# Luggage Sound Systems Case of Bass Upcycles Vintage Suitcases By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2012-07-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/case-of-bass References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/case-of-bass-upcycled-luggage-sound-systems/23134/) & [caseofbass](http://www.caseofbass.com/) From the ever-trendy city of Portland, Oregon, comes Case of Bass. This [retro-loving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32) company was founded by Ezra and Alex Ciminio-Hurt -- two brothers with a passion for music, a love for vintage and a talent for upcycling. Case of Bass is a company that creates [fully-functional boomboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-x-teufel) out of [old luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-sound-tower). Each sound system 100% unique and is built to be durable (because let's face it, when it comes to these particular speakers, the bass isn't the only thing that'll be bumping). There are several models up for grabs, each weighing in at anywhere from ten to twenty pounds. To get your hands on one of them, you'll have to make a trip to Portland as these coveted sound systems are only purchase via a select few local retailers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling:** Opportunity to tap into the eco-conscious consumer market by transforming discarded materials into unique and trendy products. - **Vintage Revival:** Opportunity to bring back old-school style with a modern twist through repurposing vintage items. - **Custom Audio:** Opportunity to cater to individual tastes and preferences by offering customizable sound systems with a unique twist. ### Where This Applies - **Eco-friendly Retail:** Opportunity to target environmentally conscious consumers by creating a niche market for upcycled, sustainable products. - **Vintage Retail:** Opportunity to tap into the nostalgia market by offering unique, repurposed vintage products with a modern twist. - **Custom Audio Manufacturing:** Opportunity to innovate in the audio industry by creating customizable and unique sound systems from unconventional materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Collaborative Luggage Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundwave-collection.md) - [Immersive Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundboks.md) - [Explosive Bass Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/db.md) - [Sleek Audio Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bag-and-mixer-bag.md) - [Stylish Hard-Shell Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-checkin-trunk.md) - [Modernized Boomboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-are-rewind.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Loud Oval-Structured Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicboom-speaker.md) - [Stylish Suitcase Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixx-revival-55.md)