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opinions on the goldstar TSR 800.i have just bought one...what do they compare to

radio.raheem - 2013-11-02 07:12

yea what do they compare to as ive never had a goldstar before....are they as good as the crown 970????how big are the speakers thanks

radio.raheem - 2013-11-02 07:43

Here is the boombox in question

 

 

samovar - 2013-11-02 07:54

what a gorgeous box, congratulations! Goldstar is probably an underrated company, if it produced such beautiful units as yours and the one that Northerner got a couple of weeks ago

retro - 2013-11-02 08:02

Love the design and the size of the woofers (8")I can barely remember what it sounds like now unfortunately, I think it was something along the lines of the 20/20 but punchier sound.

radio.raheem - 2013-11-02 08:04

cheerz sal been in this game for years and never thought of buying one it's a bit of a gamble for me my friend but she does look perdy

 

speaking of Northerner has he had his goldstar yet...im not sure

 

beats waiting around for another crown 970 sal....could be waiting eons for that to happen

stereo.mad - 2013-11-02 08:10

Nice score Tim
The speakers are 8" mate

samovar - 2013-11-02 08:14

Originally Posted by radio raheem:
speaking of Northerner has he had his goldstar yet...im not sure [...]

beats waiting around for another crown 970

yes, Si got the box. here's the link to his post:

 

http://REPLACEMENT ERROR/topic...6#360177092694475666

 

as for the Crown 970, what happened to yours? did you trade/sell it?

radio.raheem - 2013-11-02 08:14

Originally Posted by retro:
Love the design and the size of the woofers (8")I can barely remember what it sounds like now unfortunately, I think it was something along the lines of the 20/20 but punchier sound.

cheerz retro my friend ......i hope it sounds better than the 2020 lad.. opinions of those arn't to good lol but 8"" woofers that's a huge relief as 6"" inch woofer boxes just don't cut it for me bro....hope you're keeping well and all is good with you

driptip - 2013-11-02 08:16

hey tim, a while back i saw one at the flea market, its a really big unit, the sound is not bad but not as an m90 , (never had a crown) it was in rough shape so i left it there.

radio.raheem - 2013-11-02 08:18

Originally Posted by samovar:
Originally Posted by radio raheem:
speaking of Northerner has he had his goldstar yet...im not sure [...]

beats waiting around for another crown 970

yes, Si got the box. here's the link to his post:

 

http://REPLACEMENT ERROR/topic...6#360177092694475666

 

as for the Crown 970, what happened to yours? did you trade/sell it?

I sold mine unfortunately sal as she had a nasty accident and was beyond my repair...if that hadn't happened i would have NEVER parted with her son...checking out si's thread now

mitchelljames - 2013-11-02 08:40

Looks nice RR, ive always fancied one of these.

 

They dont come up often i the UK, did you get yours from Germany?

redbenjoe - 2013-11-02 09:36

Originally Posted by retro:
Love the design and the size of the woofers (8")I can barely remember what it sounds like now unfortunately, I think it was something along the lines of the 20/20 but punchier sound.

retros memory is accurate --these sound similar but better than a 20/20 -- but

not as great as a 970

northerner - 2013-11-02 10:03

Nice! I think Del has the 800 and rates it. Bison has a Unitech aka of it. You probably wouldn't like the 600 Reno...not enough bass for you, but its very clear and goes real loud. Congrats on a great pick up Reno...where's it coming from?

radio.raheem - 2013-11-02 11:30

Thanks guys she is coming from Germany lads....i have one trick up my sleeve guys if the bass isn't up  to my par i have some crown speakers to install but im looking forward to her....si why not try installing some m70 speakers in yours lad....im sure that would improve things no end

docs - 2013-11-02 13:23

I had one of these too, it was ok for sound, not brilliant but pretty nice. Enough bass but lacked a little clarity. I would say it was very similar to a 20/20 with perhaps the 20/20 pipping it. The Goldstar is quite light and lacks a little bit of quality on the feel but overall I really liked it and would take a better example of the one I had any day. GZ on your purchase.

radio.raheem - 2013-11-02 13:27

Originally Posted by docs:

