Portable Cassette Player Showdown! | Modern vs Vintage

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Let's compare some new modern day cassette players with my Sony Walkman and see if it's worth spending the extra coin for a vintage cassette player!
Note: Audio samples were recorded separately in Audacity in order to have maximum control over levels and audio recording. The music was exported in AAC 320kbps at 44.1kHz. The players are there for presentation sake but the sound matches the player.
Personally, the best option is the Jensen because it plays great, it's affordable and it's stereo. The Byron Statics is mono all around and it doesn't sound too good. It can be used at best as an audiobook player or kids toy.
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@Triiplesiix Год назад

Not sure how you recorded the sound of these but the Jenson sounded so much better in my opinion than the other portables. I have the cheapo Byron and I can’t picture anything being worse audio quality wise, then again it was 15$

@FilmsRuiz Год назад

I'm going to re-record the audio again soon. I think the difference in sound quality comes from the fact that the Jensen is a newer player where the Walkman is original.

@alainterieur794 Год назад

The Jensen sounds surprisingly good considering its cost. Thank you for the review!

@FilmsRuiz Год назад

It really did surprise me and its the player I use to record cassette tapes to digital.

@jaycobson1772 2 года назад

My Byron statics cassette player sounded funny so I thought it was broken, until you mentioned the hole in the back to change the speed settings. It actually fixed it thank you 🙏🙏🙏

@Youtubeiscool865 Год назад

It’s wild how much better and quality sounding the vintage ones sound

@get0with0the0rythem Год назад

Hi! i know this is over 2 years old but great video and I really appreciate how non-judgmental you are in regards to what people are looking for with these cassette players. I'm new to this whole idea and there are a lot of videos that are just too technical or they just say THIS IS THE BEST ONE YOU NEED THIS, which is always more the more expensive stuff. Great video!

@oneiriceidolon1698 3 года назад

Great video! I’m new to the cassette scene and was not sure where to start. I think I’m going to try out the Jensen. This was really helpful. Thank you! 😊

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

The Jensen is a really good player for the money

@retro_dayz6707 2 года назад

If I were you I go for a old Sony Walkman (My opinion you don't have to if you want)

@b2zap665 Год назад

@@retro_dayz6707 any Sony you would recommend for music playback that have a built in speaker and record?

@websurferr 3 года назад

Very informative video, I will be picking up the Jensen!

@idrive55 2 года назад

Thanks man, really need this kind of vid,cuz i really, REALLY obsessed with cassette stuff lately,again,thank you.🤝❤️

@StevenS757 3 года назад

Sounds like the Sony is running too fast. Or the other two are running slow.

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

The sony is running a tad bit fast. I'm gonna have to get the tiny screwdriver out and tune it. I didnt notice it before I listen to the tapes on my JVC deck

@astorosatyowaspodo5166 2 года назад

yes correct little bit to fast

@recordcollector0665 2 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz correcting this guy’s comment, the JVC actually is a tad fast and the blue one is actually playing properly. Listen to the master upload of Juliet on RU-vid and compare pitch

@donaldanderson6578 3 года назад

Very helpful, thanks mate.

@DavideNastri Год назад

The input jack is quite a plus! Nice review, thanks :)

@juliamason3028 11 месяцев назад

This was literally perfect for me, like this video helped me decide 👏 on what I want. Thank you so much man

@Rosales3269 3 года назад

It actually does record from the radio. You just need to turn the radio up with no headphones on. Worked with mine. The teal one.

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

Hmm, that's good to know. I've been wanting to get into recording Air checks onto cassette. I'll have to pick up some cassettes and try it out

@Bluesky-bx2ig Год назад

Great video for someone looking for a portable cassette player. The BryonStatics will be going back. Keeping the Jensen. Kudos to you "Everything Tech."

@benjaminkitaura498 3 года назад

I think you’re video is awesome and I hope you continue making more videos. It was very informative about walkman stuff.

@izwanshaari9854 3 года назад

Mono is certainly a deal breaker for me. The Jensen is not bad actually. The Sony is definitely the best and I own a few of them. You're definitely knowledgeable. Some reviewers don't point out the stereo/mono issue and that sucks. Great video.

@madysonroberts1608 2 года назад

Where did you get your walkmans?

