In perfect circumstances, cassette tapes will only last about 30 years if properly stored away from heat, humidity, and UV rays. Whereas a CD stored in the same conditions can last over 100 years. Two common factors for cassette tape deterioration are heat and tape recorder malfunctions.

It really comes down to personal preference. Do you prefer a crisper sound, or a sound with nostalgic reverberations? All in all, CDs sound better than cassettes. Although a high-quality cassette is still a fruitful medium for music listeners!

Donate or Resell Your Cassettes There are plenty of people who collect cassette tapes or still use cassette players for music. If you own music cassette tapes, consider donating them to a resale shop, library, or even an antique store. You might be able to get some money for authentic, rare cassette tapes.

The quality of sound is scaled on the dynamic range, frequency response, and the signal-to-noise ratio. In all three of these measures, the cassette tape has a poorer quality measure than CDs and vinyl. But unless you're an expert audiophile, you might not notice these differences as much.