Buying a DISCMAN in 2022

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  • @goodnightmoon
    @goodnightmoon Рік тому +44

    will forever buy CDs till i die

    • @Libby_290
      @Libby_290 5 місяців тому

      Cds Are the reason that they created movie discs

  • @CowboyCatman
    @CowboyCatman Місяць тому +2

    The "P" button stands for "Protection" instead of "Play", it adjusts the level of the ESP buffer because in order for ESP to function it compresses the audio, so the "P" is for people that want to turn ESP on/off and control the audio compression

  • @hyzenthlay7151
    @hyzenthlay7151 2 роки тому +32

    They were called Discman up until 2000 or 2001,can't remember exactly when, after which they started making MP3 players and decided to consolidate all their portable player types (cassette, CD, MD and MP3) under the original Walkman brand, which is also when they came out with the funky "W" logo. So if you get a Sony portable CD player branded "Discman", it's before 2000
    I have a D-E191 branded "Discman" and a D-E201 branded "CD Walkman", and apart from the 201 having ESP, they are the exact same player, same design, same everything... Just one is from before 2000, and the other after 2000.

    • @Kurazaybo
      @Kurazaybo 2 роки тому +1

      I read somewhere that one difference between discman and walkman is that on a discman you can disable the shock protection, and on walkmans you cannot. This is said to reduce audio quality because music is stored and compressed with shock protection active. No idea if this is true at all.

    • @metromodernism
      @metromodernism Рік тому +1

      @@Kurazaybo I have a CD Walkman and it has a switch to disable the shock protection. So that's not right.

    • @ricenoodles632
      @ricenoodles632 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Kurazaybo It's just a brand change, not a technical one. Sony most likely sought to unify all portable players under the Walkman brand.
      In Japan, Discman rebranded in 1997 to "CD Walkman". The "CD" font was striped just like the "MD" in the "MD Walkman" logo. The "Walkman" logo was the exact same as the cassette Walkman logo that was introduced in the 80s. Previously, the 'Discman" logo was used to distinguish itself from its Walkman lineup i.e. its portable cassette player lineup.
      In the US, they kept the Discman logo until 1999. The late 90s "CD Walkman" logo was used for an extremely brief period of time from 1999-2000. Units introduced in the first half of 1999 likely still had the Discman logo. And units introduced in late 2000 likely had the brand new Walkman logo (the one as seen in the video).

  • @omenoflaherty1294
    @omenoflaherty1294 Рік тому +9

    I believe you can disable the beeps by holding stop while inserting the batteries (it’s in the manual somewhere).

  • @stevesibaja3123
    @stevesibaja3123 2 роки тому +23

    Discman in 2022 is still good

  • @mrcoco3562
    @mrcoco3562 2 роки тому +4

    I suddenly think back about disc man, and I try searching on UA-cam and your video display pictures discman exactly like my Sony discman hahah

  • @glenjones3787
    @glenjones3787 Рік тому +7

    Usually P is for programming tracks to your preference of play🙂 I use it every now and then when I want to hear certain tracks only

  • @AlIegory
    @AlIegory 2 роки тому +7

    I think in 2005 I bought my last CD player it was a Panasonic Ultra Tough model that also had an FM radio. It was replace in 2007 with whatever the largest capacity Ipod Classic was at the time, the thing was a beast and would be my primary music player until 2012 and I finally gave in and got my first Iphone.

    • @Angygz
      @Angygz Рік тому +1

      Do u think the audio quality somehow is better on dm

  • @mrdoctor175
    @mrdoctor175 4 місяці тому +1

    I just got my transparent Lenco player (cd-012tr), and tbh it's not bad. There is a bit of white noise in the background, but otherwise it's plenty loud for me and the audio quality is very good. The springy the door is it's main weakness, but I'll probably still use it happily in the future. It's also got 2 years of warranty, so I should be covered when something goes wrong.

  • @corypetersen5081
    @corypetersen5081 2 роки тому +7

    i remember using the discman lots growing up and taking it on the bus going to school and on field trips firt time i ever heard Metallica ride the lightning album was on the discman

  • @kaylowercase
    @kaylowercase  3 роки тому +8

    Video Quality will be better with the next video, it's a bit too dark there

  • @markusstork7236
    @markusstork7236 Рік тому +3

    Hallo Kay Lowercase, leider hat die Qualität der neuen CD Player stark abgenommen! Es kommt Mir vor wie Spielzeug für Kinder!
    „EU-Sicherheitsvorschriften die Ausgangsleistung beschränken würden!“
    Nicht laut genug vom Kopfhörerausgang - EU ist schuld!
    Der neue EU-Standard schreibt vor, dass alle persönlichen Musikabspielgeräte, die ab Februar 2013 in der EU verkauft werden, die maximale Lautstärke auf 85 Dezibel begrenzen sollten. Handys mit Kopfhöreranschluss fallen ebenfalls unter diese Richtlinie.23.05.2013
    Mit freundlichen Grüßen Marcus
    Hello Kay Lowercase, unfortunately the quality of the new CD players has decreased significantly! It seems to me like toys for children!
    “EU safety regulations would limit the output power!”
    Headphone output not loud enough - EU to blame!
    The new EU standard requires that all personal music players sold in the EU from February 2013 should limit the maximum volume to 85 decibels. Cell phones with a headphone jack are also covered by this policy.05/23/2013
    Kind regards, Marcus

  • @folklore13x
    @folklore13x 3 місяці тому +2

    link for the sony one?

