# Retro-Styled Boom Boxes The iBox XC by Thodio Blends New Technology with the Design of Yesteryear By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-08-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibox-xc-by-thodio References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2013/08/19/13425/thodio-ibox-xc-boombox-kick-starts-a-party-anytime-anywhere.html) & [thodio.myshopify](http://thodio.myshopify.com/products/thodio-ibox-xc) Eclectic fans of the [music players of the past](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic) are sure to adore the iBox XC by Thodio, which offers impeccable design aesthetics that are paired with modern technology to deliver a truly intriguing experience. Portable and powered by an internal rechargeable battery, the iBox XC by Thodio features a 30-pin dock for connecting an iPhone 3G, 4 or 4S as well as [Bluetooth wireless technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bluetooth-speaker1) to pair non-[Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32) products. Kevlar speakers with softdome tweeters help the iBox XC by Thodio to deliver crisp highs and deep lows without the need to attach auxiliary equipment. Looking to personalize the iBox XC by Thodio? The casing can be customized in a desired kind of wood, which will fluctuate the price point slightly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-styled Technology:** Opportunity to merge vintage design with modern technology to create unique products. - **Bluetooth and Docking Integration:** Opportunity to combine wireless capabilities with traditional docking to reach a wider market of consumers. - **Personalized Audio Equipment:** Opportunity to appeal to niche markets by offering customization options for audio equipment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry by catering to the demand for retro-styled technology. - **Music and Audio Equipment:** Integrating modern wireless technology with traditional music and audio equipment could lead to new opportunities for the industry. - **Woodworking and Craftsmanship:** Opportunities for disruption in the woodworking and craftsmanship industry by catering to the demand for personalized, handmade audio equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md) - [Retro Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.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) - [Nostalgic Streaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivoli-songbook.md) - [Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songbook.md) - [90s-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen4.md)