# Ghetto Blasting Speakers This 'Homade Boom Dock' is a Blast from the Past By Summer Luu | Published 2010-11-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homade-boom-dock References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/11/08/ipod-boom-dock-mini-speaker/) & [geekstuff4u](http://www.geekstuff4u.com/micro-boomdock-speaker-for-ipod.html) Remember when people used to carry around ghetto blasters on their shoulders, pumping music on the streets? Bring back those old-school days in a micro design with the 'Homade Boom Dock.' These boom box speakers connect to your [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-fidget), [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology) or any other [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod) music playing device. These portable mini speakers don't require any batteries and are a cute way to blast your tunes. The 'Homade Boom Dock' is definitely a blast from the past. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable Speakers Trend:** Opportunity to create more portable speakers with unique designs like the 'Homade Boom Dock' that partner with multiple types of music playing devices. - **Retro Tech Trend:** Opportunity to create more retro-inspired tech products like the 'Homade Boom Dock' that offer a modern take on vintage devices. - **DIY Innovation Trend:** Opportunity to develop and market more DIY tech kits like the 'Homade Boom Dock' that allow individuals to craft and customise their own gadgets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Companies producing portable speakers, headphones, and other consumer electronics could explore opportunities in the 'Portable Speakers' and 'Retro Tech' trends. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers selling tech gadgets could showcase and promote DIY tech kits that align with the 'DIY Innovation' trend to attract interested consumers. - **Craft Industry:** Companies in the craft industry could explore opportunities for DIY tech products that appeal to a wider market beyond traditional crafting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Retro Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kooltunes.md) - [Transparent Gramophone-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-speaker-concept.md) - [Portable Phone-Attached Mini Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magboom-mini.md) - [Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic.md) - [Stylish Low-Tech Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-sound.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-solarbank-boombox.md)