaka Laka-That is a killer 8989!!
at 28 watts that's just insane.
My understanding is that those wattage ratings on the backs of boxes show power consumption rather than output
Spot on.
The watts on the back of a boombox have got nothing to do with power output sound-wise.
I believe the Sharp 8989 models are something like 4 watts per channel RMS - a pretty reasonable figure.
at 28 watts that's just insane.
My understanding is that those wattage ratings on the backs of boxes show power consumption rather than output
Spot on.
The watts on the back of a boombox have got nothing to do with power output sound-wise.
I believe the Sharp 8989 models are something like 4 watts per channel RMS - a pretty reasonable figure.
Hi BoomShaka Laka-Yes I know about that the watts are draw watts but indeed have a correlation as to how powerful a boombox is.
All the 8989's over here are 15 watts and BTW-this seems low because I've heard others that draw 25 that aren't as loud.
Yes that's where it can be deceiving.
I think the GF series is like and old Chevrolet V-8 engine very powerful abd underrated output!!
I just surpise myself on how loud and sensitive these are.
I mean on 3-4 on the volume your really getting loud and when your near 5 or anything above that-it's a dang party!!
I know-I used mine outside in the 80's very,very frequently.
My favorite because of the memories associated with this particular model.
I like the II because you have the extra Phono input on top back also besides having line in & outs.
I saw one on E-bay Great Britain but just don't want tp pay 120.00 to ship it!!
I know Royal Mail-Royal Royal Rip off!
Thanks and maybe someone can give up a real comparo ont he 8989 and the MB model-I want to know!
Have a super week-GB.
All the 8989's over here are 15 watts and BTW-this seems low because I've heard others that draw 25 that aren't as loud.
Yes that's where it can be deceiving.
I think the GF series is like and old Chevrolet V-8 engine very powerful abd underrated output!!
I just surpise myself on how loud and sensitive these are.
I mean on 3-4 on the volume your really getting loud and when your near 5 or anything above that-it's a dang party!!
I know-I used mine outside in the 80's very,very frequently.
My favorite because of the memories associated with this particular model.
I like the II because you have the extra Phono input on top back also besides having line in & outs.
I saw one on E-bay Great Britain but just don't want tp pay 120.00 to ship it!!
I know Royal Mail-Royal Royal Rip off!
Thanks and maybe someone can give up a real comparo ont he 8989 and the MB model-I want to know!
Have a super week-GB.
Jovie
Member (SA)
I'm listening to my Realistic SCR-8 just arrived.Though it certainly has decent bass if you dial it up,It's more of a box for rock but not as adaptable for heavy beats,dance music,etc..There is a significant difference in this way between it and it's brother,the G.E. Blockbuster.The Blockbuster can become quite punchy if you want that.It's sound is more configurable.The great thing about the SCR-8 is the full length V.U. lights.They're very entertaining to watch 
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BoomBoxDeluxe
Member (SA)
Tomorrow is Saturday, and already the '767 is getting its woofers ready for a full-day of wump-wump-wump.
-BoomBoxDeluxe.
-BoomBoxDeluxe.
:sin: 
I decided to play another i have not played lately a sears sr2100,jamming some night ranger and scandel
I decided to play another i have not played lately a sears sr2100,jamming some night ranger and scandel
Radio raheem
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Radio raheem
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U2's "Joshua Tree" is giving the Sharp GF-777 a nice workout. 
Love it, the streets have no name here bobby rock on.
Love it, the streets have no name here bobby
rock on.
