Top 10 Best Bluetooth Boomboxes in 2017 - Buyer's Guide (August. 2017) When talking about boom boxes, what comes to mind are the large portable speakers that dominated the 80s? They played a big role in the hip-hop culture, street music, the likes of Schoolly D, Beastie Boys, Naughty by Nature, and many other bands. The accessories were famed for their deep heavy bass, loud music, rugged design, and of course their portability. Unfortunately, they started disappearing from the market in the 90s as the music scene underwent changes and new technologies emerged. Cassette tapes were replaced by more reliable compact discs simply known as CDs.
Well, the boombox is back in the scene and in a big style. Some come in basic square or rectangular shapes; others feature cylindrical design, while there are some that come in unique shapes. 10. By: Jensen Jensen is well-known for producing quality music speakers and related accessories. 9. By: Sony Any fan of boom boxes will love this unit from Sony. 8. The Sony Mega Bass boombox is quite popular in the market. 7. 6. 5.