  • @ericbeltrami2718
    @ericbeltrami2718 Рік тому +2

    The menu button...... It's got a bunch of functions like turning the anti-skip on or off to conserve batteries or turning off that annoying beeping sound, also Auto volume control, this was probably used for younger listeners so they wouldn't destroy their eardrums...... Also I believe if you hit the play button it pauses....... There's also a preview mode, which listens to the first 10 to 15 seconds of the track and moves on to the next one....... Back in the 90s if you just got a cd, you would just put it in that mode and press play and see what kind of music was on. Also you could have repeat all or repeat one track mode or random track mode. Sony's were awesome and still are. I'm more of a mini disc player guy., Recording music onto mini disc off of UA-cam running it through a q sound filter and equalizer to make the music sound as bright as possible before recording it final onto a mini disc. . At least then the music's yours.. you actually have to physically record it but once it's there it's there.

  • @BigDaddyMacc
    @BigDaddyMacc 2 місяці тому

    remember sitting on the buss on my way to school with headsett and discman on full blast! that was the times!

  • @Kurazaybo
    @Kurazaybo 2 роки тому +4

    I believe in the Sony the hold button works as the pause function.

  • @xHypnoHousex
    @xHypnoHousex Рік тому +1

    Bought the Sony one recently, adding it to my collection of nostalgic 2000s tech, the aesthetic is perfect.
    Unfortunately it's $60+ with the shipping from U.S, worth it for my purposes but maybe not so much for somebody just looking for a cheap CD player.

  • @Most_Jeffinitely
    @Most_Jeffinitely 14 днів тому

    Alternative dimension version of Dankpods

  • @JassminaVellucci
    @JassminaVellucci 2 місяці тому

    I still have my Cd Walkmans, and cassette walkman. When I was around 13 the banana colour cassette walkman was very popular. Then came the Popularity of Cd walkman. I remember the first cd walkman I bought. It was that same one in the video. I also have a Panasonic cd shockwave walkman

  • @shonen84
    @shonen84 Рік тому +3

    That’s my D-E350! Love that thing, I bought it with my first vacation job wage, it was slightly under 100 euro. 20 years later, it still works like a boss. I jacked a brand new Sony MDR-MV1 reference headphone in it and it still sounds marvelous ❤ do turn off the ESP: it disables the audio compression. It then sounds better to me.

    • @jenjoestar.
      @jenjoestar. Рік тому

      Did you also burn cds? I’m looking for a good player rn i think I might get the D-NE320

    • @wdzilicious
      @wdzilicious 8 місяців тому

      does it sound good? not for an audiophile but for a regular listener standards

    • @HL_Lifts
      @HL_Lifts Місяць тому

      I had it since childhood but it died

  • @Jose-rodriguez87
    @Jose-rodriguez87 3 роки тому +5

    Hello, is the sound quality of the cast good? Do you hear strange noises in the background?......(traductor google)

    • @kaylowercase
      @kaylowercase  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, it's good. I did not hear any noticeable noises while playing music

  • @DrAvEn1990
    @DrAvEn1990 Місяць тому

    im looking to buy a wall mounted bluetooth player with built in speakers because i plan on buying way more cd's physical media rules no doubt.

  • @accountancyd15
    @accountancyd15 4 місяці тому

    the beeping sound is its signature

  • @minormajor11
    @minormajor11 2 роки тому +2

    CHG is charge for rechargeable battery function or showing graph of battery, mine (D-EJ365) also had that function, but I don't know the menu is....
    If you want the beeping sound gone, you click the stop button and put the battery in compartment at the same time, then the beeping gone
    And yes, when I notice that you said "a gOOd AlbUm" you meant literally a GOOD ALBUM
    Greeting from Indonesia....

  • @niceguy01
    @niceguy01 4 місяці тому

    The E in the ESP stands for ellipse or this Electronic Stability Program

    • @niceguy01
      @niceguy01 4 місяці тому

      This is what the p button does on the Lenco disc men
      What is the P button on a CD player?
      You can enjoy various playback options using the P MODE/ (play mode/repeat) button and the jog lever. If you press the button during playback, you can change the play mode. During playback, if you press and hold the button until “ ” appears, you can repeat play mode that was selected using P MODE/ .

