# Modernized Ghetto Radios The Lasonic Bluetooth Boombox is the Best of Two Generations By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasonic-bluetooth-boombox References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/lasonic-bluetooth-boombox/) & [lasonicstore](http://www.lasonicstore.com/p-100-bi931bt-high-performance-systemb.aspx) The Lasonic Bluetooth Boombox blends the best of two generations into one. While the look is inspired by [cassette players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we001-duran-duran-special-edition) often associated with hood rats who mounted them on their shoulders, it is chock full of modern technology. Perfect for the contemporary person with a [retro soul](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic), it will add a nostalgic touch to anyone's home. More than a simple loudspeaker, the Lasonic Bluetooth Boombox boasts a real-time clock display, an alarm and, of course, an AM/FM radio, just like the boomboxes of yore. Yet this one also comes equipped with Bluetooth for [wireless audio streaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bluetooth-speaker1), a 3.5mm input, a USB input and a SD card reader. The Lasonic Bluetooth Boombox may have a predominantly black facade, but it also sports colorful accents that pertain to the different functions just listed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-tech Fusion:** The blending of retro design elements with modern technology creates an innovative opportunity for companies to create new products that appeal to both nostalgia-driven and future-minded consumers. - **Bluetooth-enabled Audio Devices:** The integration of Bluetooth technology into audio devices presents a ripe opportunity for companies to improve on traditional audio products and meet the changing demands of music consumers. - **Nostalgia-driven Home Decor:** The trend towards nostalgia-driven home decor, like the Lasonic Bluetooth Boombox, creates opportunities for companies to cater to consumers' desire for products that evoke feelings of the past, but with modern functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Equipment:** Audio equipment manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of Bluetooth-enabled audio devices to create new products that meet consumers' changing needs for wireless and portable devices. - **Home Decor:** Companies specializing in home decor can utilize Retro-Tech Fusion to create products that appeal to the nostalgia-driven consumer market. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can tap into the nostalgia-driven market with products that blend vintage aesthetics with cutting-edge technology, such as the Lasonic Bluetooth Boombox. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md) - [Bluetooth Karaoke Setups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbase.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-audio.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Modernized Cassette Player Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-cassette-tape-player.md) - [Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-are-rewind-cassette-player.md) - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Retro Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kooltunes.md) - [Modernized Mobile Cassette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxell-mxcpp100.md)