With the ongoing evolution of technology providing newly advanced products on a daily basis, traditional pieces of technology are frequently left out in the dust, but these nostalgically retro speakers are a great way to pay tribute to old school devices.
While modern-day speakers and sound systems are usually equipped with the latest ultra-slick designs and an array of multi-functional features, these retro-inspired designs are meant to bring people back to a simpler time of having one product that served one function. From speakers that resemble traditional foghorns to those that are shaped like boom boxes and antiques, these creatively nostalgic sound systems are sure to remind you of what technology used to look like back in the day.
These retro speakers are sure to attract those looking to step back in time, and experience what listening to music might have been like years and years ago.
16 Nostalgically Retro Speakers
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Stylish Fanny Pack Speakers
The JammyPack Attempts to Cure a Fashion Faux Pas
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Luggage Sound Systems
Case of Bass Upcycles Vintage Suitcases
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Modernized Vintage Amplifiers
The 'Tombox Speakers' Make Old Speakers New Again
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Contemporary Ghetto Blasters
The iHome iP4 is a Modern Take on the Classic Boombox
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Intelligent Input Speakers
The MK 01 Transmits Wirelessly from Phones, Players and Instruments
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Revamped Retro Speakers
the TDK Boombox is a Modern, Tricked-Out Ghetto Blaster
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Nostalgic Musical Docks
The Crosby 'Ranchero' Player is Retro
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Antiquated iDevice Speakers
The iPad Classic Cabinet Music Center is a Blast from the Past
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Phonograph Tune Speakers
The iPhone 5 Gramophone Blends the Beauty of the Past with the Future
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Nouveau-Retro Speakers
Crystal Bling Meets Steampunked Sensibility
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Retro Music Box Cases
The Zero Gravity Boombox iPhone 5 Shell Brings You Back to the 80s
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Phonograph Speakers
The Awesome Retro Little Horn Speakers Come Back From the Past
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Rockabilly Music Box Speakers
The Ion Jukebox Dock is a Retro 50s-Inspired Tune Player for iPads
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Inventively Inverted Horn Speakers
The Ceiling Janus by Specimen is Ideal for Studios & Creatives
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Retro Amplifier Systems
Vinyl Album Amplifiers are Retro Speakers with a More Modern Twist
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Foghorn-Style Speakers
Teac and Avantgarde Make Postmodern Speakers
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The iPADock from Photofast Can House Up to Two iPhones and iPads
Cardboard Smartphone Speakers
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Minimalist Concept Amps
The Fiskars 88 has a Utilitarian Look with Edge
Wireless Bicycle Speakers
SleekSpeak Lets You Listen Without Earbuds as You Ride
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B&W Launch Marble and Diamond-Studded Speakers
Automotive Audio Exhausts
The Ixoost iPod Docking Station is Revving Up Music
Utilitarian Sound Systems
The Soyuz Speaker Features No Glossy Case and Was Made to Be Carried
Foldable Docking Stations
The Viva Speakers are Perfect Travel Companions
Sound System Sculptures
Benoit Maubrey Creates Sweet-Sounding Works of Art
Kettlebell-Like Sound Systems
The Moktak Portable Outdoor Speaker Splits Open Conveniently
Snack Food Speakers
Terracycle Pioneers Innovative Eco-Gadgets
Personalized Phone Protectors
The Pencil Shavings Studio iPhone 5 Cases Stand Out From the Rest
Musical Desk Organizers
The dockTRAY for iPhone Plays Music and Provides a Place for Supplies
Flowered Fanny Packs
X'U Belt Bags Blossom for Spring/Summer 2011
Wine Bottle Speakers
Emanuele Canova's Soundbox iPad Dock Station is Exceptionally Elegant
Illuminating Tablet Desk Docks
