I have compared the Roar to the Bose in a side by side performance and concluded that the Roar has superior sound quality and great battery life

Overall the sound quality and size is really suitable for a small room size

I should say this is a good quality product (however, the charger looks low-cost)

Sound quality is amazing!

I compared both the functionality as well as the sound quality of the SB and the Bose Soundlink mini for 2 months

If you are motivated to get a fantastic audiophile quality speaker that is the best of its kind (i.e. a great deal) on the basis of these reviews, you may find yourself disappointed and deceived by what are "compensated endorsers."My criticism is directed at the strategy to overhype what is otherwise a fairly good product

Excellent quality speaker

Sound quality is great for the compact design.

The speaker is compact, sturdy and sleek, which allows me to alter the sound quality and timbre with greater flexibility than the Roar and TerraBass buttons alone will, just by changing the orientation and position of the speaker in the room - very cool!

Great quality, sound, fast shipment.

With a robust design, proper autonomy, and most importantly, sound quality that surpasses many of its competitors

It has substantial weight for its size due to the magnets for the speakers but it screams quality.

The sound quality alone is worth the money.

This is amazing technology.-Loud, clear high quality sound with good bass-Long battery life + cool extra features-Can charge your phone!-NFC / Bluetooth wireless connection works very well-Extremely sturdy, solid

The ROAR button is great for big rooms or noisy environments and really boosts the sound volume as well as the sound quality

The sound quality is very good

I have smaller speakers with better sound quality

The Roar feature does boost the sound and the quality but not enough for a speaker used outdoors.

The sound quality and volume for the size and price are excellent

The audio quality is great as well

BUT, for casual listening while lounging in the back yard, the sound quality and volume are very excellent.

But the sound quality on both ends is better than other bluetooth speakers I've tested

Just wish the carry bag was as good a quality as the speaker.

The sound quality is awesome on the Roar.

The reason why I give it one star if not zero, is cause there are consumer endorsed reviews, poor audio quality compared to many speakers I have own for less than this cost, lying about how great their product is, some features are unnecessary, and overpriced for audio quality it puts out

Creates very good quality sound for its price/size, and this comes from audiophile

Good batery life and sound quality

The best Bluetooth speaker!Truly Outstanding Audio Quality and Features Highly Recommended!

Sound quality is awesome.

Good quality sound

Also, the TDK is VERY splash proof and has great sound quality.

Design is outstanding, functional, and top quality

The sound quality is ultra clear and loud

You can tell right away before you even use the speaker that it is of good quality because of the weight.

At least 5 of my friends ordered one after hearing the pure sound quality.

Very nice good quality speaker

Excellent sound quality and range, excellent volume, excellent features, excellent price.

The sound quality in that respect is also very excellent, in both directions.

* Sound quality is far better than one would probably expect

Gorgeous build quality-

The sound quality is just stunning to say the least

The sound quality is amazing and everyone I show cannot believe that sound is coming from this little box!

The sound quality is very good, it has impressive bass for such a small unit

This little unit is full of amazing high quality sound that I liked better than another more well known brand plus it has features that I appreciate like the mini SD card that others don't have

Excellent sound quality, especially for such a small unit.

Sound quality is great, and this thing can get LOUD if you want it to

This speaker tries to do way to much and fails at what it should do, have a sound quality worthy of a $150 price tag.

The Creative Sound Blaster Roar puts out impressive audio for something so small, and not just impressive in volume, but in quality and in user customization, as well

Setting it up was a snap, it's small enough to easily transport from room to deck to room again, and it has a nice, solid, high-quality feel to it

sound quality is excellent with the Roar 2, but bass has been reduced to bring out the mids and highs, giving them a more prominent role in music reproduction

I have 5-6 other speakers that are larger, louder, greater overall sound quality (Aiwa Exos-9, Xtreme, Riva Turbo, HK Onyx, B&O Beloit), so keeping this in perspective and NOT comparing, I still recommend this speaker

sound quality is very good for such a small unit

I really enjoy the quality of this product.

I like it due to it has 35 watt output,great sound quality,and stereo capability

I wish there is a previous / next button on the speaker but overall a very nice sound quality nice bass and a solid material

Provides great quality sound in a room and even outside

Good build quality but bass is not that great..

