Not seen a Roam so low before. The catalogue seemed to list it as $199 but the website has it for $186 (just ordered one).
No further discount on the JB Business/commercial site, and the wireless charger isn't on sale (but is cheaper on business/commercial).
MegaBlitz Catalogue entry: https://catalogue.jbhifi.com.au/2023/11/19-bf-cat/10/index.h…
2 cents: the battery life for these is horrid.
I've owned multiple UE booms and then bought this (to sit along side a beam and 2 x symfonisks). It seems to need to be charged every second time I use it, making it practically worthless as a portable speaker.
It has a "resting" on mode, to enable it to be switched on remotely. This can be turned off, which I do. But even when that mode is off, the battery life is truly terrible.
I hear it's super common for them to die around the year mark or just after…I think the Sonos Move 2 might not have that problem but also costs a LOT more
That shouldn't be an issue with ACL, but still alarming
I barely remember to charge mine and I’ve never had an issue with the battery. Sounds like you might have a dud.
Thanks so much for that information.
Helpful post..
thanks. buying the boombox instead.
OK Boom(box)er!
Seriously!
Sound is great, battery is terrible
I have one of these. A superb unit with great sound.
Recommended - especially at this price.
Does it run Google assistant when it’s only connected to a phone or does this pair via wireless and act as a Google nest speaker?
You can use Google Assistant without a phone but no idea what a nest speaker is.
Sorry R4, i meant google home nest mini :)
Looking to replace the google home nest mini and have the portability functionality for BT
Is there such thing as a ip67 speaker with 3.5mm audio out?
sound is poor in comparison to other similar priced speakers
The Good Guys have it for $185 pick up
https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/sonos-roam-roam1r21blk