Boomboxes have a variety of options nowadays. Back in the '80s, boomboxes came with a cassette player, radio and the biggest speakers a person could carry. Today, it's not unusual to find boomboxes with radio, CD players, Karaoke MP3 connectors and digital speakers capable of filling the room with sound.

Any boomboxes provider can offer basic boomboxes, but to find models with style and advanced capabilities may require dealing with wholesale distributors, or with the factory directly. Factory sales staff can provide an extensive boomboxes list along with boomboxes information on an entire line of products.

1. Find boomboxes from a variety of sources and compare their capabilities and price.

2. Try a boomboxes provider who can supply boomboxes with a specific style and capabilities.

3. Get the best deal on boomboxes by going to the manufacturer for a reliable supply.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Explore the various styles and features boomboxes have to offer

Many brands of boomboxes have the same basic capabilities. The manufacturing process for each brand may produce varying degrees of audio reproduction. Stylish boomboxes may look cool, but the sound quality should be your first criteria for selecting boomboxes.

I recommend: RCA Audio manufactures boomboxes, and its audio products have been on store shelves for decades. Electronic Manufacturers puts businesses in touch with representatives of boomboxes factories in China. These companies can supply your business with any size order of boomboxes.

Order from a boomboxes list that offers every capability required

A boomboxes provider must be able to supply the exact boomboxes in the right amount. A supplier of boomboxes may offer a better price on a discontinued boomboxes or unpopular styles. If your business depends on having the most up-to-date style of boomboxes, then you need to get your order submitted as soon as the new boomboxes are previewed at trade shows and in industry publications.

I recommend: Global Sources lists dozens of boomboxes providers that it has vetted with on-site visits. The B2S.com website acts as a middleman of a sort to put buyers in touch with sellers of boomboxes. It has extensive contacts worldwide, and verifies the suppliers listed on its website.

By directly from manufacturer of boomboxes

The manufacturers of boomboxes create new styles and models frequently. Audio equipment manufacturers stay competitive by bringing out new models in time for holiday shopping and to take advantage of emerging trends in personal electronics, such as using MP3 audio files. Working with manufacturers eliminates the middle man and lowers overall costs.

I recommend: Sony is a world leader in quality electronics. Sony's latest boomboxes are not only high quality but also high style. JVC is well known for offering low priced, high quality audio and electronic equipment. It offers a large variety of boomboxes.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Buy boomboxes with only the options your customers need. Do not pay for more options than your customers will use.