Audiophile approved, budget approved, great quality made product

WOW...very happy with purchase!Very high quality sound and many features on such small unit at a great price

The sound quality is good, but to me it sounds boxy without a lot of depth

Superb speaker for its build, sound quality and features

...awesome quality sound

Very high quality and has unexpected features and sound quality quite clear but lacking in bass

The quality of sound was poor and low

Sound quality is, well, both very good but slightly different

Mobile Cube 50W: Poor sound quality,not even loud enough when tested inside the home.

However, this one is infinitely better quality due to the increase of functionality

The sound quality and the ability to fill a room with sound is unbelievable.

The sound quality is very comparable to the Bose but not quite as loud

The sound quality and volume are clean and clear and it fills a room easily

The quality exceeded my expectations and I would absolutely purchase this product again.

If you want the best audio quality for less than US$200 this is the best product you will find.

Sound quality is exceptional

I cannot overstate how superb the sound quality of this speaker system is

Great quality sound and the battery life is great

Good sound quality

The sound quality is amazing, battery life and portability on plus

Don't get me wrong, the sound quality is still excellent and it should be

Typically cheaper speakers do not sound as well at lower volumes, but higher quality units like this have great bass and range even at lower levels

The audio quality was OK - not great.

The build quality is excellent

The build quality is outstanding and the appearance is very attractive

Thanks Creative for making a quality product that rivals the more expensive brands

Sound quality is surprisingly loud and room filling, but not as clean as I would like.

With the great design, the abundance of features and capabilities and the impressive (though not overwhelming) sound quality, the ROAR it is an outstanding addition to any audio nut's equipment collection.

Nice sound Quality and functionalities

Sound quality, not bad, amazing

Another tip is that the differences in sound (mids and highs) between JBL Charge 2 and SB Roar can be leveled by creating custom equaliser presets in Denon Audio so you can enjoy a consistent quality of sound from both of these fine speakers

Just received my Roar Pro today 01-15-16 and have nothing bad to say about this speaker, great looking , nice size, good quality weight, and sounds out of this world, I searched for months and read 100's of reviews on many different brands

I have always been impressed with all the Bose products, but the Roar far exceeds the quality that I had heard of the similar Bose products.

Great for what it is, a personal space portable quality mp3, I pod, phone audio amp

Great sound quality, great bass, and great connectivity

Over all its worth the money as it has additional fancy features apart from good quality

Best quality and sound!

Great quality all around.

The sound quality is excellent

Great sound quality from such a portable speaker.

The Quality of Sound is Awesome and the Best

Creative, as always, delivering shoddy quality at high price

The sound quality is good, but not quite what I expected

Does not distort sound quality at high volumes

As said in all the positive reviews the audio quality is awesome in Roar

The sound quality is GREAT!

Again these are wishes and minor nit picks considering the build quality and features and most importantly the "sound capability" of this unit!

and I say confidently that the sound blaster roar is a compact high quality performer that will exceed your expectations.

I must say that speaker is fantastic and sound quality is great looking at the size of the speaker

I think the sound quality alone is enough to justify the current pricetag of around one hundred and seventy dollars.

Good quality sound

Truly, the quality of the sound produced exceeds its size

Loud, clear and audiophile quality

Best quality for the dollar I have heard yet

The sound is large enough and quality enough to skip right over the outdoor system.

The sound quality is rich and full...especially at lower levels...tonal quality is pretty even

I am totally impressed with the great sound quality and clarity produced by this little box

Fantastic sound quality/bass out of a compact package

The sound quality is very nice, the vocals come out clearly and the bass is strong

Good speakers with simple easily accessible controls.+Looks better and build quality feels more solid.-Sound is focused mostly out of the front

With the Bose, you get lots of bass, great sound quality, but no features

In my opinion the sound quality, especially in terms of depth and volume, is much better than the Beats Pill

GREAT TRANSACTION-GOOD QUALITY- WOULD RECOMMEND

The sound quality is outstanding.

It's a high end, high quality, excellent product

Creative, as always, delivering shoddy quality at high price

The quality is very clear, whether the audio is played back on the speaker or on my computer.

