From: Tom Stermitz <stermitz @TANGO.ORG>
Reply-To: Tom Stermitz <stermitz @TANGO.ORG>
To: TANGO-L @MITVMA.MIT.EDU
Subject: [TANGO-L] JVC Kaboom portable boom box
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 10:41:54 -0700
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
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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