One of the best portable speakers we've ever tested is down to a fantastic low price on Amazon
Owning one of the best Bluetooth speakers means you can listen to all your favorite tunes with far superior sound than your phone can deliver. I use mine for parties, while I'm working, and for events I'm attending.
If you're looking for fantastic sound in a nice package, then it doesn't get much better than the Sonos Roam 2 on sale at Amazon for $139 (was $179). That's a seriously tempting discount on a speaker that's one of our top picks for party lovers or for any student heading off to college.
Today's best Sonos Roam 2 deal
Here's an impressive price cut on one of the best portable speakers we've tested. It's only been $5 cheaper than this once before so today's deal is a strong one. The Roam 2 boasts a sleek, minimalist design, as well as rich and powerful audio. What more could you want? Simply connect it up to your phone or laptop and you're all set.View Deal
We loved the original Roam Bluetooth speaker, but somehow Sonos has managed to make it even better. You can read more about that in our in-depth Sonos Roam 2 review, but if you're short on time, we concluded that it delivers "excellent sound that punches far above the sheer size".
Some of the highlights are the speaker's ability to produce decent audio across the frequency range, which makes it an ideal choice for listening to a broad array of genres and artists. It's also super straightforward to connect to via Bluetooth, so you can say goodbye to intermittent and complicated connections.
We think this is a fantastic deal, but if you'd like to explore your options, then check out our audio deals page. If, instead, you'd like a speaker to boost and improve your TV sound then head over to our best soundbars guide.
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