@izwanshaari9854 2 года назад

@@madysonroberts1608 Mostly flea markets and online sales on Facebook.

@joey1416 2 года назад

Mono killed it for me as well. Shame. looks pretty sick though

@gaineyjohnson6628 2 года назад

That was pretty solid. Good work!

@gandharvnegiofficial3479 3 года назад

Dude your voice resonance is amazing.

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

Thank you!

@shellacblack9678 3 года назад

I got the Byron statics one before I watched this video and it was AWFUL! It was distorted and was practically stuck on volume 100. After watching this video and picking up the Jensen, it’s much better. The only issue I had with it is the headphone jack doesn’t last very long so I have to use the line out input which you can’t change the volume with it.

@ToTheMaxGaming1 Год назад

What do you mean the headphone jack doesn’t last long? It breaks?

@bethanyvarre9142 2 года назад

I think I might get the Jensen! Thanks!

@bigbopperkeepdatchungusonm2755 3 года назад

bro you've got some soul in your voice, damn. You sound like Walter Cronkite.

@Keppy601 3 года назад

A lot of people talk negatively about the Jensen, but it seems to sound as good as the Walkman.

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

The Jensen is actually my favorite and go to cassette player for casual listening. I love my Walkman but I like the fact that if I break my Jensen, I can easily replace it

@Keppy601 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz Yeah, mine just arrived, and it’s been good.

@milocero Месяц назад

Hey man, superb video, thanks for this

@normanreynolds9889 3 года назад

I have the Jensen SCR-75. This is my favorite. I use it to run a tape adapter for my Android phone. I do have a collection of cassette radios and CD players if you are interested to see that. Includes Sony, GPX, RCA, Panasonic, Radio Shack, White Westinghouse, and others. Well done. Great video. I will subscribe to you. Also, I won't sell anything because I may give it to friends I know or donate it off. I keep them for personal or when I use them depends on which one I pick.

@ebullientcookie7572 24 дня назад

Hey man,i wanted to know,can I fill blank tapes with the help of a digital device using this player.

@inspirationalaries Год назад

great video, noticeable how superior the vintage Sony walkman sound was.

@peacearchwa5103 3 года назад

P.S. Amazon indicates that the Byron Statics cassette player is the number-one best seller in this category. This may reflect the low price ($15 at this writing) and its attractive styling. Many are probably given as whimsical gifts to recipients using these cassette players for display purposes only.

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

Yeah, sadly people are gonna buy it, listen to their cassettes and wonder why they don't sound too good. That's why in the video I mentioned how it's perfect if someone wants it as a decoration or toy.

@dastractionwolfkagmi2937 3 года назад

My Jensen is on its way and I'm glad I found this video, it helped me feel good about the purchase in spite of some mixed reviews. We will see how it goes. Have you looked at this "We are rewind" stuff? What do you think? Will it ever drop? Will it be worth the asking price?

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

The thing about these new cassette players is that regardless of the features it may boast, they will all end up having the same mechanism as the Jensen. It's honestly too expensive for what it does but I'll keep a lookout and see if I find one out in the wild if it ships this month like they say on their website.

@peacearchwa5103 3 года назад

Nice video! I have acquired and used a few vintage Walkman-type players from Sony, Aiwa, Optimus and Panasonic. Generally, they sound better than my Jensen SCR-68C (very similar to the unit you showed) and ezCap 318. One problem though with 20 to 30 year old players is they can develop various electronic/mechanical malfunctions, many of which are difficult for the casual neophyte who isn't comfortable with self-repairing these tiny devices. Also, some old walkman players haven't been used in years: possibly stored in a cool dry place, but distressingly some were stored in a damp garage or storage shed, or abused, dropped in water, left forgotten in a car trunk for months during a freezing winter, etc. I do love the vintage units, but honestly when I bought the brand-new Jensen unit three years ago it brought back my joy and interest in cassettes. Since then, I've acquired better cassette walkmans as mentioned above, some of which still work fine and others which need repair or adjustment. Again, thanks so much for your excellent video.

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

That's why when I bought my Walkman I bought it from Retrospekt.com. They restore Walkman's to working order with new parts and rubber rings so I don't have to worry about that. I have an old radio with a cassette and 8-track deck that I have yet to fix.

