Loudest vintage boombox? Panasonic RX-A5 versus RX-6400 (National RXA2)

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Published 2014-04-19

UPDATE: I think I know why the RX-A5 didn't have as much bass. The surrounds on the active woofers are too stiff. They barely even move when touched. They are made of resin-coated cloth, and I think that resin has dried out and become stiff. I have seen that happen on other models too. So I recommend replacing those surrounds with new foam ones, which will be much softer and flexible, producing better bass.

Music: "Object of my Desire" by Starpoint (1985).

All Comments (21)

@orange70383 8 years ago

I got one of these today and was surprised how well it functioned. Even the Panasonic microphone it came with gave good and loud sound, actually very loud. I don't know much about these yet but they seem capable of meeting the sound needs of anyone in a small venue, even the echo feature sounded good.
@Schneewittchensarg 11 months ago

As a fan of old school djs like Jellybean, Shep Pettibone, François Kevorkian and Larry Levan I would love to connect some iPods and use it like a rotary mixer, beat matching isn't necessary, everything that matters is good tracks and some knobs :) Thanks for a great review of these boomboxes!
@chris9380 7 years ago

Congrats, dude!!! Your boomboxes are just beautiful!!! I hope you enjoy them for good!!! :-)
@wolneycampanha8555 4 years ago

RX-A5 Tocou mais !!! No vídeo teve mais presença e potência !!! Lindos boombox !!! THANKS for vídeo. Congratulations. 1 HUG AND HAPPY NEW YEARS...
@eugeniosaez1767 5 years ago

excelente estos radio equipo me facinan estas tecnologia antiguas
@finsterclause7184 4 years ago

Listening to this review on my Lasonic 931BT , such awesome memories!! Love that Panasonic on top !
@TheAstroKid 4 years ago

Ohboy, these babies are huge 👍🏿
@DiscoR53 4 years ago

Man I miss the 80's
@giambattistapisanu4656 7 years ago

non avevo mai visto dei boombox cosi grandi.... I had never seen so large boombox!
@sunnyray7819 5 years ago

Sweet boom boxes.... Im going keep my eye out for old boom boxes... I have a decent receiver and amp collection (still growing of course).... Boom boxes from the 80s are kinda rare now....
@SamFidal 9 years ago

GREAT STUFF & GREAT REVIEWER
@raymondleggs5508 8 years ago

Passive radiator means tighter cleaner bass, i have a pair of large sony floor speakers that are configured similarly.
@adunacamilo9863 1 year ago

Rx a45 clear winner simplicity and performance really exceeded
@osmosis3182 10 years ago

wow men!!!!!!!!!!!! NICE explanation!
@rajesh50443 4 years ago

Wow. It's amazing
@microbusss 8 years ago

sweet I wants the top one hehe
@thatonethattalksalot7656 5 years ago

Those are sooo beautiful! Why can't Bluetooth speakers today be this intriguing!
@jackiepelis5483 4 years ago

Hermosos éstos aparatos electrónicos. Radio grabadoras de la época. Cuando se competía por tener la más grande y la más potente , con buen sonido HI, FIVE.
@StrangeDuck 7 years ago

nive review!, will you be reviewing a diamondboxx?
@melcochasdos7330 4 years ago

Muy buenos aparatos; lo hecho en esos tiempos era 100% mejor que lo df la actualidad