Sony MHC VX7 Mini Hi Fi component system from 1999 unboxing and sound test

[@PearlX9]

Super machine indeed. The good old days of the '90s are awesome in terms of music and Hi-Fi components

[@yellowticket9673]

OMG this brings back the MEMORIES!! I bought this sound system from Critchfield's when I was living in Alaska, and it was delivered to me in less than 2 days (unheard of back then, before Amazon Prime). Those speaker were so good! And I loved the lights! I miss it so much :(

[@ГенаТилева]

Up nm

[@nyarusdoaz5127]

Sony was always way ahead of its time in terms of Japanese technology.

[@mejiax22]

I miss when Sony used to make good stereo Systems, in the the stereos was fun, beautiful lights, equaliser now all the manufacturer only make Bluetooth speakers with no lights and not many functions

[@TechGuyCharlie]

Yess, you are so right, not only that but these older systems sound better even though the wattage is less, the other day I was at the shop listening to the new Sony tower Hifi stereo and even though it has higher power than this, the sound quality was no where near this old system and bass was average even when you turn on EQ, oh yeah and the lights look so cool especially the old school Vacuum Fluorescent Displays (VFD) sadly not only Sony but all brands have ditched the VFDs for a tiny LED display which just shows the name of the song. I also have a system that is older than I am lol, it's an Aiwa, might do a video about it. :D

[@franciscojonas3151]

Show. Mine sistem Top

[@sauravdutta90]

Completely agree 👍

[@darenrosado8772]

You are sooo right me to i miss it to😍😭

[@Harryd06]

I agree thet had more character now there just all about a portable shot no a prober 2.1

[@luisangelparedesvivas4851]

The old days are the best for quality sound! Sony, Pioneer, Technics, Sansui, Nec, Akai...

[@TechGuyCharlie]

Couldn't agree more! 😊

[@mhaudiosystem4155]

And also Polytron Brand,local brand from Indonesian

[@PearlX9]

And Aiwa, Panasonic, Philips, Sanyo etc

[@bullpower6652]

Panasonic also

[@СНСАЛЕКСАНДАРВУЧИЋ]

And LG- goldstar

[@boybuyo83]

Lucky man in the world. This model damn so good

[@paraschauhan2554]

These sound systems blow away the modern sound systems in just a single beat 🔥

[@petrub27]

you realize you're perceiving the sound through your modern speakers/ headphones. jokes on you, boy

[@No-ec4wv]

@@petrub27 but still sounds good in reallife

[@albertpintor3522]

They definitely aren't as good as a decent component system but I think they are better than the soundbars or ion explorers that everyone buys nowadays

[@paraschauhan2554]

@@petrub27 i am just not listening in this video, im a proud owner of samsung max zs 940 mini hifi audio system and i listen to it daily. Not the most favourite neighbour i am. So keep your jokes upto you! 😏

[@jm-vq4cm]

​@@albertpintor3522I'm afraid you are wrong these 1998-2000 Sony's were really special.

[@Amirsabha419]

I have a ton of those speakers on my garage the best speakers very loud very clear sound

[@rishishrivastava4481]

How is the bass quality

[@ramagangadharsatyanaiduint4983]

Hey I have tried a lot for that type of system players would you help to find those players

[@MgpRock]

i need one.. ✌

[@chrisw7188]

ahhhh good ol 90s good memories

[@zeeakhan4163]

You took me back to best golden days. No rubbish mp3, usb or bt etc. Kids nowadays will never know the quality of compact disc digital audio sound quality.

[@Papo954]

I used to have this unit. Bought it when I was stationed in Okinawa back in 99. I miss that thing. It bumped!

[@Justin-uw3ly]

The 2000s were the best years

[@jm-vq4cm]

1999 was the peak🫣🤭

[@ambasing0555]

3 Disc changer are the most common issues: easily damage it wont open cd tray dosen't read the discs.

[@jamalludinjamall]

old sony is very good sound and rich bass and clear..

[@TechGuyCharlie]

Yup! In real life this system sounds a lot better than in video because camera mic cant capture full quality and depth of the sound.

