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cassettes are alive....

Can it be true, Someone is still manufacturing old school boxes?

Mono boxes with twin antennas?
Are these any good? Where are they sold?

They are distributed in far east and Africa...
imagine the cd/dvd performance in the Sahara area:TOO MUCH DUST.
Also:
The laser device does not work properly in the tropic belt.TOO HUMID.
There is still a big demand for cassette tape recorders.
When I traveled through these countries I saw a lot of cassette tape recorders from China and India.




The "compact cassette" tape is still the most used music storing medium in the world, we are not astonished about the fact that there are still hundreds of factories in china and elsewhere on this planet producing (radio) cassette recorders.
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The dead of cassette tapes was declared often.

Nevertheless:
md came and went..(except Japan)
cd is disappearing slowly .......
dvd will be replaced through mp3/mp4
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from worldmapper

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and
yep - let me be polemic....

Why isn't someone from China selling these new old-school units on eBay?!?

Anybody listening?
有人听着？

Well, at least someone's got the right idea. I wouldn't mind finding one and tring it out. If I found one at a bootsale, I'd probably end up buying it mistakably believing it to be an unusual brand of '80s one, they look pretty genuine from what I can see!

Hummmm, perhaps the Chinese would be interested in producing my CX4!

Well, I know that there are "knock off" 777's out there. If someone convinced a Chinese manufacturer that he could make a mint reproducing say...an M90, they'd be all over it I'm sure. One thing about design patents, at least in this country, is that once it goes a certain number of years or is no longer marketed for "x" amount of consecutive years it's fair game. Heck, I could recreate the Pinto as long as I don't call it a Ford. Most courts react positive when things are out of production for extended years and such.

Since they are already tooled up and building these boxes... It might not be that far of a stretch for a company to get something we all would run out and buy tomorrow on the market?

They are interesting! Its cool to see something 'old' thats new!

Here's a picture of a guy taking a picture of a Tecbun.



Wish I could get a Tecbun.

What do you suppose the slot is for? Tape? MD? MP3? Toast?

actually it`s a tecsun:



found this comment...
The Tecsun BCL-4000 Boom Box

Imagine a radio with all the excitement of the Grundig Satellit 750, but bigger and with a more exciting sound system. Tecsun is making such a radio. This huge dual speaker shortwave radio updates the Tecsun/Eton/Grundig S350. Check out this photo of the Tecsun BCL-4000. A close-up reveals an analog tuning dial, but notice the 5 buttons. Are those presets buttons? Will this radio become available? I don't know, but I do know I want the BCL-4000 even more than I want the Satellit 750. Photo Source is VK5VKA's Receiver and Radio Scanner News.

and yes there is a picture of the back side:

it looks like a classic camera...

Thanks a lot, Jens! As always, you've got the inside scoop. Amazing how you find and know this stuff!

I should have known the name was Tecsun. I actually own a couple of their shortwave radios. As the comments point out, Tecsun makes radios sold as Eton and Grundig here in the U.S. There are sellers from China on eBay selling actual Tecsun versions.

Even though it's not oldschool, I really like this BCL-4000! It does have the shape of a classic camera. Fascinating! I wonder what form of media goes into that slot on the front.

What I do not like with these old style new built Bboxes is the finish... Mainly the chrome, crappy looking... unfortunately....

No doubt most of these Chinese knockoffs are low quality but they are still interesting.

By the way I like the name Tecbun over Tecsun.

quote:

! It does have the shape of a classic camera. Fascinating! I wonder what form of media goes into that slot on the front.

oo I forgot,- stereo!

quote:

Originally posted by *TPR*:

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! It does have the shape of a classic camera. Fascinating! I wonder what form of media goes into that slot on the front.

Great, more electronic melding! Next are they are going to add a cell phone and a Tazer.

Good one!!

The boxes at the top look like they're made from bluetack & tinfoil

have a look here.

the panasonic rx-m300 still
manufactured for the middle east oriental market.