@Techrewinds 2 года назад

Great video you cant go wrong with a vintage japanese tape player just got to change the belts most of the time

@armyforever9211 3 года назад

Thank you this was very helpful

@darnack315 8 месяцев назад

Great review. Thank you very much. My choice is Jensen.

@luischavez1701 3 года назад

Nice video man

@roystoys3995 3 года назад

Good video! Thank you

@carlos52504 3 года назад

Very good video, amigo. Eres un chingón

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

Gracias amigo :)

@AdrianGMtz 2 года назад

Hello, thank you very much for making this video! I'm looking for a cassette player specifically to hook up to my computer, and I was quite interested in the Jensen thanks to your video.

@jesusrodriguez242 3 года назад

On my personal guess the Jensen sounds better than the walkman from Sony. Thank you, I was looking for this

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

To give the walkman the benefit of the doubt, it was running a tad bit fast in this video but now that it's fixed, they both sound almost identical.

@rblossey Год назад

Great comparison, but I just have to ask: did you record the JVC clips to an uncompressed format, and then the 3 portables to a compressed format? (Pre-youtube compression). The JVC sounds like typical YT compression to me, but I'm hearing excessive artifacts on the 3 portables that I usually only hear with 2 rounds of compression....either way, it was at least clear enough to show how good the Jensen sounded, I think I will get one for now until I can afford an old Sony with Dolby! :)

@limawatijamir7639 3 года назад

This video is very helpful

@ah_kay98 3 года назад

GREAT!GREAT REVIEW! 💕🤟🏻Just ordered my Jensen after I watch ur video. Btw what’s the Line in and Out do? One is for headphone how about the other one?

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

Line In is where you plug in a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable to your computer or recorder to record your cassettes or the radio. Line out is where you plug in your headphones or speakers to enjoy your music.

@aldairmartinezbatres9149 3 года назад

Thanks, I was looking for a cassette player but I couldn't find one to pick I guess ima pick one of the 3, Thanks.

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

Personally go with the Jensen if you don't really want to buy into the Walkman scene. It's fantastic.

@aldairmartinezbatres9149 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz thanks You

@mobsterlobster 2 года назад

I just received the Byron Statics cassette player in teal. One thing I noticed it does not play the tapes from left reel to right reel. It plays them from right reel to left reel. Also the rewind button does not work.

@game_master834 3 года назад

i bought the byron statics one and i have a problem with the speed, it plays too fast and high pitched, pls can you tell me in detail how to adjust using the little hole at the back???

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

Get a small flathead jewelers screw driver or one that will fit though the little hole and screw it either left or right while it plays so you can hear if it’s getting slower or faster. Be careful not to wiggle the screwdriver in there too much because it might short something

@JudithRodriguez_74 3 года назад

Did you notice the change in tonality of the old Walkman? Even the Mozart piece sounded like it was a key higher.

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

Yeah, someone mentioned it was running a bit fast. I fixed it though so now it sounds fine.

@williamhelms9942 3 года назад

You need to test the Retekess TR606, the 2 units you have besides the Sony are the same as the Grand Prix.

@user-qb4ke6gm5b 2 года назад

Buying one now

@bletheringfool Год назад

Great video. Points taken off for not testing the voice recording. A showdown should include all features as that may be a deal breaker, especially since the Byron Statics and Jensen devices can be bought new and the Sony can't. If you were using the Byron one for dictation the fact that it's mono wouldn't make a difference if you see what I mean, but interesting to see yet more new personal stereo type devices out there.

@joehowe9020 Год назад

THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION ON THE RADIOS I AM NEW SUBSCRIBER I TYPE IN ALL CAPS BECAUSE OF MY BAD EYESIGHT NOT YELLING ❤

@lovinggossipgirl 2 года назад

more videos about cassettes! :)

@aintswee8 3 года назад

can you do a test run to record voice on byron? thankyou ur review is very helpful, love from japan

@b_side8669 3 года назад

Bro anyone ever tell you that you look kinda like roger Ebert or even the blues traveling man hell yeah love the videos man

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

That's a first haha, thanks a lot :)

@b_side8669 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz you’re welcome my dude I’ll be a sub

@lilymarlen4466 3 года назад

How well is the Jensen’s audio? I’m interested in buying one, just wanna know if it’s worth it

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

The Jensen is fantastic. It's stereo, has a radio and a line out jack. I recommend it to anyone who doesn't want to spend too much money on a walkman or old cassette player or they want something new in box. they sell it at Target but I suggest looking for it on amazon since its cheaper

@BenHodgeThemeParkEndeavor 2 года назад

I can't believe I liked the Jensen player over the Sony Walkman.