[@Revealed2705]

We have one of those till now and it's working very fine 😘 the number 1 brand hats off

[@loganyoung9244]

I’ve a got a Philips Magnavox mini hifi from 1998. It’s got 2 x 50 speakers and it absolutely bangs

[@sandeeputtamchandani3907]

HI charlie. i bought this system way back in 1999, its release year and still own it. Its a marvel from sony. 3 years ago i bought pioneer 5.1 speakers and i took this system to the store to check the new speakers with this and believe me it rocked the place. I tried the speakers with some latest systems from other compaies and to my and the storekeepers surprise this system beat all the new systems available in the store. Its sound quality is crystal clear. If you have it then you are lucky. The only thing that has gone wrong in my system with the time is that the equalizer switch is not working. So i have to compromise with the equaiser in my music app. Wish someone could repair it as its quite an old model. Enjoy it.

[@ross4384]

Take it apart and give it a nice clean, should work.

[@mrpresidentatruevintageaud3128]

sandeep uttamchandani I have a collection of sony hifis,vx8j,vx5j,Gn1300d,gn1200d,Gnv111d,I would like to say all music lovers here,90’s sony hifis are just incredible,You cant compare new generation china smps toys with this legends..Its awesome,their base and musiq quality makes me addiction,So those who having this vintage monsters feel the quality of music..

[@nitinjain3505]

I want purchase to one model

[@konarkmalhotra1028]

Hats off to ur neighbour for wasting a high quality music system that too for so many years 😂🤯

[@kapi4322]

This is a awesome stereo system. The 2000's Sony Mini Hi-Fi Component systems are good too. Anyways i have a Sony MHC-RG170 system from i think 2005-2007 and it has 2x 50 watt speakers so together it has 100 watts. It can play music from Cd, Aux, tape and radio. You were very lucky😀

[@ankitsen5971]

Good old days

[@toto073081]

I have GRX9000 which 1997 model and it sounds awesome. It one of the most balanced stereo.of sony ever produced!

[@TechGuyCharlie]

Sony's golden era.

[@mrpresidentatruevintageaud3128]

Absolutely true..Grx9000 is a monster 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rockfella27]

That is a 3 way speaker. These days we hardly get 3 way ones!

[@jackomusic1761]

It has an output for surround and active subwoofer !! a marvilla, you can put a 10 "klipsch on it and you will fall in love with its sound, I have them like that and they sound perfect. I recommend that you use a laptop pc in the auxiliary so that it does not lose profit and it is heard louder.

[@richardsonantony4887]

Could you please help me with finding the right Klipsch surround speakers and center channel speaker to connect with this HiFi system? Can you tell me the model number?

[@alexyegon2381]

One of the systems that have no need for a separate sub woofer. The bass is more than enough

[@cjmuertigue]

We still got this Sony MHC-VX7. Glad it survived from the supertyphoon Haiyan and still works, except the CD function

[@alexyegon2381]

I hope it still works.

[@sandyjust]

the Amp and the speakers from sony form this time period are awesome. I too have one in my collection.

[@TechGuyCharlie]

I agree! Do you have the same model?

[@ayyildizorhan950]

@@TechGuyCharlie Hello, my friend, from which site did you buy this product, I have the send me site maintenance

[@gregorymorgan8288]

We bought MHC V5500AV hi fi(vcd) model, almost same speaker model,but got sold out due to upgraded other SONY model(LBT VR80AV)... But u very lucky,got never use hi fi set,but missing surround speaker.. thanks for sharing..

[@Anupsays]

Wow... Looks brandnew after 19yrs and what a performance. I have similar model vx5, everything working except cd and cassete. I had a usb and Bluetooth reciever addition to it.😍 From the noise coming from your unit i think the cooling fan is making sound....surely seems like a minor problem, hope you had solved it already👍

[@djabhi12]

Most stylish and Powerfull music system ever

[@JohnSmith-el5mo]

It motor spinning endlessly because the belt is broken for the cd tray.

[@RasanSamarasinghe]

Nice video! This system is still quite popular among audio enthusiasts. Just to add a little information. The side tweeters are always connected regardless you activate the surround sound option or not.

[@maximilianogodoy7795]

Perfect sistem sony, high level sound greats from argentina!!!

[@kombasanpracka]

Absolutely beautiful piece. The melted rubber belts on CD and MC mechanism are highly expected after 18 years. Luckily it´s a pretty cheap repair. I bought a RX110AV model in great condition 4 years ago. That one needed rubber belts and laser optics change. That cost me about 55 € on spareparts + work in total. Since then it works great. I love Sony HiFi systems from this era. Awesome design and sound.

