R-Line is divided into three different sub-ranges: R-Series and S-Series and Soundbar. Interested to know what we think? You can read our first impressions of the R-Line system.
The R-Series (pictured above) consists of two wireless speakers, the R1 and R100. The R1 (£179) features internet radio, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth streaming and a USB socket for charging and playing music from a portable device.
The speaker is a stereo design in its own right, but you can pair two together by flicking a switch on the back. There's also an Ethernet socket if you prefer a wired connection.
You can control the speaker using the companion app UNDOK, available for both iOS and Android devices, and there are physical buttons on top of each speaker too.
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The R100 (£249) has all the above but brings a 2.7in LCD display and a DAB/FM tuner to the party.
Portability for both the R100 and R1 comes via an optional battery pack (£40) which Roberts claims should be good for around 12 hours playback from a single charge. Both speakers come in matt white, and are equipped with their own tan leather carry handle.
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S1 and S2 boast a completely different aesthetic, more along the lines of the Sonos Play:1 and Play:3. These two speakers are purely mains powered and feature a contrasting silver top and black metal grille. An LED light beneath the grille glows a different colour depending on the source being used.
S1 costs £179 and shares similar features to the R1 including Bluetooth and Spotify Connect. The S2 is a larger, more powerful design and costs £249. There's no display, or DAB radio on the larger model, but you could stream DAB from an R100 if you happen to have one on the same network.
S300 (£300) is an all-in one wireless system, complete with Bluetooth, DAB/FM radio and CD playback. There's also a 3.5in 'floating display' which also harbours an SD card slot and NFC pairing for compatible devices.
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Arguably the biggest news to emerge from the launch of R-Line is the unveiling of Roberts' first ever soundbar, the SB1. A £400 model, the SB1 features a ported, MDF cabinet and a central 3.5in display, surrounded by back-lit control buttons.
Connectivity includes a couple of optical digital inputs for a TV or games console and a subwoofer output should you require extra oomph.
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All the speakers can be controlled using the UNDOK app, which gives you complete multi-room functionality including pairing speakers and playing different sources through different speakers using just one device.
It will also control other Roberts' streaming products from outside the R-Line, including the five-star Stream 93i.
R-Line is scheduled to go on sale in the Spring of 2016.
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