Let’s face it. The only reason people will even want to buy this is the cool design. The features are standard and the audio doesn’t promise all that much. However, at a $72 price tag, this doesn’t seem too shabby a sale. Actually, having an aesthetically-pleasant replica of a 1930s radio panel might be worth the entire $72. Everything else is just a bonus.

Product Details

The Nomad Portable Speaker is a lightweight, carry-on unit that took its design cues from vintage luggage and 1930s-era AM radio boxes. Body construction is of quality wood with a tweed vinyl dressing. It stands on four rubber feet for stable and can be carried around via the leatherette handle. The whole unit measures 11.25 inches wide, 7.5 inches tall and 5.25 inches in diameter.

It has a built-in AM/FM radio that allows tuning via an old-school rotary knob. Airplane-style gauge allows you to monitor the radio tuning. Secondary knob on the front panel controls the power switch. Auxiliary input for external music sources is available from the back panel and can be used with no issues to play songs on your iPod, PC and similar media sources.

Careful not to prioritize form over substance, it holds a full-range speaker with SRS resonance enhancement that’s expected to deliver rich and detailed sound quality. It can be powered either via a wall socket or four AA batteries. Currently available exclusively from Urban Outfitters.