The Boom Box- Is Still Alive and Well and Noisy!
By DB
@dgobucks226 (34368)
August 14, 2017 4:13pm CST
The boom box which I thought had been permanently replaced in popularity by walkmans in the 1990's and now I Pods still packs a blast. Recently as I was doing my boardwalk morning stroll, I encountered someone wielding one. And the annoying memory of them destroying a peaceful time at the beach returned to me. Their speakers blaring music not to my taste, and interrupting a quiet time reading is something I thought technology had solved. As a matter of fact, some nearby shore towns have already enacted ordinances against this type of noise pollution. Their beaches promote a family atmosphere experience and on a crowded weekend, someone blaring a boom box next to you while you are socializing, and enjoying family time, kind of defeats that purpose.
Now I am not against music. I'm playing it on my I Pod with headphones on, or playing it in the privacy of my home constantly. I just think with the advanced electronics we have today it is not necessary to have these intrusive products playing in public areas like beaches.
What do you think? Should towns ban the use of boom boxes on their beaches? Any opinions or personal situations are always encouraged and appreciated. Thanks.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
15 Aug 17
@dgobucks226 it was close to the one I had.
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@dgobucks226 (34368)
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15 Aug 17
Mine was pretty nice too. A Fischer brand with the dual cassette recorder. I used that feature constantly and it made some decent cassette tapes.
@VivaLaDani13 (60355)
• Perth, Australia
27 Nov 20
@dgobucks226 I don't disagree with you. In fact, I do agree with you BUT for me personally, depends on my mood and what type of music. While I do love music, I do go through phases where I don't want to listen to any. Especially if it's really loud. I often struggle with noises. I can struggle with noises and while sounds may sound like a low volume to some people, it can sound even louder to me.
Basically, I have been in areas where music is being played. Usually it doesn't bother me but if I'm stuck on a bus or train and someone is listening to music I don't like, it will start to make me feel a bit uncomfortable. But more so if it's too loud for me, I will be hoping that person or people will get off the bus or train ASAP.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60355)
• Perth, Australia
28 Nov 20
@dgobucks226 Oh I completely agree with you. Actually I can tell you something for sure that will ALWAYS get on my nerves, and again, I'm sure it's due to my sensitive ears, but when people (it's mostly teenagers) will what I consider almost yelling at each other in a quiet area and while sitting literally next to each other. That will always bother me. I don't understand why some people need to be THAT dang loud.
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@dgobucks226 (34368)
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29 Nov 20
@VivaLaDani13 Your right there. An observation I've also noticed. Guess it's immaturity...
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@dgobucks226 (34368)
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28 Nov 20
Yes, music too loud can be irritating especially if it's a style your not fond of.. I just think one should be courteous and aware of how their behavior might impact others around you. Some people are just clueless. 
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@scarlet_woman (23465)
• United States
12 Jan 18
i saw a boom box in new york about 20 years back 2 guys were pushing in a shopping cart..i'd hate to think how many batteries that took..
i don't mind boom boxes as much as the people with mega bass speakers in their car.
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@dgobucks226 (34368)
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13 Jan 18
Yes, ha they do require a lot of batteries. Those big car speakers are also very annoying 
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
14 Aug 17
I do not think that any music should be so loud as to disturb others.
If that is a boombox on the beach yes then it should be banned.
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@dgobucks226 (34368)
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15 Aug 17
Thanks for the response Ocean. Some people are just oblivious to others.
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
14 Aug 17
I used to have a really loud boom box. I never replaced it after it was stolen.
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
15 Aug 17
@dgobucks226 - I just use my iPod these days.
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@dgobucks226 (34368)
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15 Aug 17
I had one too. It finally gave out and after some sadness, I moved on to newer technology.
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@dgobucks226 (34368)
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15 Aug 17
@teamfreak16 I pod away from home. Spotify and I Tunes on the computer. Also have an old Sony receiver which still works from the early 80's. So, my FM station is going sometimes on that one when I'm working at my desk.
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
2 Nov 17
@dgobucks226
I agree completely with you DB.
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@dgobucks226 (34368)
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1 Nov 17
I was surprised to see them too! Yes, no reason to disturb others. Earphones should be used in public places.
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@dgobucks226 (34368)
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15 Aug 17
They still sell them. Apparently that New Jersey person or maybe a tourist did not get the memo that playing boom boxes in crowded places is a no, no.
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@dramagirl26 (3259)
• Ringgold, Virginia
16 Aug 17
I don't mind boom boxes in public places as long as the volume isn't too loud.
