Boombox

Boombox radios ( Ghettoblaster) is a portable type audio center. Initially, this was the name of the portable two cassette stereo tape recorder with radio, and large speakers. Since the 90-ies such audio center completed CD-player, and today Boombox radio tape occurs less and less, gradually superseded by more modern types of sound carriers. The first boombox was invented in 1975 by twin brothers Stacey and Scott Velfel (Stacey and Scott Woelfel), used for this wooden cabinet with built-in speakers and 8-track car stereo systems. At the end of the 70 different companies submitted their boombox. But although they were created quite powerful and advanced model, this popularity boombox received only in the 80's - along with the development of the phenomena of breakdance and hip-hop culture.

The main factor rise in demand for steel boombox outdoor types of activities - jams and battles, when groups of young people began to show their styles to each other, competing in dance ability and mastery of rap. A new type of audio still attracts just this opportunity - to dance, to exchange music tracks and make a new record in any place. The popularity of the Boombox radio in outdoor get-togethers is strongly influenced by the media - FM-station and television, spurring this desire for broad communication and amateur creativity. Specifically, the manufacturers came a powerful incentive: Whose boombox will give a more powerful and rich sound, the Boombox radio a longer battery does not sit down ... Yes, after all this nuance and significance. In addition, there are still important opportunities to combine tracks during playback and, if necessary, to record sound. Therefore, when choosing the model takes into account the characteristics of radio receivers, speakers, tape or CD unit, and of course the amplifier.

Notable models and brands of Boombox Radios

Some memorable Boombox and brands from the beginning in the mid-80's:

• Hitachi TRK series (ie, en: TRK-8080)
• JVC RC series (ie, RC-M90)
• JVC PC series (ie, en: PC-5)
• Panasonic RX series (ie, RX-5350, en: RX-7700, en: RX-7000)
• Crown SZ series (ie the SZ-5100)
• Lasonic series (ie, en: TRC-931, en: TRC-320T)
• Conion (known as Clairtone in Canada)
• Sharp GF series (ie, en: GF-8989, GF-9696en: GF-9494)
• Sharp VZ series (This model included a turntable)
• Sanyo MX series (ie, M-X920)