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Modernized Ghetto Radios

The Lasonic Bluetooth Boombox is the Best of Two Generations

— September 6, 2012 — Art & Design
The Lasonic Bluetooth Boombox blends the best of two generations into one. While the look is inspired by cassette players often associated with hood rats who mounted them on their shoulders, it is chock full of modern technology. Perfect for the contemporary person with a retro soul, it will add a nostalgic touch to anyone's home.

More than a simple loudspeaker, the Lasonic Bluetooth Boombox boasts a real-time clock display, an alarm and, of course, an AM/FM radio, just like the boomboxes of yore. Yet this one also comes equipped with Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming, a 3.5mm input, a USB input and a SD card reader. The Lasonic Bluetooth Boombox may have a predominantly black facade, but it also sports colorful accents that pertain to the different functions just listed.
Trend Themes
1. Retro-tech Fusion - The blending of retro design elements with modern technology creates an innovative opportunity for companies to create new products that appeal to both nostalgia-driven and future-minded consumers.
2. Bluetooth-enabled Audio Devices - The integration of Bluetooth technology into audio devices presents a ripe opportunity for companies to improve on traditional audio products and meet the changing demands of music consumers.
3. Nostalgia-driven Home Decor - The trend towards nostalgia-driven home decor, like the Lasonic Bluetooth Boombox, creates opportunities for companies to cater to consumers' desire for products that evoke feelings of the past, but with modern functionality.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Equipment - Audio equipment manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of Bluetooth-enabled audio devices to create new products that meet consumers' changing needs for wireless and portable devices.
2. Home Decor - Companies specializing in home decor can utilize Retro-Tech Fusion to create products that appeal to the nostalgia-driven consumer market.
3. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can tap into the nostalgia-driven market with products that blend vintage aesthetics with cutting-edge technology, such as the Lasonic Bluetooth Boombox.
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