@BeepBoy 2 года назад

Thank u broski 😁

@BeepBoy 2 года назад

I’m very indecisive but I think I’m going to get a jenson :DD

@nathandonnelly3369 2 года назад

I just bought the Byron Static Convertor version because I wanted to convert my 1996 country single cassette by a singer i recently rediscovered. The cassette is in stereo sound but i hope that it does not sound horrible when converting

@FilmsRuiz 2 года назад

If it records directly from cassette to a microsd card or usb stick, it typically will. Like 128kbps Joint Stereo mp3 files that sound like they were recorded on a potato. Check out 8-Bit Guy's video on Cassette Recorders here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GNgm8Cn-HpY.html

@msminicooper2010 2 года назад

Glad find u. Just bought BryonStatic. Radio fine. Won't play tapes. Hear pop when push play, but no sound from tape. Tapes ff and reverse, no prob. But won't play. Now what do I do next? TIA

@kaisatous8996 2 года назад

Hey do you recommend recording with a mono portable recorder? I own a journalist one, only sounds in one channel, but when recording voice and whatsoever it sounds decently good, not really terrible, asking because i really can't afford an expensive deck

@FilmsRuiz 2 года назад

For recording dialogue, it is always best to record in mono so recording interviews, podcasts, other forms of dialogue.

@kaisatous8996 2 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz alright that clears my doubt, thanks!

@jdb6026 3 года назад

Your voice. Goddamn. ✨✨✨

@išsaugokkasetės Год назад

Byron Statics is basically Crosley but cassette version😂😂

@thereallincolntakanashi 9 месяцев назад

Facts.

@saulmejia97 3 года назад

I have a quick question. So I own a Jensen but for some odd reason my tapes sound like they’re pitched up. Is this normal or should I look for another tape player?

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

It's not normal, it's playing too fast. Under the belt clip on the back is a little hole. Take a small jeweler's screwdriver or a really tiny screwdriver, stick it in there and twist. it's best to do this while its playing so you can hear it change but be careful with your tape, it can get jammed.

@saulmejia97 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz thank you so much 🙏🏽

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

@@saulmejia97 I’d suggest looking up a tutorial video on RU-vid if you need more help too

@cristophermartinez6707 3 года назад

Great video, I was looking at cassette tapes because I'm looking for a way to see some of old videos my mother recorded of me do you have any tips for what I am looking for?

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

Like video cassette players? Let me do some research and I'll get back to you. Best bet is to look on eBay for a used working one. If you want to record there are RCA to USB cables available that let you screen capture an RCA feed using OBS Broadcaster

@cristophermartinez6707 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz thx for the information please let me know if you find more that could help me

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

@@cristophermartinez6707 I did a quick search and I don't see any new VCRs being sold. Your best bet is to either look for one on eBay or pick one up at a local thrift store. Sadly VHS tapes have yet to make a comeback like cassette tapes have

@reeveraa 2 года назад

Hi, I have a important question about thw byronstatics cassette player, that does it record your voice? If not then I have to return it, so can anybody answer me as soon as they can?

@7ulliana 2 года назад

hi, which one would you recommend? sony tcm 400 cassette-corder or that jensen walkman?

@FilmsRuiz 2 года назад

Depends on your use case. The Sony TCM 400 is meant for voice recording onto Cassettes where the Jensen is more of a playback device with AM/FM radio, Cassette Playback and Line-out jacks for recording to a computer. For playing back a cassette collection, easily the Jensen because that's what it's for. If you're recording instruments or vocals only, the Sony.

@ZacharyHS 3 года назад

The Jensen sounds more clear compared to the Byron Statics.

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

That's because it is using a stereo play-head which gives it an edge in terms of sound reproduction.

