Customer Ratings & Reviews

Overall, this turntable system features a modern aesthetic, with modern technology, which makes it more than just a record player. Victrola makes the turntable experience on this product compatible for everyone. The set up instructions are clear and easy to follow. I had my first record set ready to play in less than 10 minutes. The sound quality produced by the record is phenomenal. The speaker system is high end and the included subwoofer adds an element I haven't seen or head in a turntable. You can also easily control volume with either the knob on the system or the included remote. The system does get loud and was able to cover my 1200 sf foot home. The added features this unit has puts it above and beyond any turnable system I've ever owned. There are Bluetooth features included which allowed me to not only connect my phone to stream digital music, but I was also able to connect my headphones to listen to my records through a headset! That's not all you can do with this turntable though. There are aux in ports and digital optical ports which allowed me to connect my tv and use it as an added speaker system. Sound quality stays great and consistent throughout all inputs. Not only is performance great with this system, but aesthetic is clean. Mostly all gloss black with a touch of wood finish makes this system look elegant but modern and fits well with other aspects of the home. This is a great unit that I and my family have enjoyed having around. It's simple to use and most importantly sounds great.

I am so excited to finally have a turntable again. It has been years since i have had one and I am so excited to use my vinyls again. Oh, and my kids are super curious but now well informed about vinyls and turntables. To start off with, lets talk about the included dust cover. I was a little surprised that it was a separate piece that you cannot use while playing records. It is only to be used when the unit is not being used. It is not the best as it sill leaves space for dust to collect over time. Maybe I am still old fashioned with regards to this but I do like the traditional swing top dust covers that you could lower even when the unit was in use. Also what do you do with the piece when using the unit? Not the best design in my humble opinion. It may be a small issue but one worth noting. You do get the ability to plug in an aux cable and you can connect a bluetooth device. So you have multiple input options which is nice. Setup and connection of devices was easy and straightforward The unit also comes with a wireless subwoofer in addition to the built in speakers in the unit. So you can use this as a stand along sound system or just rock to your vinyl. You can listen via your bluetooth headphones so you can enjoy your music (or other connected device) without disturbing those around you. Hello, our new born baby is sleeping so I need the headphones. So how does it sound you are asking? For the price to be honest it could be better. It is pretty good, and i will enjoy it for as long as I own it, but maybe if it also has some EQ built in I could get the sound to my liking. It is not going to replace my TV soundbar but I do enjoy being able to finally play my vinyl collection again. Hello Simon and Garfunkel.

I was excited to buy this music system, however when I got it home and set it up, it would not play. I turned back to the instructions to see if I missed a step and I didn't. Also, I didn't get the additional items that I saw on other reviews (e.g., record stand, extra needle cartridge and record cleaner brush?). This should have been included because of the price of this turntable which was a "tad bit" too high for this system. Anyway, I am back on the search for a good system. Unfortunately, this is not the one for me.

A modern blast from the past. Initially I was hesitant - I mean what am I doing buying something that looks like the record player they used in my second grade classroom. But, there is more... the sub woofer - well that's different ..... So lets move on. I have many blue tooth stand alone speakers that I don't think twice about listening to my favorite music and gads it has been a while since I have enjoyed my vinyl. So upon opening the box quality is evident. After picking up the main unit I walked it to the next room for testing, as I turned the corners the table actually stayed in position effectively showing me how low friction the bearings are in the unit. Super easy to set up with in and outputs that will allow you to make this your centerpiece. My only criticism is that to change between functions you need to cycle through them one by one either with the remote or the single control on the front. I really wish it was faster to change from a record to blue tooth input but for me this is not a deal breaker. The sound quality is really exceptional. I did need to play a little with the crossover and volume for the subwoofer but once adjusted the experience is very satisfying.