[@TechGuyCharlie]

RX110AV is a beast! I love its colorful VFD display! been thinking of getting mine fixed, but havent felt the need to use a CD or the cassette as of yet.

[@aatishr9908]

U r sooo lucky to get this

[@darenrosado8772]

Righthuu😬😀😀

[@somashishbhabani1325]

Yes! Awesome Sound Quality ❣️

[@High_red_tin]

My Sony rxd9 is 150x2:300 watt Rms; but speakers 8ohm. İts perfect sound. I love it.

[@itHi-fi]

no 2x150, 2x300

[@debasissinha2318]

Old things are gold...really good 👍👍 Vcd player tray...not coming out..its stuck but motor is rotating that's why sound coming.... change the tray motor belt... problem solve.

[@moombathepilot7608]

I got the sony dhc-mdx10 that is pretty damn similar. Everything belt-driven broke. It's because of the way rubber ages. Other than that the minidisc part of it works amazing! Couldn't find any modern equipment that sounds better than this thing (well there is some hifi but you can't quite compare). Somehow that cd noise stops after 5 seconds in mine. I'm so lucky x'D

[@aljazdvorsak9762]

I have the exact same system. Even had several MD walkmans, they were a blast in times ob 512 MB flash MP3 players 15 years ago... The sound of this system today is still unmatched by any kind of modern mainstream consumer HIFI I personally came across. I had the belt drives serviced, because I had a similar issue with the CD exchange mechanism fixed. Now I'm having some issue with power on sequence, because it always starts in demo mode, and my jog dial is a little unresponsive. But audio still blows me away everytime I crank it up...

[@nsainah]

Nice I had a Sony GRX 50 in college, nice machine

[@Peak_Of_Clarity]

i get same model tomorrow 😍

[@djdecimator97]

I had 4 Sony Hi-fi's back in the late 90s and till this year 2024, my Sony W777AV still sounds amazing, until one day, just last week, the sound disappeared after not playing with it in 2 weeks. But last month, it was still working fine! It was a sad day for me, I was so affected I can't sleep at night, call me what you wanna call me, but it was so sad that the day has come that it stopped working on me. It still got power and input, but no sound. I'm gonna go get it checked by a qualified tech asap if time permits. It has been with me since like 20 plus long years! I have the newer Sony V43D one box audio Karaoke system but I love the W777AV better, I just love the way it sounds, more clearer, crisper and I love the thumping bass!

[@TechGuyCharlie]

I never really liked the newer tower systems, although they are fantastic for Karaoke parties you just don't get the stereo separation and richness of sound as you do on these dual speaker systems, but who knows, might have to upgrade once mine fails. These older systems are a gem! I hope you can get yours fixed.

[@djdecimator97]

@@TechGuyCharlie thank you! I just need a honest electronic technician. Lots of them are just after the money and when it doesn't get fixed, they get the unit until it belongs to them.

[@MrTommeo]

CD Belts needs to be replaced. Those should fit : SONY HCD-RXD7 (HMC-RXD7) & HCD-GRX7 (MHC-GRX7) & HCD-GRX7J (MHC-GRX7J)

[@filipinapoorineurope]

I like Sony VCD.. than other Model we have this before.. Like the music Audio

[@baybi_iciousbulilit6248]

Bro, try to add subwoofer it will be awesome.. i still have similar unit.

[@TechGuyCharlie]

Which one do you recommend? I guess this will use a powered subwoofer. But you know this system produces damn good bass even without a dedicated sub, better than today's new sony home theatres.

[@Ricelord4]

I revived the one that my dad bought, probably back in 1999 or 2000 haha. It was so dusty because it hadn't been used in years. The volume knob doesn't work right all the time, and CD 1 doesn't read properly. But everything else works fine! The speakers sound okay, though I much prefer the SS-U307 speakers that came with a much older Sony system.

[@mohammadmohammadi8652]

do you know about price of vx7 in 1999?

[@afferblow9659]

the sound is very good...quite deep bass...u can use the speakers for watching movies,u just need other amplifier to make the sound deeper...

[@TwoCool4Yo]

ill buy that thing for how ever much you offer bc thats how good those older systems are.

