I have recently learned more about the history of this unique system.  I have also included a review of its performance.   SONY BOODO KHAN BBS-10 Body System   ONE OF 300 MADE   Includes : Seatback with woofer, Amp 5 channel, BDR-10 Headphones, 16 Ft. 12 pin cable ( amp to seat back...

I purchased a used pair on eBay also about a year ago.  I specifically searched for one that was MADE IN JAPAN.   My research showed the Japanese made drivers of the first model run were def. better than the later Chinese mfg.   They are a really great performing headphone for well under $100. ...

In the past 2 + years since I originally made this post I have learned some additional information about this player. Felt it was appropriate to add here as this is the only thread on this model. I have also decided to sell this player. This is a very unusual and rare early generation CD...

A great forum for portable older technology CASSETTE WALKMAN and Boomboxes please join our WWW.STEREO2GO.COM forum.     I am JohnEdward on the Forum   http://www.stereo2go.com

My current collection of Cassette Walkman from 79 to 2002 now stands at 378 players !  A different source for each day of the year.  Showing smaller showcase holding 100 Walkman.  Plus over 100 headphones /earbuds original to Walkman plus Sony MDR-V6 (note JAPAN mfg. early model).    For some...

Specifications from Service Manual   BBS-10 System Full Range Unit / Vibration Unit Headphones Closed , dynamic Driver Unit Diameter 40mm,dome type/ 25mm base Sensitivity 106 mW Frequency Response 15-25,000 Hz /   5-500 Hz ( Secondary vibration driver ) Rated power input 100 mW / 500 mW...

This topic would not be complete without clearing the confusion sometimes about the BOODO KHAN name and Concert Hall. NOTATION the DD100 spelling is phonetically correct but NOT spelled in manner the actual concert hall is BUDOKAN.   From Wikipedia much of following. The Nippon Budokan...

Here you can view the BBS-10 component system.  Note it has input from HP output of any Walkman, CD or GASP   :jawdrop: IPOD AND on Amplifier RCA inputs/Outputs to accept my Turntable or best of all Sound from DVD player. Beyond amazing to listen to action adventure or Science Fiction movies...

Frequency Response 15-25,000 Hz / 5-500 Hz ( Secondary vibration drivers ) / 20-100 Hz subwoofer   Please scroll to the end of topic for recently added details on the BBS-10 Body System included is a Audio Review of the system.   SONY BOODO KHAN BBS-10 Body System   ONE OF 300 MADE  ...

Quote: A youth grin... the term tape "DECK" refers to the non portable home or professional studio recording cassette '"Deck"  Such as the top of the line NAKAMICHI 1000ZX Limited.  You need a pilot's license to run this machine!  Portable Rigs using a cassette tape were and are referred...

As you can see there were some rockin hot specs and professional grade portable cassette walkman.   ITS ABOUT THE SOUND your hearing.... not having 10,000 songs and instant access.  Personally for me I would rather listen to great sound than trade off for the convenience of easy fast selection...

Ah the cassette tape walkman still lives on !  Now we move 10 years forward to 1994 to one of the smallest lightest walkmans ( JVC actually made a carbon fiber walkman ) the PANASONIC RQ-S80 no bigger hardly than the cassette tape itself with 12 Laminated Core Head giving an astounding 15-21,000...

Quote: Well even us (Olde Tech) guys had "high tech" portable rigs with quality sound back in the day.  How about a Sony WALKMAN with LINE OUT and Headphone jacks !  Direct drive (no belts  W/F:, 0.07% WRMS (NAB)  quartz locked speed , Dolby C and Amorphous head the best tape head...

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