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Berlin Boombox: A speaker like no other.

The original cardboard ghettoblaster for your . A unique concept with German technology for powerful sound.

BY STUDIO AXEL PFAENDER PRODUCT INFORMATION MEDIA COVERAGE

ENGADGET: “We’re impressed with this unique creation” COOL MATERIAL: “We’re picking up one of these Berlin Boomboxes for the office” THE VERGE: “Impressed with the design” 12OZPROPHET: “Fresh and a dope spin on making eco-friendly designs!” OBVIOUS WINNER: “Snag one early and be the cool kid on the block.” AWESOMEROBOT: “the most hipster product ever conceived” KINKI MAGAZINE: ”das wird euch aus den Socken hauen” MOBILE MAGAZINE: “The Berlin Boombox is sure to be a hit.” STILSUCHT: “Einfache Technik, leichte Handhabung und perfekter Style” GIZMO WATCH: “a Boombox that will set you apart from the crowd” UNWIRE.HK: “I want you! I need you! I love you!” DESIGN Welcome to the new Old School! The Berlin Boombox is designed by Berlin-based designer Axel Pfaender. He decided it was time for a cool and fun mobile speaker … a soundsystem you want to show off, like back in the days. THE CARDBOARD CASE IS SCREENPRINTED A fresh approach to the design IN BLACK & WHITE FOR MAXIMUM VISUAL IMPACT of mobile speakers. Bringing together the classic boombox style with today’s audio technology. The bold graphic black and white design makes the Berlin Boombox a true eye-catcher.

BEAUTIFUL PACKAGING DESIGN German engineering for amazing Sound. TECHNOLOGY Powerful Sound The highly efficient digital and full range speakers provides 2x5 watts of stereo sound. The Berlin Boombox audio technology is German engineered and custom made for the Berlin Boombox by MIVOC Audiotechnik. The Berlin Boombox is for everyone! It works with every smartphone* and player, because it connects to your device’s headphone *INCLUDING: IPHONE 6, PHONE 5, jack. IPHONE 4S, IPOD, SAMSUNG GALAXY You can also connect your laptop, computer, S7, SAMSUNG GALAXY S6, WINDOWS tablet, phablet, gaming console, turntable or LUMIA, HTC ONE, HUAWEI ASCEND, GOOGLE NEXUS 4, MOTO X … even your vintage Gameboy. Upgrade to Wireless All Berlin Boombox Designs are optionally available with Bluetooth® 4.1 wireless audio. WIRELESS AUDIO All Berlin Boombox Designs are optionally available with Bluetooth® 4.1 wireless audio. Connect to all Bluetooth® enabled devices Build your own Ghettoblaster in under five minutes. BUILDING IT The Berlin Boombox comes as a DIY kit consisting of a die-cut cardboard structure and all electronic parts. Assembly is easy, glue-free, tool-free and takes only a couple of minutes.

The most eco-friendly powered speaker on the market. QUALITY Durability The Berlin Boombox is made from the SUSTAINABILITY best available corrugated cardboard. Less Garbage It features a strong carrying handle The Berlin Boombox is made of recy- and a beautiful aluminum knob for cled cardboard*. It only contains a power and volume control. small portion of plastic and electronic waste. We also avoid unnecessary Dedication to Detail shrink-wrapping, plastic materials and All parts are designed with a dedica- the like. tion to detail and manufactured with *BROWN COLORWAY: 100% RECYCLED CARDBOARD. greatest possible level of precision. OTHER COLORS: PARTIALLY RECYCLED CARDBOARD. Powerful Sound The speakers and amplifier are Efficiency German engineered by our partner The lightweight and flat packaging MIVOC Pro. We have put a lot of save energy used for shipping. effort into the cardboard construction The digital amplifier is very energy- to achieve the best possible sound efficent: 3 AA batteries will give you experience. 200 hours of . Video: Making The Berlin Boombox Supporting local Businesses http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhVsrVsz1bI All design, screen-printing and production of the cardboard case is done locally in Berlin. BERLIN BOOMBOX MIXTAPE SERIES

It’s about the music! The Berlin Boombox Mixtape Series is series of digital mixtapes recorded exclusively for us by a selection of international DJs. We regularly publish new mixes.

Download and listen: http://www.berlinboombox.com/dj-mixes KICKSTARTER Axel Pfaender is a Berlin-based illus- 150% trator and DJ. With the Berlin Boom- box he decided to combine his his two passions – music and design. 100% He started a Kickstarter project to get the necessary funds to bring the Berlin Boombox to the market. 50% The Kickstarter project was very suc- cessful, reaching $20,000 after 30 days. But even more important than the money: the tons of positive feed- MAR 25 APR 25 back, retailer request and love from

RADIO & TV blogs, magazines, TV stations and INTERVIEWS stations. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/axelp- 338 faender/berlin-boombox BACKERS 6 PEOPLE $ 20,000 1,571 LIKE THIS RAISED IN 30 DAYS Stand out from the crowd! SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Width: 355 mm (13.8 inches) Height: 250 mm (9.8 inches) Depth: 110 mm (4.3 inches) Weight 850 g Amplifier Stereo amplifier, Class D SMD, 2x5 watts, 92% efficiency Speakers 2 MIVOC PRO 75mm/3” fullrange speakers, 4 Ohm, 60 – 20.000 Hz Power 3 AA batteries, 5 V micro-USB Device Max. width: 74 mm, Max. thickness 16 mm Connector 3.5mm stereo plug (headphone plug) Material White corrugated board type E, double layer, Thickness: 3mm.

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