I honestly can't believe I have a record player again. I haven't used a record player in over 35 years. Coincidentally, I was able to pull out some records from my teenage years, that I had in storage. This Victrola is a nice looking system. The most difficult thing about setting it up was trying to figure out where it place it in my home. I don't have a lot of table-top options. The instructions were very straight-forward. I appreciated that the needle arm was already set and balanced, and that the subwoofer was already paired to the unit. It really was just a matter of plugging in the subwoofer to the player, dusting off the old records and start listening to some old tunes. The sound that comes out of the main speaker is impressive. I must say though, the subwoofer really does add to creating a rich sound. I have the unit placed in the corner of our large great room. The sound output is quite enough to fill the room. My kids were actually telling me to turn the music down. I must say though, if you're having a party with lots of people in the room, this may not prove to be loud enough. My next step is to try to see if I can [bluetooth] pair the Victrola with my 5.1 surround sound receiver. Note: if you're use to surround sound, this will not even compete with that kind of sound output. Being use to surround sound and continuously streaming music, having a record player is really more about the nostalgia. I was able to pair the Victrola with a Google Max speaker that's less than 2 feet way. I just put the Victrola in pairing mode, went in to my Google Home app and into the settings for the Google speaker. There I put it in pairing mode and the two connected instantly. I also tried pairing it with my Google Nest Display that's about 20 feet away from the Victrola. No luck there. The instructions state that pairing needs to take place with both devices within 3.3 feet of each other. This will make trying to pair the Victrola with my receiver a bit of a challenge. I can't move the receiver so I'll have to move the Victrola next to the receiver. So far, sounds like a great review. So, why only 4 stars? The dust cover is a huge disappointment. For the amount of money this unit costs, I would expect a much better dust cover. The record players from my childhood had clear covers on hinges that you could just lift up, put your record on, and close again. That's what this unit should have. I even looked on Victrola's website to see if I could purchase one for this unit. What makes matter worse for me... I have 2 large dogs and one is a Golden Retriever with long hair. Every time I go to use the player, I have to blow off dog hair. When I first unpacked the player and put a record on, my other dog almost nudged the record with her nose. Like I said, a huge oversight on the part of Victrola. So, would I recommend this record player? I'm actually not sure. It sounds great and it's so awesome to be able to play my records again. I haven't researched other record players out there to see how they might compare, especially in price. This player is on the expensive side and the lack of a real dust cover leaves me a bit deflated.

So, Victrola tried to hit the mark with this one, but went a little left and missed the spot. It is a great all in 1, modern turntable, that gets the job done in many areas from that classic vinyl play, an added Bluetooth stream from vinyl, Bluetooth from other devices (i.e... mobile device, laptop, mp3 player), Bluetooth to other speakers, and a soundbar mode with included cable. It has a classic look with modern touch and a reasonably sized footprint. With the included wireless subwoofer, it is a complete package and overall, well built. Out of the box it is quite easy to get started. It really is as simple as unpackaging removing all the foam inserts, placing the turntable band and vibration plate, plugging in, powering up, adjusting the volume and frequency knobs on the subwoofer, and you are off to listening to your vinyl collection. The sound is pretty good and has that classic sound when used with only the built-in speakers but is not full without the wireless subwoofer. I do play some LPs without the subwoofer when I want that classic sound and more relaxing vibe. Now the features included or not with this turntable is where things do a get little off. The first glaring thing that I thought I was going to like but ended up being extremely disappointed in is the “dust cover”. The hard plastic removable dust cover is quite burdensome and does not do a great job protecting from dust or even doubling as a record stand as advertised in the promotion video. When removed, you can stand it on its side and use as a stand for your record, but it does don’t hold many and doesn’t provide enough stability for well used or heavy record covers. Then there’s the fact that you must find a safe place to position it. Wish Victrola sticked with the classic clear enclosed attached dust cover. The next thing is the volume knob. While it is a beautifully LED lit ring knob, there is no volume indicator. Not a huge turn off, but what is, is the loud function announcer when the function is changed an apparently there is not a way to adjust that. One thing I do wish was included in the features is with the tone arm. On my old turntable, when the album was finished the playing, the tone arm would automatically lift and reset towards the resting place. This tone arm just stays down on the vinyl and stops spinning the turntable. Overall, this a great addition to play and continue a record collection. The multi-function modes available are good to add a different flare. The vinyl stream mode left me a little disappointed. I paired the turntable with my soundbar and then tried with my Bose wireless speaker. The volume was very low and not satisfying at all. It did pair automatically without issue, but the sound just was meh. I love being able to pair my laptop or cellphone and play a playlist without pulling out the vinyl when I want a quick jam session. I didn’t try the soundbar mode for obvious reasons… I would love to give a 5-star rating, but I can’t get past the dust cover and tone arm deficiencies at this price point. The sound playback and function ability do get 5 stars.

