Creative Announces Sound Blaster Roar 2 Wireless Speaker

Creative Technology Ltd today announced the availability in the United States of a brand new variant of the critically acclaimed Sound Blaster Roar portable Bluetooth wireless speaker -- the smaller, lighter, sexier, sweeter Sound Blaster Roar 2. The all new Sound Blaster Roar 2 portable Bluetoothwireless speaker retains the same 5 speaker drivers, electrical design, and 8-hour battery life as the Classic Sound Blaster Roar -- but is now 20% smaller and 10% lighter. And it is available in black or white.

Encased in a stylish sleek metallic housing that exudes the understated sophistication of a well-designed audio instrument, the smaller-lighter-sexier-sweeter Sound Blaster Roar 2 is sure to impress, whether it is used at the office, in a designer home, or at a party.

The Sound Blaster Roar 2 also comes with two all new features not found on the original Sound Blaster Roar:

• Increased flexibility with additional placement and acoustic options: Users can choose between placing the speaker horizontally for room-filling and balanced audio, or vertically for louder, no-holds barred audio.
• Beautifully machine-finished pulsating passive bass radiators

The Sound Blaster Roar 2's passive bass radiators are revealed and beautifully machine-finished. They pulsate mesmerizingly -- users can now not only hear the bass, but they can actually feel and see the powerful bass in action.

"The original Classic Sound Blaster Roar was an amazing feat of audio engineering. It was truly a speaker that defied the laws of acoustic engineering. We razed through countless designs and overcame seemingly impossible design obstacles. In the end we created a portable Bluetoothwireless speaker with powerful killer audio and kickass thumping bass in a size no larger than a booklet," said Mr Wong Hoo Sim, Creator of the Sound Blaster and CEO of Creative Technology Ltd.

"But that was just the beginning. With the all new Sound Blaster Roar 2, we have upped our game and taken the feat of speaker miniaturization to the next level. The main design intent of the Sound Blaster Roar 2 was to create a smaller-lighter-sexier-sweeter version of the Classic Sound Blaster Roar while retaining its sonic DNA. This is even more daunting than the designing of the original Sound Blaster Roar, because by the law of physics, great audio simply requires a larger enclosure. By further pushing the envelope of high-powered portable speaker design, we have again achieved a new 'impossible'.

The Sound Blaster Roar 2 retains the same mind-blowing 5 drivers, the same electrical design, and the same battery as the Classic Roar, but is now 20% smaller. Not only smaller and lighter, we have made it sexier. By revealing the pulsating machine-finished bass radiators, your music now becomes an aurally, visually and sensually appealing experience. And by re-orienting the speaker in a vertical position, you can get a new audio profile that is louder and more directed -- great for a noisy party or an outdoor environment."

Like the Classic Sound Blaster Roar, the Sound Blaster Roar 2 comes packed with a whole host of useful features:

Integrated MicroSD WMA and MP3 player

The Sound Blaster Roar 2 features an integrated MicroSD WMA and MP3 player that allows users to play audio directly from a MicroSD card, so users do not need to always commit their smartphone to play music. The player even allows users to skip music folders so that they can navigate to their songs faster without having to tediously cycle through all their individual tracks.

Speakerphone Teleconferencing

With its built-in high quality microphone providing for clear 360° voice pickup, the Sound Blaster Roar 2 is able to take calls when connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth.

Integrated Voice Recorder

The Sound Blaster Roar 2 features an Integrated Voice Recorder that utilizes the speaker's built-in microphone, allowing for versatile one-touch recording of all kinds of audio -- calls, external voices, or streamed music -- directly to a removable MicroSD card. The feature is ideal for recording voice memos, interviews, teleconferencing sessions, and business/corporate meetings.

NFC-Enabled Bluetooth with Multipoint and HD Audio Codec Support

The speaker is able to connect wirelessly via Bluetooth, and utilizes the aptX and AAC codecs for the highest quality audio and lowest possible latency. This booklet-sized speaker also features the latest Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, allowing users to quickly and easily connect to Bluetoothdevices, requiring only a simple tap from an NFC-enabled smart device to the speaker to pair and establish a connection. Users can also connect two Bluetooth devices to the Sound Blaster Roar 2 simultaneously.

Dual Purpose Battery

The Sound Blaster Roar 2 also features a Dual Purpose Battery. The large, built-in 6000 mAh Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery can be used to charge smartphones and tablets, beyond providing up to 8 hours* of audio playback.

USB Audio with Sound Blaster Enhancement

The Sound Blaster Roar 2 is not just a wireless speaker for smart devices. Users can connect it to their PC or Mac via USB to enjoy clear digital audio. Connecting the speaker via USB enables advanced audio processing via the downloadable software, Sound Blaster Control Panel, and full access to the SBX Pro Studio suite of technologies that intelligently enhance audio in real time.

Pricing and Availability

The Sound Blaster Roar 2 portable Bluetoothwireless speaker is available at a suggested retail price of USD199.99.

Last updated: Apr 7, 2020 at 01:09 pm CDT