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Hello everyone,
My name is TheLion. I am an Audiophile and a 'Walkman' collector. I have started this blog for all those who share the same interest. On this blog, I will share my love with the world of Personal Stereos. This is limited only to Personal Stereos and Minidisc Players and maybe some other unique gadgets. The common rule with all those Personal Stereos is their State-of-the-Art; High-Quality Sound, Excellent build and Unique design - in other words, Personal Hi-Fidelity Analog music players for the soulful man. The main interest (but not limited to) in Walkmans is AIWA Personal Stereos from their early years' product line from 1984 to 1991. The main interest in Minidiscs (but not limited to) is Sharp Minidiscs. I will post pictures of rare Walkmans and Minidiscs with information. Thank God for making all this possible, I hope you all will enjoy my blog.
Note: I started this blog in 2011 to offer a unique perspective for educational purposes in the world of personal Stereo. I will gladly share most of the info regarding the gadgets displayed on this blog. However, Since this blog consumes a lot of time and great efforts to assemble and maintain as current as possible, I do not get paid or gain (thru advertisement) any money to do so. Hence, I do it in my free time. Therefore, If you enjoy this one of a kind comprehensive blog Please consider a nice donation according to your enjoyment of this blog. your kind support will surely make this blog alive & Kick for years to come, it will also entitle you to a free technical support ie; questions, inquiries, and requests. please drop me a line and I'll be happy to assist ThePersonalHiFi@Gmail.com. Thank you TheLion, September 2017.

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AIWA

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World's  Finest  Headphone  Stereo
AIWA is Number One in the world of headphone stereo. There are almost as many reasons why there are quality AIWA models to choose from. In fact, there are so many models available with different feature combinations that there’s bound to be one perfect for everyone. Among the many high-quality features available are the advanced synthesizer tuning sections, the convenient 20 minutes quick charge system, and the electronic remote control along with numerous features for better sound quality, including high power Output, Amorphous HX Heads, AIWA's original DSL, and the newer Parametric DSL, Dolby B and C Noise Reduction, High-Quality Pipe Phone headphones with superior bass response, and much more. Best of all, each and every AIWA headphone stereo boasts the same high-quality design and construction for the ultimate in performance and value. All models are small and compact, some so surprisingly miniaturized you’ll be amazed at the many features inside.  Take a look for yourself. Advanced features, quality construction, and a wide variety from which to choose make AIWA the world’s Number One choice in headphone stereo.



~~~ 1981 ~~~


1981 Catalogs
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~~~ 1982 ~~~

HS-P1
Japan 1982 Aiwa Silver
Photo: AIWA HS-P1 Silver


HR-S1
Photo: AIWA HR-S1 Wireless Receiver With Tuner Silver




HR-S2

Photo: AIWA HR-S2 Wireless Receiver With Tuner White/Blue


1982 Catalogs


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~~~ 1983 ~~~


HS-P3/P3X

Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-P3 Red, AIWA CassetteBoy ON AIR HS-P3X Blue

HS-P5
Rare Japanese Models Blue and white

Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-P5 Blue, HS-P5 White


CR-1

Photo: AIWA FM Stereo Receiver CR-1 Navy Blue, CR-01 Gold


1983 Catalogs

 


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~~~ 1984 ~~~


1984 Brown, Pink, and Blue Color Rare Japanese colors
Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-R7 Red, HS-J400 Brown, 
HS-J7 CassetteBoy Pink, HS-J7 CassetteBoy Blue


HS-R7
Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-R7 Red, AIWA CassetteBoy HS-R7 Blue


HS-F7

Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-F7 Red

 Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-P7 RedCassetteBoy HS-P7 Blue, 
CassetteBoy HS-P7 Yellow, CassetteBoy HS-P7 Silver


HS-U7
Back to the future
Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-U7 Yellow


HS-R60
Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-R60 Red, AIWA HS-T06 Silver


HS-P6

Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-P6 Red



1984 Catalogs
 
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~~~ 1984 ~~~
Photo: Complete AIWA CassetteBoy HS-J8 Red, CassetteBoy HS-J8 Pink
HS-J8 SilverHS-J500 Black, CassetteBoy HS-J8 Blue, CassetteBoy HS-J8 Green.


