Roberts Revival RD-60 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Nicholas James

Reviewed on: 23 September 2009

Tags: Roberts Radio, Roberts Revival RD-60, leather, electronic programme guide, headphones

We like:

Stunning looks; easy-to-use, unlimited presets

We don't like:

Speaker could be better; gold details won't be to everyone's taste

Also known as:

Roberts Revival RD 60; Roberts Revival RD60

CNET UK judgement:

In purely technical terms, the Roberts Revival RD-60 isn't great value for money, but this radio is such a joy to behold that we wouldn't mind forking out for it. The speaker could be better, but that only adds to its retro appeal

Full review:

When a company can trace its roots back to 1932, it has every right to shout about it. Cue Roberts' Revival range. These retro, FM/DAB radios look like refugees from a dusty attic, but their reassuringly sturdy bodies hide one of the strongest DAB tuners we've come across. The Revival RD-60, fashioned in a classic 1950s style, costs between about £150 and £200, depending on the finish. Our black review sample sits at the top of the price scale, but all the options are expensive for a device with such conservative specs. Continue Reading...