We Are Rewind reveal a next-gen boombox for 2025. Say hi to GB-001.
Play, Mix, Record, Dance, Repeat. Push the button, play the tape.
Retro look, brand new tech - the rise and rise of the cassette tape (and mixtape) continues with the We Are Rewind GB-001. Following the global smash of the original WE-001 portable cassette player, We Are Rewind are pleased to tease the arrival of their next big launch.
And with cassette tape sales rising by over 400% in the last decade, there's never been a better time to remind yourself of what a great boombox can do for your music compared to a mini Bluetooth speaker...
The GB-001 isn't just a cassette player/recorder that rivals home speaker systems - it also delivers exceptional stereo sound with a full-spectrum stereo image, thanks to its separate left and right woofers and tweeters.
Whether you're listening to cassettes, using a wired connection, or streaming via Bluetooth, its four Hi-Fi class loudspeakers (two powerful woofers for extended bass response and two soft dome tweeters for refined voices and treble) provide an huge 104 Watts of total power output.
But power is nothing without control. That's why We Are Rewind has included special features like dynamic power control to reduce distortion, refined equalisation for a natural sound signature and a spatialisation function for a wider, more immersive stereo image.
This boombox features a top-of-the-line cassette deck mechanism, complete with a powerful, user-adjustable motor that includes internal speed regulation.
For recording and playing, it supports both Type I and Type II (chrome) cassettes with optimised biasing. To ensure low-noise recording and the best possible frequency response, it uses an active AC erasing head.
The GB-001 is equipped with two backlit VU meters, giving you control over playback and recording levells and even includes a microphone input with adjustable level for live recordings!
The GB-001 reimagines the iconic 80s boombox with a sleek, neo-retro design that truly stands out. Beneath its retro appearance, this next-gen boombox is packed with modern technology, featuring Bluetooth 5.4 and a rechargeable, replaceable battery.
Connect your Boombox to any audio source and use it as a speaker to listen to your favorite tunes with its Bluetooth 5.4 and 3.5mm jack input to connect everything from a turntable to your phone.
You’ll find everything you need right there on the unit, including the Bluetooth pairing button, power switch, tape type selector, bass & treble and balance control knobs.
Unleash the energy at your next gathering and transform any room into your own concert venue. Sing along to your favorite songs using the microphone input, or plug in your guitar and use the system as an amp. And yes, the dual wireless microphone system enables you to create your very own rap battles.
MSRP is £379, €449
For review samples or to interview the French founders of We Are Rewind, please contact Starscream Communications.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency response: 40 - 20,000 Hz
POWER AMPLIFIERS
Two 32 W Rms / 4 Ohms Class D amplifiers for the woofers
Two 20 W Rms / 6 Ohms Class D amplifiers for tweeters
Total power: 104 W rms
BATTERY
User replaceable Built-in 14.8V 3000mAH Li-Ion battery pack
Battery life
• On speakers: 10 hours in tape mode and up to 15 hours in Aux mode
• On headphones: 15 hours in tape mode and up to 28 hours in Aux mode
CASSETTE PLAYBACK
2-track stereo playback
VU Meters for power monitoring
Frequency response: 40 - 12,500 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio: >55 dB weighted
Distortion: THD <0.5%
Wow & Flutter: ~0.15% typ.
Headphones output power: 2x2 mWrms / 32 Ohms
Pitch adjustment accessible on the rear cover
CASSETTE RECORD
Stereo recording
Aux Input level: 200m Vrms
Frequency response: 40 - 11,500 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio: >55 dB weighted
Distortion: THD <1%
VU Meters to adjust the recording level
WEIGHT
6,81 kg
DIMENSIONS
50,6 x 25,1 x 17,9 cm - including handle
POWER SOURCE
Built-in lithium-Ion rechargeable and user-replaceable battery
Nominal voltage: 14.8V
Nominal capacity: 3000mAH
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth 5.4
Line input stereo jack 3,5 mm
Microphone input mono 1m Vrms
Headphones stereo jack 3.5mm
TOP PANEL CONTROLS
Source selection by rotary switch
Volume control knob
Bass control knob
Treble control knob
Balance control knob
Type I - Type II selection by rotary switch