I found this product hard to assign a star rating to. It has some nice pros and some disappointing cons. Setup of the turntable and subwoofer was very easy- after putting the platter on the player and attaching the belt drive, it's pretty much plug & play. The subwoofer is already paired to the player/turntable and the tone arm setup is preset at the factory. The first thing that stands out when playing a record is that it is a 100% manual operation. No start button to engage the tone arm to the record. And worse, the tone arm lift lever does not lift the arm high enough to clear the edge of the record. So you have to manually lift the tone arm and gently place it on the record. That's ridiculous and unacceptable. At least when the last song plays the platter stops rotating but you still have to lift the tone arm off the record and place it back on its rest. The sound this system delivers doesn't compare to a high-end component system but I thought overall it is very good. I've played a broad range of vinyl records on the player from vocal pop to country to rock (no classical) and the clarity of the 2-way built-in speakers and the bass response of the sub-woofer are both excellent on everything I've played. There are adjustment knobs for volume and crossover on the sub-woofer so it can be adjusted to preference. The treble level in the built-in speakers is boosted a little too high for my liking when playing records. Some of the vocals on some songs on some records comes across a little bit shrill. However, that may be a positive for voice clarity if you're also using the system as a TV soundbar. (I don't have it hooked up to my TV.) The treble is actually less boosted when streaming music from a Bluetooth device. Another reviewer had noted he thought 33 rpm records played a bit too slowly on the turntable. I hadn't noticed this until after I read that review and I thought maybe they are or maybe it was the power of suggestion. I timed about a half dozen songs on different records and sure enough, the songs are running a few seconds longer than they should. The turntable is running a bit slower than 33 1/3 rpm, but I'm not sure it makes much difference to casual listening. The strength of this music system really is its versatility. Besides playing records or Bluetooth streaming music to it from another device, it can be used as a soundbar for a TV with an optical connection or it can stream records being played to a separate Bluetooth speaker. As others have noted this music system has a pretty hefty price tag. If you're just going to listen to records you can get as good a sound from a decent turntable and a decent 2.1 speaker system for less. On the other hand, if besides playing records you're going to stream music to it and use it for a TV soundbar then it's worth it. But, don't get the V1 turntable without also getting the matching sub-woofer. It makes all the difference.

I can remember back in my younger years how boring and plasticy most record players were. Victrola has given a sense of elegance to this new turntable music system. Just by first glance it looks sophisticated with the materials and textures used. It looks more like a piece of jewelry added to your entertainment center than just a record player. Dark wood grain mixed with what appears to be a blackened satin aluminum. It even comes with a cover to protect the arm and turntable while not in use which doubles as a record cover stand while playing your records. The dial on the front has an outer illuminated ring which allows you to control volume and select which output you want by voice confirmation. It has so many ways to use the system which doesn't limit you to just using the included sub-woofer and internal speakers for record play. You can stream and connect your music from any Bluetooth source to play through the system as well as use digital optical to allow your music system to act as a soundbar for your television. It also allows you to stream through Bluetooth to any other paired sound system you'd like to play through. One of my favorite capabilities is that I can connect this through RCA jacks to my old school component rack system and play this through my classic set of 12 inch Cerwin Vega and matched set of 15 inch Cerwin Vega house speakers. To really rock the house, is an understatement. Last but not least it has an aux and a headphone jack. It allows you to choose 33 or 45 rpm (small or large records). Comes with a remote, which is pretty boring and plain, only 3 buttons volume up and down and power.. which operates like the knob on the front of then turntable itself allowing you to choose outputs. Sound quality. Huge for me and I was pleasantly surprised how crystal clear the sound was and how rich and deep the bass was from such a small setup. Setup from box to jamming was only a few minutes. A beautiful addition to anyone who enjoys the unique sound of vinyl. Would highly recommend to others!

