Don't know if you know about Defsonix, but you should! They're a speaker brand out of Southern California, owned by a guy named Les. I've met him a couple times at the boombox meets. Here's their website: https://defsonix.com/collections/all-products They're releasing two new bluetooth speakers in 2026. First there's the LX2-100, a traditional midsize box made of wood. It features lighted analog VU meters and a 5-band equalizer. In addition to bluetooth it also has inputs for USB drives, TF cards, and line in/out. It's available in a basic black or carbon fiber wrap for $175, or a more elaborate custom wrap for $249. Yeah I know, there's no cassette player.... But I can't think of any other box under $200 that sounds this good. Here's a couple Instagram reels showing one playing: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTIrvyqif_f/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU6Ui4ICclM/ Their other model is called the Executive, and it's a smooth operator for sure. It's a briefcase-style boombox with 4 speakers, a metal grill, and combination-lock style spinners for adjusting bass and treble. It has USB and 3.5mm Line Input in addition to Bluetooth 5.3. Perfect for the GQ set commuting to work in the big city while keepin' it gangsta.
Nice, it's got to be fun sourcing different parts and getting it all together. The big guys are going wild with the rolling round drum-style speakers, I'm starting to see them all the time now at sporting events.
