[TANGO-L] JVC Kaboom portable boom box

[Tom Stermitz <stermitz @TANGO.ORG>]

A great sound system is one of the essential secrets of a producing 
good event, whether you are a teacher or a DJ. Adequate sound isn't 
sufficient.

In a big room you need a real system, but there are many situations 
where you need to fill a small to medium room, a restaurant, dance 
studio, etc.

Those mini-component systems with all the lights and CD-players that 
break or won't play home-burned CDs are not really what you want. They 
are fragile and don't necessarily put out a lot of power.

I have long relied on a JVC Kaboom system for small to medium rooms. It 
has both a microphone and aux (1/8 inch mini-jack) inputs for my 
computer or iPod. Plus it has a scratch and drum pad for confusing your 
audience when you accidently hit it.

Unfortunately, JVC discontinued the system, so when my Kaboom was 
stolen I was in real trouble. I even went to ebay and paid retail for 
two used systems so I wouldn't be out of luck if one broke.

Fortunately, JVC just announced that they are re-releasing the Kaboom 
RVNB1.

I highly recommend you look into this if you need a portable (but 
somewhat heavy) system.



JVC RV-NB1 Specifications
       Power: 20W at 4 ohm (full range); 40W  at 4 ohm, 60 Hz (woofer);
         Weight:  21 lbs
         Cost: $250
         http://www.jvc.com/press/press.jsp?item=443
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JVC BRINGS BACK THE NOISE WITH RELAUNCH OF BOOMBOX FAVORITE, THE KABOOM

Back by popular demand, boombox delivers enormous sound, monster bass 
and portability

LAS VEGAS, January 6, 2005 – It’s baaaack! Inferior boomboxes have been 
given fair warning. The JVC Kaboom, complete with monstrous bass and 
enough wattage to crash even the biggest parties, will once again hit 
the streets in 2005. And this time, it’s more powerful than ever.



Tom Stermitz
http://www.tango.org