Photo: AIWA HS-T500 Brushed Silver, HS-T08 Black, AIWA HS-R8 Brushed Silver
Wanted: AIWA HS-R8/T08/T500 in RED


HS-G8/HS-G08
Photo: AIWA Complete series CassetteBoy HS-G8 RedHS-G8 BlueHS-G8 Pink
HS-G8 GreenAIWA HS-G08 Silver, HS-G8 Black


HS-P8
Click here for HS-P8 Review

Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-P8 RedHS-P8 Pink, HS-P8 Blue, HS-P8 Silver, HS-P08 Black


HS-J70
Photo: AIWA HS-J70 Black


HS-P77
Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-P77 Red


HS-G50/G55
Click here for HS-G50 Review

Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-G50 Gray*HS-G55 RedCassetteBoy HS-G50 Black, CassetteBoy HS-G50 PinkAIWA HS-G55 Silver, CassetteBoy HS-G50 Blue** 
(*Scarce, Body made from 100% plastic, **Very rare)


CR-03

Photo: AIWA CR-03 FM Radio Black




1985 Catalogs



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~~~ 1986 ~~~


 Photo: Complete AIWA CassetteBoy J9 Series:
 HS-J9 White, HS-J9 Black, HS-J9 Red, HS-J9 Pink HS-J9 Tourqize, HS-J9 Blue


Photo: Complete AIWA CassetteBoy Series:
HS-R9 Black, HS-R9 Pink, HS-R9 Red, HS-R9 Blue, HS-R9 White, HS-R9 Tourqize 


HS-G9
Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-G9 Pink, HS-G9 Black, HS-G9 Blue


CR-M3

Photo: AIWA CR-M3 Red, AIWA CR-M3 Titanium Silver, AIWA CR-M3 Black 



1986 Catalogs
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 ~~~ 1987 ~~~

HS-10
Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS10 White Series - AIWA's 1987 Top of the line players:
Left to right: HS-JX10, HS-J10, HS-PX10, HS-PL10.


HS-JX10
 Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-Jx10 White

Photo: Complete AIWA J10 Series: CassetteBoy HS-J10 Red Wine
CassetteBoy HS-J10 Black, AIWA HS-J101 GrayCassetteBoy HS-J10 White


HS-R10
Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-R10 Rare Sea Blue, HS-R10 White, HS-R10 Wine Red


 Photo: Complete AIWA PX10 Series:
AIWA HS-PX700 Black, HS-PX10 SilverHS-PX10 White


HS-P10

Photo: Complete AIWA CassetteBoy P10 Series: CassetteBoy HS-P10 Pink,
CassetteBoy HS-P10 Black, CassetteBoy HS-P10 Blue, CassetteBoy HS-P10 White


HS-PL10
Click here for HS-PL10 Review
 Photo: Complete AIWA CassetteBoy PL10 Series: HS-PL10 PinkHS-PL10 White
HS-PL10 BlackHS-PL10 Rare Army GreenHS-PL10 Rare Navy Blue

HS-UV9/HS-UV90
Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-UV9 Pink, AIWA HS-UV90 Black


CR-S35
Photo: AIWA CR-S35 Black



1987 Catalogs
   

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 ~~~ 1988 ~~~

 Photo: AIWA HS-PX20 Black, HS-PX20 White


HS-J20/HS-J800
Photo: AIWA HS-J800 Black, CassetteBoy HS-J20 White

Photo: AIWA HS-J800 Black Boxed US,  AIWA Cassetteboy HS-J20 Black Boxed Japan


HS-R20

Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-R20 White


HS-P20
Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-P20 Stainless Steel*, HS-P20 Black, HS-P20 Red
(*Not white, Aluminum Color Very Rare)


HS-PC20
Photo: AIWA CassetteBoy HS-PC20 White


1988 Catalogs


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~~~ 1989 ~~~


HS-P30
Photo: AIWA HS-P30 White


HS-PL30
Photo: AIWA HS-PL30 White


HS-PL35
Photo: AIWA HS-PL35 Silver


HS-PX30
Photo: AIWA HS-PX900 Black,  HS-PX30 Titanium Silver


HS-RL30
Photo: AIWA HS-RL30 White


HS-JX30
Photo: AIWA HS-JX30 Titanium Silver


1989 Catalogs


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~~~ 1990 ~~~

HS-JX505
Photo: AIWA HS-JX505 Black


HS-JL50
Photo: AIWA HS-JL50 Silver, AIWA HS-JL505 Black


HS-J505

Photo: AIWA HS-J505 Black


HS-RX50

Photo: AIWA HS-RX50 Gray

Photo: AIWA HS-RX50 Gray Boxed Japan


HS-RL50
Photo: AIWA HS-RL50 Black


Photo: AIWA HS-PX50 Black


HS-PL50
Photo: AIWA HS-PL50 White


HS-PL55
Photo: AIWA HS-PL55 Santa Fe



1990 Catalogs
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~~~ 1991 ~~~



HS-EX3000
Photo: AIWA HS-EX3000 Gold


HS-JX707
Photo: AIWA HS-JX707 Black


HS-RX70
Photo: AIWA HS-RX70 Titanium Silver


HS-PX1000
Photo: AIWA HS-PX1000 Titanium



1991 Catalogs
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~~1992~1994~~~


92~94 Catalogs
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The design and development of AIWA audio products constantly challenge existing limits in audio technology. In recent years, this has been most clearly illustrated by the AIWA headphone stereo lineup. Taking on the twin challenges of higher sound performance and further miniaturization has achieved the reality of what was formerly thought impossible—year after year, in product after product.