The quality , the richness of the sound is top quality

Decent speaker, competition is really fierce for a good quality speaker in this price range but this is worth considering

I wanted speakers that had good quality but weren't going to take up space on two sides of my desk, and came to find this product

Incredible quality sound from such a small speaker

With Ultimate Ears, you get really great sound quality, the best range, the best battery life, the best features, the best portability, but you give up Bass, and background noise can be heard when the volume is jacked to max, and the source audio is quiet

Good sound quality

I will also go over a couple of tips to get the best sound quality out of the Roar that I have learned over the last month of use

Wonderful Bluetooth speaker with great sound quality

Sound quality is surprisingly good, as is the bass response, and it goes REALLY LOUD

An innovative system that lacks the balance and sound quality especially for the price

Very warm sounding nice bass great build quality too if you're not sure what to get in this price range go for this speaker

If you're looking for something to set it on to get the best sound quality out of it, I recommend sitting it on the box it comes in

Great sound quality good bass, lots of features!

It has so many features that I wanted and the sound quality is amazing for it's size.

I own a lot of Creative products and this one is just like the others I own Fantastic Sound Quality.

I still admire the quality of Bose but this is way, way better

But apart from my experience (which I consider an individual unit flaw) I want to address the larger issue of the unit's sound quality in view of the effusive reviews

I'm so happy with it so clear, crisp and robust sound quality a million stars for creative!

The sound is great, features are plentiful, and build quality appears excellent... until it rolls out of your bag about 10 inches off a hard floor and barely hits the ground with any force at all

an issueCreative Sound Blaster Roar SR20A(note: SR20 to SR20A seems to only be the added TerraBass option from what I've read up on)+Broader sound spread up close for my desktop PC use+With TerraBass & Roar, this speaker is ALMOST on par with the Bose SoundLink Mini+Reaches higher volumes+Many (useless) options+When connected to PC via USB, SB Control Panel can adjust and improve sound quality.-Everytime speaker is disconnected from PC USB, need to adjust settings again.-Vol +

Great sound quality at bargain price!

It is a little bit heavier than I thought, but sound quality is really great

Great quality for the price!!

Good build quality.

I recommend this speaker to anyone who's looking for good build quality and sound reproduction in a class with many full range audio speaker systems.

Fast Shipping & Good Quality!

I was looking for good sound quality, and this speaker did not disappoint

it only lasts 6/7 hours, but excellent quality, micro SD, line in, Bluetooth, records calls, phone charger!!

I purchased mine directly from Creative because they had a promotion to get a Woof 2 for $15 (another great quality portable speaker)

I definitely would recommend this to friends and family looking for a high quality, portable Bluetooth speaker at a very reasonable price.

Love the sound and the quality

In summary, I would highly recommend this device to anyone looking for a good value on a bluetooth speaker providing excellent sound quality.

The sound quality is great for such a small box, and the Bluetooth connection is strong

The sound quality is astounding, and the bass sounds very good for a small portable speaker

The Roar offers a compact, portable, high quality sound at an affordable price.

I recommend getting a aux cable for fuss free usage however, that may sacrifice some sound quality as the usb cable provided was meant to bypass the audio card on your pc to use the audio processor in the roar which might be better than the default (cheaper ?

Very high quality and has unexpected features and sound quality quite clear but lacking in bass

Most Bluetooth AD2P compresses audio from the source and decompresses it at the sink (Speaker or BT Headset), so you lose audio quality from normal Bluetooth, as well as gain background noise

The sound quality is amazing.

every product is top quality build, design and function

The quality is terrific

The sound blaster roar is a well made speaker that has good sound quality and battery life, the only downside is it is heavy

The sound quality is very nice and there's enough extra features to overwhelm you

The sound quality is better than I expected for the price and the Roar feature is just adds to its quality.

A light weight speaker equals poor sound quality or better yet no thumping bass

The soundblaster has a far superior overall tonal quality

The sound quality is nice, better than a lot of speakers, ok bass, very portable

An excellent product that is compact, well-made, delivers a high quality sound, easy to use, and I do love the option to use a micro-SD card to download and play any music of your choosing

Sound quality is great

Was the Roar's sound quality terrible - no

Great sound quality

The sound from this speaker is truly HiFi quality..very impressed...with the clarity and loudness...and can't beat the price!