I had one of these too, it was ok for sound, not brilliant but pretty nice. Enough bass but lacked a little clarity. I would say it was very similar to a 20/20 with perhaps the 20/20 pipping it. The Goldstar is quite light and lacks a little bit of quality on the feel but overall I really liked it and would take a better example of the one I had any day. GZ on your purchase.

you might get it quicker than you think dave haha... all good

docs - 2013-11-02 13:36

lol, audioaddict should post it safely so enjoy her !

radio.raheem - 2013-11-02 13:43

Thanks my friend...im not even sure how i ended up getting her cuz last night i was all geared up for buying you're sony then i started browsing the forum and found some info on her...then ended up trolling ebay untill i found her in germany

radio.raheem - 2013-11-03 04:17

Well i have found my crown speakers and there Exactly the same as the 970 0nes... so this should turn out a monster

deech - 2013-11-03 08:59

RR needless to say that we wont see any pics eh??

 

This Goldstar is a monster btw and congrats on getting one

radio.raheem - 2013-11-03 12:19

Yea no more pics from me deech unless i can get my ex to replace my camera which she broke....anyway i have nothing of interest to take any picks of.....

 

im glad you recommend  the golstar lad cuz up till now people seem to think it's like the rising 2020 which i know doesn't sound upto much so im hoping for the best lad

northerner - 2013-11-03 14:30

I'm sure this will turn out to be a good one for you mate...looks fab on the eBay listing and its coming from a good seller...I love the look of it and I really like my lesser Goldstar

seb968 - 2013-11-04 06:28

That looks pretty classy mate!

radio.raheem - 2013-11-04 09:04

Originally Posted by Northerner:
I'm sure this will turn out to be a good one for you mate...looks fab on the eBay listing and its coming from a good seller...I love the look of it and I really like my lesser Goldstar

cheerz si...i all,most told the seller to relst her last night lad but she is paid for now

 

you know what im like si i must be the only guy on any forum that dosen't rate the m70

 

£240 is a lot to spend if she is just going to end up in a pile with most of my others

 

i wish i didn't like sodding deep warm bass but i do

 

cheerz seb lets hope she is as good as she looks

stereo.mad - 2013-11-04 12:12

Reno
I put mine through its paces last night like I told you I would to refresh my mind on how it sounds as I not used it for a long time....
....and good news,it sounded sweeter than I remembered bro, so don't worry you got a real nice box on its way to you!
If you don't like it I will buy it off you for what it has cost you

northerner - 2013-11-04 12:18

There you go...a recommendation and a full money back guarantee :-)

radio.raheem - 2013-11-04 12:51

Originally Posted by stereo mad:
Reno
I put mine through its paces last night like I told you I would to refresh my mind on how it sounds as I not used it for a long time....
....and good news,it sounded sweeter than I remembered bro, so don't worry you got a real nice box on its way to you!
If you don't like it I will buy it off you for what it has cost you

Thats sweeet lad..it must be a good box then ehh....wish i had you're number lee need to ask you something

radio.raheem - 2013-11-04 13:29

si i typed a long reply to you....dont want to type it again im to tired....why do messages need aproval before posting these days?

stereo.mad - 2013-11-04 13:33

Confused.com???
You got my number lad.... You only called me yesterday lol
I'll call you tomorrow

radio.raheem - 2013-11-04 13:36

i used phone bak lad im just praying i can install my 970 speakers lad

bison - 2013-11-04 19:21

i have the unitech version reno..recently purchased from a trusted member,good boxes

800

radio.raheem - 2013-11-05 02:52

chiffin ell bison....by the look of your pick she is bigger than the 9000

 

thanks for the pic lad

stereo.mad - 2013-11-05 03:50

Hmm
Bison I'm sure iv seen that box somewhere befor! Lol

seb968 - 2013-11-05 03:57

I do like the look of this machine; what do they sound like?

radio.raheem - 2013-11-05 04:21

Originally Posted by Seb968:

I do like the look of this machine; what do they sound like?

this is what id like to know...only box i have seen it compaired to is the 20 20 and they sound poo imho

seb968 - 2013-11-05 04:50

Originally Posted by radio raheem:
Originally Posted by Seb968:

I do like the look of this machine; what do they sound like?

this is what id like to know...only box i have seen it compaired to is the 20 20 and they sound poo imho

I guess you’ll find out when she arrives! This will be an interesting one!

radio.raheem - 2013-11-05 04:58

Originally Posted by Seb968:
Originally Posted by radio raheem:
Originally Posted by Seb968:

I do like the look of this machine; what do they sound like?

this is what id like to know...only box i have seen it compaired to is the 20 20 and they sound poo imho

I guess you’ll find out when she arrives! This will be an interesting one!

