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!
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 🙏🙏🙏
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$
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.
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! 😊
Great video for someone looking for a portable cassette player. The BryonStatics will be going back. Keeping the Jensen. Kudos to you "Everything Tech."
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.
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
@@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 UA-cam and compare pitch
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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???
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
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! :)
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.
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.
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
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
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: ua-cam.com/video/GNgm8Cn-HpY/v-deo.html
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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?
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.
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.
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)
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.
@@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.
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
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
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?
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 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
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.
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
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.
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
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
@@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 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
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.
@@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
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?
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.
@@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?
@@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.
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?
I have a link to an identical Jensen model in the description as well as the Retrospekt website for Walkmans (if any are available). Stay away from the Byron Statics as its pure trash for any collector.
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?
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.
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.
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 $15 each
The downside to buying new old stock cassette players though is that you run the risk of having the rubber belts seizing up on you or being all gunked up in the mechanism after 40 years of being unused.
Byron would be "manure" class already in 2000s. Buttons alignment looks like dentition of lower class redneck and sounds like cow tap danced on it. But HEY! It comes in boy or girl colour.
The Jensen sounds surprisingly good considering its cost. Thank you for the review!
It really did surprise me and its the player I use to record cassette tapes to digital.
Hi! i know this is over 2 years old but great video and I really appreciate how non-judgmental you are in regards to what people are looking for with these cassette players. I'm new to this whole idea and there are a lot of videos that are just too technical or they just say THIS IS THE BEST ONE YOU NEED THIS, which is always more the more expensive stuff. Great video!
It’s wild how much better and quality sounding the vintage ones sound
My Byron statics cassette player sounded funny so I thought it was broken, until you mentioned the hole in the back to change the speed settings. It actually fixed it thank you 🙏🙏🙏
Not sure how you recorded the sound of these but the Jenson sounded so much better in my opinion than the other portables. I have the cheapo Byron and I can’t picture anything being worse audio quality wise, then again it was 15$
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.
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! 😊
The Jensen is a really good player for the money
If I were you I go for a old Sony Walkman (My opinion you don't have to if you want)
@@retro_dayz6707 any Sony you would recommend for music playback that have a built in speaker and record?
Great video for someone looking for a portable cassette player. The BryonStatics will be going back. Keeping the Jensen. Kudos to you "Everything Tech."
Dude your voice resonance is amazing.
Thank you!
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.
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
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.
Where did you get your walkmans?
@@madysonroberts1608 Mostly flea markets and online sales on Facebook.
Mono killed it for me as well. Shame. looks pretty sick though
Sounds like the Sony is running too fast. Or the other two are running slow.
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
yes correct little bit to fast
@@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 UA-cam and compare pitch
A lot of people talk negatively about the Jensen, but it seems to sound as good as the Walkman.
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
@@FilmsRuiz Yeah, mine just arrived, and it’s been good.
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.
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.
Very helpful, thanks mate.
This was literally perfect for me, like this video helped me decide 👏 on what I want. Thank you so much man
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.
What do you mean the headphone jack doesn’t last long? It breaks?
The input jack is quite a plus!
Nice review, thanks :)
Thanks man, really need this kind of vid,cuz i really, REALLY obsessed with cassette stuff lately,again,thank you.🤝❤️
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.
Hey man,i wanted to know,can I fill blank tapes with the help of a digital device using this player.
Very informative video, I will be picking up the Jensen!
Hey man, superb video, thanks for this
bro you've got some soul in your voice, damn. You sound like Walter Cronkite.
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.
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.
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?
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.
great video, noticeable how superior the vintage Sony walkman sound was.
I think you’re video is awesome and I hope you continue making more videos. It was very informative about walkman stuff.
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.
That was pretty solid. Good work!
On my personal guess the Jensen sounds better than the walkman from Sony. Thank you, I was looking for this
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.
Simply very good video. Crystal clear
Did you notice the change in tonality of the old Walkman? Even the Mozart piece sounded like it was a key higher.
Yeah, someone mentioned it was running a bit fast. I fixed it though so now it sounds fine.
Great video you cant go wrong with a vintage japanese tape player just got to change the belts most of the time
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???
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
Great review. Thank you very much. My choice is Jensen.
I think I might get the Jensen! Thanks!
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! :)
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.
Very good video, amigo.
Eres un chingón
Gracias amigo :)
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.
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
Bro anyone ever tell you that you look kinda like roger Ebert or even the blues traveling man hell yeah love the videos man
That's a first haha, thanks a lot :)
@@FilmsRuiz you’re welcome my dude I’ll be a sub
Does the Jensen have a built-in speaker?
No, it does not have a built-in speaker sadly...
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.
Personally go with the Jensen if you don't really want to buy into the Walkman scene. It's fantastic.
@@FilmsRuiz thanks You
the walkman was sped up wasnt it?
