What is a Boombox?
A boombox is a portable stereo system that is capable of playing AM/FM radio stations, cassette tapes, CDs, and other types of recorded music, including mp3s. Other names for the boombox include the ghetto blaster and the jambox, and an alternative spelling is simply the boom box. These types of music players are known for their portability and are usually powered by batteries or they can be plugged into an electrical outlet. Electronics companies first introduced the boombox in the late 1970s. The popularity of the boombox in mainstream culture was cemented in the 1980s with its use in music videos, especially in hip-hop and rap videos. It was during this era that the design of boomboxes revolved around producing the largest and flashiest music player, which could also produce a loud and clean sound. As time passed and with the growing popularity of CDs, the size of the boombox became smaller while the sound became even louder and crisper due to advances in technology. The looks of th
A boombox is simply a portable personal stereo complete with amplifier and speakers. It may include a CD player, tape decks and a radio. People buy boomboxes mainly because they want a portable unit to take to the beach or on outdoor activities. Boomboxes usually weigh 5 to 20 pounds and can run on both AC power or batteries, typically 6 D batteries.