  • @marsparabeetle4889
    @marsparabeetle4889 Рік тому +1

    i have the sony cd walkman d-ej368ck model, i just got it a few days ago and like, cds are more efficient imo cuz u can like just take them out and put it in without having to listen to ads n stuff or get distracted by something else on a mobile device. u can also burn discs if u have a disc burner and make mix tape cds

    • @Libby_290
      @Libby_290 5 місяців тому

      Cd Are great. They're the reasons they created the movie discs

  • @SnepperStepTV
    @SnepperStepTV Рік тому +1

    Those things look like they're about to fall apart, yet they're brand new. To be fair, so does everything else you could buy new in 2022.

    • @defiraphi
      @defiraphi Рік тому

      Everything since the 2000's are non-reliable are crap the cheap materials and plastic used everywhere instead to use metal cases for hi-fi materials , real wood for loudspeakers , etc...
      The first Discman from the 90's was heavy weight . It wasn't skip free at all as none were in fact . Somehow why walkman's with audiocassettes were much better for that matter .

  • @josimarcastilla1501
    @josimarcastilla1501 6 місяців тому

    I had that Sony when I was like 14, back in 2002/03... The headphones were pretty good, good bass... Not at all like those cheap ones that came with that Lenco.

  • @youtube1235x2
    @youtube1235x2 Рік тому

    INTO CDS? AND STAR WARS 77? awesome haha, new sub

  • @FabioGnecco
    @FabioGnecco Рік тому +1

    nice video !!! i'm wondering about getting a sony discman or going for a new one
    mainly reason is the laser healthy and that rechargeable batteries seems pretty good too
    oh well, nothing stops me from getting both too lol

    • @FabioGnecco
      @FabioGnecco 2 місяці тому

      i came back to say that "P" can be "Preview", so only the start of the song plays
      it may be useful for a MP3 CD filled with music, since you cannot check the song's names

  • @paulmichael5527
    @paulmichael5527 Рік тому +1

    The black nail polish is so 2007

  • @GeorgieCodyTheWindowsLover
    @GeorgieCodyTheWindowsLover Рік тому

    0:00 Discmen.
    0:03 Discmans.
    0:06 Portable. Compact. Disc. Players.

  • @defiraphi
    @defiraphi Рік тому +2

    Usually all headphones on Walkman's ( audiocassettes ) and Disman's ( compact discs ) were crap you always needed to fetch better headphones from Sennheiser or JBL or high-end Sony and Philips . So that arguments is not valid .
    None Discman was skip free when you shaked it like crazy they all failed and skipped.
    Your Sony discman from 2002 from E-bay was already crap and on it's decline , you should have taken one from the early 90's as discman . Sony is since long done as brand , their pride is done Sony TV's are way too expensive and are crap , Hi-Fi materials since more than 15 years are inexistant by Sony ( carefull you have fake Sony too that is über crap and made in China or other low cost countries ) .
    Lenco was a reliable brand from Switzerland "Swiss" they offered great quality and such but their decline was since the 80's and since then it's crap or semi-crap similar to other brands that came back for the nostalgia purpose but are crap ( Aïwa, Akaï, Telekunken , Grundig, Marshall , etc...) they are all cheap plastic , cheap everything .
    We are very far by miles from high-end hi-fi materials they all became crap since the mid-90's with cheap plastic everything , plastic loudspeakers instead to be full wood and so on and so forth .
    Today if you want to get real quality high-end hi-fi materials and new you need to be ready to spend huge amount of money which is ridiculous and nonsense .
    I remember i bought two SL-1200MKII from Technics in 1997 they were only 625€ today for the same equivalent or even not because Technics is now more of a premium brand for rich people that doesn't know how to use those turntables right are way too expensive 1000€ to up to 15000€ for one of . We got so many brands that copied Technics turntables but many of them failed .
    In general what to expect in todays era to have "quality" without a real service from the brands when you have a problem ? No more people able to open repair stores because they're too lazy . And like i said the crappy materials used .

    • @Libby_290
      @Libby_290 10 місяців тому +2

      Wrong All Discmens are great

    • @tezcanaslan2877
      @tezcanaslan2877 10 місяців тому

      @@Libby_290fax

    • @Libby_290
      @Libby_290 5 місяців тому

      ​@@tezcanaslan2877music cd started Movie discs

  • @Jay017
    @Jay017 Рік тому

    I bring this to my friends reunion lol 😂

  • @DrAvEn1990
    @DrAvEn1990 Місяць тому

    those sennheiser's are nice

  • @Doriandycksmainaccount
    @Doriandycksmainaccount 2 роки тому +3

    Gained a new subscriber

  • @justinking5964
    @justinking5964 2 роки тому

    Nice to see you and your introduction video. Are you a native speaker?

    • @kaylowercase
      @kaylowercase  2 роки тому +5

      thanks! :)
      No i'm not a native speaker, I'm from Austria and english is my second language