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
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: ua-cam.com/video/GNgm8Cn-HpY/v-deo.html
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.
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?
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.
Buying one now
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
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.
@@FilmsRuiz thanks those sound good actually
Do you know the difference between the Jensen scr-75 and the 75s that is in the video? Thanks
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.
@@FilmsRuiz awesome that's what I suspected but wasn't sure. Thanks
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!
you were pushing the Jesen's belt clip to the opposite side, that's why it didn't come out lmao
THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION ON THE RADIOS I AM NEW SUBSCRIBER I TYPE IN ALL CAPS BECAUSE OF MY BAD EYESIGHT NOT YELLING ❤
You need to test the Retekess TR606, the 2 units you have besides the Sony are the same as the Grand Prix.
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?
I don't think it's your cassettes. The player's mic may not be working since it's such a low quality product
Is there any way to make a mono cassette player into a stereo player?
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.
@@FilmsRuiz thanks man, did you know where i can get one?
@@benitostudiosofficial8701 Check the links in the description for the Jensen player. It's a great player for the money
Where on earth did you find new and sealed classical music tape ?! Pls tell me
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.
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
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.
The Jensen sounds more clear compared to the Byron Statics.
That's because it is using a stereo play-head which gives it an edge in terms of sound reproduction.
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)
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.
@@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.
thank you so much for this review, im so confused as waht to get but the jensen does seem to be the better pick
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.
How do I use the Jensen without earbuds? The audio only works when I have earbuds in it
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
For recording dialogue, it is always best to record in mono so recording interviews, podcasts, other forms of dialogue.
@@FilmsRuiz alright that clears my doubt, thanks!
Good video! Thank you
How well is the Jensen’s audio? I’m interested in buying one, just wanna know if it’s worth it
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
I think that the Jensen sounded the best of all three.
can you do a test run to record voice on byron? thankyou ur review is very helpful, love from japan
Thank you this was very helpful
It might be the age of the tapes that cause speed fluctuations. Maybe try fast fordward and rewind back to adjust the film.
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?
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
@@FilmsRuiz thx for the information please let me know if you find more that could help me
@@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
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.
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
@@FilmsRuiz the problem is i'm not from usa, I'm panama.. 😔
I can't believe I liked the Jensen player over the Sony Walkman.
more videos about cassettes! :)
How much did the Jensen cost?
It was about $17.99. Right now its available for $21 in all black, blue and yellow here amzn.to/2PyKaQu
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.
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
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
@@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 🙏
@@theanalogguy1988 what Walkman are you having issues with? I wanna do some research and see if it’s a known issue
@@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
hi, which one would you recommend? sony tcm 400 cassette-corder or that jensen walkman?
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.
Nice video man
What does a 3 way power casset player mean.?
It means it runs on AC, DC and battery power
does the byron statics sounds good on headphone/headset??
No. It sounds muffled and just as bad or worse as it did in the samples.
@@FilmsRuiz oh shoot thank god i found ur video.. thanks mate
@@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
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?
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.
@@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?
@@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.
@@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!
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?
Where to buy it?
I have a link to an identical Jensen model in the description as well as the Retrospekt website for Walkmans (if any are available). Stay away from the Byron Statics as its pure trash for any collector.
Byron Statics is basically Crosley but cassette version😂😂
Facts.
Thank u broski 😁
I’m very indecisive but I think I’m going to get a jenson :DD
Can you please make a video explaining how to make the speed of your cassette player slower?
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
@@FilmsRuiz ok thank you!
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
What about the sound of the Byron Statics speaker? It sounds good?
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
@@FilmsRuiz Thanks a lot 👌🏼🙂
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?
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.
@@FilmsRuiz thank you so much 🙏🏽
@@saulmejia97 I’d suggest looking up a tutorial video on UA-cam if you need more help too
hows the sound quality for this cassette players? copare to the sony's?
At 8:21 I have an audio comparison of all the players using the same sample tracks recorded straight into my computer
This video is very helpful
Jensen or a sony sports? Sounds like the jensen sounded better than the walkman!
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.
@@FilmsRuiz I guess besides the cheap plastic of the jensen?
so would you suggest this ? i’m just looking for a tape player for me to listen to my eminem tapes on
@@tenpeacereece Go with the Jensen, its a great tape player at a decent price
Gracias amigo , acabo de tomar una decisión gracias s gu video.
Your voice. Goddamn. ✨✨✨
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
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.
@@FilmsRuiz true dat.
So, what’s the better choice with a good headphones?
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.
Oy, I think you forgot to show us the Jensen play head.
at 5:13, I show both the Byron Statics on the left and the Jensen on the right.
Are you able to record music from a digital device onto blank tapes with this?
No
The jensen sounded the best to me, had better highs and was cleaner
Bass-y too!
Do cassete players actually sound this muffle?
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.
I have never seen a portable cassette player without a rewind button
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.