The V1 is a surprisingly good vinyl player, with unmatched convenience but also with pretty good sound quality. The included speakers are more than adequate for anyone not looking for audiophile grade sound and the flexibility of having a pre-amp output means this can be used in virtually any scenario. Setup was quite easy. The V1 was well packaged and well protected (the foam packaging materials and fabric static bags are a pretty nice step up from what you usually see), and the only real setup task is to attach the platter. This was slightly confusing at first; you remove the slip mat and pull on the tape, which is connected to the band, which you then stretch over the motor arm. After that, you power everything on and you're ready to start listening. The included sub was connected right away and required no annoying pairing. Next, you adjust the counter weight and anti skid functions to get the proper needle pressure. Everything here is quite simple. The one adjustment feature I wish this had was height-adjustable feet. You're completely at the mercy of whatever surface you place the player on. This was a slight issue at first; my first surface was ever so slightly off and caused a noticeable impact on sound as the needle rode the groove against the sidewall. Once rectified, everything worked well. Sound quality with the V1 is honestly better than expected for me. The onboard speakers are fine and the subwoofer is tunable. This is a great feature, and allows you to adjust not only the volume but also the crossover frequency. This allows you to hone in on the frequency at which the sub takes over, and accommodates a wide range of sound tastes. Overall, the system isn't mind blowing, but it's very adequate and insanely convenient. My main sound system is a Paradigm speaker setup which sounds amazing with music content, along with a Pro-Ject Essential II vinyl player. This setup produces a pretty neutral and mostly uncolored sound. The Victrola hooked up to this system honestly sounds great. Again, it's better than my expectations given the price point of the player (when considering it comes with its own sound system). The sound is colored more than the Pro-Ject player, but not in a bad way. Fidelity is quite good here, and everything I threw at it sounded mostly as expected. Overall, this is a very good record player. My pre-conceived notion of Victrola players was that they're budget players aimed at those who value convenience and affordability above sound quality. With the V1, Victrola has nailed all aspects of this paradigm; it has an insane convenience factor, it's priced competitively, and it also produces some quite good sound (both onboard and when hooked up to an external sound system). This price bracket is filled with some strong competition, but the V1 is certainly worthy of your consideration.

The name Victrola is synonymous with quality turntables, and the company's latest offering is no different. With the Premiere V1 system, Victrola showcases its reliable sound with some sensible features that create a signature, standout item in any entertainment room. With a sleek, smooth design colored in black and espresso, the Premiere V1 has the look of a classic record player but with a minimal aesthetic. The turntable comes packaged with instructions, a fairly robust wireless subwoofer, remote, and a cover for when the device is not in use and to protect it from dust and dirt. I would prefer the cover to be attached to the record player though, as it is somewhat cumbersome constantly finding a place to put the cover when using the turntable. Victrola has the record player queued up and ready, with the turntable arm precisely calibrated for use right out of the box. If you need to reconfigure it, however, the instructions provide detailed steps to do so, though I did find them to be somewhat confusing. Try not to mess around too much with the preset calibration, and you'll be good to go! The remote has three buttons: Volume Up, Volume Down, and a Power/Menu button that does everything you need it to do. Holding the button powers it on, and clicking it toggles through the several listening modes, including Vinyl, Vinyl Streaming (which allows you to listen to records wirelessly through Bluetooth headsets or external speakers), Bluetooth, and TV (which basically turns the speaker into the a TV soundbar). The different modes all function flawlessly, with Bluetooth pairing connecting quickly and sounding great. Connecting my mobile phone to the device was a snap, and listening to music through the Premiere V1 speakers was a treat. But the real star of this is the vinyl player. My records sounded so crisp, with low basses booming from the subwoofer and crystal clear sounds that did not distort even at high volumes. The room would shake when pushed to high levels, but the sound coming from the Premiere V1 was amazing. For those with 45's, the turntable comes with an adapter to easily play those discs (I did not have any at the time of testing). I did experience some record skipping issues, as with most record players, whenever I would jostle the areas around the turntable. A higher massed table for it to sit on (I positioned it on a TV console) alleviated much of the issues, but this may present problems for some. Overall, the amazing sound quality trumps any other issues, so the Premiere V1 is a great option for those wishing to update their vinyl system. Full disclosure, I received this product for my honest, unbiased review.

