Ever since this idea of an "International Boombox Summit" came up back in October, I've been searching for ways to help produce a 1st class event for all members in attendance. I think that one of the ways to best create a great experience is to secure a meeting space for us. Like you all know, I threw the idea out to our members and so far we as a group have responded with about $750 towards our approximately $1000 goal. I've been so happy with how so many have stepped up to make this happen. But to help put us over the top, I decided to reach out to businesses in the audio industry to see if they could help sponsor our event. I emailed Joe Born the CEO of AiwaUSA and told him what we are trying to accomplish. Below is my initial email to him and his response:
Needless to say I was thrilled with his response and appreciate greatly how a CEO of such a large company not only emailed me back personally but was more than willing to help us out.
Below is a picture of the Aiwa Exos 9 unit that can be purchased on Amazon for $299.
Here is a picture of the prototype that he has offered to auction off for us. From a functional standpoint the operate the same. The main difference is in its looks, specifically it as chrome rings around its speakers instead of plastic ones.
Since this is a prototype that was not meant to be released to consumers and only 15 were made, its value should be significantly higher than its mass produced counterpart.
I'm hoping that this item brings in a good amount of money not only to help fund our event but also to help decrease the very generous pledges that our members have made towards the meet.
Currently I'm working out the details of this auction and will provide information regarding when it will take place here on this thread.
Thanks and I hope a member of Boomboxery wins this item so this very rare unit stays in our family.
Needless to say I was thrilled with his response and appreciate greatly how a CEO of such a large company not only emailed me back personally but was more than willing to help us out.
Below is a picture of the Aiwa Exos 9 unit that can be purchased on Amazon for $299.
Here is a picture of the prototype that he has offered to auction off for us. From a functional standpoint the operate the same. The main difference is in its looks, specifically it as chrome rings around its speakers instead of plastic ones.
Since this is a prototype that was not meant to be released to consumers and only 15 were made, its value should be significantly higher than its mass produced counterpart.
I'm hoping that this item brings in a good amount of money not only to help fund our event but also to help decrease the very generous pledges that our members have made towards the meet.
Currently I'm working out the details of this auction and will provide information regarding when it will take place here on this thread.
Thanks and I hope a member of Boomboxery wins this item so this very rare unit stays in our family.