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Image: BumpboxxTerrence O'BrienCloseTerrence O'BrienPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget.Bumpboxx is fully embracing nostalgia with its latest boombox, the BB-777, which is modeled very closely on the legendary Sharp GF-777. A real deal GF-777 will set you back over $2,000 for one in working order. Plus, that vintage unit lacks modern amenities like Bluetooth or a rechargeable battery. Heck, it doesn’t even have a CD player.The BB-777 takes the core of the GF, right down to the dual-cassette decks, control layout, and speaker specs printed above the subwoofers. It’s undeniably a gorgeous piece of gear with its vintage silver finish and extensive physical controls. But then it adds a replaceable battery pack, Bluetooth, and an LCD screen. One unfortunate loss is the analog VU meters, something that We Are Rewind managed to include on its Blaster boombox.There are six speakers: Two Super Woofers with dedicated gain control, two coaxial speakers, and two horn tweeters. They’re pushing out a total of 270W, so volume shouldn’t be a concern. Unless, of course, you’re worried about it being too loud. The speakers are ported too, to help with bass response.In addition to the dual cassette decks, the BB-777 has a slot-loading CD player, an AM / FM / shortwave radio, USB audio playback (MP3 / WMA / WAV / FLAC / ACC), an aux input (with an included RCA adapter), plus Bluetooth. It can even record directly to a USB drive from the tape decks, CD, or radio for digitizing and archiving. Basically, the only thing it can’t do is stream audio directly over Wi-Fi.There are also two microphone inputs on the front in case you want to get real old school and use the BB-777 to host a rap battle in the park or MC a break dancing competition. There are also two built-in mics for reasons that I’m not entirely sure of. But it might come in handy if you just want to quickly record your kid saying something funny on cassette.There is a handle for lugging it around, but you’ll probably want to make use of the shoulder strap if you’re going more than a few yards, as the BB-777 weighs in at a chunky 28-pounds. Instead of going straight to market, Bumpboxx is taking the BB-777 to Kickstarter first. A pledge of $649 will secure you one when they start shipping, supposedly in June. 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The Bumpboxx BB-777 represents a deliberate and arguably successful return to a celebrated era of portable audio, specifically drawing heavily on the influence of the Sharp GF-777 boombox from the late 1980s. Terrence O’Brien, writing for The Verge, details the product’s design as a near-faithful recreation, acknowledging the original unit’s significant cost and limitations – a price tag exceeding $2,000 and a lack of modern connectivity like Bluetooth or a rechargeable battery. The BB-777 directly addresses these shortcomings while retaining the core aesthetic and functionality of the GF-777. A key aspect of the device is its speaker configuration: six speakers, including two Super Woofers with gain control, two coaxial speakers, and two horn tweeters, totaling 270 watts designed to deliver substantial volume. Engineered with a ported design to optimize bass response, the BB-777’s technical specifications reflect a considered approach to audio reproduction. Beyond its sound capabilities, the boombox incorporates a suite of features designed to both preserve and expand upon the original GF-777’s capabilities. This includes dual cassette decks, a slot-loading CD player, an AM/FM/shortwave radio, USB audio playback supporting formats like MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, and ACC, and an aux input facilitated by an RCA adapter. Notably, the BB-777 also incorporates recording functionality, allowing users to digitize audio from the tape decks, CD player, or radio for archiving purposes. Furthermore, the design includes two microphone inputs, hinting at a deliberate throwback to the era of rap battles and informal recording scenarios. The device’s physical design is notable for its substantial weight of 28 pounds, necessitating a handle and shoulder strap for transport. The BB-777 is currently seeking funding through a Kickstarter campaign, with a pledge of $649 securing a unit set to ship in June, retailing at $1,049. This crowdfunding approach indicates a certain level of confidence in consumer interest. Ultimately, the design by Bumpboxx appears to be a successful recreation, combining the nostalgic appeal of the original Sharp GF-777 with modern conveniences and functionality, acknowledging its limitations and offering a significant audio experience for enthusiasts of vintage technology and sound.