# Revamped '90s Amplifiers The JVC Kaboom Boombox Makes a Comeback with a Vengeance By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jvc-kaboom-boombox References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/06/jvc-kaboom-boombox/) & [av.jvc](http://av.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028896&pathId=36&page=3) Those who miss the '90s and old-school amplifiers in general will be happy to see that the [JVC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-capsule) Kaboom Boombox is making a comeback. Back then the JVC Kaboom Boombox was one of the hottest speakers around. Fast-forward to today and it may hold that title again. There's still the cylindrical design that's familiar to all, but in terms of specs, there's a few goodies here and there. This time there's a place for the [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic) and [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology) which is safely tucked into a little door. There's a USB host feature that playback of files stored on USBs and there's a guitar/mic input with mixing capabilities. There's also a CD player and radio for those who really want to go back to simpler times. The JVC Kaboom Boombox has been updated and it's packed full of sweet features. Welcome back. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **90s Revival:** Opportunity for companies to revive and update popular products from the 90s. - **Multi-function Devices:** Preference for devices that offer multiple functions and features in one. - **Vintage Audio Equipment:** Resurgence of interest in vintage audio equipment among consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to revive and update popular devices from the 90s. - **Music and Entertainment:** Revival of vintage audio equipment presents opportunities for music and entertainment companies to capture nostalgia among consumers. - **Retail:** Vintage audio equipment could create new niche markets in retail, particularly for specialty stores catering to music enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Retro Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-amplifier.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [90s-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen4.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Retro Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kooltunes.md) - [Retrofuturistic Tube Amplifier Jukeboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dukebox.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic.md) - [Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songbook.md) - [70s-Inspired Music Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-3050-le-stereophonic-amplifier.md) - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md)