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The process

A familiar player, held in a new way.

Compare vintage CD and cassette player frames, check the audio setup, and personalize your piece. Follow the WM-EX1 story below.

Case studyWM-EX1 cassette playerStory arcObject to personal piece
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A framed WM-EX1 cassette player display piece in a warm, sunlit interior

Before you choose

CD or cassette: start with the memory.

Choose a CD player frame for a memory tied to discs, or a cassette player frame for one tied to tapes. Then compare the arrangement, frame options and personal details on each listing.

01 / The disc format

Vintage CD player frames

Standard CD player frames use an 11-inch frame. Available finishes are shown on each listing.

A different setting: the Panasonic SL-S230 has a fixed acrylic case and walnut base, with a fixed size and finish.

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02 / The tape format

Vintage cassette player frames

An 8-inch frame is included, with 9-, 10- and 11-inch upgrades. Finish choices and their prices are shown on each product page.

Compare the composition: look at how the player, controls and personal details are arranged in the WM-EX610 and WM-EX77 references.

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What can I personalize?

A name and message are included. One photo is an optional add-on. Personalization images are reference samples; the final layout is reviewed with your order.

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Before you listen

What do I need for audio playback?

Plan for USB-C power and an external speaker. These pieces do not have built-in speakers.

  1. Power the player. Use a USB-C cable and a power adapter.
  2. Connect a speaker. Connect the 3.5mm audio output to an external speaker with an audio cable.

Cables, a power adapter and external speakers are not included. Bluetooth is an optional add-on; review the options on your chosen listing.

For the WM-EX610, the cassette is also not included. Check the specific listing for the included items and player condition.

Not a checklist

There is a difference between displaying something old and giving it a place in your life again. This is a short story about the distance between the two.

Close view of a framed WM-EX1 cassette player display piece

01

The starting point

Begin with the object.

The WM-EX1 is not a backdrop. Its clear cassette shell, small controls, and familiar proportions are the details that make the memory specific.

A framed WM-EX1 cassette player display piece with wood and paper material details

02

Material & proportion

Let its character lead.

The composition takes its cue from the player itself: material, scale, and the quiet space around it. Nothing needs to compete with what made you stop and look.

A framed WM-EX1 cassette player display piece in a warm room

03

Words & memory

Give it a personal context.

A name, a date, or a few chosen words can make the object point to one person or one moment. The detail stays small, so the memory has room to speak.

A framed WM-EX1 cassette player display piece on a shelf in a warm room

04

The final setting

Place it where it stays.

The finished piece belongs in the everyday landscape of a room: somewhere it can be noticed again, instead of disappearing into a drawer.

Your path through the shop

From first choice to final review.

Choose the object first, then shape the frame and personal details around it. Your selected model and details stay together from the product page through order review.

Start with the collection

  1. 01Choose

    Find your player

    Browse cassette and CD frames, then open the model that feels familiar.

  2. 02Configure

    Set the frame

    Choose the size and finish that give the object the right amount of space.

  3. 03Personalize

    Add your story

    Enter a name, a short message, and one optional photo on the product page.

  4. 04Review

    Check every detail

    See your selected model, frame, words, photo, and configured total together.

  5. 05Confirm

    Final details confirmed

    We confirm the final layout and production timing before the order moves into production.

One continuous selection. Your chosen player and personal details stay together as you move from the product page to review.

The finished piece

Not just displayed. Reconsidered.

From a familiar player to something that belongs in your space.

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