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Boombotix is a San Francisco, California based company that makes and markets portable speakers and mobile audio accessories. The name "Boombotix" is a fictitious term derived from the science of sound. The term merges ''robotics'' and ''boombox''. The products consist or audio focused wearable technology with a line of devices called Boombots. Boombotix's products are targeted to urban and outdoor sports demographics (namely cyclists, skateboarders, skiers, and surfers) and the general consumer electronics market. The products are commonly used by messenger bikers and bike commuters as a handsfree communications device. Boombotix products are sold through major retailers including Verizon, Radio Shack, Urban Outfitters, Zumiez, specialty retailers, bike shops and their online store. ==Company history== Lief Storer founded Boombotix (originally under the name SkullyBoom), in 2009. The first Boombotix product, named the SB1, was inspired by the Skully vinyl toy, manufactured at the time by Urban Warfair.〔http://www.vinylabuse.com/2008/08/09/urban-warfair-mini-skully-toys/〕 By splitting the vinyl down the middle, and adding a dissected iHome audio speaker and Motorola radio clip, Lief was able to create a wearable speaker. The original prototype product went viral in the online community, with TechCrunch touting it as an "uncrushable music device". The SB1 combined a powerful driver in an ultra portable, drop tested and water resistant package. In 2010, the first product was sold at Ken's Bike and Ski in Davis, CA. In 2013 the company launched the Boombot REX.〔http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/04/boombot-rex-a-durable-affordable-bluetooth-speaker-for-the-adventurous-crowd-hits-kickstarter/〕 This new device became amongst the first voice controlled speakers. It incorporated dual drivers and a passive bass radiator making it one of the loudest portable speakers for its size. The company raised four times of their target goal with their Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. In early 2015, RZA joined the Boombotix as the company's "Head Abbot." RZA's role would be focused on connecting Boombotix to more musicians and help marketing the product.〔http://www.fastcompany.com/3046741/why-did-wu-tangs-rza-just-join-this-bluetooth-speaker-company〕 In summer of 2015 Boombotix launched two new speaker products: the Boombot PRO and the Boombot MINI. The Boombot PRO is the company's first waterproof speaker. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Boombotix」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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