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 enlarge | Brand: JVC
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Rating:  48 reviews
Sales Rank: 22741
Color: Charcoal
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 21
Dimensions (in): 13.4 x 30.3 x 14.4
Warranty: 1
MPN: RVNB1
Model: RVNB1
UPC: 046838015762
EAN: 0046838015762
ASIN: B0004LZ1N6
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| Customer Reviews:
 BOOM August 23, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The JVC Kaboom NB-1 is a great boombox. It's durable, easy to use, and comes with its own remote. I've never heard a portable boombox with such great bass. We use ours on our dock and also for parties in our garage, and it puts out plenty of clear sound. The included remote is a great feature so you can change the station or make adjustments without having to get up. It is heavy, especially with all the D batteries it takes so you won't be toting it around on your shoulder trying to relive the '80s, but sound quality comes at a price and for this unit, it's cost and weight. I would buy it again to use for the same purposes.
 Radio Problems Easy Fix June 4, 2006
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
Pros: The unit is truly rugged. This has outlasted all the other stuff I lug around with me, and none of it is treated kindly. This system is more versatile than you would believe. The stereo input serves as an excellent way to run your Ipod or laptop through this sucker. I have 500 hours of music at my fingertips and never have to put in a cd. You can also place it vertically which gives it a TINY fingerprint. It also boasts the "Built-In Guitar Jack" Which is just a 1/4" that you can plug anything you want to into it and use it as an amplifier. Also very nice. I can play my electric kazoo along to the music. Backlight blue LCD is very nice easy read. All the buttons you will need during normal operation are included ON the stereo except for the random mode, the ACS gives a very clear and equal sound processing as well. Good strap and remote included.
Cons: Bad Reception But an Easy Fix; buy a $7 radio and plug it into this sucker you'll get good reception for a great price and even better sound. CD's can skip with high bass, especially if unit is being used vertically. I tend not to use them simply because my laptop has my collection on it and takes up less space and time. To run a CD on random the remote must be used.
Get this, get an external player, get a two-male ended stereo adapter and get yourself some type of radio. This is much better than Apple HiFi system. Looks better, performs better, lasts longer, and cheaper. You also wont look like a slave to society because it is not Ipod White.
Get it, enjoy it.
UPDATE...Life-line during Hawaii EarthShake... it endured the course! June 3, 2006
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I searched for months looking for a portable radio that didn't look or sound ike a cracker can, and could put out a decent sound that I could "feel"... I'm impressed! It's design looks very appealing and rugged, the base is incredible. The CD player works like a gem, and yeah, don't have anymore problems with mp3 or other formatted/burned discs. The 4 preset equalizer settings works for me just fine! I could favor some added tweeters for more precision clarity, but overall, i'm more than satisfied with the quality of the sound. Especially with the option for switching to the (ACS) Active Clarity Sound feature which comes in handy when I listen to my "Hawaiian" cd's burnt in the mp3 format, (which means alot of base and acoustic strings enhancing the vocals).
Last night was my "oldies but goodies" night, as you know, they digitally remasterd these ancient recordings. I must say, the sound reproduction on this box was pretty darn good! And as I write this review, I am listening to the radio, I have NO PROBLEMS, (as some reviewer's made mention), tuning in to FM stations. Perhaps Hawaii is not as flooded with air frequencies as most other places. I live near metropolitan Honolulu where most of all modern Hawaii is centralized. It's clear, its filling the air with sound in my living room and sounds as panoramic and harmonic as my $2000 plus home theater system! (and only 52watts of power?) I save on my electric bill AND prolong the life of my theater system, not to mention No more tripping of my wires with my A/C running.
I guess the only drawbacks that I may have, (not to be taken as negative) is they could have built in a carry handle for better handling instead of the strap that comes with. And the darn thing IS heavy when the batteries are in!!! But I don't mind it because I knew to get a real boombox, you'd have to compromise wieght and size for quality sound and portability. Other than that, I am very happy with my purchase, even more because of Amazon's FREE Super Saver Shipping to HAWAII!!! and my company gift certificate of a hundred dollar's which allowed me to get this baby for only $132.80. Yeah, I lucked out and treated myself to an upgrade coz I DESERVE IT!
So, if you're out there looking and can't decide on that tiny $80 portable radio with a panoramic sound, or this panoramic sound with the extra boom? or if you're looking for a portable sound that can host a gathering of friends and not a party of one or two?
My Advice is?...... "GET IT", YOU WON'T BE SORRY!
(UPDATE... 10/21/06)
I want to let people know that during the recent quake in Hawaii, we experienced a State-wide power failure and this boombox was a life-line of minute to minute information during the duaration thereof.
A month and a half before the quake, I inserted a brand new pack of 10 D sized batteries into the boombox for a trip to visit my grandmother's (recently passed) gravesite. I've been planting grass and maintaining it as often as I can, to the sounds of Hawaiian music playing, her favorite, (with base at level 4) as is the main reason for the purchase of this radio. I probably played it for an hour or so, went home and probably played another hour or so at home since.
Well, everyone knows that if you turn the base up, more juice from your batteries will be evaporated faster right? Well, I turned down the base to the lowest and my boombox gave me continuous coverage from about 7:30 am till about 9pm that night when our power came back on. Unbeleivable for such a big radio.
My point is, I appreciate this BoomBox more than ever now. The wisest, most practical, most versitile investment i've made for the year!
Hope this helps those of you who are tossed with questions/compromise of battery useage and quantity.
P. Lucas
Hawaii 2006
Worth more than it's price June 2, 2006
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I've had my kaboom scince it first came out in 1998. It's near death now, but let me tell you, this thing has been a tank for me. In the time that I've owned it, it's spent literally 3 straight summers outside under the wrath of the sun (no shade), dirt, dust & hundreds of children. It's endured conditions that would destroy hummers & make grown men cry. I've spent a fortune quinching it's hunger for DD batteries (a case of 10 will last you 18 to 20 hours, if you're lucky). But you know what?It's been worht every penny. The freakin thing pretty near indestructable if you ask me. Several of my friends bought the kaboom in 1998 also, they all still have & use it In the dorms, we used to hook up 3 of them & it saved the party everytime. Excessive as 1 will easily to the trick. If you own an ipod, are an audiophile & demand the best surround sound, this may not be for you. But if you want great sound & bass for a rec room, dorm room, garage, even outdoor activities, I highly suggest the kaboom. It's worth more than it's price & weight (20lbs or so) in gold. you won't be disappointed.
JVC BOOMBOX May 1, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
THE ULTIMATE COMPLIMENT FOR THIS BOOMBOX IS WHEN SOMEONE FAR OFF TELL'S YOU TO TURN IT DOWN!!! I WORK IN A FACTORY AND I WANTED SOMETHING TO COMPETE WITH THE NOISE. THIS RADIO DOES THE JOB! IF YOU GOT THE $$$ FOR THIS BOOMBOX, I FOR FOR ONE HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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