Exporter & Factory info:

silver seaway industrial ltd



ROOM 1607,TAI PING YANG COMMERCIAL & TRADE BLDG.,NO.4028 JIA BIN ROAD,SHENZHEN,CHINA.
E-MAIL:
sswi@szonine.net sswi@silverway.com.cn



AS AN INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT COMPANY, SILVER SEAWAY INDUSTRIAL LTD. WAS FOUNDED IN 1994 AND OWNED FACTORIES IN ELECTRIC & PLASTIC , ELECTRONICS & HARDWARE. WITH PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS AND SKILLED EMPLOYEES, PRECISE AND ADVANCED PRODUCTION AND QUALITY INSPECTION EQUIPMENT, WE ARE RELIABLE TO SATISFY ALL CUSTOMERS DEMANDS AND THE OEM AND ODM ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.

OUR MAIN PRODUCTS INCLUDING: RADIO CASSETTE PLAYERS & RECORDER, PLASTIC ART, CRAFTS, GIFTS, MUSIC BOXES, GAS COOKERS, WATER HEATERS, OIL VAPOR EXTRACTORS, AND LIGHTING PRODUCTS. BASED ON MANY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF PRODUCTION, STRICT QUALITY MANAGEMENT, RELIABLE QUALITY, COMPETITIVE PRICES AND CONTINUOUS SERVICE, OUR PRODUCTS HAVE ALREADY MATCHED THE REQUIREMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL QUALITY STANDARD AND MAINLY KEPT EXPORTING TO THE OVERSEAS MARKET INCLUDING EUROPE, AMERICA, ASIA, AND AFRICA ETC.

IN THE COMING FUTURE, WE ARE CONTINUOUSLY DEDICATING OURSELVES TO DEVELOP MORE NEW PRODUCTS AND BETTER SERVICE TO THE EXPANDING MARKETS. WELCOME TO INQUIRY US AND WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO ESTABLISHING BUSINESS RELATIONS WITH YOU.

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Xinertal Electronic Co



Established in 1996, Xinertal Electronic Co., Ltd. is an electronic company mainly researching and manufacturing a series of audio and video products, such as cassette recorders, radios, CD players, digital cameras.

Located in the prosperous PearI River Delta of southern China, our company develops rapidly, and has facilities covering an area of 10,000 square meters and owns more than 800 employees.

Armed with advance technology, scientific and practical methods of quality test and a team of talented professionals, the quality of our products has been guaranteed directly. Our products have been sold to countries and areas as Southeast Asia, Africa, Middle East, Russia, Europe and America. Meanwhile, we've got a more market share than the similar or same products. Our Products have been very popular with many customers home and abroad.

Our company boasts the following departments such as the developing department, purchasing department, engineering department, manufacturing department, mould department, quality control department, warehouse department, marketing department, all of which are comprehensively carrying out the quality standard system.

By upholding the business principle of "Excellent quality; service is first", our company has been working hard to develop new products to meet the market demands.



oem

trademarks
fusbar

silverway-ss300 IBBN 7-03474





aka:

fusbar-xt-m301 IBBN 7-05182

quite cheap!

quote:

Originally posted by *TPR*:
quite cheap!

It's cheap if you buy 5,000 or more units. I'm guessing we couldn't scrape that together if everybody here bought 10 each.

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Here are a few more units :


aistar-nl6363al IBBN 7-14879


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aistar-nl7268 IBBN 7-14856


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aistar-nl7228el IBBN 7-14895

aistar-cd31 IBBN 7-14861

aistar-nl82 IBBN 7-14889

Thanks for this interesting info, Jens.

Too bad they have over-designed the speaker covers on most of these. It cheapens them, IMHO.

And why would you bother putting a 6-band eq on a mono box? How much could it possibly help?

quote:

aistar-nl7228el

I would take this one!

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*TPR* :
maybe as a present for the kids...

(sorry ,edited insted of relpying.)

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Too bad they have over-designed the speaker covers on most of these.

not here,jt:

aistar-nl81 IBBN 7-14890



I always miss the needle meters...

