Roberts Revere Range Brings CDs, Radio, and Streaming Together

The Revere range pairs CD playback, classic radio, Bluetooth, and streaming in three stylish stereo systems built for modern listening.

A Familiar Format Finds a Fresh Audience

Some music formats never really disappear. They simply retreat to the shelf for a while, waiting for listeners to miss the satisfying click of a disc sliding into a tray. That familiar ritual is finding new energy, and Roberts Radio is leaning into it with the Revere range—a trio of stereo systems designed to bring CDs, radio, Bluetooth, and streaming playback into one polished package.

The company’s approach isn’t about treating physical music and modern convenience as opposing ideas. Instead, the Revere systems are built around the notion that a listener might want both: the hands-on pleasure of playing a CD and the instant access offered by wireless audio.

Across the range, Roberts includes DAB, DAB+, and FM radio, alongside Bluetooth streaming. That combination gives the systems a broad appeal. You can tune into a favorite station, connect a phone, or return to a treasured disc without needing several separate devices scattered around the room.

It’s a little like having a compact hi-fi setup without the usual tangle of components, cables, and remote controls. For anyone who remembers choosing an album before pressing play—and anyone who has recently started buying CDs again—the format feels deliberately familiar rather than old-fashioned.

A Cabinet Built for More Than Looks

The retro-minded appeal continues with the construction. Each Revere unit sits inside a hand-built, acoustically tuned wooden cabinet finished in premium black leathercloth. That material and build style give the systems a more substantial personality than the typical plastic all-in-one stereo.

The wooden cabinet is also intended to support the sound, not merely provide a handsome outer shell. Roberts says this kind of construction is more commonly associated with higher-end hi-fi separates than compact all-in-one systems. In other words, the Revere range is trying to make the enclosure part of the listening experience.

That matters because small stereo systems can sometimes feel like appliances—useful, tidy, and instantly forgettable. The Revere design aims for something warmer and more considered. It looks like a piece of furniture you might actually want to keep visible, whether it’s sitting on a kitchen counter, tucked into a home office, or placed in the living room.

The range also offers several equalizer presets, along with a customizable My EQ setting. This gives listeners more control over tonal balance, allowing the sound to be adjusted according to personal taste rather than forcing everyone into a single factory setting.

Prefer a little more warmth? Want vocals to stand out? Like your music with extra low-end weight? The customizable setting is there to make the system feel more personal, particularly when different listeners are using the same unit.

Revere 100: Compact Listening With Plenty of Options

The entry-level Revere 100 is designed for smaller spaces, but Roberts hasn’t treated it as a stripped-down afterthought. It uses twin 2.25-inch stereo drivers and a 5.25-inch downward-firing passive bass radiator to give the compact system a fuller presentation.

That downward-firing radiator is intended to help support the low frequencies while keeping the front of the unit neat and uncluttered. The result is a design that should fit naturally into places where space is limited, such as a kitchen counter or home office.

The Revere 100 also includes 20 station presets, dual alarms, and a sleep timer. Those features make it more than a device for occasional music playback. It can become part of a daily routine—waking you up in the morning, filling the room while you work, or quietly winding down the evening.

That practical mix feels very Roberts. There’s room for nostalgia, certainly, but the system is also built around ordinary habits: setting an alarm, saving a favorite station, and placing the radio somewhere within easy reach.

Revere 300 Adds the CD Player

Moving up to the Revere 300 brings the feature many listeners will be watching most closely: a built-in CD player. This is where the range’s physical-media focus becomes especially clear. The system is designed for people who still have discs to play—or who are beginning to rebuild a collection that once gathered dust.

The Revere 300 also adds USB playback and device charging, giving it a little more flexibility than the entry-level model. A phone or other device can be charged while the system handles music playback, which is a small convenience that can make a difference during everyday use.

A remote control is included as well. That may sound like a modest addition, but it suits the kind of listening environment the Revere 300 is aimed at. In a living room, nobody wants to stand up every time they need to adjust volume, change a source, or move through a track.

For sound, the Revere 300 uses larger twin 3-inch drivers with rear-ported bass. Compared with the smaller Revere 100, this configuration is intended to deliver richer output suited to a living room setting. It remains an all-in-one system, but the larger drivers suggest a more confident presentation for listeners who want their music to fill a bigger space.

