Sony Cassette Walkman Groove WM-EX652 – Fully Working
This stylish vintage Sony cassette Walkman, the WM-EX652 Groove, is presented in great overall condition and is in full working order, displaying only light signs of previous use.
A compact and highly portable cassette player, the WM-EX652 showcases Sony’s classic Walkman design in a slim, pocket-friendly format. It features Sony’s Groove sound enhancement technology, designed to deliver a powerful and engaging listening experience, together with convenient Auto Reverse playback for uninterrupted cassette listening.
The player also incorporates Mega Bass/Groove audio enhancement and a standard 3.5mm headphone output, making it a versatile and enjoyable example of Sony’s portable cassette technology.
The Walkman is supplied with a rechargeable battery. No other accessories are included.
Please note: The charger, headphones, battery sidecar and any other accessories are not included.
Specifications:
- Brand: Sony
- Model: WM-EX652
- Type: Portable Cassette Player / Walkman
- Audio Enhancement: Groove / Mega Bass
- Playback: Auto Reverse
- Headphone Output: 3.5mm
- Power: Rechargeable Battery
- Rechargeable Battery: Included
- Charger: Not Included
- Headphones: Not Included
- Battery Sidecar: Not Included
- Other Accessories: Not Included
- Working Order: Fully Working
- Condition: Great overall condition with light signs of previous use
The Walkman Legacy
Sony launched the first Walkman in 1979, and it changed the way people listened to music forever, making personal, portable sound part of everyday life. The Sony cassette Walkman became one of the most iconic gadgets of the 1980s and 1990s, and today original working players are highly collectable. With the renewed popularity of cassette tapes and retro audio, demand for genuine Sony Walkman players in good working condition continues to grow.
Why Choose the WM-EX652 Groove?
The Groove models were designed with a bold, punchy sound in mind, and the WM-EX652 combines that with the slim, pocketable styling Sony was known for. Auto Reverse means both sides of a tape play without needing to flip the cassette, which makes it ideal for listening to full albums and mixtapes. Tested and confirmed fully working, this Sony cassette Walkman is ready to enjoy as well as to display in a retro technology collection.
A Great Retro Gift
For anyone who grew up making mixtapes, a working Sony cassette Walkman is a wonderfully nostalgic gift for a birthday or Christmas. It is equally appealing to younger music fans discovering cassettes for the first time and to collectors of vintage Sony audio equipment.
Buying Vintage Audio with Confidence
Every vintage audio item we sell is tested before listing and honestly described, with clear photographs showing its true condition. If you have any questions about this Walkman, just get in touch and we will be happy to help before you buy.
Care Tips
- Keep the tape mechanism free of dust and close the lid when not in use.
- Clean the playback head occasionally with a cotton bud and a little head-cleaning fluid or isopropyl alcohol.
- Store away from damp, heat and direct sunlight.
Delivery and Returns
Free UK delivery on this item, sent Royal Mail Special Delivery and dispatched within 1–2 working days. All items, including pre-owned items, can be returned within 30 days. Gift orders can be sent directly to a different address with no prices included in the parcel.
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