ORPHEUS | Purchaser reviews and customer stories
A favorite tune becomes an everyday pleasure.
A tune discovered through repeated listening. A music box chosen for a milestone in life. Through our customers' words, discover the pleasure of choosing a tune, the depth of its sound, and the joy of cherishing a music box for years to come.
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Discover six reviews through the reasons customers chose their music boxes and the ways they enjoy them.
Quotes are excerpts from actual reviews. The introductory headings and summaries were edited by our store. The order shown is not a ranking.
“I'm so glad I finally decided to buy it.”
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After considering the purchase for years, this customer chose the tune from their favorite film, Plein Soleil, in a 50-note model. Since it arrived, they have listened several times every day, enjoying the film's scenes along with the sound.
Tune featured in the review | 50-notePlein SoleilView product details, audio preview and review→“Moved by the beauty of the sound”
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This customer chose a 50-note ORPHEUS for a milestone in life. After listening to previews of many tunes repeatedly, they finally decided on Pachelbel's Canon.
Tune featured in the review | 50-notePachelbel's CanonView product details, audio preview and review→“It's on a completely different level.”
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While also appreciating the qualities of the 30-note model, this customer noticed the difference in the 72-note sound. They also enjoy changes in resonance with different placements, such as setting the music box on a cajón.
Tune featured in the review | 72-noteMerry-Go-Round of LifeView product details, audio preview and review→“Worth buying.”
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This customer appreciated the layered bass, middle and treble, and the arrangement that begins with an introduction. Their review conveys the pleasure of enjoying a favorite tune through its music box arrangement.
Tune featured in the review | 72-noteKimi o Nosete (Carrying You)View product details, audio preview and review→“For a milestone in my life”
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This customer chose a tune they loved as a gift to themselves. Alongside the 72-note sound, they cited the wide selection of tunes and reassurance about future maintenance as reasons for their choice.
Tune featured in the review | 72-noteRhapsody in BlueView product details, audio preview and review→“It was a good purchase.”
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This customer noticed the arrangement beginning with an introduction and the changes in the bass between the first and second revolutions. With repeated listening, they enjoy the fine details of the arrangement.
Tune featured in the review | 72-noteAlways with MeView product details, audio preview and review→Read impressions of other tunes and models, too.
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The craftsmanship behind the sound
Arranging a tune to give it expression, assembling the precision mechanism, and adjusting its sound. The sound of ORPHEUS is refined by craftspeople using their ears and hands.
Learn how ORPHEUS is made →A sound that interests you, a favorite tune, a case that suits your home. Start with what you already have in mind.
Start with the sound
Hear the differences in recordings of actual 30-, 50-, 72- and 100-note music boxes. Find the sound you enjoy.
Listen to music box recordings →Start with the tune
Search by tune title or artist. On each product page, you can preview the arrangement and choose a compatible case.
Search by tune title →Start with the case
Consider the wood grain or inlay, colors, and features such as a storage compartment. Compare dimensions to find a size that suits your chosen spot.
Compare cases →The music box recordings let you hear actual music boxes. Product pages also include electronic audio samples for checking the arrangement. Please check each page for the audio type.
Most models are made to order, so lead times vary with your chosen tune and case. If you have a particular gift date in mind, check the dispatch estimate and transit time after dispatch first.
Listen, compare, and find a favorite. Let these customer stories help you find an ORPHEUS that suits you or someone special.
