The location for celebrating this hundredth anniversary is no coincidence. The Natlab (Natuurkundig Laboratorium), founded in 1914 and located in Eindhoven, Holland, housed the brand's Research and Development department until 2000 and employed around 2,000 people. Subsequently, this space was transformed into an innovation center open to technology companies, before being sold in 2012 to a Philips investment consortium, which remains the tenant of the premises.
Philips' activities in the audio field date back to the 1920s with the Miniwatt radio tube and the first Pentode tube in 1925, the latter still being used in tube amplifiers today. In 2025, Philips is celebrating its 100th anniversary in the audio field with the announcement of a new range of audio products called Century. each of the references bearing the first name of an iconic artist from recent decades and benefiting from [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] compatibility.
Philips Century, all-in-one vinyl audio system The Freddie and The Ringo££££
On the menu of the Philips Century, we therefore find the vinyl turntables The Tina and The Stevie, two so-called all-in-one models, that is to say equipped with an integrated audio and amplification system. The Tina adopts a [abc]2.1[/abc] [abc]bass-reflex[/abc] configuration based on two full-range speakers and a 10.16 centimeter woofer. The total power delivered is 120 W RMS. Its specifications also mention a [abc]DAB+[/abc]/FM tuner, an aluminum platter and tonearm (extruded for the latter), a replaceable Audio Technica MM cartridge, an internal anti-vibration system, a [abc]USB[/abc] port, a stereo [abc]RCA[/abc] auxiliary input and the Bluetooth 5.3 [abc]Auracast[/abc] protocol. It is finally possible to add additional Bluetooth speakers to the Philips The Tina to widen and/or reinforce the soundstage. Of course, an application is available for full control of the commands.
The Philips The Stevie uses the recipe of the Philips The Tina but with a less sophisticated configuration. The bass-reflex audio system is [abc]2.0[/abc] via two full-range speakers and the power displays 12 W RMS. And while the DAB+/FM tuner and aluminum are no longer in use, the replaceable Audio Technica MM cartridge is still present. Network compatibility is Bluetooth 5.4 and the stereo input is a 3.5 millimeter mini-Jack model. It is also worth noting a 3.5 millimeter mini-Jack headphone output.
Philips Century, Bluetooth and DAB+/FM radio The Janet££££
Philips has also announced The Janet, a portable radio equipped with a 6.35 cm wideband speaker available in two versions: FM or DAB+/FM (20 presets). The power output is 5 watts. Also present is a 2.4" (6 cm) color TFT display. Finally, the Bluetooth 5.3 network function (standard SBC and AAC codecs supported), a 16-hour battery life (3.5 hours for a full charge) and the alarm clock function are also included.
The Ringo, on the other hand, is an on-ear model (on the left in the photo below) straight out of the Walkman or Discman era of the 80s, with a small size and extreme lightness. Available in three colors, black, blue or white, the Philips The Ringo is Bluetooth 5.4 compatible, has large 40 mm drivers, boasts a battery life of 20 hours, multipoint connectivity and the use of an AI-boosted microphone for clear calls. Namely, two pairs of replacement ear cushions are delivered with The Ringo, which support the Philips Headphones application. 
Immediate availability. Indicative prices: • €149 for the Philips The Stevie • €399 for the Philips The Tina • €59.99 for the Philips The Janet FM • €79.99 for the Philips The Janet FM/DAB+ • €99 for the Philips The Freddie • €29.99 for the Philips The Ringo 