I would honestly go with a 2.5 stars (just half). I am not impressed with this turntable. It is the size of a turntable. And then it has an additional subwoofer, that for some reason points downward (it's on the bottom). But it does sit on little feet. And then there is a cover, that is not connected to it; so if you want to remove the cover to play your record albums, you have to sit the cover somewhere And then there are some cables and a remote. That is what this comes with. Looks-wise, it's okay. If you like the retro-ish look, then this is it. The turntable has a speaker in the front also. Along with a big power button/knob. It circles a LED light when it is on. The knob has 3 settings. When you first turn it on, it starts with turntable. Then if you push it a second time, another setting; and then a third time, the third setting... of use. You know what setting you are on because a female voice tells you. When you first turn it on, she will say, "turntable." The back of the turntable has other settings (such as 45/33) and ports to plug in cables. Of course the top, is what it is... the turntable. You have to put the plate on and also grab the band and attach it in place. All very easy. The sound that comes out of it is not worth the price... period. The subwoofer, like I said, pushes out base underneath the sub. I don't understand that. It does not have much power. There are 2 knobs on the back, one of them volume. I had to turn it up a lot just to hear any base at all. The subwoofer wattage must be very minimal. Also the subwoofer plugs into an outlet. And the turntable plugs into the outlet. Follow the directions, to pair the subwoofer to the turntable and you're good to go. Bluetooth is included in this turntable (in fact this is how the sub connects to the turntable; but you can get your own wires and do some hardwire connections as well, such as to an audio receiver or something of those sorts). You can play other Bluetooth devices through it, although I don't know why you would want to do that. But I guess if you see this as an all-in-one type device... then, ok. But I don't know why you would by a turntable for anything other than playing record albums. Get better speakers or other Bluetooth speakers for your other devices. I don't see how the price tag matches this product and I would not recommend. Peace.

This is a welcome bit of technology. My husband and I are NOT audiophiles, but we do love our music. Together we have over 10,000 LPs, collected over the past 40 years. He has a DJ set-up, but it's generally packed away because there is no room in our 800sq foot cottage. This record player is compact, sounds nice, AND IT FITS! Keep in mind that we aren't reviewing anything that didn't come in the box. The unit came well packed, no worries about anything getting banged up. There was some assembly, which was pretty easy using the quick start sheet. The platter has a decent weight. I put on a solid 80s banger, cranked it high, and it sounded grand (in our 800 sq ft cottage). For anyone with space concerns, who also owns some records they'd like to hear, this system is a great option. For anyone needing a high fidelity, audiophile system, keep looking. For us, this is great and we'd recommend it to anyone in similar circumstances.

I grew up listening to records. Had the opportunity to use many different record players. I haven't owned a record player in quite some time. This is a nice little all in one system that brings vinyl into the present time with many modern perks, but in my opinion falls short in many ways. First off, I've been contemplating getting a record player for quite some time now . My plan was to get an older but functioning player, with some decent speakers, and possibly a receiver. I have been holding off due to the cost, and the uncertainty of not knowing just how long the old equipment will last. Those original pieces of equipment are as old as me, and I’m starting to fall apart, so it stands to reason that they will be also. From shopping around, I expected to pay a few hundred dollars if not more for the equipment alone. The Premiere V1 music system from Victrola presented me with an opportunity to get pretty much everything I was looking for to enjoy my vinyl records, but with brand new equipment, and as I mentioned above, modern creature comforts. I could also attain what I was looking for, at only a slightly cost than I intended to spend. In many ways I'm happy with my decision, but then again I know what the record experience CAN be, therefore ultimately, I'd rather spend the money on the authentic experience. PROS: +aesthetically pleasing, from the woodgrain, down to the stylish dust cover, this system just pops +multiple operations and functions make it a versatile system +comes with everything needed to start enjoying your albums +bluetooth capability and remote control, two options very much appreciated when playing records CONS: -every operation has to be changed by the remote, or pressing the button on the player itself -the voice saying the names of the functions is obnoxiously loud. If you're in an apartment with thin walls, or you live with family members or roommates that go to bed early, stick with your phone or another device to listen to music. Hard to fathom that there is no volume control for the AI voice. -instructions for setting up the bluetooth connection from the V1 player to the S1 subwoofer were not accurate. For the longest time, neither myself, nor anyone in my family, could get it connected via bluetooth (or so we thought). Long story short, there is a mode button on the back of both the turntable and sub for pairing. The procedure is laid out clear enough, but not accurate. -you have to be present when enjoying the record due to the fact there is no return to home function. Every single vinyl player I’ve ever owned, has had the return to home function. Once the needle hits the label in the middle, the needle pops up and returns to the saddle, which stops the record player from rotating. This player just keeps spinning the needle on the label. What a huge disappointment. I was in shock and disbelief at what I was seeing. How could they miss on that? -audio quality, the reason we all come back to vinyl is the audio quality, and that vinyl experience. With this player, it’s just not even close to how I remember. All in all, it’s worth it to go to a thrift store, or record store and get the older proven, tried and true record players. Purchase a receiver, and some good standalone speakers with woofers, mids, and tweets. The cost is going to be less than this setup and you’ll get more enjoyment out of it, especially if you’re an audiophile, or old-timer like me, and you KNOW what a vinyl experience should sound like.

