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| A '''boombox''' or '''boom box''' is a portable ] system capable of playing ]s or recorded ] (usually cassettes) at relatively high volume. | A '''boombox''' or '''boom box''' is a portable ] system capable of playing ]s or recorded ] (usually cassettes) at relatively high volume. | ||
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| The term carries a ] of power and disregard of social rules, shown in the ability to blast music to overwhelm those around you, as portrayed in the film '']'' by ] ]. Dispute over a ghettoblaster was a central role in that movie's culminating ]. | The term carries a ] of power and disregard of social rules, shown in the ability to blast music to overwhelm those around you, as portrayed in the film '']'' by ] ]. Dispute over a ghettoblaster was a central role in that movie's culminating ]. | ||
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| The word is ]ly inflammatory in some circumstances but has also been embraced as a term of black, urban pride — and, like many such terms, has been adopted by parts of the non-black American community. It is used as the name of at least one ] and one ], and is also a popular ] element typically associated with ], ] and ], ] culture, ] and ] culture, ] and even ] ]. | The word is ]ly inflammatory in some circumstances but has also been embraced as a term of black, urban pride — and, like many such terms, has been adopted by parts of the non-black American community. It is used as the name of at least one ] and one ], and is also a popular ] element typically associated with ], ] and ], ] culture, ] and ] culture, ] and even ] ]. | ||
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- For the box set by No Doubt, see Boom Box (No Doubt box set).
A boombox or boom box is a portable stereo system capable of playing radio stations or recorded music (usually cassettes) at relatively high volume.
The synonym ghettoblaster or ghetto blaster is a term that can be considered insulting or complimentary depending on the context. The word ghettoblaster originated in the U.S., apparently reflecting the belief that such systems are popular in poor inner-city neighborhoods (ghettos), especially those populated by black Americans, whether as a sign of economic power or simply to play some music/throw a party. Ghettoblaster rather than boom box became the common term in the UK and Australia for large portable stereos, perhaps because it carried less meaning.
The term carries a connotation of power and disregard of social rules, shown in the ability to blast music to overwhelm those around you, as portrayed in the film Do the Right Thing by director Spike Lee. Dispute over a ghettoblaster was a central role in that movie's culminating riot.
The word is racially inflammatory in some circumstances but has also been embraced as a term of black, urban pride — and, like many such terms, has been adopted by parts of the non-black American community. It is used as the name of at least one magazine and one recording company, and is also a popular stereotype element typically associated with funk, hip-hop and rap, African American culture, 1970s and 1980s culture, breakdancing and even racist jokes.
In one of the James Bond films, during the customary trip into Q's workshop, loud music is heard emanating from a large portable stereo carried on the shoulder of a technician. A missile then fires from the end of the stereo at a target (possibly a human dummy), which is destroyed by the resulting explosion. Bond replies with the one-liner, 'Now that's what I call a ghetto blaster'.
Some notable makes and models from the early to mid-80's to watch out for are:
- Hitachi TRK series
- JVC RC series (eg: RC-550)
- Panasonic RX series (eg: RX-5350, RX-7700, RX-7000)
- Crown SZ series (SZ-5100)
- Conion (known as Clairtone in Canada)
- Sharp GF series
- Sharp VZ series (This model included a turntable!)
The popularity of large portable stereos declined in the early 1990s and few models are currently manufactured.
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