Unlike today's TV and Internet, before the 1990s, listening to radio was definitely the main way for people to kill time, enrich information and understand news. Gradually, with the development of video and the Internet, radio has been gradually eliminated, leaving us more feelings and memories. It's time to reinvent the classic. Teacher Zeng Dejun, the father of Chinese courage, has brought Elvis Presley 2 classic radio after ten years of hard work, and has caused a rush of crowdfunding in Jingdong. He has to increase the production quantity to meet the demand of fans. So what is the charm of Elvis Presley 2? It has achieved great success even though the price is not low.

[Design and appearance]

I have an impression from the memory of the 1980s and 1990s, but for household appliances, such as televisions, radios, sewing machines, etc., people are used to wearing a cloth cover to prevent dust. Elvis 2 radio came with a bag made of flannelette, embroidered with Elvis logo on the bag, and when I saw it, I felt my thoughts were back to 30 years ago. There is also a pair of white cotton gloves, very artistic.

In addition, there are two file bags in the packing box. One bag contains power cord, external FM antenna, spare fuse and other accessories. The other is actually an envelope, which is sealed with very retro enamel, and contains instructions, warranty cards, collection certificates, etc.

Elvis 2 radio is very valuable for collection. After each machine leaves the factory, it will carry a collection certificate with the signatures and seals of the designers who have worked hard for Elvis. The number and date of manufacture are handwritten. In addition, there is also a number plate on the back of the radio body, NO： 33501, does it mean that Elvis Presley 2 has actually produced more than 3W radios?

Elvis Presley 2 box is made of log (walnut), and its exterior design draws on the design essence of the American radio in the 1930s. As soon as I saw it, I felt a sense of age. The body size is 30 × 18 × 20cm, and the net weight is 5.5kg. Compared with Elvis Presley, who has the same appearance design, it is a giant.

North American walnut wood is hard, fine and even, and has strong anti cracking, antibacterial, corrosion resistance and other characteristics, which is the perfect speaker box material. After 27 complex processes and 60 day construction period, a log is handmade. Even 0.1mm error is intolerable for the harsh requirements of the process, which also creates Elvis II radio. Each Elvis 2 radio has a unique texture and life. The naturally scattered ribbon stripes are the most beautiful works of art in nature, full of the flavor of time. The fingertip across Elvis Presley 2's box is like touching a child's skin, delicate and warm.

The tuning knob and frequency dial are very retro in design. The radio in this design feels similar to that found in the bottom of a box that has been sealed for half a century. Elvis Presley 2 adopts the US military level copper mechanical deceleration tuning wheel, which brings a silky smooth experience with just the right damping. When you hold your breath in front of the radio while listening to the sound of the loudspeaker, you can let the tuning wheel pointer slide millimeter by millimeter at your fingertips. This feeling of being forgotten will come back immediately. No matter the power is on or in any mode, the dial will light up a warm yellow light without dazzling. The official parameter FM range is FM87 ～ 108MHz, and the medium wave AM530 ～ 1700KHz, compatible with the global FM AM。

There are two knobs below the dial. The left knob is switch/volume control, and the right knob has five gears, namely: FM stereo, FM, AM medium wave, AUX/Bluetooth, PAIR (Bluetooth zeroing). For the current market, if only the radio function, it will greatly limit the user group of the product. Fortunately, Elvis II supports not only AM and FM FM radio, but also Bluetooth and AUX input, giving users the most choices. The knob is made of the traditional bakelite knob on the old radio, and all the details restore the taste of that time. The damping feeling during mode adjustment is very comfortable.

The cat's eye in the lower left corner of the front of the radio is even more rare. It uses vacuum fluorescent display tubes unique to the 1950s and 1970s to display changes in electronic signals. It is reported that this vacuum fluorescent display tube has been discontinued worldwide, and Elvis has saved only a few stocks in the market, so that Elvis 2 can truly have the soul of that era.

There are five sound outlets on the front of the radio, and the interior is equipped with a sound box mesh cover woven with retro plaid to prevent dust from entering its interior. Let's talk about the electroacoustic structure of Elvis Presley 2, which uses a two frequency dividing horn. The 20mm silk film tweeter and 4-inch woofer are hidden in a wool paper basin. This kind of electroacoustic combination music has a comprehensive performance. Once only the "fluffy sound" used by expensive "courage" was realized on Elvis Presley 2.

Although Elvis Presley 2 is designed with classical radio, it still has the flavor of modern technology. First of all, it adopts the best Bluetooth scheme in the market, CSR8645 Bluetooth 4.0, which supports the aptx lossless transmission scheme and can achieve lossless sound quality. In addition, the body also has NFC function. The phone with NFC function can realize unmatched Bluetooth connection by gently touching one side of the body.

On the back of the fuselage, there are various interfaces and switches. The interface is relatively rich. In addition to AM and FM antenna interfaces, it also includes headphone interface, recording output interface, stereo auxiliary input interface, etc. Elvis 2 has a built-in FM antenna, which generally does not need an external antenna in the city. When the listening effect is poor, the external antenna can be used to improve the listening effect.

[Introduction to sound quality]

In addition to the classic emotional appearance, as a speaker with a price of more than 2000 yuan, we still need to consider Elvis Presley 2 with its sound quality. For the tuning of sound quality, Elvis Presley 2 followed the route of imitating the "fluffy sound" of German radio. In the low-frequency part, I feel a little more quantitative. Fortunately, the diving is enough, and the sense of speed is slow and soft and elastic; The intermediate frequency is more prominent, thick and emotional, and the voice sounds very magnetic; The high-frequency part has relatively rich details, which is not too deep but very durable. In terms of sound quality, it is very suitable for pop music, pastoral songs and classical music.

[Conclusion]

Elvis Presley series relies on the retro style and the pure manual creation of raw wood. Once we see the product, we believe that it can arouse the nostalgia of many users. Elvis Presley 2 classic radio is not only a radio, but also a craft collection. In addition to the radio function, Bluetooth and AUX input for young people are added. Although the sound quality is not shocking, it makes me recall the "fluffy sound" of the radio in my early memory. Just imagine, in the lazy afternoon sun, a cup of coffee, a novel, an Elvis Presley 2 classic radio, surrounded by loose and long bass girls, the whole world has slowed down, which is life.