Sonos - Roam 2

I got a Sonos roam 2. Thought it was rumored to have 500 feet of Bluetooth range. Found out the hard way it gets 25 feet. Horrible. I sent it back.

Okay, so I grabbed the [JBL Flip 6](https://www.amazon.com/JBL-Waterproof-Bluetooth-Protective-Hardshell/dp/B09LWVXPYB?crid=30MSR5MQCUQIG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bZx0yvQfMo4RAfaei-Q5gHrhxPa6pSKz4oGosq0TceVv0ZHbEc0h92ZJl2G6BQUAtDweRQNPKxzzX-GV7JUoarTN_1ux7pE6J0NVqJVgMFHkNWmIzhA5rbnEyiM2zxHIQ0Y3X_6NaW-uHLytQnu_84se2OpE2q4jDhTN71HqE0rV43P6s3dH8NbGLGvpsXWkMkN2SEYKcaOJ6r65aWzcHIHonHcgSJviW0OsGo0DtDM.yOIHgt4nRBYhqc5xxQREv-VDzq5tkL540LaIl_SZnC4&dib_tag=se&keywords=jbl%2Bflip%2B6&qid=1739935664&sprefix=JBL%2BFlip%2B6%2Caps%2C479&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mymy011-20&linkId=fe4421924cb79dc8b7876df08fec81b6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) in early 2024 because I needed something tough for my outdoor adventures. It's super portable, can handle splashes, and the bass is killer, which is awesome for parties or just chilling in the park. Then, in the summer of 2024, I picked up the [Sonos Roam 2](https://www.amazon.com/Roam-Portable-Waterproof-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B0CY6S748H?crid=2LU5TCWI1CZ3P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.COqkE2_jlq4hYz34EpRRI4hp8rXt6JJ4XzHgPlgTyr53wPgnvj4gyZTi-1j1p1iAHNw34KBLtTHa07Oc-XcSqRz3TIdUBUF5q6-8jVYEmS7hwB-0Ld9DFRVH35_WyAvmTNGJfCcrWtrFtgAx9y8hpRy_lLYM-wp9abxg4jV5ORKidfsdIXAXCJCBN7HBjH0tAGfQ2e_F2b4KNmTmWrIcV4FKC4tCfN76MdN8IXtL6Wc.pQLFXJaWb-gYf8kuwxy1V2gNcYtJqnI9xsdlqtiajl4&dib_tag=se&keywords=sonos%2Broam%2B2&qid=1739935739&sprefix=sonos%2Broam%2B%2Caps%2C451&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.9fe8cbfa-bf43-43d1-a707-3f4e65a4b666&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mymy011-20&linkId=5e0a9b5b743aad0b22a3239b36164ba4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) . I was really after a speaker that would play nice with my Sonos system at home but could still be carried around. The Roam has a more even sound, which is perfect for listening indoors. Plus, it tunes itself to the room, which is pretty cool. Feature-wise, the Sonos Roam is a bit smarter with its Wi-Fi and voice control. It lets me stream right from the Sonos app and works with AirPlay 2. The JBL Flip keeps it simple with Bluetooth, but it has PartyBoost, so you can link up with other JBL speakers for a stereo effect. Both are easy to tote around and are rated IP67, so water and dust aren't a problem. The Flip has a bit more juice with a 12-hour battery, while the Roam gives you 10 hours. Basically, if you're all about that bass and need something rugged for the outdoors, the JBL Flip is your go-to. But if you're after a more sophisticated sound and smart features for home, the Sonos Roam is the way to go.

Seems you want clear mid and high range instead of xbass , bassy muffled young happiness. Glad to gear. Then speaker more focused on that range would be sonos roam 2, anker soundcore 300 (mid volume), jbl flip 6 (on mid volume) and tribit maxsound plus (discontinued) but is available with resellers on aliexpress. There are more expensive options (not battery and tabletop form factor) that are compact and their mid and high range is big improvemment vs bluetooth portable battery speakers but the price skyrockets.

If you only want to play music and radio in the shower and can live with Alexa, I recommend the Sonos Roam or Roam 2. Any mention of Google assistant on that device is nonesense; it doesn't work. But Alexa works very well for simple stuff.