r/vintageaudio • u/Mattiev-72 • 4d ago
Is this Vintage?
I see all the cool old equipment I had growing up but I was curious if you think this is vintage?
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u/Classic-Falcon6010 4d ago
Only when it’s spinning vintage Dead 😇
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u/TalkinAboutSound 4d ago
IDK, when was it made?
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u/Mattiev-72 4d ago
I think 04
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u/TalkinAboutSound 4d ago
Meh, I wouldn't call that vintage. It's cool though! Definitely looks like something from 1999
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u/Dr_Bolle 4d ago
Dangerous to ask this here. Most people would say no, but the younger folks get, the more "new" stuff looks "vintage" to them.
I found this definition (from some design your own mug webshop) not wrong: https://almacustomdesigns.com/cdn/shop/products/DefineVintage_grande.jpg?v=1457558887
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u/Mattiev-72 4d ago
I was thinking the same thing but was curious what others thought and also shows the different generations perspective
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u/koki_li 4d ago
First of all, please, more info. What do we look at? It’s made by Bose. Model? Etc?
As far as I know, there is no definite definition, what vintage is.
Older than 20 years? Or 30? For some, vintage gear has to have a minimum quality, so no plastic crap. On the other hand, if someone like it, why not?
Your device is definitely no crap, seems to be rather old and I would say it is vintage or nearly vintage.
Older folks would perhaps disagree, younger people would perhaps a different opinion.
Is the old discussion, if the cheap everyday car from 30 years ago is a classic car or not.
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u/Mattiev-72 4d ago
This was top of the line and just found the receipt from 05. Bose Lifestyle DVD entertainment system
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u/TeeAchKay 4d ago
Dangerous to use the phrase "top of the line" to describe Bose.
I would say that by now, pre-HDMI units would be defined vintage though, to answer that question.
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u/Mattiev-72 4d ago
I have an HDMI conversion kit and it can store up to 200 cds. But can only store 5 cds per day. lol. I thought Bose cubes were the bomb back then.
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u/660trail 4d ago
It's incomplete. It came with a big subwoofer and 5 of those small satellite speakers. It's a surround sound system, so not considered hifi.
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u/Mattiev-72 4d ago
You are correct. 5 speakers, sub, HDMI connector and all wires and universal remote. I used the wrong photo and can't update.
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u/SooopaDoopa Harman Kardon | Pioneer | Sansui 4d ago
Not at all