Walkman (brand)

The Walkman is a brand of portable music players introduced by Sony in 1979. It revolutionized personal audio by allowing users to carry their favorite music wherever they went, using compact cassette tapes initially. Over the years, the brand adapted to new technologies, including CD players and digital media players, maintaining its reputation for convenience and quality. The Walkman became a cultural icon, symbolizing personal freedom and portable entertainment. Today, while the original devices are largely replaced by smartphones and digital streaming, the Walkman brand still exists, focusing on high-resolution digital audio players for audiophiles seeking premium sound quality.