The Starck Net for Flos Stand Brings a Subtle Effective Design
Futuristic Tribal Totes
The PHENOMENON MCM 'Tribal' Collection is Infused with Pastels & Plates
Globe-Inspired Sound Systems
The Dora CD Player Allows for the Clever Rotation of Sound Emission
Swelling Sound Systems
PlanetMangrove Speakers Bust Beats Out of this World
Cozy iPhone Cases
Soft iPhone Cases are Enough to Snuggle with
Screw-Top Sound Systems
The Hidden Radio & Bluetooth Speaker Embraces an Intuitive Design
Blossoming Sound Systems
Lotus Wireless Speakers Mimic the Maturation of a Flower
Mason Jar Speakers
The Audiojar by Sarah Pease is a Fun and Classy Do-It-Yourself Project
Ipod Ready Vintage Jukebox
Coral Reef Cases
Belkin Unveils Perforated Accessories for the iPhone 4S and iPod Touch
Slender Sound Systems
Icone Speaker Draws from Several Sources and Emits Music at 360 Degrees
Numerical Phone Covers
These Franck Mueller iPhone Cases Go for More Than $1,000
Vintage Stereo Cushions
These Boombox Pillows are Funky and Old-School
Wafer-Thin Woofers
This Flat Boombox by Hannes Harms Minimizes its Image to Emphasize Sound
Sound System Chandeliers
The Sonos Soundalier is a Custom Audio Set for the NYC Week
Footwear-Inspired Phone Protectors
The MSTRPLN Minimal Sneaker iPhone Cases are Iconic
Expandable Compact Amps
The PumpItUp Speaker Conserves Space But Delivers Great Sound
End-of-Era Boomboxes
The Sony CFD A110 Cassette/CD Player is the Last Unicorn of Stereos
Floating Pool Speakers
The 'FRONTGATE' LED Devices are Perfect for Aquatic Activities
Egg Carton Amplifiers
Sustainable Speakers Fill Low-Tech Shells with Hi-Tech Features
Speaker Handbags
Chic Mobile Speakers Carry Your Gadgets & Play Your Favorite Tunes
Sound-Immersing Speakers
The Panorama 2 is Like Widescreen for Your Ears
'Futurama' Gadget Cases
Bender iPhone Case & Keychain by NOKOMOMO Features the Beloved Bot
Neo-Plasticism Audio
Elac Art-Edition FS 247 Speakers Channel Art of Piet Mondrian
Intelligent Input Speakers
The MK 01 Transmits Wirelessly from Phones, Players and Instruments
Slithering Sound Systems
The Snakes Portable Speakers by Junonna Trotsiuk are Modular
Vintage Luggage Speakers
The BoomCase Turns Old Suitcases into Boomboxes
Revamped Retro Speakers
the TDK Boombox is a Modern, Tricked-Out Ghetto Blaster
Encapsulated Sound Systems
Portable Speakers by Paulo Encarnacao are the Future of Mobile Music
Old-School Style Gadgets
The Boombox iPod Cradle Keeps It Fresh
Beat-Busting Seats
The Subsonic Chair by John Greg Ball Lets You Feel the Music
Enlightening Smartphone Alerts
The Wake-To-Light Alarm Clock Rouses You in a Reasonable Manner
Green Desktop Speakers
The 'Jack Terrier 2' Blasts Music from Recycled Material
Spherical Portable Speakers
The BERNHARD | BURKARD for OYO Speaker is Smaller Than a Baseball
Flexible Music Blasters
Play Music on the Go with the Moktak Portable Outdoor Speakers
Compact Wooden Sound Devices
The '1Q' Mobile Speaker is an Adorably Smart Start-Up Idea
Honey Comb Speakers
The Hive
Sea Creature Speakers
The Wall-Mounted Speaker is Like an Underwater Crustacean
Phone-Free Docks
The 'Pair with Pear' Device Keeps Your Mobile Handy
Timber Tablet Docks
The Woodtec iPad Docking Station Gets in Touch With Nature
Golden Pig Speakers
Farm Animal Music Accessories are Perfect for Stylish Saving
Nostalgic Musical Docks
The Crosby 'Ranchero' Player is Retro
Intelligent Touchscreen Jukeboxes
The TouchTunes Virtuo by Frog Design is a Music Lover's Dr
Recyclable Corrugated Radios
The Cardboard Radio is Lightweight and Great for the Outdoors
Paper Record Players
This Minimalist Gramophone is Crafted from Three Basic Materials
Solar Bluetooth Speakers
'Solar Sound' by Devotec Makes Tunes Green
Earbud-Free iPods
Yamaha Speakers Make Your iPod or iPhone the Remote
Indie Artist Audio Boxes
The 'Urban Fidelity' Speakers Combine Art with Music
Portable iPod Speakers
Zumreed's Drop Speaker Lets You Make a Splash Without the Worry
Chunky Tablet Chargers
The 'Venus of Cupertino' iPad Dock is Sturdy Support for Apple Products
Cylindrical Porcelain Speakers
The Ceramic Subwoofer by Joey Roth is Clean and Simple
Manly Fanny Packs
Engineered Garments Tweed Fanny Bag is Actually Cool
Cylindrical Bamboo Speakers
The Yorkie Speakers are Eco-Friendly Sound Amplifiers
Upcycled Stationary Sound Systems
The Pulpop MP3 Speaker is Made from Recycled Paper Pulp
Retro Television iPad Docks
