{"product_id":"crown-hf-5-1989-made-in-china","title":"Crown HF-5 - 1989 - Made in China","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 25, 106);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(228, 7, 7);\"\u003eCROWN\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 158, 18);\"\u003eHF-5\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e~1989 - China (CN)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its “\u003cstrong\u003eCrown Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e” branding, this HF‑5 was manufactured in China circa 1989–1992, almost certainly by Guangdong Yuedong Magnetoelectric Co. Ltd. The aqua‑blue shells, five‑screw construction, and identical hub tooling to Laser XL and Yuedong MD‑X tapes confirm the origin. Surprisingly smooth, dark tape suggests imported Korean ferric stock, making this one of the better Crown‑branded tapes Cassette Comeback has documented, and makes the grade for an overall rather attractive cassette!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCollectors’ Corner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e For Crown boombox fans, this cassette will compliment your Crown collection display. There are rarer and high quality Crown cassettes, but if you are looking for an affordable choice, this is it! This cassette does not come with a set of music identifying sticker labels, but one will be provided for you. It's a high grade Maxell label that matches this tape's measurements. See the last picture. Enjoy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(228, 7, 7);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote 1: 60 Minutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  Box-fresh cassettes. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 158, 18);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery few available\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout SILVER CROWN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver Crown Electronics Corporation was a Japanese audio brand active through the late 1970s and early 1980s, known for producing affordable but surprisingly capable Hi‑Fi components and a handful of standout boomboxes. While not as large as Aiwa or Sharp, Silver Crown carved out a niche with solid build quality and bold styling, especially in models like the CSC‑950F that remain favourites among collectors today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe company appears to have faded by the mid‑80s as the market consolidated, leaving behind little documentation but a loyal following. Their boomboxes now define the brand’s legacy, and any surviving Silver Crown‑branded accessories—like this cassette—are exceptionally scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 25, 106);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(228, 7, 7);\"\u003eCROWN\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 158, 18);\"\u003eHF-5\u003c\/span\u003e - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e1989 -  Made in China (CN)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Crown","offers":[{"title":"60 Minutes","offer_id":56037001494820,"sku":"CRO-HF5-C60-89-CN","price":18.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/5208\/5345\/files\/335A7176-E103-43AE-B1B2-DFD3479DB06D.jpg?v=1787246908","url":"https:\/\/www.cassettecomeback.com\/products\/crown-hf-5-1989-made-in-china","provider":"Cassette Comeback","version":"1.0","type":"link"}