... So the Roberts Revival reminds me of my childhood. It looks like the sort of radio your Mum bought to listen to Radio Caroline or the early days of Radio 1 on crackling medium wave.
It has a chunky, well built feel, made all the better by its plush leather covering - which comes in a variety ... Read review
Take yourself back in time to simpler days, with the retro, 50's styled Roberts Revival ... more
R250 Portable Radio. It features FM, AM (MW) and LW reception, can be mains or battery powered and is available in a range of leathercloth and real leather finishes...
Advantages: Looks good, feels good, sounds good. Disadvantages: No flashing lights whistles and bells for geeks; the cost.
...with transistor radios. So the Roberts Revival reminds me of my childhood. It looks like the sort of radio your Mum bought to listen to Radio Caroline or the early days of Radio 1 on crackling medium wave.
It has a chunky, well built feel, made all the better by its plush leather covering - which comes in a variety of colors.
Channel changing is achieved by the old fashioned method of twiddling a dial, or pushing buttons ... ...
There's a telescopic ariel, and a little hinged door at the back for batteries if you decide to disconnect it from the mains transformer for any reason.
So, now the crunch question. Why pay over a hundred quid for a tranny radio? I'll tell you why. Take a look along the shelves of any big electrical store. All the radios look alike, don't they? You know, lots of plastic, flashing lights, LED displays? They all feel alike too ... more
I grew up with transistor radios. So the Roberts Revival reminds me of my childhood. It looks like the sort of radio your Mum bought to listen to Radio Caroline or the early days of Radio 1 on crackling medium wave.
It has a chunky, well built feel, made all the better by its plush leather covering - which comes in a variety of colors.
Channel changing is achieved by the old fashioned method of twiddling a dial, or pushing buttons to change wavelength from FM, Medium or Long wave.
There's a telescopic ariel, and a little hinged door at the back for batteries if you decide to disconnect it from the mains transformer for any reason.
So, now the crunch question. Why pay over a hundred quid for a tranny radio? I'll tell you why. Take a look along the shelves of any big electrical store. All the radios look alike, don't they? You know, lots of plastic, flashing lights, LED displays? They all feel alike too - slightly fragile and a bit cheap and nasty.
This radio has "quality" written all over it. It looks good, and it sounds good. The wooden frame and leather covering give it a cozy, deep resonant sound. And it has a retro appearance which will make it look great on a shelf if you're into that kind of style.
I'd be the first to admit this radio is pure indulgence. But just occasionally it's worth spoiling yourself.
This is one radio which you'd have to be ga-ga not to love.
Advantages: portable, easy to use, looks good! Disadvantages: batterys dont have a long life, price
...you buy any of the roberts revival radios you are definately buying for the look, as the actual radios are pretty basic. they have the usual 3 bands, headphone socket and mains adapter, but that is it. the batteries for this one are aa batteries, and it takes four which dont last very long so i only ever use mine on mains electric. the sound is as you'd expect, pretty standard, but other than that it looks great so who cares?! the back compartment ...
hoppopotamus 16.08.2006
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Roberts R 250 Revival
Advantages: best quality radio ever Disadvantages: none at all
I have always liked the Roberts radios and when they brought out this range I was very pleased to get one as a birthday present.
Well made,durable and solid made to last for years.I think what sets them apart from other radios is the sound quality crystal clear,nothing else like it
Mines about seven or eight years old still going strong but as anyone with a Roberts radio will tell you it will still be going strong for years to come.
I know I got ... ...myself.Definatly one to try you wont be disapointed and mine says made in the UK dont see that too often these days
should also add this radio has no alarm or clock on it but in order to get this review to show I had to pick a catergory. ...
rosekitten 23.01.2005
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Roberts R 250 Revival
Advantages: Great to look at. Disadvantages: Pricey.
...looked more original. The Roberts logo on mine looked somehow cheap compared to theirs.
I love this radio and it sits in my kitchen where it´s used many times throughout the day. I love how it looks. I remember when I first got it being a little disappointed with the sound quality but over the years that I´ve had it I´ve got used to it.
I do think they are very expensive to buy when you consider what else you could buy for the same amount or less ...
lisalouhamish 24.10.2008
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