This Natural Wood iPad Dock from Miterbox Brings You Back to the Day
Modernized Ghetto Radios
The Lasonic Bluetooth Boombox is the Best of Two Generations
Flower Power Bags
The North Face Purple Label Floral Pattern Collection is Fresh for Spring
Toy Brick Music Players
The LEGO Boombox Lets You Blast Your Music
Built-In Speaker Seating
The Inflatable iMusic Chair Plays Sounds from Portable Devices
Low-Tech Lumber Gramophones
Hexaphone iPhone Amp Makes Use of the Raw Natural Accoustics of Wood
Old-School USB Speakers
Retro Papercraft Speakers Are One Funky DIY Project
Tablet OCR Docks
The iConvert Scanner for iPad is Conveniently Light and Small
Modular Honeycomb Amps
The Hexa Speakers Can Be Custom-Built into a Wall of Sound and Storage
High-Tech Timber Speakers
This Compact Speaker is Crafted Out of the Precious Ancient Kauri
Phonograph Tune Speakers
The iPhone 5 Gramophone Blends the Beauty of the Past with the Future
Convertible Music Muffs
The iHead Headphones by Sungak Kim Turns into Portable Speakers
Boombox Belts
The Waistband Amplifier is Like a Musical Love Handle for Those On-the-Go
19 Badass Boomboxes
From Ghetto Blasting Speakers to Retro Radio Timepieces
Retro Music Box Cases
The Zero Gravity Boombox iPhone 5 Shell Brings You Back to the 80s
Satellite Sound Systems
The BeoPlay A9 AirPlay Music System Looks Both Modern and Retro
Fanny Pack Jackets
The Cassette Playa 2010 Fall/Winter Collection Channels the 80s
80s Tech As Modern Fashion
Paul Smith Ghettoblaster Bag
Phonograph Speakers
The Awesome Retro Little Horn Speakers Come Back From the Past
Retro Audio Couture
The Loop NYC Ghetto Blaster Bag Has Real Speakers
Bass-Bumping Totes
The Xsories Beach Speaker Bag Boasts a Musical Surprise
Touchscreen Jukeboxes
Dual Screen IntelliTunes
When Design Meets Price
$10,000 Mobius MKII Speakers
Old-Timer Tablet Stands
The Adjustable Brass iPad Dock is for Tech-Savvy Hipsters
Old-Fashioned Speakers
Add Charm to Your Music Player with the Gramophone iPod Dock
Brass Horn Amplifiers
The Classic Styling of this Trumpstand iPhone Dock is Awe-inspiring
Rockabilly Music Box Speakers
The Ion Jukebox Dock is a Retro 50s-Inspired Tune Player for iPads
Crude Cartoon Sound Blasters
The South Park Speakers Are an Adult Sitcom Music Companion
Glowing Multicolored Speakers
This Wireless Sound Device Illuminates All Your Favorite Colors
Super Horny Speakers
La Grande Castine Speakers Pack a Serious Sonic Punch
Ghetto Blasting Speakers
This 'Homade Boom Dock' is a Blast from the Past
Monolithic Speakers
The Wall of Sound iPod Dock is (Really, Really) Big
Speaker-Infused Purses
The Speaker Messenger Bag Can Play Your Favorite Tunes While On-The-Go
Cone Head Speakers
Kyong Choi's Portable Speakers Kicks Up the Music Experience
Slick Amplifying Soundbars
Bose CineMate Offers the Best in Multimedia Experience
Auto-Branded Boomboxes
Rock Out with the MINI Rocks Sonoro Limited-Edition Internet Radio
iPod GhettoBlaster
iSymphony Boombox
Triangular Tablet Sound Pieces
The 'Sound Prism' Offers Support and Sound for the iPad
Steel Cylindrical Speakers
Raal Advanced Loudspeakers Look like Mini Drums
Ghetto Blaster Watch Bling
Is the Blaster Boom Box Watch Pendant Inspired by Flavor Flav?
Golf Ball Sized Speakers from Sony
Egg-Shaped Sound Systems
The ECLIPSE TD508MK3 Speakers Focuses on Both Function and Form
Jitterbug-Era Jammers
Aesthesis Speakers Go Back to the Phonetic Future
Toolbox Fanny Packs
En Route Bike Maintenance Kit by Matthew Cole Keeps Your Tools Close
Super Ceramic Speakers
Joey Roth Creates Speakers With Clean Lines and Clear Sounds
Exclusive Stylish Speakers
The Jawbone Jambox is a Sleek, Wireless, Pocket-Sized Stereo
Music Player Pillows
The Boombox Speaker Cushion has a Dual Function
Photo Speakers
Speakers with Pictures for Your PC
Multi-Player Game Show Apps
AppQuiz Turns Your iPad Into Different Friendly Buzz-In Games
Modernized Fanny Packs
The Pac-Sac is a Slimmed-Down Version with Retro Roots
Memorializing Crystal Phone Shells
The Steve Jobs Swarovski Case Will Dazzle Your Eyes
Angry Paper Toys
BoomBox Head is a Figure That You Print From Your Computer
Rocker Tablet Accessories
Pix & Stix Lets Takes the iPad's GarageBand app to the Next Level
Modern LCD Jukeboxes
The Xi
Shaking Helmet Speakers
The Tunebug Shake Speaker Gives You "Music 4 Ur Melon"
Boombox Boarding
The 360 Ghetto Blaster Stereoboard Isn't What It Seems