@MrUNIXsnob 3 года назад

Thankx :)

@theanalogguy1988 3 года назад

Hi if you have a mono Walkman, the recording one, why if I used the earphone, it’s only one earphone work? Is it because of the output? Or what? I have tried to 2 mono devices and it’s works the same, but when I tried to Sony TCM 150 the earphone works fine on the both side L&R. In fact TCM 150 also mono

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

It could be because of the output if you used the same headphones on another mono player. When I used it, sound came out of both ears but it was mono sound

@theanalogguy1988 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz it means that my Walkman doesn’t have any problem right? It’s just because of the output? I found that the two devices I tested out coming from the 90’s and 80’s I guess, while Sony TCM 150 released in 2000 something. So they might have different output and different machine too, could be. I just don’t know about it. That’s why I asked. Thank you 🙏

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

@@theanalogguy1988 what Walkman are you having issues with? I wanna do some research and see if it’s a known issue

@theanalogguy1988 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz it called Sanyo M1018A, if you could do a research and discuss in the video about comparing technology from 90’s and 2000’s that would be amazing

@harrisonrojas8193 Год назад

Gracias amigo , acabo de tomar una decisión gracias s gu video.

@kiranv2085 3 года назад

Would the Jensen be better to transfer the audio from my old cassette to a Desktop PC and make a digital copy of it, or would cassette to mp3 converters work?

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

It depends. If your computer has a Microphone jack, just get a standard 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable and plug one end into the headphone jack of the cassette player and the other into your microphone jack and use Audacity to record your audio. If you don't have a mic jack, get yourself a USB to 3.5mm adapter like this one amzn.to/3evgAG1 and record the audio with audacity. Make sure the adapter can record in full stereo if you choose to look for another one other than the one I recommended.

@kiranv2085 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz Thanks for that suggestion! I appreciate it. So, if I were to use a mono cassette player for this transfer, the quality would suck, right?(Compared to the stereo). The player does make a difference in the quality that gets transferred then, correct?

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

@@kiranv2085 Ideally, you would want to stick to a stereo player because they sound better than mono players. The sound wouldn't suck necessarily but if you rip a stereo cassette in mono, you loose out on the stereo sound. The quality does make a difference. In the video, my JVC deck sounded the best but for new and portable, the Jensen did a comparable job.

@kiranv2085 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz Great, that actually answers all of my questions.. thank you so much! Yes, that JVC deck was the best out of the bunch for sure!

@icytwice Год назад

How do I use the Jensen without earbuds? The audio only works when I have earbuds in it

@roadtripboy Месяц назад

The lack of a rewind on the Jenson is a problem. I had already bought the Byron Statics because it was $14. For that price I just wanted to see what I got. It annoying that listing doesn't make it clear that it's Mono.

@meechsanims 2 года назад

I searched this up because I have a Byron Statics player but I never was able to get it to play back my voice. I just straight up didn't hear anything. Are my cassettes just bad?

@FilmsRuiz 2 года назад

I don't think it's your cassettes. The player's mic may not be working since it's such a low quality product

@Bleats_Sinodai Год назад

you were pushing the Jesen's belt clip to the opposite side, that's why it didn't come out lmao

@Chroxity3 2 года назад

The Jensen and Byron's body and features are pretty much from the same brand, but sold as different names. ( I made this comment sometime in the beginning, so I don't know if it was mentioned in the video)

@FilmsRuiz 2 года назад

They're probably even manufactured in the same facility with the same tooling too. Companies pay these fabricators to slap a name on them and sell it as their own.

@Chroxity3 2 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz I don't even know who makes these things, but I mean, they're decent. I got the Jensen to replace my Sony pocket radio since the sucker's speaker stopped working on me. More features for 2 bucks less ( though I didn't get a speaker.) But it's stereo. I'm not complaining.

@notyou6674 3 года назад

i am totally new to cassettes and old tech, but i would like to get a cassette player that can also record especially if you can record by plugging in your own mic or device

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

hmm, those are a little tougher to find in this format. You could opt for something that's 13 reasons why-esque and check out either the Jensen MCR-100 or the Sylvania SRC124. Both play cassettes and record with an included 3.5mm jack microphone. The only thing is, they record in mono since they are dictation machines so dubbing is possible but only mono sound.