So the obvious question is how can we get our hands on these?? I'd like to have a few for the novelty if nothing else. Anyone have any friends or business associates in China?

this is the most positive step ive seen in ages, give em time folks there new to this!
that one with the discolites looks like they copied the graphics of a discolite, i wonder if they will build the whole thing eventualy!

send them an email suggesting a few models to make you never know.

If you guys remember, I design and build robots. Some of the robot's parts were manufactured in China. I do not have a contact in China that would be interested in producing BBX's, but I do have some experience with this. I've sent an email to this company offering my assistance. Below is the email that I sent. Wording is a bit funny but I've worked with China manufactures for years and have read many hundreds of emails from Chinese companies. I have a feel for their writing style:

Hello,
I am a business man from the United States. I would like to tell you about a great need in the United States market. If you listen to my idea you will make large money for yourself.

In American popular culture we love old-style BOOMBOXES (portable radio cassette player). Owning an old-style boombox is a great prize for us. There is a very great need for old-style boomboxes but only one company sells them in United States.

Your company manufactures many old-style boomboxes already. A few of the models you manufacture might be good for US market but I am telling you how to make an old-style boombox that Americans will LOVE. Quality is very important so it MUST be good quality. We want quality build and quality sound. Styling is very important also. American style looks EXACTLY like this:

(INSERTED PHOTO OF PANASONIC RX-5350)

For Americans, Panasonic boomboxes are highly prized. We love Panasonic style and Panasonic quality. If you manufacture good quality Panasonic style boombox for American market you will make very large money for yourself.
I have experience in manufacturing electronic products for US market. I am happy to give you my assistance.

Only one company right now manufactures old-style boombox for American market. Their boombox sells in high volume but it is not perfect for Americans. The quality of this radio is not good. Cheap quality and cheap sound. We want something better.

(INSERTED PHOTO OF LASONIC I931)

Company that builds this radio is LASONIC. Americans buy this radio in high volume because it is our only choice. This boombox style looks cheap and looks low quality. This boombox is too light weight and has cheap sound. We want something with BETTER style, BETTER quality, and BETTER sound.

Please contact me if you are interested in making large money from American market.

Best Regards,
Thomas Burick
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Let's cross our fingers and hope for a favorable response.

That`s interesting!

I hope you`ll get an answer from some factories/companies!


here are some new,faked products....

then the panasonic appears as rising.

Very interesting wording tburick. I can't help but think of the Ferengi from Star Trek and their pursuit of profit.

Thanks Jens, I like the look of that Aistar!

tecsun makes excellent radios for the price. they are very well made and function quite well.
i own one of them and i do use it fairly often.
i believe tecsun eton and grundig are tied together in some way.

New Shenzhen boombox products here 1 here 2

Hey, Burick!
LOL, the wording in your letter is spot on! I work for an importing firm and it sounds exactly like the letters I get from companies from China every day! I usually dont write to them in that form off the bat, but once we get a dialog going, I switch it up. Sometimes the letters are so brutal, but we get by.
Good luck.

Peace,
Paul Z.

Been dealing with Chinese manufacturing plants for years now. I used to try to correct their English...but to no avail. I found it much easier to go with the flow and communicate to them in their own form of English. We affectionately call it "Chinglish" (Chinese + English)

Awesome letter TB!!!

I just want to make this link to prevend troubles with chinese trash.

Mono Qualitytest

I hope not all are made like this.

Want a new retro Chinese mono box of your own? Here's one for sale on eBay now.

Sorry, not for me again...
But funny looking

"HIGH POWER" is a joke ?.
You will fell done if the unit power-up and plays some kind sound. It doesn't have to play loud, the HIGH POWER label would do the job.

bring them back

bigger and better......
come on they can do it.

Hey Tburick, Chinglish??? Boy, that's a good one!!! That's almost as good as what we had in Jersey back in the day: Spanish + English = Spanglish!!!

But believe it or not Cantonese, which is a Chinese dialect, is a lot easier to speak than Mandarin, which is proper Chinese!!! And as with learning any foreign language: YOU ALWAYS LEARN THE CURSE WORDS FIRST!!!

'NUFF SAID