FEATURES
- Oldschool boombox design meets new technology
- Comes as a kit. You build it yourself, it's easy and fun
- German engineering, made in Berlin
- Digital 2x5 watts amplifier, Hi-Fi speakers
- High quality materials, beautifully screenprinted
- Compatible with any MP3 player, including iPhone 5
- Sustainable design
DESIGN
The Berlin Boombox is designed by Berlin-based designer & illustrator Axel Pfaender. He decided it's time for a cool and fun MP3 soundsystem ... something you want to show off, like back in the days.
It's a contemporary take on the design of oldschool boomboxes. The minimalist graphic art in black and white makes the Berlin Boombox a real eye-catcher.
The Berlin Boombox is made from heavy corrugated cardboard, features a strong carrying handle and a single big knob for power and volume.
BUILDING IT
The Berlin Boombox comes as a kit consisting of a die-cut cardboard structure and all electronic parts. Assembly is easy, glue-free, tool-free and takes only a couple of minutes.
Don't worry, no geek knowledge necessary.
A construction manual is included with the kit and guides you step-by-step.
TECH SPECS
Connect to iPhone, iPod, Android phone or any device that has a 3,5 mm stereo jack (headphone jack).
| Dimensions | Width: 350 mm (13.8 inches) Height: 250 mm (9.8 inches) Depth: 120 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Weight | 850 g |
| Amplifier | Stereo amplifier, Class D SMD, 2x5 watts, 92% efficiency |
| Speakers | 2 MIVOC PRO 75mm/3” fullrange 4 Ohm, 60 – 20.000 Hz |
| Power | 3 AA batteries |
| Device | Max. width: 69 mm (2.71 inches) Max. thickness 16 mm (0.63 inch) |
| Connector | 3.5mm stereo plug (headphone plug) |
| Material | White corrugated board type E, double layer, Thickness: 3mm. |
EXTRAS
There’s more: Check out the Berlin Boombox DJ Mix Series, our range of accessories, and the "Bongiovi DPS" App with a custom profile.
SUSTAINABILITY
The Berlin Boombox is made of recycled cardboard. All cardboard parts are fully recyclable. The lightweight construction which is packed flat means less energy is used for shipping.
All design, screen-printing, cardboard production and packaging is done locally.
THE STORY
Axel Pfaender is a Berlin-based illustrator and DJ. With the Berlin Boombox he decided to combine his his two passions – music and design. He started a Kickstarter project to get the necessary funds to bring the Berlin Boombox to the market.
The Kickstarter project was very successful, reaching $20,000 after 30 days. But even more important than the money: the tons of positive feedback, retailer request and love from design blogs, gadget blogs, magazines, and radio stations.