[@hunterm4188]

Great video man 🤙🏻

[@TechGuyCharlie]

Thanks dude!!

[@HifiByLeon]

To this day I still use a 2002 system and honesty there better than my 2017 Sony Hifis There good but I do eventually wanna upgrade to a better system now I’ve seen this I may upgrade to this I really like the colour screen too

[@xxxkavish5204]

Old speakers are more bassy than the new ones.💯 Its a bit sad because you need to buy second hand to get the old bass 😩

[@HifiByLeon]

@@xxxkavish5204 sorry for the year late reply! Yes I agree, it's sad that we have to buy used to get the good old bass! 🔊

[@geopeliaaow3768]

For maximum power when you are using mobile phone , you need use preamplifier modules . Mobile phone audio output is weaker . You can use 3 or 4 way 18db/octav crossover for speaker units for better seperating audio frequency . Excuse me My English is so bad. Thanks for video bro 😊

[@SuperSy99]

Just use laptop with good software for music.i use cubase recording software.the sound so fat and uncompressed.kick ass my phone thin mp3 sound.

[@geopeliaaow3768]

@@SuperSy99thank you for your suggestion. yes laptops and pc are powerful because they have sound cards. because I love electronics, i like to solve this problems by hardware and circuits lol ;). new smart phones has sound card DAC 32-bit/384kHz audio and they can have very clear and powerful audio output.

[@SuperSy99]

@@geopeliaaow3768 ok.thank you for subscribe.take care

[@robertward2777]

Used to have this system great sound

[@SoftyhoVidea]

That sounds epic 👌

[@fabiofrancosi9675]

Wow Amazing When you dicide to donete this wonderful Mini-Hifi. Please remember me 🙏🌾

[@jaygurley9621]

My childhood radio 😩😩!! I used to enjoy watching the image patterns as a kid lol.. had that radio up until a flood storm In 2012.. do Sony still make this exact radio?

[@TechGuyCharlie]

They don't! :( Nowadays they have those Bluetooth single tower units that don't sound nearly as good as these. But the good thing is that one can find these old stereos on online market places quite easily! 😊

[@advancelife3292]

where is its aux Inputs

[@gbangyt-codmobile7037]

@@advancelife3292 rca Jack's

[@ddjllfp]

No but you find used ones and the good stores make them clean as new

[@mahmoodnavaei8131]

Very beautiful

[@svinslakt]

i got the sony LBT DR6 from a guy for 40 euros off of facebook marketplace. Really good sound

[@comment6789]

I also have this same unit...I bought it since it was first released and yet it's still working tho

[@mukeshvlog643]

Very nice music system I like this

[@nellybrown9951]

I wonder why these days stereos doesn’t come with visual equalizer display lights? Wish they have complaints address where we can address this issues. I like olden days stereos.

[@TechGuyCharlie]

It is all about cost cutting 😉

[@muff1n327]

that is a amazing sound

[@melvinmejia8531]

Nice!!

[@psbalan1]

Good effects

[@htoonkyuhmwe7499]

Always Good

[@joshuaguapsss3714]

yeah the old models are gold

[@joshuaguapsss3714]

i have the aiwa r51 and a sony gnv99d upto now they are wow, i use a jack and Bluetooth receiver..

[@mcdavidja]

In my opinion you should disarm the stereo and try to take off the elastic tape that is in the disc changer. I took off.

[@jm-vq4cm]

Wow you are soo lucky❤

[@GabRiel-ce7jk]

Nice video Charlie! I have an RX110AV, which is simillar to this, they are +- from the same year. The sound quality is very good, but i think that somehow it lacks the low frequencies. Maybe its because i have an Aiwa too, which has built in subwoofers, and the sound is more "massive" i would say, so Im used to that sound. Im not saying that Sony isnt good, they are just different. Maybe I get an active sub to reinforce the low-ends on the Sony. Well see. Thumb up for videos like this, it reminds me the good old days :)

[@TechGuyCharlie]

I actually have an Aiwa stereo, its got this really cool subwoofer design that makes the lower frequencies punchier. Ill put the link here kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5q0d3-ZgLuGh9k

[@orionbeltVking]

I have one..1998 buy..now i connet cabel to hp, open mp3 hp and youtube music..wow..the sound bom! Bom! My house like cinema..😂

