We Are Rewind Introduces 'GB-001': A Cassette Player-Equipped Bluetooth Speaker Blending Retro Looks with Modern Sound
Kanitsu Denki announces the release of the 'GB-001' by French brand We Are Rewind on April 17, 2026. This neo-retro boombox combines analog cassette capabilities with modern Bluetooth 5.4 streaming and a 104W high-fidelity speaker system.
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Kanitsu Denki Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichi Yamada) will release the "GB-001", a Bluetooth speaker equipped with a cassette player from the French audio brand "We Are Rewind", starting Friday, April 17, 2026.
The brand develops products that fuse the warmth of analog with modern convenience.
## Retro Looks, Modern Sound
The GB-001 is a high-performance Bluetooth speaker that lets you enjoy powerful sound. It is equipped with independent left and right woofers and tweeters to achieve expansive full-range stereo sound. Furthermore, this model also includes a cassette player/recorder. With performance comparable to a home cassette deck, you can also enjoy analog audio sources.
Whether through a wired connection or Bluetooth streaming, its four Hi-Fi class speakers (two woofers that richly reproduce low frequencies and two soft dome tweeters that beautifully reproduce vocals and high frequencies) deliver a total output of 104W.
Excellent sound requires not just power, but precise control. It is equipped with dynamic power control to suppress distortion, "We Are Rewind"'s original sound tuning for a natural and comfortable tone, and a spatialization feature that creates a wider, more immersive stereo experience.
## Top-Level Recording & Playback Performance
This boombox features a high-performance cassette deck mechanism with internal speed control. The motor can also be adjusted by the user, ensuring stable playback performance.
For recording and playback, it supports both Type I (Normal) and Type II (Chrome) cassettes. Optimized bias adjustments for each type achieve superior sound quality. Additionally, to record with excellent frequency response while suppressing noise, it employs an active AC erase head.
It is also equipped with two backlit VU meters reminiscent of classic machines from the past, allowing you to visually monitor and control playback and recording levels.
Furthermore, it features a microphone input terminal with adjustable levels, supporting live recording.
## An Eye-Catching Neo-Retro Boombox
The GB-001 is a model that modernly reinterprets the iconic boomboxes of the 1980s with a sophisticated neo-retro design. It uses high-quality materials such as brushed aluminum, combining durability with modern aesthetics. Elements iconic to boomboxes of that era, such as woofers, tweeters, a cassette player/recorder, VU meters, and a folding handle, are brought together in a classic rectangular design.
Inside its retro exterior is the latest technology. Equipped with Bluetooth 5.4 and a rechargeable battery, it is a modern "2.0" boombox.
## Let Loose with Party Mode
Turn any space into your own personal concert venue at a party.
You can sing your favorite songs using the microphone input, or connect a guitar and use it as an amp to create a rock atmosphere. Furthermore, by using the cassette player's live recording feature, you can record and preserve the memories of the moment. Unforgettable moments can be kept as a special record.
- Release Date: April 17 (Friday)
- Model Number: GB-001
- JAN: 3770028251124
- Price: Open *Estimated Market Retail Price ¥89,990 (tax included)
- Warranty Period: 1 year
- Dimensions: 50.6 × 25.1 × 17.9 cm (including handle)
- Weight: Approx. 6.81 kg
- Frequency Response: 40 – 20,000 Hz
- Bluetooth: Ver. 5.4
- Connectivity: AUX input, Microphone input (mono), Headphone output (3.5 mm)
- Power Amplifier: For Woofer: Class D Amplifier 32 W RMS / 4Ω ×2; For Tweeter: Class D Amplifier 20 W RMS / 6Ω ×2
- Total Output: 104 W RMS
- Battery: Built-in lithium-ion battery pack (14.8V/3000mAh)
- Continuous Playback Time: When using speakers: approx. 10 hours for tape playback, up to approx. 15 hours for AUX input (varies by volume); Headphones...
The brand develops products that fuse the warmth of analog with modern convenience.
## Retro Looks, Modern Sound
The GB-001 is a high-performance Bluetooth speaker that lets you enjoy powerful sound. It is equipped with independent left and right woofers and tweeters to achieve expansive full-range stereo sound. Furthermore, this model also includes a cassette player/recorder. With performance comparable to a home cassette deck, you can also enjoy analog audio sources.
Whether through a wired connection or Bluetooth streaming, its four Hi-Fi class speakers (two woofers that richly reproduce low frequencies and two soft dome tweeters that beautifully reproduce vocals and high frequencies) deliver a total output of 104W.
Excellent sound requires not just power, but precise control. It is equipped with dynamic power control to suppress distortion, "We Are Rewind"'s original sound tuning for a natural and comfortable tone, and a spatialization feature that creates a wider, more immersive stereo experience.
## Top-Level Recording & Playback Performance
This boombox features a high-performance cassette deck mechanism with internal speed control. The motor can also be adjusted by the user, ensuring stable playback performance.
For recording and playback, it supports both Type I (Normal) and Type II (Chrome) cassettes. Optimized bias adjustments for each type achieve superior sound quality. Additionally, to record with excellent frequency response while suppressing noise, it employs an active AC erase head.
It is also equipped with two backlit VU meters reminiscent of classic machines from the past, allowing you to visually monitor and control playback and recording levels.
Furthermore, it features a microphone input terminal with adjustable levels, supporting live recording.
## An Eye-Catching Neo-Retro Boombox
The GB-001 is a model that modernly reinterprets the iconic boomboxes of the 1980s with a sophisticated neo-retro design. It uses high-quality materials such as brushed aluminum, combining durability with modern aesthetics. Elements iconic to boomboxes of that era, such as woofers, tweeters, a cassette player/recorder, VU meters, and a folding handle, are brought together in a classic rectangular design.
Inside its retro exterior is the latest technology. Equipped with Bluetooth 5.4 and a rechargeable battery, it is a modern "2.0" boombox.
## Let Loose with Party Mode
Turn any space into your own personal concert venue at a party.
You can sing your favorite songs using the microphone input, or connect a guitar and use it as an amp to create a rock atmosphere. Furthermore, by using the cassette player's live recording feature, you can record and preserve the memories of the moment. Unforgettable moments can be kept as a special record.
- Release Date: April 17 (Friday)
- Model Number: GB-001
- JAN: 3770028251124
- Price: Open *Estimated Market Retail Price ¥89,990 (tax included)
- Warranty Period: 1 year
- Dimensions: 50.6 × 25.1 × 17.9 cm (including handle)
- Weight: Approx. 6.81 kg
- Frequency Response: 40 – 20,000 Hz
- Bluetooth: Ver. 5.4
- Connectivity: AUX input, Microphone input (mono), Headphone output (3.5 mm)
- Power Amplifier: For Woofer: Class D Amplifier 32 W RMS / 4Ω ×2; For Tweeter: Class D Amplifier 20 W RMS / 6Ω ×2
- Total Output: 104 W RMS
- Battery: Built-in lithium-ion battery pack (14.8V/3000mAh)
- Continuous Playback Time: When using speakers: approx. 10 hours for tape playback, up to approx. 15 hours for AUX input (varies by volume); Headphones...