We Are Rewind Boombox!

[beansmaynard]

Hi, saw this on Reddit and it looks interesting. I didn't like the We Are Rewind portable cassette player mainly due to the performance of the mech but it was very well built. Thoughts?

 

[Reli]

Interesting. It's not on their website yet. Hope it's more than just a re-brand of an existing model.

 

[Transistorized]

I can appreciate them wanting to be a part of reviving the cassette however, one of the things that concerns me about this "boombox" is that it doesn't seem to have an AM/FM radio built into it. At least not from what I can see. If that's true, then by definition IMO, it's not a boombox. It's a Bluetooth speaker. JBL does the same thing with their BT speaker. They call it a boombox, but no built in radio.

I can tell you first hand how obnoxious it is to constantly have to keep a cell phone nearby to enjoy your radio. Sometimes you just want a free non-streaming experience to relax and enjoy.

 

[beansmaynard]

I can appreciate them wanting to be a part of reviving the cassette however, one of the things that concerns me about this "boombox" is that it doesn't seem to have an AM/FM radio built into it. At least not from what I can see. If that's true, then by definition IMO, it's not a boombox. It's a Bluetooth speaker. JBL does the same thing with their BT speaker. They call it a boombox, but no built in radio.

I can tell you first hand how obnoxious it is to constantly have to keep a cell phone nearby to enjoy your radio. Sometimes you just want a free non-streaming experience to relax and enjoy.

You're not wrong. No radio is a bit of a deal breaker for me.

 

[Fatdog]

I can appreciate them wanting to be a part of reviving the cassette however, one of the things that concerns me about this "boombox" is that it doesn't seem to have an AM/FM radio built into it. At least not from what I can see. If that's true, then by definition IMO, it's not a boombox. It's a Bluetooth speaker.

I agree. At least it looks better than a Bumpboxx.

 

[goodman]

I don't like this simplistic design and large handle.
It reminds me of something old and unfortunate.

 

[caution]

Yeah, it seems like putting effort into chassis design elements has gone by the wayside - all those little grooves and ridges give a box character and make it more interesting to look at for no increase in cost.

 

[Superduper]

Just like that Sharp RD-688, which I really like the look but has no radio. Looks every bit a boombox but a deal breaker hence I never bothered pursuing acquiring one. For all practical purposes, it’s just a portable cassette recorder to me.

 

[mu1sic2ian3]

I can appreciate them wanting to be a part of reviving the cassette however, one of the things that concerns me about this "boombox" is that it doesn't seem to have an AM/FM radio built into it. At least not from what I can see. If that's true, then by definition IMO, it's not a boombox. It's a Bluetooth speaker. JBL does the same thing with their BT speaker. They call it a boombox, but no built in radio.

I can tell you first hand how obnoxious it is to constantly have to keep a cell phone nearby to enjoy your radio. Sometimes you just want a free non-streaming experience to relax and enjoy.

Eh I disagree, I personally don't feel there is much music on the radio these days that makes much sense to listen to on a vintage style boombox. Its the Cassette player that makes it a boombox for me. I honestly hate the way the We Are Rewind box looks, but for me at least its got a tape deck. To each their own though. Maybe if they put a fake radio dial on it that would be cool. I do think the radio adds to the look for sure, just not what would use for listening.