I have 5-6 other speakers that are larger, louder, greater overall sound quality (Aiwa Exos-9, Xtreme, Riva Turbo, HK Onyx, B&O Beloit), so keeping this in perspective and NOT comparing, I still recommend this speaker

We were blown away by the clarity and good quality sound!

Aside from the great audio quality and solid build, it looks awesome sitting on my desk

Great sound quality and loudness

At least 5 of my friends ordered one after hearing the pure sound quality

i put in for a refund at Amazon which i am sure i won't have a problem getting..but to tell you the truth i would rather buy another.thats how much i loved the quality of sound and clarity and believe me i have over 20-25 speakers of all types

All I can say is if you are looking for a quality bluetooth speaker that won't break the bank, I urge you to not look any further

The Bluetooth connection, working with NFC technology is compatible aptX for better sound quality

It's an incredible value and produces fantastic quality sound that is powerful and

For its size and portability the sound quality is pretty good.

If placed on a surface surrounded by walls or other barriers, as in the corner of my kitchen countertop, the overall sound quality was greatly enhanced, but I bought this speaker mainly for playing outside during gatherings, this means that in most applications it would be sitting on a table or other surface

It isn't merely a loudness increase, the sound quality is phenomenal

So portable yet such excellent sound quality and kick butt bass

Their build quality and attention to fine audio has always impressed me

The case is built of a decent quality metal but that's where it ends

and it's still amazing the quality of the sound, considering the size and cost

I wanted something with good build quality and most of all I did not want something cheap that claimed deep bass and great range when most of these devices fall short

While the Tera Bass and Roar feature do add something, I think the Bose Soundlink Mini and the TDK Trek 34A have an overall better quality of sound

I have to say I'm very satisfied with my choice the amount of options available and the sound quality is absolutely amazing for such a small box

We have tried many wireless speakers in the past, and had all but given up on finding one that provided good quality sound and reliable connections, while be reasonably priced

Sound quality is good

Sound quality will not disappoint considering the size and price.

While those sound very nice, the quality began to deteriorate quite noticeably at higher volume levels, which were especially needed while driving around in a Humvee all day (those things are bloody loud, you have to almost scream for your passenger(s) to hear you)

very glad I did ... exceptional sound quality ... better I would say than the other highly recommended brand, which, for me, was over $100 more expensive

This product has very good quality of sounds for its price

but why would you want to put those on a card when it can support Wav/PCM which is such better quality.

I have done many comparisons of bluetooth speakers and would rate the ones I own from best to worst sound quality and features in the order listed.

Sound quality is rich!

The battery life is good and again, overall sound quality is pretty good.

Great sound quality

All creative had to do was improve the speakers and sound quality with the 2 and they have done non of that here, so go with the original.

The sound quality is unexpected and unprecedented even for Creative, and the amount of features makes this the only portable Bluetooth speaker I would recommend to anyone in the market for one

It has great battery life, terrific sound quality, and it looks flat-out cool (those moving woofer flaps - yum!)

As I said, the sound quality was superb.

In my opinion, the sound quality is as good as my Sony SRS X5 (I got this from Costco for $150 during the promotion)

This speaker is PRETTY good, not near as raw loud as the Bose sound link mini but the quality is clear

The sound I was getting was very tinny and not of very good quality at all

Easy to use and has good sound quality.

The sound quality is great.

After recent daily usage I can say that the sound quality is not good and each day it continues lowering my appreciation.

The sound quality also is crazy

awesome sound quality!!

Compact and made.of good quality materials

It has great sound quality for when we actually to get use it for our selves as well.

i connected the speakers through Bluetooth,the sound quality is very good for its size

This is amazing technology.-Loud, clear high quality sound with good bass-Long battery life + cool extra features-Can charge your phone!-NFC / Bluetooth wireless connection works very well-Extremely sturdy, solid

I'm excited to try this feature with movies in the future, because the pre-configured profiles seem like they would improve the sound quality over the default settings quite a bit.

The unit provides excellent sound quality and is easy to use

It easily connects to my portable devices, has a lot of nice features, is a solid quality build, and most importantly is musically awesome sounding for such a small package.

The quality of the sound is crisp, and the design is on point

The sound quality is excellent and the price in my opinion isn't to steep either.

