![]() ![]() The biggest complaint about most portable Bluetooth speakers is that they typically fall apart at higher volumes - bass gets mushy and distorted and highs get fuzzy with less definition. The Roam is small, light, and can take a light beating. The custom audio components - two H-class amplifiers, one tweeter, and a custom "racetrack mid-woofer" - and Sonos' auto Trueplay tuning come together to crank out audio that betrays its compact dimensions. This isn't some generic Bluetooth speaker that Sonos slapped its name on. But its volume would mean nothing if the sound wasn't good. The Roam is one of the loudest portable speakers I've ever used, especially for the size. The nice people at the park the other day when it was almost 80 degrees also didn't appreciate hearing me pump up the Beastie Boys (even for a test). Within minutes of jamming, the very nice people who live in the unit below mine knocked on my door to complain about the loudness. The first thing I did after pairing the Roam to my Sonos system (done via the Sonos app) was crank the volume to max and blast up Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and Rage Against the Machine's "Killing In The Name" to see how it handles different frequencies at really loud volumes. We only include products that have been independently selected by Input's editorial team. ![]() Input may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. For both home and outdoor listening, the Roam is an exceptional value. Unless yours breaks, there's little reason to upgrade once you've got one.īut let's say you aren't like me and you're looking for a portable speaker that'll last as long as my Boom 2 speakers, sounds better, and connects seamlessly with other Sonos speakers. This is just how it is with Bluetooth speakers. Aside from some light cosmetic damage, my Boom 2 speakers have held up quite well. They still sound great, get really loud, and the batteries haven't deteriorated to the point that they don't last long enough at home or at a picnic in the park. I'll be honest: I've had zero urge to replace them. This cylindrical speaker came out way back in 2015 and I picked up three in total over the years to get a multi-device, multi-room setup. The portable Bluetooth speakers I have at home are the UE Boom 2. The Roam is everything the Move should have been and the perfect speaker to hook you into the Sonos ecosystem whether you already have speakers or not. At just one ounce under a pound, the portable speaker is considerably smaller and lighter the $179 price is way more affordable and it supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for blasting tunes at home and on the go. Sonos has thankfully come to its senses with the Roam. I can't imagine many people looked at the Move and bought into the "It'll be great for using in the yard or on the deck" just outside of your house. Weighing six pounds and coming in at $399, the Move was not the portable wireless speaker everyone was expecting. ![]() If I had a time machine, I'd go back to 2019 and slap whoever at Sonos thought the Move portable speaker was a good idea. ![]()
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