I know im actually finding this quite amuzing but there is always the chance my 20 20 was faulty....im hoping my crown 970 drivers will fit that should improve things big time....but from what a member has said it dosen't look like they will

 

one thing is for sure though she looks much nicer than the 2020 imho

seb968 - 2013-11-05 05:02

She may be OK as she is!

radio.raheem - 2013-11-05 05:09

yea maybe son,,,,but the 970 drivers are special....there only made of paper but they are deeper better built than the m90 drivers by far...god knows how an m90 sounds as good as it does though

seb968 - 2013-11-05 05:29

Don't suppose there is room in an M-90 to try them?

radio.raheem - 2013-11-06 16:01

yea plenty room seb but the whole unit needs strpping down.....

 

im realy looking forward to this unit now guys....who cares what she sounds like(sometimes i place far to much emphersis....on sound quality)) im definately guilty of that

seb968 - 2013-11-07 01:48

Originally Posted by radio raheem:

yea plenty room seb but the whole unit needs strpping down.....

 

im realy looking forward to this unit now guys....who cares what she sounds like(sometimes i place far to much emphersis....on sound quality)) im definately guilty of that

Ah, so you could mod an M90 in this way. That could be very interesting!

Good luck with the Goldstar; I think it looks great! . If the sound is not too your liking I'm sure you will sort it one way or another!

radio.raheem - 2013-11-07 02:02

Thanks my man...yea upgreaded quite a few myself mate....the hardest is the first

 

but i have stripped one down and rebuilt after a large bottle of whisky...back in my drinking days lol...its quite easy mate

seb968 - 2013-11-07 03:25

Originally Posted by radio raheem:

Thanks my man...yea upgreaded quite a few myself mate....the hardest is the first

 

but i have stripped one down and rebuilt after a large bottle of whisky...back in my drinking days lol...its quite easy mate

Yeah, I've tackled things like that when I've come back from the pub; a bit too well oiled! Dutch courage they call it!  The next morning I often used to think "Holy ****, did I realy take that expensive piece of kit appart? Still I fixed a lot of faults that way. Have become a bit too timmid to do that now!

radio.raheem - 2013-11-08 05:58

Well she is here lads......all hands on deck

northerner - 2013-11-08 06:23

Cool! Exciting stuff, wanna know how it is!

radio.raheem - 2013-11-08 06:51

Tuner needs fixing.....plastic plexi is missing off the door...right hand side vu is dead

 

but on the whole it's a nice box...much clearer that the 880 crown 970 etc.....the bass is quite good better than expeted lads and it's about as loud as the 970.....can't wait to try and put the 970 speakers in....ohh and the build quality seems better than the 970 too

 

id say worth getting lads

seb968 - 2013-11-08 06:58

Originally Posted by radio raheem:

Tuner needs fixing.....plastic plexi is missing off the door...right hand side vu is dead

 

but on the whole it's a nice box...much clearer that the 880 crown 970 etc.....the bass is quite good better than expeted lads and it's about as loud as the 970.....can't wait to try and put the 970 speakers in....ohh and the build quality seems better than the 970 too

 

id say worth getting lads

Nice one!

northerner - 2013-11-08 07:00

Thank feck for that!...Reno gets a decent box!!  I'll have a beer tonight to celebrate!  Good on yer mate

radio.raheem - 2013-11-08 07:07

Thanks si lad id join ya son but im doped up on painkillers lol

 

to what she

compairs to id say much better than a gf9000....if you aint or an't afford a rown 970 m90 et this is the next best thing....if there is room for my 970 drivers this will be my perfect box and cheerz to you seb also

deliverance - 2013-11-08 07:07