DD-100 "Boodo Khan"

The DD-100 was a special version of the WM-DD2. As well as the ordinary features
that the WM-DD2 offered, such as the disc drive capstan servo and Dolby B NR, the
DD-100 included a unique feature, the switchable loudness circuit that boosted the
extremes of the audio frequency range to give a more lifelike sound at low listening
levels. This had not been a common feature on personal stereos up to this point
(though Panasonic had offered “Ultra Phonic Mode” on some of theirs, which was
similar), but later it would become commonplace under various names, for example
DSL ("Dynamic Super Loudness”) for Awia and “Megabass” for Sony.

Another unusual feature of the DD-100 was that it was supplied with a pair of oversize
headphones. This was of course a development in the opposite direction to the general
trend in portable audio, but it did make the DD-100 package full toned, and most
importantly, loud. The DD-100 is known in some circles as “the loudest personal
stereo” but in truth this is all down to the headphones, the machine itself had only a
moderate output similar to that of the WM-2 or WM-DD2. Models such as the WM-
D6C, with its greater battery power, could produce far more level if necessary.

The name “Boodo Khan” came from the famous Nippon Budokan arena and music
venue in Japan, where many well-known artists and bands, including the Beatles, have
performed.
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I believe these are supposed to replicate the acoustics of the infamous “Budokan”
arena in Japan - whether or not it accomplishes that, I’m not sure. I’d say these are in
“unobtainium” status due to its rarity and crazy sellers wanting crazy prices for them.
They sound a lot like the MDR-V7 in FR. Though the driver even looks the same and I
suspect that it is the same driver, without knowing the specs on these and if there’s
any coating, there’s no real way of knowing if it’s the same driver. The front baffle
is ever-so-slightly angled and the housing is much more roomier than on the V7.
Though the FR is similar to that of the V7, the sound here seems to be a lot more
“grand” and “bombastic” - whatever that means. I say that though when I got this pair,
one driver was dead. I was hoping that it’s just because of corrosion in the cable but
nope. I want to try to get a working pair someday and try some mods on them.

Measured on a MiniDSP EARS. HPN compensation.

Boodo Khan Body System BBS-10

The BBS-10 is unusual and rarely seen system consisting of headphones and seat-
back sub-woofer, along with an amplifier specially designed to drive them.

Clearly this was not intended to be a portable system, the amplifier took its power from
the mains and the sub-woofer had to be experienced while seated in a reasonably
sturdy chair. The idea behind this was that the listener would not only hear the lower
frequencies, but feel them too.

The BBS-10’s purpose was apparently as a sales tool to help sell the DD-100 by
showing, amongst other things, the advantage of DOL (Dynamic Optimum Loudness).
Fell upon this Sony Boodo Khan Body System BBS-10 and it really seems rare as
almost nothing on net search shows up. Apparently the precursor to sound chairs
maybe. My new in org. box Boodo Khan Body system BBS-10 with seat back
woofer/controller, power amp and special Boodo headphones -They have TWO plugs
one smaller than other... headphones have base driver that is NOT speaker powered
separate.

Thus you get SOUND and physical created vibration in the 5-500 Hz range.
The sound of this system is out of this world. Does it sound like live well personally
nothing truly does due to spacial size of actual acoustics. I must say the experience of
listening to this with ability to adjust seat back woofer intensity and vibrating unit in
headphones and sound level you can adjust in 3 full venues and mix to make listening
totally different even with same song. I am in AUDIO WALKMAN NIRVANA.

Amazing sound as sometimes the bass rattles your body bones and just mid/highs to
headphones then the headphones join in with upper bass low tones making head
rumble... sometimes its just one,two or can be all three(seat back, lows headphones
and med/low to highs headphones) amazing how they separated different lows. Must
be some cool crossover. It looks in perfect new condition. I think only 200 made
worldwide. Mine serial number is #154. Bought this from a Chicago audio dealer had
it since 88 lost back in warehouse. Says never used I believe him now that have. Only
ravage of time is foam over drivers headphones inside ear can crumbling/sticky a bit.
(any ideas how to repair?), he remembers it as a promotional item sold to large audio
dealers.

Specifications from Service Manual

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
Rated power input 100 mW / 500 mW
Power handling cap. 500 mW / 1,000 mW
Input plug Dual Type
Weight 360 g (13 oz)

BODY WOOFER
Spearker unit 205mmx205mm(8 1/8x8 1/8in)
Freq. Response 20-100 Hz
Weight 7.6kg ( 16 lb 13 oz)

POWER AMPLIFIER
Power Req. 120V 60Hz
Power Consumption 25 W
Inputs Lin In 47 Kohm
Line OUt 4.7kohm
Weight 5 lb 12 oz
Includes: Seatback, Amp, BDR-10 Headphones, 16 Ft. 12 pin cable (amp to seat
back, 4 ft. std. HP jack male/male cable (connect Walkman to seatback input), 3
ft std. RCA cable (connect amp to aux. input, have my dvd/tv hooked in here).

The BBS-10 was mfg. to be sold to only the largest Sony Dealers worldwide in an effort
to show the ability of the WM-DD100 DOL extended bass and high frequency boost
with added realism of physically felt bass to body and head.

What was lacking for anyone listening to a Walkman on headphones was the real deep
bass punch and physical vibration a live concert produces upon our body.

The Sony BBS-10 probably was one of the very first stereo chair type products
made. It consists of a Cushioned seat back you sit against while in a chair or couch.