Examples of AIWA firsts in headphone stereo are many Auto-reverse, Stereo Recording, Feather-touch Full Remote Control, Quartz Synthesizer Tuning with Worldwide compatibility, Dynamic Super Loudness (DSL), Centralized Liquid Crystal Displays, and Quick-recharge Lead-acid Batteries to name but a few. The legacy of AIWA firsts continues, and as you study this brochure you’ll find a significant number of unique features not available from other manufacturers.
AIWA’s dedication to continual advancement in the headphone stereo line has resulted in an astonishing diversification in the market. New developments have created new demands, and AIWA meets them with one of the most comprehensive headphone stereo lines in the industry.
Only a decade ago, the thought of creating a High Fidelity auto-reverse stereo recorder with a multi-band quartz synthesizer tuner barely larger than a cassette case would have been dismissed as pure fantasy. Today, it is a reality, along with the reality that the headphone stereo market has become a significant part of today’s audio industry.
Our goal is, and always has been, to provide personal stereo products with a unique difference that assures solid consumer appeal. For example, to increase and enhance the benefit of portability, four of our new synthesizer tuner models have a step frequency switch for reception compatibility in any country on the globe. A headphone stereo that pulls in broadcasts wherever you take it—now that’s portability.
With our complete lineup of impressive products for 1989, we look forward to the second decade of stable growth in this expanding and diversifying market. {AIWA's 1989 Catalog}









14 comments:

  1. I love AIWA..................

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  2. Best collection of Aiwa i've seen

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  3. Do you have any info on Aiwa HS-RX30. Thank you.

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  4. WANTED AIWA HS-G08 in working order, does anyone have one for sale?

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  6. Nice Collection! I see in description of walkman AIWA HS JX101 you included the pages of Service Manual of this model. I would like to know if do you have this document and if possible to share it with me?
    Regards

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    1. Hi,
      Thank you for visiting The Personal Hi-Fi Blog.

      This blog is for educational purposes and will gladly share most of the info regards the gadgets which on display. However, Since this blog is consuming a lot of time to assemble and take a lot of effort to keep it current and maintained I don't get paid or gain any money through advertisement to do so. hence, I do it on my free time, therefore, a donation will be a very nice gesture to support the only comprehensive blog of that type on the net. you can donate according to your enjoyment from this blog. Thank you.

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  7. Fantastic resource for collectors. Many thanks.
    B

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  8. Having just dismantled a HS-G500 to do the belt have to say that is one difficult piece of engineering to work on. Completing sets of Aiwa's is looking as difficult as trying to get all 6 WM-DD's but I'm encouraged that the HS-G09, which is simple to work on has only three colours. Having said that I'd be happy to hear from anyone wanting to sell a RED or BLUE HS-G09.

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    1. Hi,
      Thank you for visiting The Personal Hi-Fi Blog.

      The HS-G08 considered being one of the easiest players to replace the belt on. if you have the SM and skills you can do it in five min. Others like the HS-J7, J9 etc. are more complex to disassemble. The HS-G9 has 7 colors variations and the HS-G09 only 3 (Red, black, and silver).

      If you're interested in purchasing a player/s you should email TheLion directly at ThePersonalHiFi@gmail.com. Thanks.

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  9. Thank you TheLion! I'm a AIWA fan from China, only with your article can let us saw the precious AIWA posters and catalogs, these are precious memories.

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