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BoomCase is a company specializing in portable speakers and speaker wall installations.[1][2] Their products are crafted from vintage suitcases and speakers.[3][4][5] The company’s name, “BoomCase”, is a portmanteau of "boombox" and "suitcase”.

The primary offerings from BoomCase are vintage suitcases that have been transformed into portable speaker systems. In addition to these portable systems, BoomCase also designs and installs custom speaker walls.[6]

BoomCase products are sold through their online store, and have also been carried by retailers such as Urban Outfitters,[7] Paul Smith, Conran Shop, and Le Bon Marché.[8]

BoomCase is currently based in Sacramento, California.[2][4][9]

Company history[edit]

BoomCase was established by Dominic Odbert in San Francisco, California, in 2009. Faced with a market devoid of fresh boomboxes, Odbert took matters into his own hands, crafting his own portable sound system from a vintage suitcase, a rechargeable battery, and an integrated amplifier-speaker setup.

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.[10] The post was subsequently reblogged by Engadget.com,[11] 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,[12] Playboy, GQ,[13] and even a first-page feature in Rolling Stone's 2010 Gift Guide.[14][15][16][17][8]. 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,[18] Made to Last: A Compendium of Artisans, Trades & Projects [19][20] and Retro & Vintage Design.[21][22]

In 2011, Urban Outfitters started to carry BoomCases in their online store and eventually moved them into their physical stores across the United States.[7]

In 2013, BoomCase was featured in an episode of Bath Crashers on the DIY Network.[23]

In 2014, BoomCase collaborated with Air Jordan (Nike) for All Star Weekend 2014 in New Orleans.[24]

In 2015, Fool's Gold Records and BoomCase created a limited edition BoomCase built into a diesel can.[25]

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.[26][27][28]

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.[29]

References[edit]

  1. Sorrel, Charlie (2010-12-28). "Custom Boomboxes Fashioned from Vintage Suitcases". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  2. 2.0 2.1 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. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  3. Tharler, Scott (24 February 2016). "These Vintage Suitcases Deliver 2,000 Watts of Audio Fury". Maxim. Retrieved 2019-09-27.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Guttenberg, Steve. "It's a boom box. It's a vintage suitcase. No, it's a BoomCase". CNET. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
  5. "The Lumber Jack – A 100 Watt Portable Retro BoomBox". Silodrome. 2021-04-20. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  6. "Collections". The BoomCase Store. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  7. 7.0 7.1 "UO Studio Visits: Boomcase". Urban Outfitters - Blog. Archived from the original on 2014-12-24. Retrieved 2019-09-16. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  8. 8.0 8.1 Markoulakis, Sophia (2014-07-04). "Kick up your picnic with basket for goodies, play that music". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  9. Sauer, Patrick (2011-01-05). "Bringing Back The Boombox Using Old Suitcases: The Next Big Idea?". HuffPost. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
  10. "BoomCase by SiMo are Portable Speakers Made from Vintage Suitcases". Chip Chick. 2010-09-22. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
  11. "SiMo BoomCase vintage suitcase speaker rocks your androgynous hair style". Engadget. 22 September 2010. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
  12. McKeough, Tim (2011-08-17). "Audio Equipment With Style". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
  13. Nast, Condé (27 July 2011). "Family Ties and a Summer Slam Dunk: Ambsn and BoomCase by Mr. Simo". GQ. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  14. Stone, Rolling; Stone, Rolling (2010-12-10). "2010 Gift Guide". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  15. "Rolling Stone". stevencharny.carbonmade.com. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
  16. Golijan, Rosa (13 October 2010). "I'm Staying At Home And Turning My Suitcases Into Speakers". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  17. "Clublife Magazine 1.2013". Issuu. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  18. Wongpakdee, Patty (2014-10-01). Art Without Waste: 500 Upcycled and Earth-Friendly Designs. Rockport Publishers. ISBN 978-1-62788-216-3. Search this book on
  19. Murray, Vanessa (2017-11-14). Made to Last: A Compendium of Artisans, Trades & Projects. Hardie Grant. ISBN 978-1-74117-524-0. Search this book on
  20. "Press". The BoomCase©. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  21. Hayek, Lisa (2014). Retro & Vintage Design. Braun Publishing. ISBN 978-3-03768-171-8. Search this book on
  22. Retro & vintage design. Braun Publishing. 2014. p. 148. ISBN 9783037681718. Search this book on
  23. "Reclaimed Craftsman Bath: Reclaimed Suitcases, Custom Ladder and a Kitchen Sink". DIY. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  24. "BoomCase: Vintage Suitcases turned Portable BoomBoxes". Melo. Archived from the original on 2015-04-16. Retrieved 2019-09-25. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  25. "Fool's Gold x Boomcase "Diesel Power" Portable Gas Can Bluetooth Speaker". Fool's Gold Records. 2015-12-10. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
  26. "The Most Unusual Gin Goes Boom". Speaking Human. 2017-12-20. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  27. "Hendrick's Gin BoomCase". www.gadgenda.com. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
  28. Slaughter, Sam (November 17, 2017). "Hendrick's Gin and The BoomCase Collaborate on the Most Peculiar Speaker System Ever". The Manual.
  29. "E&J X Boomcase | E&J Brandy Family". E&J Family. 2018-12-20. Retrieved 2019-09-16.

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