It has all the controls on side to adjust output of the 8.2 inch sub-woofer in seat back
and also the unique ONE OF A KIND HEADPHONES BDR-10 which have Frequency
Response 15-25,000 Hz PLUS low frequency vibration unit (physically produces
Vibration to head) Frequency Response 5-500 Hz (one each side of headphone).

This combination headphone and sub-woofer seat back produces the most real music
experience from any Walkman or ANY INPUT (has line in input also).

It is a unique sonic experience different from any I have felt. Note I have a stereo
system with 3 large amplifiers (1400 Watts/Channel total) including a Hafler 500 watt
per channel front speaker amp and clearly understand the state of very high-fidelity
sound experience. The BBS-10 is in that category.

THE CONTROLS on BBS-10 Seat back are:

On/Off

Master Volume 0-10 scale (controls seatback woofer, headphone and vibration
headphone unit)

Headphone speaker Level (0-10)

Boodo Vibration Unit Headphone Level (0-10)

Woofer Level Seatback (0-10)

DOL (Dynamic Optimum Loudness) Level (0-10) Extends Bass and High Freq.
response like DD100

Inputs – Headphone from Walkman HP output jack AND LINE IN like from the
DC2 or D6C. There is a Function Switch to control Inputs.
From my research I believe less than 300 of these Sony BBS-10 systems were sold
worldwide. They were ONLY available to dealers worldwide and research shows a
few units were available to the Japanese public for Y 79,800 YEN in 1986!!!

The retail selling price in 1986 for the WM-DD100 Boodo Khan Walkman was Y 38,000
YEN thus you can see the BBS-10 sold for over TWICE the cost of the expensive
DD100.

Note to buyers that price ratio should give buyers idea of price using current
DD100 boxed mint value.

One would guess that there are less than 30 working BBS-10 systems in existence 26
years later! Making this probably the RAREST COLLECTABLE in WALKMAN
HISTORY.

Certainly, the most unique.

I purchased this many years ago from a large stereo family-owned retail store in
Chicago ILL. It was found lost in the warehouse in unused condition. Owner of store
stated he remembered getting the unit trying it out and decided it was too difficult to
keep out on the showroom floor for customers to abuse. It was put back in box and
lost in the warehouse past 20 years until I purchased it. The box is in fair but intact
condition including the original label with name of store from Sony Corporation of USA
Carson CA. USA.

The current name of store I purchased this from is MIDWESTSTEREO on ebay here
is their website: http://www.midweststereo.com

The original name of store was Belmont Gifts and Camera which is name on shipping
label of box with same address on label as the store now currently still is located. In
the USA and Europe they were sold only to large stereo retail stores but in Japan a
few units were sold to the public it appears. I can tell you listening to music with this
system is unlike any experience you have had.

To have the powerful woofer right behind you then the superior quality drivers in
headphones with added vibration unit in each headphone side that actually vibrates
your head for certain low to mid low tones is astounding to experience. Actually, have
used system at times when person dating was on my computer (Desk shared in my
private den off bedroom that has my movie theater in it) and I wanted to watch a movie
without having any sound on to bother person on computer or in bed.

Yet I can enjoy the full sonic performance from DVD movies or my stereo or a walkman
with this system. It has RCA inputs on the amplifier (also std. headphone jack on
seatback for walkman connection switchable line in or headphone output from
walkman) to accept input from any CD, MD, DAT, DCC, DVD, Blue Ray, tape deck or
record player.
REVIEW LISTENING IMPRESSIONS BBS-10

I can tell you listening to music with this system is unlike any experience you have
had.

To have the powerful woofer right behind you then the higher quality drivers in
headphones with added vibration unit in each headphone side that actually vibrates
your head for certain low to mid low tones is astounding to experience.

The headphones with the BOODO vibration drivers set a min. thus listening to just the
standard cans the bass is fairly deep, clean with definition even to kettle drums.

The mids create a nice sound stage presence with a slight touch of lack of brilliant
definition.

The high end has a crisp edge to it with clear sharp chimes and cymbals.

Roll off is slight.

I have always been surprised at the actual quality of the headphones and when you
crank in the low frequency vibration units it adds a unique almost out of this world
experience.

Even though in real life at rock concert you may not feel the bass so much to
head/temple area one must say the sometimes slightly unreal off world listening
experiences are simply wonderful as a new dimension in listening. A note on the
headphone vibration drivers they generally prefer and sound/feel better with
conservative judicious use of the level settings say 30 to 65%.

Also, the input signal should always be FLAT at first listening and adjustment until you
have found level settings wanted then carefully tweek source signal.

DO NOT push the bass into this system.

The DOL level adj. boosts low freq. and high and rolls off the boost as main vol. is
raised thus avoiding over driving sub/headphones to a point although set at higher
overall vol. levels depending on source music drivers can be over driven so be careful
here. If have good source no need to trust me.

Actually, have used system at times when person dating was on my computer (Desk
shared in my private den off bedroom that has my movie theater/sound system in it)
and I wanted to watch a movie without having any sound on to bother person on
computer or in bed.

Yet I can enjoy the full sonic performance from DVD movies or my stereo or a Walkman
with this system. It has RCA inputs on the amplifier (also std. headphone jack on seat
back for Walkman connection switchable line in or headphone high level output from
Walkman or IPOD) to accept input from any CD, MD, DAT, DCC, DVD, Blue Ray, tape
deck or record player.
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Specifications from Service Manual
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
Rated power input 100 mW / 500 mW
Power handling cap. 500 mW / 1,000 mW
Input plug Dual Type
Weight 360 g (13 oz)