Bought them as a gift because of the excellent sound quality plus the bass are superb

For its small size it really outputs great high quality sound

Review after review from techies who were way more familiar with the specs and the engineering than I, extolled the sound quality, portability and features of the Sound Blaster

Great sound quality and excellent battery life

First of all, the sound quality is amazing

Great Product Works Great, Great Quality

Using the USB cable produces good quality sound.

Great product with great sound quality.

how well its built the sound quality is incredible

With Creative, you get Best sound quality, clarity

Solid build quality, three active, and two passive speakers, sources music via Bluetooth, 3.5mm jack, MPS, mini-slot, and micro USB, plus a voice recorder- come on man, who does that.

Great quality

Amazing quality

The sound quality totally surpassed by expectations

The sound quality is terrific and the Roar option enhances the bass which sounds crisp and so clear.

This speaker is excellent with a wonderful sound quality.

To me, the Roar has a the best sound qualities for portable speakers of similar size

but once you turn that off at still has great sound quality to

The deep bass is fabulous and the sound quality is amazing.

At this price point the sound quality is quite good coming from 2x 1.5" drivers on one channel and the 2.5" driver on another.

The built quality is fantastic, and it looks great

Sound quality was not as good as the JBL Charge 2.

It is loud, the sound quality is great, it is reliable, and it is easy to use

While I am no audio expert, I think it puts out a great quality of sound

While this may not be an issue in most other vehicles, the Sound Blaster Roar is easily loud enough to be heard clearly in high-noise environments, and the sound quality at those levels remains superb for the best listening experience

The bass is excellent and the sound quality is very clear.

but I love the sound quality of the Sound Blaster Roar

I mean directly in front of it - the sound quality was quite lacking.

When you first take it out of the box you really feel solid built quality , great design and pleasant weight which means there are serious guts inside .1

This doesn't cost a star in my review because it is what I expected and the sound quality is really quite good

The sound quality rivals the Bose in every way.

I use the Sound Blaster Roar on a daily basis during my commute to work as a replacement for my car radio, and the sound quality is wonderful as I am sure most of the reviews here have mentioned plenty of times

Mini Bluetooth Speaker and, to my taste, the Roar produced a much better sound quality (louder, richer, deeper bass)

I purchased the Creative Sound Blaster Roar looking for a semi-premium, portable Bluetooth speaker with good sound quality, decent battery life, etc. - in the same range as the Bose Sound Link Mini or the Ultimate Ears Boom

Cons:-Very overpriced for the overall audio quality.-Overall poor audio quality, highs cut out sometimes and the bass is almost non-existent.-Some features are pointless.-Loss of trust in the company due to over exaggeration in their product, and consumer endorsed reviews.

constructionThis is a super high quality product you will not regret buying

Sound quality was decent but not mind blowing.

The quality of the bass, mids and highs is remarkable and consistent and simply unmatched by anything I’ve tested.

Awesome sound quality for the price

I expected better quality from Creative

Excellent quality for the money!!!!

Sound Quality = 5: The quality of sound was great

Sound quality overall is very satisfactory

We are thrilled with quality of sound and features available.

Feels like good quality stuff

The outstanding sound quality and features make the Roar 2 the benchmark bluetooth speaker to beat ... you will not be disappointed if you purchase this speaker

The sound quality is outstanding and gets better with the Roar function turned on.

also its loud but not super loud.. more quality then quantity here

It was simple enough for him to handle, quality of sound is great, the charge lasts a long time, and even though my husband wears hearing aids.. the volume is more than sufficient.

The sound quality is better than average, however the surround sound is not very good.

Small speaker with great sound quality

Sound quality is pretty good but bass is not best

My only disappointment is that when i charge my phone from it the audio quality is slightly distorted, other than that I don't really have any complaints

I wanted something portable that was balanced, provided good quality and features

Great power, good quality.

Very good quality of sound

I have a small and inexpensive Bluetooth speaker I use for traveling, but wanted something with a better sound quality.

My husband’s main desire was good quality sound in a portable unit and at a reasonable price point.

