Roberts has announced a new collection of all-in-one stereo systems, which it says “combines the tangibility of CD and radio with the convenience of Bluetooth and modern streaming”.
The Revere collection, which is “designed to be seen as well as heard”, comprises three models: Revere 100, Revere 300 and Revere 500.
Each of the new products comes in a hand-built acoustically tuned wooden cabinet finished in black leathercloth. All three feature DAB, DAB+ and FM radio tuners and Bluetooth streaming, alongside a full colour display. All models also feature multiple equalisation presets and a customisable 'My EQ' option, allowing users to “tailor the sound to their preferences”.
According to Roberts, the entry-level radio system in the collection, the Revere 100, is “small enough to slot into a living room bookshelf, on a kitchen counter or tucked away in your home office.”
The radio is driven by twin 5.7cm stereo drivers and a 13.3cm downward-firing passive bass radiator, for a “surprisingly big, warm sound from its compact cabinet”.
It features DAB, DAB+ and FM tuners (with 20 station presets), while Bluetooth lets you stream from your devices. The Revere 100 also features a sleep timer, so you can wake up to the sound of your favourite station.
One step up is the Revere 300, which Roberts says is “for anyone with a shelf of CDs waiting to be rediscovered”. As such, a CD player has been built into the Revere 300's larger cabinet.
The system uses twin 7.6cm drivers with rear-ported bass to deliver “room filling sound”.
An auxiliary input provides wired connection to other devices, while a USB connection allows for playback and device charging. The Revere 300 also includes a remote control, making it “easy to switch between sources from across the room”.
Topping the collection is the Revere 500, which, Roberts says, is “the most complete and capable sound system [it has] developed for the home”.
According to the company, the flagship Revere model is intended for larger living spaces, and it has four drivers (two 6.3cm full-range drivers and two 8.9cm woofers) to deliver “powerful, detailed sound”.
Alongside radio, CD playback and Bluetooth listening, the Revere 500 can be connected to Wi-Fi in order to access Spotify Connect (with support for Spotify Lossless), Deezer and internet radio.
The stereo system also has 120 presets for radio, as well as 18 streaming presets, and can be controlled via the Oktiv app or using built-in controls.
Wired connections include ethernet, aux and USB.
For positioning flexibility, users can choose from four ‘Location Sound Profiles’ – against a wall, corner, bookshelf and open area – which adjust the system’s sound to suit its placement.
According to Owen Watters, CEO of Roberts Radio, “Revere is about bringing together two things that don’t have to be at odds: the character and ritual of physical listening, and the convenience of modern technology. We’ve combined that with the craftsmanship and considered design Roberts is known for, creating a system that feels at home in the way people live and listen today.”
The Roberts Revere collection will be available from Thursday 24th September. Pricing is as follows:
Revere 100: £249.99
Revere 300: £399.99
Revere 500: £599.99
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