SONOS, a portable speaker "ROAM" that adjusts to a "good sound" according to the place where it is placed

SONOS ROAM is available in two colors, shadow black and Luna Hoite.Scheduled to land in Japan in Japan

Compact and tough body.Adopts a unique high -quality speaker driver

The ROAM is a design like a triangular pillar faced each corner, and is a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth compatible speaker with a improved grip feeling.The body size is 62 x 60 x 168mm (width x depth x height) and weighs about 430g.It seems to be close to the size of the 500ml plastic bottle that can be held with one hand.The body is a toughness specification that provides dust -proof and drip -proof compatible with IP67 equivalent to IP67 that can withstand a depth of 1m, which can withstand a 30 -minute sinking in water.

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/AC compliant 2.4/5GHz wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.0 Equipped with compliant wireless connection function.In addition to receiving music distribution services directly in the home network environment, streaming playback by Apple AirPlay 2 is possible.You can also pair music listening directly to devices such as smartphones and PCs to enjoy music listening (the corresponding codecs are private).

The built -in battery of the main unit can play about 10 hours of continuous music.During sleep mode, we will realize about 10 consecutive waiting.You can easily charge the USB Type-C cable directly into the main unit and charge it, and you can easily charge it simply by placing it in a wireless charging adapter ($ 49/about 5,300 yen) that supports an optional Qi standard.

Inside the body covered with a polycarbonate grill and silicone end -caps, a unique design dome -shaped tweeter and an elliptical woofer equipped with neodymium magnet, which plays a mid -low range regeneration, is placed.Each is powerful and delicate with a highly driven CLASS-H digital amplifier.Between the driver unit and the grill, the sound frame with a honeycomb structure is sandwiched, creating a rich spread in the sound of two drivers.

Automatic adjustment to "good sound" according to the location and content

In addition to the operating buttons of music playback, a built -in microphone unit for the beam forming is built on the top of the main body (side).Voice operation by Amazon Alexa, a voice assistant mounted on the speaker, is also possible.

The built -in microphone is linked to the automatic sound field correction function named "Automatic TruePlay".Automatic TruePlay is a new feature established for users to carry indoors and outside and use this unit.When the setting is turned on from the unique mobile app "SONOS S2", the speaker automatically detects the location, orientation of the speaker, and the regenerated content by the built -in microphone and acceleration sensor, and for a new environment and content.Adjust it quickly to the best sound quality.

Details are not revealed, but smart audio SOCs that integrate high -performance CPUs and DSPs built into the main unit do various analytical processing in real time, so that users carry it "Always or anywhere good sound".The big feature of SONOS ROAM is where you can enjoy.

The "SONOS S2" app compatible with iOS/Android allows you to set the SONOS ROAM body, including Automatic TruePlay, and check the remaining battery level.In addition, you can search and play songs you want to listen to from music distribution services that can be used in Japan, such as Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music, and the music player function is integrated into the S2 app.

SONOS ROAM is a monaural playback wireless speaker, but if you have two units, it supports stereo playback.Also, if there are audio equipment such as wireless speakers and sound bars that support SONOS network playback, you can mix this unit and enjoy multi -room playback in multiple rooms.These speaker settings can be easily set from the S2 app.

A new function called "Sound Swap", which can quickly hand -off music on SONOS wireless speakers, put music being played on SONOS ROAM a little far away has been added.The only operation method is to press and hold the playback/pause button on the SONOS ROAM top.Playback is taken over to the nearest power supply SONOS device.

In addition, when you want to listen to music while you want to take out SONOS ROAM a little away from the living room, or a wireless LAN, such as a veranda or garden, a smartphone connected by Bluetooth from a wireless LAN connection.Equipped with "Automatic Switch" that seamlessly switches to a mobile device.You can register up to 6 wireless LAN access points and up to 6 Bluetooth connection devices for SONOS ROAM.

Expectations for the endless portability and user interface

SONOS ROAM is a portable wireless speaker with a built -in battery since "SONOS MOVE" (direct sales price 51,480 yen) sold in Japan in 2020. "Many people are staying at home for a long time to avoid the influence of COVID-19 (new colonovirus infection) that has been around since 2020. The mission of SONOS is to provide a relaxing capacity to users while having fun with high -quality sound. ROAM has increased the portability while reducing the weight of the main unit than Move. It is a model that realizes an affordable price. When it comes to the time when you can have a good time gathering with your family and friends, you want to be the closest speaker to everyone. " 。

Portable wireless speakers that can be used regardless of indoor and outdoor use are popular products such as Sony, JBL, and Bose in addition to SONOS.In order for SONOS ROAM to show its presence while working hard with rivals in a fierce battlefield, it is a stylish product design, convenient functions that make use of the technical skills of Automatic Trueplay, and various music distribution services.It is essential to push out the advantage of comfort operation of the SONOS S2 app that coordinates seamlessly to the front.

I haven't experienced the sound and usability of this unit yet, but I can listen to music while freely carrying around the battery stamina, including the inside of the house, and can be used for hands -free calls.I think there is plenty of room for a wireless speaker -compatible wireless speaker to be perfect for stay at home life.