The story
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. 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 designed by Chris McKleroy. 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.
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.
In Q4 of 2016, the company was supposed to undergo a change in management, yet none of the effect have been observed. Warrantied speakers, all orders from the end of 2016, and any sort of technical support are all nonexistent. Company may have filed for bankruptcy.
The company has been unable to respond to consumer issues and complaints, garnering an F with the BBB and many negative reviews on yelp at their defunct San Francisco location.
From Wikipedia’s article on Boombotix, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4