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We Are Rewind Launches GB-001 Boombox, Blending Retro Cassette Features with Modern Tech

The Paris-based company introduces a €449 boombox that combines cassette playback and recording with Bluetooth streaming, high-fidelity audio, and a user-adjustable design.

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Overview

  • The GB-001 boombox revives the cassette mixtape format with play and record capabilities, Dolby B noise reduction emulation, and support for Type I and Type II Chrome tapes.
  • Equipped with Bluetooth 5.4 and a 3.5mm AUX input, the device also functions as a modern wireless speaker for streaming audio from smartphones or other devices.
  • Its high-fidelity sound system includes two woofers and two tweeters, delivering a wide stereo soundstage with refined equalization and spatialization for immersive listening.
  • A rechargeable, user-replaceable 3,000mAh battery offers up to 10 hours of playback with cassettes or 15 hours with external audio sources.
  • Retro design elements like backlit analog VU meters and a folding handle are paired with modern features, making the GB-001 a unique blend of nostalgia and innovation.