Easy setup and simple operation make it foolproof to use, while the sound signature is surprisingly full.
Made with eco-friendly components, the Revolution sets itself apart from your average budget turntable’s plastic build.
Then youre good to go.
Its all incredibly straightforward.
If youve got a picky ear, theres plenty to be picked at.
Mids can be muddy, for example, and we detected some distortion in the treble at times.
It wont trouble thebest turntablesfor audio quality.
It joins the Stir It Up and Stir It Up Lux decks in the sustainable brands turntable line-up.
Priced at $169.99 / 149.99 / A$199, it sits very much in entry-level category.
This is a turntable that does its bit for the planet.
The built-in dust cover is made from post-consumer plastic, while that unmissable plinth uses renewable bamboo.
But on the whole, the Revolution doesnt feel cheap.
It helps that theres a good weight to the unit.
Otherwise, the Revolution is the definition of a plug-and-play turntable.
Alternatively, the Revolutions Bluetooth support lets you output audio wirelessly.
Theres also a switch to toggle Bluetooth in and out.
Lower it and youll be rewarded with audio thats surprisingly rich for a budget deck.
Wired up to House of Marleys Uplift Bookshelf Speakers, there was a nice dynamism to the playback.
Albums of all genres sounded lively, from RadioheadsOK ComputertoRumoursby Fleetwood Mac.
Playing Barry Cant SwimsWhen Will We Land?on a Friday afternoon certainly got the house moving.
That bass actually proved too much when paired with theJBL Authentics 200over Bluetooth.
All of this is caveated by the fact that the Revolution is by no means a hi-fi-quality turntable.
Audiophiles will find plenty to sniff at.
The mids are easily muddied, for example, especially on complex tracks.
Listening toAMby the Arctic Monkeys, detail was quickly lost on heavier numbers.
Its not a perfect product by any means.
Should you buy the House of Marley Revolution?
Setup is straightforward and Bluetooth connectivity is seamless.
Hook it up to House of Marleys Uplift or Get Together speakers, or use your own.
That said, muddy mids and a dash of treble distortion mean quality isnt perfect for hi-fi enthusiasts.
You want a flexible setupDesigned with simplicity in mind, the Revolution keeps things streamlined.
You want perfect playbackDuring our tests, the Revolution ran a touch slow at times.
It was used on a daily basis to spin records of all genres.
First reviewed: December 2024
