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| A '''boombox''' or '''boom |
A '''boombox''' or '''boom-box''' is a portable ] system capable of playing ]s or recorded ] (usually cassettes) at relatively high volume. Most have ] and balance controls. Higher-end models might have ], ] (4-bands being pretty standard), Lights, AUX-in, Audio-Out, Shoulder Straps and even TV and burglar alarms! | ||
| The ] '''ghettoblaster''' or '''ghetto |
The ] '''ghettoblaster''' or '''ghetto-blaster''' is a term that can be considered insulting or complimentary depending on the ]. The word ghettoblaster originated in the ], apparently reflecting the belief that such systems are popular in ] ] ]s (]s), especially those populated by ], 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 ] 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 ] ]. | ||
| The ghettoblaster is seen as one of the stereotypical accessories of the ] (breakdancer), having been introduced to the mainstream conciousness through music videos, television and documentaries. It is also a phenomena often associated with ], ], the birthplace of ] culture, with b-boy, ] and Hip-Hop fan alike crowding around the beats eminating from this not-so-little machine. | |||
| In one of the ] 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'. | In one of the ] 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'. | ||
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| Some notable makes and models from the early to mid-80's to watch out for are: | Some notable makes and models from the early to mid-80's to watch out for are: | ||
| *'''Hitachi TRK''' series | *''']''' series (eg: TRK-8080) | ||
| *'''JVC RC''' series (eg: RC-550) | *''']''' series (eg: RC-550) | ||
| *'''Panasonic RX''' series (eg: RX-5350, RX-7700, RX-7000) | *''']''' series (eg: RX-5350, RX-7700, RX-7000) | ||
| *'''Crown SZ''' series (SZ-5100) | *''']''' series (eg: SZ-5100) | ||
| *'''Conion''' (known as '''Clairtone''' in Canada) | *''']''' (known as ''']''' in ]) | ||
| *'''Sharp GF''' series | *''']''' series | ||
| *'''Sharp VZ''' series (This model included a turntable!) | *''']''' series (This model included a ]!) | ||
| The popularity of large portable stereos declined in the early ] and few models are currently manufactured. | The popularity of large portable stereos declined in the early ] and few models are currently manufactured. | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 22:37, 5 February 2006
- 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. Most have tone and balance controls. Higher-end models might have VU meters, graphic equalizers (4-bands being pretty standard), Lights, AUX-in, Audio-Out, Shoulder Straps and even TV and burglar alarms!
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.
The ghettoblaster is seen as one of the stereotypical accessories of the b-boy (breakdancer), having been introduced to the mainstream conciousness through music videos, television and documentaries. It is also a phenomena often associated with New York City, New York, the birthplace of Hip-Hop culture, with b-boy, rapper and Hip-Hop fan alike crowding around the beats eminating from this not-so-little machine.
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 (eg: TRK-8080)
- JVC RC series (eg: RC-550)
- Panasonic RX series (eg: RX-5350, RX-7700, RX-7000)
- Crown SZ series (eg: 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.
External links
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