Revere 500 Brings Streaming Into the Flagship

At the top of the line, the Revere 500 adds the kind of connectivity expected from a modern streaming system. It can connect through Wi-Fi or Ethernet and supports internet radio, giving listeners access to more than traditional local broadcasts.

The flagship model also includes Spotify Connect with lossless support and built-in Deezer. These services can be controlled through Roberts’ Oktiv app, bringing the Revere 500 closer to a connected home-audio product while preserving the physical character of the range.

The Revere 500’s speaker system uses four drivers: two 2.5-inch full-range drivers and two 3.5-inch woofers. That arrangement gives the flagship a more elaborate audio setup than its smaller siblings, with separate components handling different parts of the sound.

Roberts has also included four Location Sound Profiles. These profiles automatically adjust the output depending on whether the system is placed near a wall, in a corner, on a bookshelf, or in an open area.

That’s a thoughtful touch because real homes rarely offer perfect speaker placement. Most of us aren’t arranging furniture around acoustic principles; we’re fitting music into the space we already have. A radio might end up against a wall one week and on a shelf the next. The Location Sound Profiles are designed to account for those everyday changes rather than pretending every room is a dedicated listening studio.

Physical Listening Meets Modern Convenience

The thinking behind the Revere range is summed up by Roberts chief executive Owen Watters, who described the balance the company was aiming for:

“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.”

That idea runs through all three models. The Revere 100 focuses on radio, Bluetooth, and compact convenience. The Revere 300 adds CD playback, USB functionality, charging, and a remote control. The Revere 500 expands the concept with network connectivity, internet radio, streaming services, and room-aware sound profiles.

The range also reflects Roberts Radio’s long history. The company has produced radios in the UK since 1932 and has held multiple Royal Warrants for supplying receivers to the Royal Households since 1955. The Revere systems extend that heritage into a format that feels more connected to contemporary listening habits.

There’s no need to choose between a lovingly assembled CD collection and a streaming library that lives on a phone. The Revere range is built around both experiences, allowing listeners to move between them without changing the entire setup.

Release Date and Pricing

The Revere range goes on sale Thursday, September 24, through the Roberts website and selected retailers.

Pricing begins at £249.99 for the Revere 100. The Revere 300 costs £399.99, while the Revere 500 is priced at £599.99.

That three-tier structure gives listeners a clear choice. The Revere 100 is aimed at compact spaces and everyday radio use. The Revere 300 is the natural choice for listeners who want a built-in CD player and a fuller living-room presentation. The Revere 500 is designed for those who want physical playback alongside Wi-Fi, Ethernet, internet radio, and connected streaming.

For CD fans, the timing feels pretty sweet. The format may have spent years being treated like yesterday’s technology, but the Revere range understands why people still enjoy it. There’s something pleasingly deliberate about choosing an album, opening the case, and pressing play—especially when the same system can also handle modern digital listening.

Conclusion: Is the CD Ready for Its Next Chapter?

The Revere range gives physical listening a contemporary setting without sanding away its character. From the compact Revere 100 to the connected Revere 500, Roberts is offering three ways to combine radio, CDs, Bluetooth, and streaming in a single, carefully designed system. If you still enjoy the ritual of a disc but don’t want to give up the convenience of modern audio, this lineup speaks your language.

FAQ

• What is the Roberts Revere range?
  The Roberts Revere range is a series of three stereo systems combining radio, Bluetooth, and modern audio features. Depending on the model, the systems also include CD playback, USB playback, charging, internet radio, and network streaming.
• Which Revere model includes a CD player?
  The Revere 300 and Revere 500 include built-in CD players. The entry-level Revere 100 focuses on radio and Bluetooth playback.
• What radio formats do the Revere systems support?
  All three models support DAB, DAB+, and FM radio, giving listeners access to both digital and traditional broadcasts.
• What makes the Revere 500 different from the other models?
  The Revere 500 adds Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, internet radio, Spotify Connect with lossless support, built-in Deezer, Oktiv app control, and four Location Sound Profiles.
• How much does the Roberts Revere range cost?
  The Revere 100 is priced at £249.99, the Revere 300 costs £399.99, and the Revere 500 is priced at £599.99.

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