BoomCase

BoomCase

BoomCase

American consumer electronics company

BoomCase is a company specializing in portable speakers and speaker wall installations.[1][2] Based in Sacramento, California,[2][3][4] their products are manufactured from vintage suitcases and speakers.[5][3][6] The company’s name is a portmanteau of 'boombox' and 'suitcase', and its products are sold online and carried by retailers.[7]

History

BoomCase was established by Dominic Odbert in San Francisco, California, in 2009. Odbert crafted his own portable sound system from a vintage suitcase, a rechargeable battery, and an integrated amplifier-speaker setup.[3][4]

In August 2010, Odbert showcased a new BoomCase on his personal website and Etsy store, which quickly gained attention after being featured on ChipChick.com.[8] The post was subsequently reblogged by Engadget.com,[9] leading to the BoomCase going viral in the online community. BoomCase has since been highlighted on numerous tech websites and in various publications, including the New York Times,[10] Playboy, GQ,[11] and a first-page feature in Rolling Stone's 2010 Gift Guide.[12][13][14][15][7]

BoomCase has also been praised for it sustainable and vintage design in several published books including Art Without Waste: 500 Upcycled and Earth-Friendly Designs,[16] Made to Last: A Compendium of Artisans, Trades & Projects [17][18] and Retro & Vintage Design.[19][20]

In 2011, Urban Outfitters started to carry BoomCases in their online store and eventually moved them into their physical stores across the United States.[21]

In 2013, BoomCase was featured in an episode of Bath Crashers on the DIY Network.[22]

In 2014, Eric Roberson featured a BoomCase on the cover of his album "The Box" and included multiple BoomCases in his promotional material for the album's release and tour.[23][24][25]

In 2014, BoomCase collaborated with Air Jordan (Nike) for All Star Weekend 2014 in New Orleans.[26]

In 2015, Fool's Gold Records and BoomCase created a limited edition BoomCase built into a diesel can.[27][28]

In 2017, Hendrick's Gin and BoomCase collaborated on a limited edition BoomCase that opened up and held a bottle of Gin and tea serving set. It used real Harris tweed for its outside fabric.[29][30][31]

In 2018, BoomCase and E&J Brandy collaborated on limited edition BoomCases that were made in miniature wine barrels. The barrels were made as part of a promotions and a giveaway contest for the 2018 holidays.[32]

References

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    Sorrel, Charlie (2010-12-28). "Custom Boomboxes Fashioned from Vintage Suitcases". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  2. [2]
    Kerr, Dara (2012-02-14). "Get Your Jam on Thanks to this Sacramento-Based Designer". California Home+Design. Archived from the original on 2014-09-20. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
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    Guttenberg, Steve. "It's a boom box. It's a vintage suitcase. No, it's a BoomCase". CNET. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
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    Sauer, Patrick (2011-01-05). "Bringing Back The Boombox Using Old Suitcases: The Next Big Idea?". HuffPost. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
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    Tharler, Scott (24 February 2016). "These Vintage Suitcases Deliver 2,000 Watts of Audio Fury". Maxim. Retrieved 2019-09-27.
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    "The Lumber Jack – A 100 Watt Portable Retro BoomBox". Silodrome. 2021-04-20. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
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    Markoulakis, Sophia (2014-07-04). "Kick up your picnic with basket for goodies, play that music". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
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    "BoomCase by SiMo are Portable Speakers Made from Vintage Suitcases". Chip Chick. 2010-09-22. Archived from the original on 2013-12-07. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
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    "SiMo BoomCase vintage suitcase speaker rocks your androgynous hair style". Engadget. 22 September 2010. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
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    McKeough, Tim (2011-08-17). "Audio Equipment With Style". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
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    "Family Ties and a Summer Slam Dunk: Ambsn and BoomCase by Mr. Simo". GQ. 27 July 2011. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
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    "2010 Gift Guide". Rolling Stone. 2010-12-10. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
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    "Rolling Stone". stevencharny.carbonmade.com. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
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    Golijan, Rosa (13 October 2010). "I'm Staying At Home And Turning My Suitcases Into Speakers". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
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    "Clublife Magazine 1.2013". Issuu. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
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    Wongpakdee, Patty (2014-10-01). Art Without Waste: 500 Upcycled and Earth-Friendly Designs. Rockport Publishers. ISBN 978-1-62788-216-3.
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    Murray, Vanessa (2017-11-14). Made to Last: A Compendium of Artisans, Trades & Projects. Hardie Grant. ISBN 978-1-74117-524-0.
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    "Press". The BoomCase©. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
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    Hayek, Lisa (2014). Retro & Vintage Design. Braun Publishing. ISBN 978-3-03768-171-8.
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    Retro & vintage design. Braun Publishing. 2014. p. 148. ISBN 9783037681718.
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    "UO Studio Visits: Boomcase". Urban Outfitters - Blog. Archived from the original on 2014-12-24. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
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    "Reclaimed Craftsman Bath: Reclaimed Suitcases, Custom Ladder and a Kitchen Sink". DIY. Archived from the original on 2019-09-25. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
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    Butta (2014-07-11). "Eric Roberson Reveals Provocative New Album Promo & 'The Box' Tour Dates". SoulBounce. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
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    "Review: Eric Roberson – The Box | POP MAGAZINE". Retrieved 2024-04-15.
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    "Eric Roberson Album Cover With BoomCase". The BoomCase©. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
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    "BoomCase: Vintage Suitcases turned Portable BoomBoxes". Melo. Archived from the original on 2015-04-16. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
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    "Fool's Gold x Boomcase "Diesel Power" Portable Gas Can Bluetooth Speaker". Fool's Gold Records. 2015-12-10. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
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    Barron, Michael Scott (2015-12-13). "Fool's Gold Release a Gas Can Speaker". Vice. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
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    "The Most Unusual Gin Goes Boom". Speaking Human. 2017-12-20. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
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    "Hendrick's Gin BoomCase". www.gadgenda.com. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
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    Slaughter, Sam (November 17, 2017). "Hendrick's Gin and The BoomCase Collaborate on the Most Peculiar Speaker System Ever". The Manual.
  32. [32]
    "E&J X Boomcase | E&J Brandy Family". E&J Family. 2018-12-20. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
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