Would make a great gift and is a nice way to turn your phone into an exceptional quality, room-filling sound system

Positives: very loud, excellent battery life, cool design, I call it my music brick!Negatives: doesn't remember settings, talks loudly when you change settings, sounds artificial/muddy frequently, alarm presents only the possibility of annoyanceOverall: great to bring your music with you, quality of that music could be better

I wont be buying it again as great as sound quality is because of this!

Crisp sound quality

Battery life is fantastic, range for Bluetooth is excellent, sound quality is ALMOST as good as the $250 bose equivalent.

Fantastic sound quality

Bottom line, this is a great, high quality speaker.

The overall sound quality is outstanding

It's the functionality and the more than decent sound quality make it a great speaker- because it's more than just a speaker

Its loaded with great depth and clarity and makes you appreciate the quality that creative sound has brought to the vast market of portable Bluetooth speaker

But the sound quality is excellent

Great quality sound and look

Sometimes I listen to it just because I love hearing the amazing sound quality

In my opinion these speakers are over priced and of poor quality

Please don't get confused the sound quality with the amount of bass exerted by the speaker

Sound quality is great and so is the speakerphone

The quality is excellent, it's very sturdy and quite heavy

The Sound Blaster Roar 2 is a solid bluetooth speaker with outstanding audio quality

I feel for the price, it was worth it since it has a lot of built-in features and the sound quality is really good

Great quality sound

Other features that I haven’t tried include AAC high quality codec’s, NFC, voice recording, PS4, PC enhancement and SD card as a mass storage device

but if you're looking for a portable Bluetooth sound system at an amazing price and that pumps out sound at a literally astonishing quality, order the Creative Sound Blaster Roar without delay

The quality of the product is great and the music is sharp and clear

After recording, just remove the SD card from the Roar and insert it in the device( in my case, my wife's Sandisk clip MP3 player ) you want to hear your recording from, press play and enjoy top quality music that you've just recorded!

The whole chassis is rigid, with minimal internal components to reduce vibrations and enhance the quality of the audio

The build quality is gorgeous, the sound voluminous and fills your room

Very happy with this purchase I had purchased the Bose sound link blue tooth speaker & I must say that thesoundt from the creativ sound blast roar is by far just as good quality

Surprisingly good sound quality.

I removed all pairings, powered down my phone and paired the laptop and still horrible sound quality

Sound Quality is good and after activate the Tera-bass mode the bass is really impressive and the sound quality is as good

quality- Excellent build

Once the Bluetooth is connected, the sound quality is phenomenal

Failure to do this might result in poor sound quality and could explain any poor audio reviews.

Sound quality is extremely good with TERA BASS on (wait... TERA

below).Sound Quality: The sound quality is surprisingly poor

The sound quality is great, some may like a little more

Sound QualityLet's begin with the caveat that despite its heft, the Roar is still a small, bluetooth speaker, and as great as the sound quality is, it ultimately won't compare to a true wired component system.

This speaker has plenty of features such a NFC compatibility to connect your device, ability to charge your phone/music player from the speaker, ability to hook up directly to your computer through USB, ability to charge through both the supplied A/C adapter and USB, as well as being able to use it as a hands-free device for your smartphone

Sounds wonderful, still has that bluetooth feel, but otherwise as good as it gets.

I am surprised that it can be as loud and full of bass as it is

so got it repaired myself, before that it worked as it should though there is noticeable battery life drop after 9 months

Prob worth buying a 2nd as

It’s rectangular with white plastic housing, a white metal grille, and grey accenting at the front control panel as well as on each side where the subwoofers are located.

This truly stunned me as it ruined a single operation plug and play USB connection to mimic a similar concept of using a dock for a laptop with quick connect and disconnect

Like I said before it fits my purpose for easy listening as well as for a small indoor and outdoor party.

It is difficult to compare the Sound Blaster Roar to other portable speakers because it is a big step up in audio quality and features from anything I have seen in its price range, making it an excellent choice for daily use as a primary personal speaker, especially where space is limited, as well as for portable use.

I inserted a Micro SD card with mp3s and my songs were as clean as

I was so impressed that I quit working for a while just to enjoy what I

Fantastic!I was *this close* to ordering another compact speaker (rhymes with rose) when I happened upon a review for this little beast

Some may be frivolous but he majority are useful t and work quite well

The Roar is a very nice B/T speaker with lots of features

Some may be frivolous but he majority are useful t and work quite well