Lasonic i931 vs. JVC Boomblaster

endrebjorsvik

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Hi!
I am searching for a portable multi-purpose battery-driven music system to be used together with mp3-players (3.5 mm jack). Typical use will be on small trips and hikes, summerparties, when working at the house, etc.
I have owned several Boomblasters (RV-B70, RV-B90 and RV-NB1) and I am quite satisfied with them, and now I need another one. However, a couple of days ago I discovered the Lasonic i931 and I think it has better geometry than the Boomblaster, and I would like to give it a try. But I have still not found any good review of the sound nor the casing. I want the sound to be on par with the Boomblaster, except for the bass (which no portable system can match). And the casing should be robust enough to be carried around (maybe strapped to a backpack) and put on the ground anywhere. The system should also be at least as efficient as the Boomblaster (when BB woofers set to 2 out of 5).

So has anyone had any first-hand experience with the Lasonic? And maybe compared it to a Boomblaster (or corresponding system)? Is it just an expensive and colorful plastic-fantastic-box, or is it a serious system with a bit punch and robustness?

(And the price in Norway/Europe is ridiculous. $340, compared to $150 at amazon.com.)

Edit: JVC Boomblaster is maybe called JVC Kaboom Box in some countries.
 
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Soundmanred

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The Lasonic is generally considered to be junk in a retro casing.
I'd stick with the JVC if those are the options.
 

endrebjorsvik

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Ok. Have you listened to it, or do you have som nice reviews on your hand?

I wonder why there isn't any proper alternatives to the JVC in this segment. It's really not that high-tech (a power supply/battery pack, a jack input, an amplifier, and a couple of speakers), and the demand is surely there. Or is everybody satisfied with crappy "iPod-speakers" and tiny Tivoli radios?
 

AndroidVageta

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Go with the JVC...my bro got the Lasonic and it is crap...its a plastic box with some stickers and sound horrid. Looks cool though!

I havent heard the JVC...but I can tell you right now that itll sound better!