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Company Sells $2,000 Bluetooth Boombox So You Can Relive Not-Having Bluetooth

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  • Bumpboxx released the BB-777, a boombox inspired by Sharp’s cult classic GF-777 from the 80s.
  • The original GF-777 units cost over $2,000 and lacked modern features such as Bluetooth or rechargeable batteries.
  • The BB-777 replicates the dual-cassette decks and speaker layouts but adds Bluetooth and a replaceable battery.

Bumpboxx decided the true gold standard of nostalgia was a $2,000 Sharp GF-777 boombox lacking Bluetooth, rechargeable batteries, and even a CD player — apparently CDs are too 21st-century. To honor this vintage masterpiece from decades past, they've recreated it as the BB-777, preserving the dual-cassette decks and subwoofer speaker specs printed like antique hieroglyphics. But since it’s 2026 and we all secretly want modern conveniences with our retro vibe, they added a replaceable battery pack and Bluetooth, because why not embarrass your neighbors with cordless 80s jams? Plus, with its shiny silver finish and tactile controls, nostalgia's never looked so "I own a time machine but still need Spotify."

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Source: Theverge | Published: 3/25/2026 | Author: Terrence O’Brien

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