[@giftson79]

Very nice sound in old Sony models! Newer systems are craps! for example (Sony - Hi Fi Music System GZX33D)

[@everythinggamer4615]

Hey bro, try to connect the front speaker to the surround speaker lets see what it sounds like👍

[@livinglifeboosted1642]

But did you press the groove button? That’s when stuff used to get loud on the Sony stereos I have had multiple stereos from this area from Sony

[@Giuseppe.Impellizzeri]

after 20 years stopped what did you expect it to work? 😅 it was normal that the straps died

[@marcelosystems]

Top, system Best sony.👏👏😎🇧🇷

[@newtechaudios9218]

I have one like this, but now its amplifer goes into power saving mode and goes off . I am sad I know its sound quality, super and amazing sound

[@ferchosanchez4969]

Ermoso estereo, ya no los fabrican tan ermosos es una piesa de collection, like si crees lo mismo

[@cenktasa142]

Guys I had had vx8 5 years ago i dont know why sold them however i will buy again as soos as possibl

[@-Hooman-]

I had grx 8 it was beautiful peace of kit

[@Allan-qj3tn]

Hey how'd you connect you phone to it

[@joshuaguapsss3714]

buy a 3mm to 2 rca jack on amazon and a bluetooth reciever put the jack on the back of the unit "audio in" or in front, turn the radio to AUX mode, then wallaah hope it helps

[@Holyfamily71]

Bro why new modern hifi system can't achieve this much of sound calrity?

[@babulalluhar8508]

Verry good sound

[@babulalluhar8508]

My used sony music system made in Japan ka 1998 modal mhc v818 good sound

[@High_red_tin]

The legand series Sony RX, RXD and LBT

[@mrkunalsharma3261]

Ise kaise on kare pura video banakar bejo cd,dvd or mobile se connect

[@prajwalbhoite9865]

How did you plug in your Phone....please explain in detail....I have same system at my place with same problem of CD....so I wanna connect my phone...plz tell me how to plug it in

[@TechGuyCharlie]

It's just a simple 3.5mm to RCA cable. You can easily grab one on Amazon. You might wanna check this video out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWOll5hjr9aXodU

[@prajwalbhoite9865]

@@TechGuyCharlie thank you

[@brianwheeler3861]

Sounds like the motor to the tray is trying to constantly open the door

[@TechGuyCharlie]

Yup! I disconnected power to it, been quiet since then.

[@matteoromelli3638]

Thanks

[@toysreview7011]

It's the motor grinding sound

[@suddym4321]

You are a lucky guy

[@taranjeet956]

I have this system ♥️🔥

[@seydinababacarvinz8679]

Disc EX-CHANGE/MINI HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM VX8 my ils hi-fi

[@thirumalkumartv1461]

Nice video. Please can you help me get a remote control for my Sony MHC V818 music system. Thank you.

[@nitinjain3505]

From where you purchase this model...?

[@JT-df3yz]

I just got a 1999 Sony DHC-MD373 Mini Hi-Fi and I just want to know if it is a good Hi-Fi to own

[@corypatrick6247]

I tried to ask somebody online to help fix my stereo and the problem is not my phone is the stereo itself

[@gbangyt-codmobile7037]

I paired this system up with gr8000's speakers and this thing blows (model no.of the speakers : SSL8000V)

[@utsavfilmsspj7662]

Is there any option to buy this item I love this type of music system of aiwa or sony both I wish i could buy

[@KausikKumaar]

nope:( even those times it costed like 10-20k

[@devm.9189]

hey, how much did you buy this one for, asking as i want to evaluate the price of a similar deal i am getting.

[@MdAbir-oc1de]

How mast many price

[@toysreview7011]

Your cd belt has was torn that's makes sound

[@hareshpatel3411]

Its a very good music system. from where did you buy this ? I want this ,please guide me.

[@chandreshsingh4210]

You Are Lucy You Got This

[@trulyblessed5236]

I really want that

[@trinahill1671]

It's for sale

[@MrThresher7]

Which country are you from bro?

[@ramprakashgupta4637]

3000 / - to 5000 / - men koi music system second hand kya mil sakta hai running properly ?

[@san-vq1py]

What???? is this brandnew in 2019???🤔🤔🤔🤔