small grinding noise that happens every 5-10 seconds, but you can't hear it if the music is at a moderate volume

This was all topped off by the squeaky grinding gears then never stopped.

I put it into my tape deck where it proceeded to make a loud grinding noise and then fail to eject.

Even with the volume cranked way up I still heard the noise of cheap plastic grinding and rattling

Workes but makes a loud grinding noise.

I'm having a difficult time coming up with any positive features, so I'll just give you the top 3 problems instead:#3This cassette, and by that I mean the device, not the audio, emits a loud grinding noise

The first time worked fine, and the second time it made loud grinding noises immediately

It will plymay my music but makes an awful grinding sound that makes it unbearable to listen to.