RobertsRevival iSTREAML FM/DAB/DAB+/INTERNET Digital Radio with Bluetooth, Black

I’ve always liked the styling of the Revival range and the iStream3L offers the most functionality, benefitting from WiFi connectivity opening up your options of stations from all around the world in good clarity. DAB reception is patchy where I live so I tend to use the internet mode for all of my listening.Upon opening the box you get the impression of excellent build quality, the casing is reassuringly heavy, the gold accents in the grille and Roberts logo are beautiful and the stitching is pristine.Setup was very simple - the setup guide takes you through each step and the screen is easy to read and navigate. The easiest way to join your WiFi network is by using WPS, a simple one button press on my router got me hooked up - handy as the passcode contains lots of different characters in upper and lower case.I would recommend installing either the UNDOK or Oktiv apps to better control the radio, from here you can toggle the power, change volume and listening modes and even browse and search for stations as well as storing presets. If using Spotify, the radio is Connect compliant meaning it can be activated within the Spotify app and will begin streaming immediately.Sound quality is very good, it is not a Hi-Fi and uses a mono speaker set, but unless you’re having a house party it is adequate in terms of volume and richness. There is an equaliser that has preset modes or you can set your own, but I have not felt the need to tinker. I mainly listen to pop/rock and find it a pleasing listen for hours on end. There is a 3.5mm line out socket which you might found useful to hook up to your hi-fi or surround system. There is also a headphone socket and aux in socket on the top left of the control panel, it’s a shame that despite having Bluetooth on board, this is only an input and the iStream3L cannot be used with wireless headphones.I have installed 6xAA batteries in the bottom, when plugged in I keep the Roberts on my bedside table but I like the flexibility to take into the kitchen or living room without having to worry about an outlet. I have found battery life to be good around 10 hours, note the radio only charges when switched off though.There are 40 presets available in each mode and these are best stored and navigating using the app although it is possible using the unit itself.I chose charcoal grey for mine but to be honest all the colours look fantastic and the iStream3L is bound to look stylish wherever you place it. As well as being a nice sounding versatile unit it manages to be a piece of discrete decor too and I don’t think any other brand manages to blend this cocktail of functionality and style as well as Roberts do.All in all, a fantastic unit that has brought many hours of reliable, enjoyable listening without buffering or drop outs. Most sources are covered - DAB+, internet radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, Aux In and even good old FM.

Brilliant radio with great sound. The build quality seems to be excellent too. The reviewer below mine says that he couldn't connect to "a modern router", well mine connected just fine to a brand new PlusNet fibre installation.Spotify streaming is excellent. Another reviewer stated that he still had to use his phone to control Spotify so what's the point....well the point is that you're not streaming Spotify from your phone via Bluetooth, it is streaming direct to your Roberts radio via WiFi and you are only using your phone like a remote control to select artists & tracks etc. Can you imagine how laborious it would be if you had to use the two knobs on the radio to input letters? Not using Bluetooth means that you are enjoying better sound quality and also not depleting your phone's battery.I don't bother with Internet radio very much but did find a few decent rock stations in the USA. I mainly stream Spotify and listen to DAB for which this radio is highly recommended.

Simply stunning retro 1950s appearance. Soft, padded, leatherette body panels along with a golden metal grill make this both eye catching and tactile. Apparently Mr Roberts was inspired by his wife’s handbag in designing the radio’s appearance. So many other radio manufacturers seem to be satisfied with putting their equipment inside dull plastic boxes! So it’s refreshing to have such a beautiful object.In terms of functionality this radio has it all. It’s not difficult to operate the unit using the built in controls. However, by using the UNDOK app, it becomes quick and easy to operate every aspect of the radio.As a piece of equipment designed primarily to disseminate the human voice it’s great to hear that the speaker and its housing are tuned to favour the mid range of frequencies where the voice lies. The sound from this radio is simply magical.I can’t fault this radio in any way. I thoroughly recommend it to you.

Excellent reception, quality high standard, battery life could be improved, but have not given a great deal of attention as I have mainly used on mains electricitySelection of stations using controls could be improved as they require to be operated in a non conventional way.One criticism I would make is the design of the mains plug adapter - the plug should be reversed for European usage.

Amazing . Still figuring out how to use it fully . Looks great . Great sound . Loving streaming Spotify .

I bought this as a Christmas present for my husband, he loved it! The radio looks so classy and smart and is so easy to operate and connect to my phone. The sound quality is excellent and it picks up a vast amount of stations. We would rather listen to the radio now than put the TV on and it is so convenient to be able to carry it wherever we want to listen to it, we actually took it on holiday with is. I love the colour so much I have remodeled my living room to match! 😂

My blue radio was delivered today, packaged well and arrived ahead of time. Its a chunky little radio which feels like quality and just the right size for me which fits nicely on my dresser in the kitchen. I found an excellent youtube video done by Roberts on setup and walkthrough, which saved a bit of head scratching. I ordered rechargeable batteries and decided to go for Eneloop as recommended by another reviewer. The sound quality is rich, mellow and clear and the volume can be taken up pretty high but havent tried that yet. I've got the hang of presetting some stations and look forward to looking at all the other options on this fabulous radio. I listen to a lot more radio now that I am retired including bedtime to help me fall asleep. So far so good and extremely pleased that I have got what I paid for.

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