GoKawiilSyitren's transparent CD player RM1 tops $540,000 on Kickstarter
Syitren launched the RM1, a $109 wall-mountable CD player encased in clear acrylic that exposes its disc, read head, and internal mechanisms. The device supports Bluetooth playback, a rechargeable 2000 mAh battery for six to eight hours of use, USB-C charging, and a 3.5mm output jack, and it can play both standard CDs and MP3 data discs. The Kickstarter campaign has raised over $540,000, far surpassing its original $3,000 goal.
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The RM1's success reflects a broader consumer pushback against streaming subscriptions, with buyers gravitating toward tangible media and retro-inspired hardware design. Its visible mechanical parts echo iconic devices like the Bang & Olufsen Beosound 9000, showing that nostalgia-driven industrial design can still generate strong commercial demand even in a wireless, subscription-dominated market.
- Syitren's RM1 CD player raised over $540,000 on Kickstarter, far exceeding its $3,000 goal.
- The $109 device features a transparent frame, Bluetooth output, USB-C charging, and 6-8 hours of battery life.
- It joins a growing niche of see-through CD players competing on nostalgic industrial design appeal.
KECAG Wall Mountable Bluetooth CD Player — If the Syitren RM1's Kickstarter wait is too long, KECAG's wall-mountable CD player delivers the same hang-it-and-pull-the-cord charm right now, with Bluetooth streaming and a remote. It plays standard CDs and MP3 data discs, so your old burned mixes get a second life as living-room decor.
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