@notyou6674 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz thanks those sound good actually

@tgaspard 2 года назад

thank you so much for this review, im so confused as waht to get but the jensen does seem to be the better pick

@FilmsRuiz 2 года назад

It's a great all-around player. Stereo sound, AM/FM radio, has Line-out jack so you can record your cassettes to a PC and its new.

@lewis72 8 месяцев назад

I think that the Jensen sounded the best of all three.

@LofiSyncc 3 года назад

Are you able to record music from a digital device onto blank tapes with this?

@ACommenterOnYouTube 3 года назад

@theredsith4924 2 года назад

Dude please I’m fond of like the past therego the 80’s and the 50’s but ima need that first walkman so pls plsss tell me where did you get ut

@FilmsRuiz 2 года назад

I have a link in the description to the web store I purchased it from, it's called Retrospekt. They might not have this model in stock as they sell whatever they acquire but you may find something better. Just stay away from any Crosley or Byron Statics players they might be selling.

@byc992 3 года назад

What about the sound of the Byron Statics speaker? It sounds good?

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

No. Not really. It’s a mono speaker with no bass and sounds like you’re listening to your music out of a tin can

@byc992 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz Thanks a lot 👌🏼🙂

@stoundingresults 2 года назад

It might be the age of the tapes that cause speed fluctuations. Maybe try fast fordward and rewind back to adjust the film.

@Davidort3ga 3 года назад

Hello friend, I'm having problems with my jensen now .. 😔, I don't know what happened to him now with any hearing aid, it sounds good, I mean, I hear sound but I only know one side, unless I put the cable in an exact position And that annoys because in a minimum movement the audio goes away and it is heard very low, if you know how to fix it, I would appreciate it very much.

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

It looks like an audio jack issue. Try it with a different pair of headphones and see if maybe your headphones that are busted. Otherwise, it's probably easier to just buy a new player or contact Jensen support and see if they can fix it for you. If whatever you had connected to the player yanked too hard on the jack itself, it could have desoldered itself from the contacts on the board

@Davidort3ga 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz the problem is i'm not from usa, I'm panama.. 😔

@danielmahaffey5335 2 года назад

Do you know the difference between the Jensen scr-75 and the 75s that is in the video? Thanks

@FilmsRuiz 2 года назад

There's no difference between the two with the "S" denoting a special edition color. In my case, its Silver but they are functionally identical. Amazon had sold out of this particular one which is why I fixed the link and it leads to a basic black player.

@danielmahaffey5335 2 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz awesome that's what I suspected but wasn't sure. Thanks

@danielmahaffey5335 2 года назад

Bought the Jensen because of this video and am really happy with it so I thank you! I nearly bought the Byron statics one but didn't when I came across this video because I just knew I'd be disappointed with how it sounds, which was my problem with other new ones I'd purchased. Thanks man!

@dreasmom2789 3 года назад

Thank you now I know that I want the teal colored one. Can't remember the name right now.

@rashedaljanahi1563 2 года назад

Where on earth did you find new and sealed classical music tape ?! Pls tell me

@FilmsRuiz 2 года назад

My local thrift shop had a big stack of cassettes around the same time I shot this video and I bought it for the very reason it was still sealed.

@eliasabreu5169 3 года назад

So, what’s the better choice with a good headphones?

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

It all depends on how much you're willing to spend. Both The Walkman and Jensen are excellent players with the Jensen being the affordable choice.

@benitostudiosofficial8701 3 года назад

Is there any way to make a mono cassette player into a stereo player?

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

Not really. You'd have to replace the mono play head with a matching stereo counterpart and then make sure the circuit board is capable of playing a stereo signal. You're better off getting a new stereo player.

@benitostudiosofficial8701 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz thanks man, did you know where i can get one?

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

@@benitostudiosofficial8701 Check the links in the description for the Jensen player. It's a great player for the money

@nathanlee2942 10 месяцев назад

Does the Jensen have a built-in speaker?

@FilmsRuiz 9 месяцев назад

No, it does not have a built-in speaker sadly...

@dralpharyderistheone 3 года назад

hows the sound quality for this cassette players? copare to the sony's?

