We Are Rewind Introduces Curtis Cassette Boombox to North America
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We Are Rewind, a French organisation, has launched the Curtis cassette tape sound system in North America. The GB-001 boombox combines a retro aesthetic with modern technology, including Bluetooth 5.4.
The Curtis boombox follows the global success of We Are Rewind’s WE-001 portable cassette player. This new system could fuel a resurgence for cassette tapes, mirroring the vinyl revival.
Cassette tape sales have experienced a mild revival, rising over 400% in the last decade. The Compact Cassette, invented by Philips in 1963, saw widespread popularity throughout the 1970s, '80s, and '90s.
The GB-001 is a stereo device, delivering a wide soundstage through separate left and right channels. These channels play through distinct woofers and tweeters.
Curtis features two woofers for extended bass response and two soft dome tweeters for treble frequencies. It includes a built-in amplifier with an impressive 104W of total output.
We Are Rewind has incorporated special features such as dynamic power control to minimise distortion. A refined equalization circuit ensures a natural sound signature.
The boombox also offers a spatialisation function for a wider, more immersive stereo soundstage. Its design is based on a high-end cassette mechanism with a user-adjustable motor and internal speed regulation.
For recording and playback, the GB-001 supports both Type I and Type II (chrome) cassettes with optimised biasing. An active AC erasing head helps ensure low noise and optimal frequency response for recordings.
The Curtis boombox includes two backlit analog VU meters for monitoring recording levels. It features a microphone input with an adjustable gain level for live recordings.
Beyond its retro look, the player incorporates up-to-date technology. A Bluetooth 5.4 receiver allows for music streaming from smartphones, tablets, or computers.
The boombox is powered by a user-replaceable 14.8V 3000mAH Li-Ion rechargeable battery. It offers approximately 10 hours of battery life in tape mode and 15 hours in auxiliary mode.
An integrated 3.5mm auxiliary input enables connection to almost any audio source, such as a vinyl turntable or FM tuner. Controls include buttons for Bluetooth pairing, power, tape-type selection, bass, treble, and balance.
The Curtis boombox also has an input for an electric guitar, functioning as a portable amplifier. Additionally, it comes with dual wireless microphones for karaoke functionality.
The We Are Rewind GB-001 Cassette Boombox is currently available and priced at USD 579. Its weight is 6.81 kg, with dimensions of 50.6 x 25.1 x 17.9 cm.
We Are Rewind has launched the Curtis GB-001 cassette boombox in North America.
The boombox features a retro design with integrated Bluetooth 5.4 technology.
It provides stereo sound with 104W total output, supporting Type I and Type II cassettes.
Source: FORBES