If you are looking for a great playing turntable this is the one to get. I haven't listened to vinyl in a while but when I saw this I thought why not start listening to vinyl again. The setup isn't to hard but we did have a little trouble getting the subwoofer speaker to pair thru bluetooth but after it was working great. You can also connect this to a phone and stream music thru the speakers. I like the dust cover but my older one had the cover the tipped back and this one is loose but it does look very appealing sitting out.

The Victrola Premiere V1 Turntable is an awesome sound system. Vinyls play as you’d expect, drop your record pull over the needle and enjoy your music! But before we get ahead of ourselves, and without boring you to death about the setup instructions that are included. The diagram included showing how to place the aluminum plate on top doesn’t do the absolute best job at explaining things. To keep it simple, after placing the plate, be sure to pull the elastic band with the ribbon taped to the bottom over to the gold pulley. After that, follow the remaining instructions about removing the ribbon and discarding. 5 more words in the diagram showcasing this would have been really helpful. Where this turntable system outshines other vinyl players is the added inputs/outputs and connectivity options. Want to listen to your 80s records on your shiny new AV/Soundbar/surround system? Stream it to them. Want to hear some tunes from your phone? Bluetooth pair and go. But the best feature IMHO is the included optical port. Plug in your TV or streaming device and you just added a small sound system that sounds much better than any integrated TV speakers. I will add that this may not be a good option in a large room such as a living room or home theater. But for a bedroom, den, family room or a dining area these will be more than enough. There’s an added aux port but, at least for me, I can’t see a good way to use this. I just cannot see myself tethered to the table itself just to listen to music in an environment where I can play it from an ordinary speaker. But everyone's environment is different so I’m sure it has its user base. While the features make it good for almost any space, the appearance makes the turntable an attractive option for any room. The aesthetics of the dial in combination soft cloth over what seems to be 3 21/2” to 3” speakers. Pair with a brushed aluminum simple to use remote and a matching subwoofer in espresso brown. All together, you’ve got a beautiful sound system. CONS Despite my positive outlook about the product, there’s a small area that bothers me. Despite the turntable being digital, the tethered subwoofer is not. Adjusting the volume through the remote or dial does nothing to the subwoofer. Turning off the table with the remote or dial again does nothing to the subwoofer. You can either get up and flip the switch on the back of the box or wait for it to turn off after its 10 minutes of standby are up. I fully understand why however, just seems like an annoyance. The second t less annoying point, for some strange reason there's a pretty big sound disparity with the subwoofer. When tethered through the included Y cable, its pretty mild. I literally have to turn up the volume and bass to max, or near maximum levels to get a decent output. But when I Bluetooth my phone or another device to the subwoofer directly, it sounds as if I’ll blow the speakers leaving it at the same level audio as when tethered. I assume it might be an issue with the provided cable but due to lack of any additional cables I am unable to confirm this.

Amazing sound and it looks great. And easy to set up

Right out of the box. I love this thing. Pretty good speakers up front. Not sound bar speakers but forward facing speakers. That makes a difference on a lot of different TVs, so I love that. That's an option. Now to the record player itself. Amazing quality, great sound Bluetooth, paired up fast and easy. Like a lot of other people. I do see that the cover doesn't cover much. However, that's easily overcome. I just have a big microfiber cloth that I put over it just like the ones I put over my vinyl collection. Amazing product killer sound, easy to connect. Simple right out of the box.