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

At 8:21 I have an audio comparison of all the players using the same sample tracks recorded straight into my computer

@jacek-jan 2 года назад

Byron would be "manure" class already in 2000s. Buttons alignment looks like dentition of lower class redneck and sounds like cow tap danced on it. But HEY! It comes in boy or girl colour.

@RavenMaven 2 года назад

I got a Byron statics for playing tapes in my car. The player sucks when it comes to keeping constant speed. I'm talking 20% slower at times! Other times it plays almost true speed. I don't use it for any quality cassettes I own. It hasn't eaten or damaged any tapes so far (played about 20 fully so far) but yah it's not recommended if you want true playback.

@floramaepeters7040 3 года назад

Can you please make a video explaining how to make the speed of your cassette player slower?

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

Sure, I'll film it in these next couple of days and it should be up by Thursday. I got a test tomorrow and homework to finish

@floramaepeters7040 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz ok thank you!

@philipsfanboy6423 3 года назад

If you open it up there is some kind of tuner thing screw that idk what it’s called. You turn it on and tune it untill it plays at the right speed

@h8GW Год назад

Oy, I think you forgot to show us the Jensen play head.

@FilmsRuiz Год назад

at 5:13, I show both the Byron Statics on the left and the Jensen on the right.

@nathanreddent2427 2 года назад

the walkman was sped up wasnt it?

@christopherzuniga9287 3 года назад

How much did the Jensen cost?

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

It was about $17.99. Right now its available for $21 in all black, blue and yellow here amzn.to/2PyKaQu

@GurjitSingh-tb1lm 2 года назад

Good

@ariqmania5275 3 года назад

does the byron statics sounds good on headphone/headset??

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

No. It sounds muffled and just as bad or worse as it did in the samples.

@ariqmania5275 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz oh shoot thank god i found ur video.. thanks mate

@ariqmania5275 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz perhaps do u have any portable casette player & recorder with built-in mic recommendation?? i don't rlly care about the recording quality.. as long as it plays casette beautifully and can record

@marccaselle8108 2 года назад

I have never seen a portable cassette player without a rewind button

@davidgardiner4720 Год назад

Quite common at one time. It makes some sense as it does simplify the transport. I have an 80s Sharp with no rewind, works fine.

@dant3113 2 года назад

What does a 3 way power casset player mean.?

@FilmsRuiz 2 года назад

It means it runs on AC, DC and battery power

@MightyMacT 3 года назад

Jensen or a sony sports? Sounds like the jensen sounded better than the walkman!

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

The Walkman is running a bit fast in this video but now that it's fixed its about the same. My best guess is the Sony Sports and the Jensen are distant cousins and they probably use the same mechanism.

@MightyMacT 3 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz I guess besides the cheap plastic of the jensen?

@reece3134 3 года назад

so would you suggest this ? i’m just looking for a tape player for me to listen to my eminem tapes on

@FilmsRuiz 3 года назад

@@reece3134 Go with the Jensen, its a great tape player at a decent price

@juno9506 2 года назад

wait, do yall know how to record music INTO the cassettes?, I've been trying to do it for a while but they sound really bad lol, if yall have any tips pls let me know (' w ')

@florianm3170 2 года назад

First of all use if possible new cassettes. Best method is to buy a separate stationary deck, now which one is depending on your budget and location. You can find here in europe (where i am) often double decks from the 1990's from brands like onyko, sony pioneer for under 50 euros/dollars which will beat anything currently available. They have Dolby B and C noise reduction and automatic tape calibration in some cases. Of course these decks will probably need some new belts and sometimes also new pinch rollers, which are available from some chinese shopping sites, or you can buy model-specific sets put together (from the same sources) from some sellers on E-bay for 2-5 times the price. (Ok, saves you the hassle of measuring the parts and searching them) So if you are a little handy then you can save some money refurbishing you deck yourself.

@juno9506 2 года назад

@@florianm3170 oh my god thank you so much lol

@scramator9077 2 года назад

Don’t know you can still buy vintage in box cassette players for an affordable price. I bought two General Electric cassette player from around late 80s to early 90s still in box and for like $15 each

@FilmsRuiz 2 года назад

The downside to buying new old stock cassette players though is that you run the risk of having the rubber belts seizing up on you or being all gunked up in the mechanism after 40 years of being unused.

@scramator9077 2 года назад

@@FilmsRuiz true dat.